Almost time...

Well, things are mobile again. Looks like I won't get to go in for the retrieval until Friday.

Bonus, I got all day today off. I treated myself to sushi for lunch and then a massage. Hah. It was really nice. I just felt the need to take care of myself after all the poking and prodding I've endured lately.

Results came back- looks like 2 nearly mature follicles on the right, which will probably be the ones she takes on Friday. Not sure what will happen to the 3 immature ones- will they take them out? If not, will they die? Or will I ovulate them? Have to ask.

So now I get to turn around, go back to work, tell them I WILL be in on Thursday, but not Friday and oh yeah, probably not Monday or Wednesday next week because of the 'post-operation' aka the transfer of embryos. And I will likely not know which day until the night before. Gah! That's the most frustrating part. I don't want the scheduling lady to be mad at me because of these erratic days off that I need. At least by next week it will be done.

Then I just have a 2-week wait to agonize over. I read a good suggestion to do something fun every day. My sister suggested putting the list on slips of paper and pull one from a jar every day to do. I may have to try that, otherwise I'm going to go nuts looking at baby things on Pinterest and wondering if every twinge is a pregnancy symptom.

Only one more night of shots...just some more Follistim and the HCG trigger! DH brought me flowers and ice cream tonight to help. I think he feels guilty about all that I've been through. Men sure do get the easy end of the deal with IVF, right?!? At least he's supportive. <3

Going with the flow

Well, we had yet another appointment this morning. I have 5 possible follicles to retrieve- 3 are on the larger side, 2 on the smaller side. My estrogen levels went back up (could it be the flaxseed I had in my smoothie this morning? Who knows...).

Consequently, this development has pushed my retrieval back to Thursday. I have to inject myself for a few more nights (sigh). Now I have a combo of Menopur and Follistim. I was given a Follistim pen and told to give half each night. Looks like I'll be doing the trigger shot on Tuesday night.

So now I still have an appointment to check up on me on Tuesday morning, but I won't need the whole day off. I will, however, need Thursday off. Time to check in at work and see what I can do. I had planned a video day on Tuesday, so that shouldn't be too bad if I do have to miss one or two classes. I'm trying not to worry about missing work, but being away from my students impedes their progress. Argh.

Got to go with the flow- just say prayers and trust that God has got us in His hands.

Stim meds, day 2

Can I just say that I'm glad I'm on a mini-IVF cycle? I only have to do 2 injections a night, and that is plenty for me. I can't imagine how many shots women on regular IVF cycles have to have, or how much more sore they must be.

The Menopur has been no trouble- that one is just mix and inject, doesn't hurt or sting for me. The Ganirelix is the one I've had trouble with. It really burns and stings. I had to ice the site a lot last night and it's still twingy today. But I did both shots by myself. DH watched the first one, just to make sure I was okay. I think it kind of freaked him out that I was so casually able to stick myself with the needle. I'm rather surprised I can do it without freaking out, myself!

The other thing I've noticed is how tired I am on these meds. I mean, usually DH has to wake me up anyhow because I like to sleep, but it's been like waking up from molasses the last two mornings. Not sure which one is causing the fatigue, but I do keep wondering if this is how it will be (if) I get pregnant this round. Guess I'll just have to nap more frequently and go to bed at a reasonable hour. 

Today is scan #2 to see how many follicles, how big, and what my estrogen levels are. I'm hoping that they'll be able to tell me today when the retrieval will be next week. That way, I can plan out what I need to get ready for my substitute at school. I want to get that done this weekend so I don't have to worry about it. I know my students are curious about why I've been out so much, but they can just keep on wondering. I'm not saying a word!!

I'll update later with my stats (if I have time- it's sure to be a busy day).