What day is it?! It's stim day! Yaaaaaaay! What's stim day? I'm glad you asked, lol! It's the day you get to decrease your Lupron (hallelujah!) and hop on the hormone train! Most FET cycles include various types of estrogen in different forms, and later, a little progesterone to drive your crazy up a little and support your bean(s).
For me, stim day #1 is today. Most times its scheduled for 5 - 7 days after AF shows. Today I'm decreasing my Lupron from 10 units to 5, and adding 4mg (2 pills) of vaginal Estrace, along with 4 Vivelle dot patches on my bum. I had an odd start though. Since I've done tis before, and 40 patches cost me over $500, I kept the 4 or 5 leftover from the failed October cycle. This morning I noticed that they expired 11/2014. That's only a couple of months, and most meds are ok after expiration, they're just slightly less effective as time moves on. Since these are intended to be used for 28-30 days, and I only need each one for 2-3 days, I figure I'm good. I slapped on those two and two from the new box and kept it moving.
Now...I know what you're thinking: "That's a lot of hormones!" Well, honey, I welcome the circus that's about to ensue! AF has been trying to kill me since Sunday last! This may be the longest in my history. I don't know how I could have such a long period with a teeny 6.4mm lining! But...let the hormones, avocado, pineapple and fish oil supplements commence. It's baby time!!!