Halfway through this cycle. Feeling hopeful and praying hard. Nothing but positive vibes.
Monday, November 30, 2015
IVF Update!
Well so far I have completed three days of Cetrotide Injections, and have started my Gonal-F and Micro-Ovridel Injections! It's crazy how your daily schedule gets re-arranged to ensure you're doing everything at exactly the right time. Currently out of town with the hubby and friends, and taking my medications along with me! Doing injections in the car when we stop at gas stations and in a hotel room is a bit different from doing it in the comfort of your own home. But.. eventually this reality becomes a part of your comfort zone, whether you're comfortable with it or not. This is the IVF life.
Estradiol Bloodwork soon to come!
Saturday, November 21, 2015
June 30, 2014: IVF Has Offically Begun!
The day has finally arrived, and had been long awaited for. From the beginning, I sort of always had this feeling that I may need to do IVF and here I was. I was nervous and excited all in one. I was excited because I knew I was possibly one step closer to finally becoming a mother. I just had so much love to give. I was nervous because of the process that it would take to get me there, especially with all the medications. How would they make me feel? I would be working full time during this process as well. It was bitter sweet. I would be on my feet ALL day, without much downtime to rest and relax, which I knew would take a toll on my body towards the end of this cycle. The upside was that I would have something to keep my mind off of everything. Not to mention my co-workers were the absolute best and understanding support system, and would take care of me like no other. I was more than ready... Let's make a baby!
Welcome to the world of IVF
Friday, November 6, 2015
Test Transfer Day!
Today was the day that they would be performing my test transfer. I was quite nervous. Basically what this means, is that they insert a catheter into the uterus as if they had an embryo in it. They basically like to get a feel for the pathway they will be utilizing on the actual transfer day, and how easy the actual transfer will go. This is to ensure that everything on your transfer day will go as smoothly as possible, and essentially they are not going in blind. It doesn't hurt. In fact, you don't really feel much. I suppose that after so many catheters, needles, ultrasound probes, procedures, and drugs... you sort of become numb to these things. All in all, it was a great day, and the test transfer went well. The next time they do this procedure to me, they will be transferring my sweet little embabies inside of me.... right where they belong.
They have all arrived!
Things were starting to get exciting! ALL of my medications had finally arrived. Let me tell you....it was alot!! Boxes and boxes full of needles and drugs, and they were soon to be used! I was scheduled to be heading back to the doctor. They would be organizing all of my medications for me, as well as giving me the calendar with the schedule for all of the medications. While we are there, we would also be sigining all of our consent forms to continue the process, of course doing more blood work, performing my baseline ultrasounds, and executing my test transfer. Some of the medications had to remain refrigerated, so I went through each box carefully and stored everything accordingly. This was all really happening. I just hope something really beautful comes from all of this.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)