So I think my anxiety from the E2 suppression drama has finally worn down enough that I have gotten back to a state of excited anticipation for the egg retrieval and transfer. It also helps that it is only a week or so away! And to think that if I wasn't delayed the ER might have been right now, today- wow.
Today was my u/s after 4 days of stims. I finally got to ask the RE my questions, and he reassured me about all of them. It sounds like things are going well- Two days ago they could see 10 follicles, today he saw 16 ranging in size from 7-13 mm (most were around 10-11). My E2 went up to 195. He said everything was great, so I am continuing the same amounts of Follistim and Lupron. It really reassures me that things are moving along exactly as they should if the amounts don't have to be adjusted.
The shots have gotten really old, really fast and I am ready to be done with that part though. It's funny- the Lupron shot itself hasn't been too bad, but the side effects afterwards really ramped up when I increased the dosage to 40 units daily. The side effects I have felt are: bloating, tiredness, trouble sleeping, hot flashes, headaches, mood swings, as well as itching and hotness at the injection site. The Follistim has been kind of the opposite: the shot hurts. (I totally understand why Follistim's nickname is FolliSTING) But the side effects aren't really that bad from it- bloating and that's about all. I'm already starting to feel my ovaries kickin' into high gear, so I'm a little scared about how it will feel later on this week (especially since I've only taken four days of Follistim so far). I think it is just about time to break out the elastic waistbands!
The drives to and from the RE have definitely gotten old too. Today I had to get up at 4:30 am (on a Sunday) to get to the RE's early this morning for my u/s and b/w. Jake and I hung out in Green Bay afterwards and went to the zoo so we wouldn't have to turn around and drive back right away. It was perfect weather for a day at the zoo. I will go back to the RE in two days on Tuesday for a u/s and b/w after six days of stims. My appointment couldn't be any later than 7:45 am that day since Dr. S needs to leave by 8 am to go to his other clinic. I guess I will have to leave our house at 5:45 am that day- ick. Good thing I don't have to go to work afterwards and I can come back and take a nice long nap. Until then, I hope my lovely follicle keep doing their thing: my current mantra is grow, follies, grow!
8 comments:
It sounds promising so far! Hope you get great news on Tuesday.
This sounds so exciting but stressful! I am a nervous wreck just thinking about going to the doc for a discussion on what to do next.....you're a strong gal! I dunno about those shots....I will be asking for those next week I think. :)
I am excited for you! :) Hoping that everything goes well! GL
Yay! Sounds like everything is moving right along. I hope your appt. goes well tomorrow morning!
It feels so nice to read your excitement.
Sorry to hear about the long drive but it will be worth it in the end and besides, maybe the getting up early is to get you used to lack of sleep ;-)
I hear you about stinging. Menopur is like injecting liquid fire! And the Follistim isn't that cool either.
Your follies are coming along nicely! Keep growing!
It sounds like everything is right on track! I'm so excited for you! Please keep us posted on what you find out tomorrow.
{Hugs} I am right there with--the shots are a drag. It is always a bright spot in my day to see you have visited my blog and left a comment. Thank you.
I am glad to read that you are moving along and back on schedule. And feeling EXCITEMENT!
It is good to have a buddy along on this roller coaster ride.
I'm so excited to read about your IF journey so far! Wishing you the best!
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