I just got back from melting some plastic. $7480 total "down payment". We also turned in the consent forms and got them notarized: IVF, Cryopreservation, ICSI, and AZH.
Before I left, I told my supervisor that I'm doing an IVF attempt near the end of this month. He wouldn't have known about me taking off work for most of my lab appointments because he'll be on vacation, but I wanted to let him know anyway. He was excited for me and very supportive, which was not surprising because he's a great guy. Now there are 3 people at work who know what I'm doing, and one other that knows I'm TTC.
Tuesday, July 10, 2001
Day 47 of IVF Prep
Cycle day 20, lupron day 7.
I have a big red itchy welt on the outside of my thigh, about the size of my palm. It just showed up this morning. I've been rereading the online drug information for lupron and did find that 5% of patients get dermatitis. I also found this statement under Some Special Advice: You may experience hot flashes when using Lupron (leuprolide acetate) Injection. During the first few weeks of treatment you may experience increased bone pain, increased difficulty in urinating, and less commonly but most importantly, you may experience the onset or aggravation of nerve symptoms. In any of these events, discuss the symptoms with your doctor. (My emphasis). This is noteworthy because just yesterday I was talking with my PCP about my hands shaking. Hmmmm, I guess I should mention this to my RE's office.
Test-Tube Babies Show No Emotional Problems: Study
Kids Conceived by Sperm Injection Healthy, Normal
Cycle day 20, lupron day 7.
I have a big red itchy welt on the outside of my thigh, about the size of my palm. It just showed up this morning. I've been rereading the online drug information for lupron and did find that 5% of patients get dermatitis. I also found this statement under Some Special Advice: You may experience hot flashes when using Lupron (leuprolide acetate) Injection. During the first few weeks of treatment you may experience increased bone pain, increased difficulty in urinating, and less commonly but most importantly, you may experience the onset or aggravation of nerve symptoms. In any of these events, discuss the symptoms with your doctor. (My emphasis). This is noteworthy because just yesterday I was talking with my PCP about my hands shaking. Hmmmm, I guess I should mention this to my RE's office.
Test-Tube Babies Show No Emotional Problems: Study
Kids Conceived by Sperm Injection Healthy, Normal
Monday, July 09, 2001
Day 46 of IVF Prep
Cycle day 19, lupron day 6.
It's getting so I have a hard time not thinking about ivf all of the time. On my way back from lunch I realized that I forgot to do something on Friday and/or over the weekend. I don't want to have to remember anything right now except taking my meds, being at my Dr. appointments, and showing up at work. I feel like I'm obsessed with reading my email, writing in my blog, reading websites and my RE's handbook, and planning, even though I've read everything several times already and have all my meds and appointments as planned as they can get at this point. And it is so hot outside that I can't even go for a walk to try to settle my mind.
Cycle day 19, lupron day 6.
It's getting so I have a hard time not thinking about ivf all of the time. On my way back from lunch I realized that I forgot to do something on Friday and/or over the weekend. I don't want to have to remember anything right now except taking my meds, being at my Dr. appointments, and showing up at work. I feel like I'm obsessed with reading my email, writing in my blog, reading websites and my RE's handbook, and planning, even though I've read everything several times already and have all my meds and appointments as planned as they can get at this point. And it is so hot outside that I can't even go for a walk to try to settle my mind.
Sunday, July 08, 2001
Day 45 of IVF Prep
Cycle day 18, BCP day 38 - all done!, lupron day 5.
I took my last BCP today. It's good to have that out of the way. I didn't really have much trouble, like some gals do, no nausea or anything like that, just some bloating the 2nd and 3rd week or so. Today's shots went fine, and I got a nice long nap this afternoon. I feel pretty well rested right now, which will make getting to bed at a decent hour tonight tough. If it's not one thing, it's another.
Cycle day 18, BCP day 38 - all done!, lupron day 5.
I took my last BCP today. It's good to have that out of the way. I didn't really have much trouble, like some gals do, no nausea or anything like that, just some bloating the 2nd and 3rd week or so. Today's shots went fine, and I got a nice long nap this afternoon. I feel pretty well rested right now, which will make getting to bed at a decent hour tonight tough. If it's not one thing, it's another.
Saturday, July 07, 2001
Friday, July 06, 2001
I'm got a headache today. I'm not sure if it's related to any of my medicines or just because I haven't gotten enough sleep lately. I guess it could be caffine withdrawal, too. I haven't had any today, and even though I have cut back since starting IF treatment, I usually have either 2 small or 1 large diet sodas a day.
I've added more info to my calendar, and I changed the units from ml to iu. Here's a little lesson in metric mesaurements: 1 cubic centimeter (cc) = 1 milliliter (ml) = 100 International Units (iu) if we're talking liquid. So this first series of lupron at .1ml is the same as 10 iu , and I could have written the second series as .05ml, but it's easier to read as 5 iu. And since the follistim and repronex are measured in iu I decided to switch, but they're actually different because the powder is 75 iu, then I add 1 ml sterile water to disolve it, then I put that in with the 2nd 75 iu of powder. It makes slightly over 1ml total for the injections. Okay, that's enough math and chemistry for the day, my brain hurts. :-)
Day 43 of IVF Prep
Cycle day 16, BCP day 36 (2 left), lupron day 3.
I'm not really nervous, yet, but I am starting to realize that it is definitely going to happen... THIS MONTH! I've told a couple of more people (one gal at work and one I sing with) and the "this month" part is what is amazing to me. Back in April when we decided to do this, July seemed so far away. Now I've started the shots and my first u/s check is only 1 week away.
I dropped one more responsibility last night... I'm trying to take good care of myself emotionally and physically and spiritually this month. My biggest problem is all the stress I put on myself about being responsible for things and taking on jobs. Last month I dropped being secretary of a group, and last night I dropped part of the secretary job of another group. Today or tomorrow I've got another thing to drop (at least temporarily). It feels really good to "take a load off".
Cycle day 16, BCP day 36 (2 left), lupron day 3.
I'm not really nervous, yet, but I am starting to realize that it is definitely going to happen... THIS MONTH! I've told a couple of more people (one gal at work and one I sing with) and the "this month" part is what is amazing to me. Back in April when we decided to do this, July seemed so far away. Now I've started the shots and my first u/s check is only 1 week away.
I dropped one more responsibility last night... I'm trying to take good care of myself emotionally and physically and spiritually this month. My biggest problem is all the stress I put on myself about being responsible for things and taking on jobs. Last month I dropped being secretary of a group, and last night I dropped part of the secretary job of another group. Today or tomorrow I've got another thing to drop (at least temporarily). It feels really good to "take a load off".
Thursday, July 05, 2001
Day 42 of IVF Prep
Cycle day 15, BCP day 35 (only 3 left), Day 2 of lupron.
Yesterday's shots went okay. Tuesday evening we decided to take a road trip. It wasn't exactly a spontaneous trip because I had to take enough medicine and syringes for my shots, but since it probably was our last (or next to the last) chance for a getaway until after the transfer, we decided to take my medicine and go. So I did my morning shot in a hotel, my evening shot at my brother's, and this morning's at home right before leaving for work. This evenings will be away from home also. C'est la vie.
Cycle day 15, BCP day 35 (only 3 left), Day 2 of lupron.
Yesterday's shots went okay. Tuesday evening we decided to take a road trip. It wasn't exactly a spontaneous trip because I had to take enough medicine and syringes for my shots, but since it probably was our last (or next to the last) chance for a getaway until after the transfer, we decided to take my medicine and go. So I did my morning shot in a hotel, my evening shot at my brother's, and this morning's at home right before leaving for work. This evenings will be away from home also. C'est la vie.
Tuesday, July 03, 2001
Day 40 of IVF Prep
Cycle day 13, BCP day 33 (only 5 left), lupron shots start tomorrow!
Fertility technique gets safety boost
Cycle day 13, BCP day 33 (only 5 left), lupron shots start tomorrow!
Fertility technique gets safety boost
Monday, July 02, 2001
Day 39 of IVF Prep
Cycle day 12, BCP day 33 (only 6 left), lupron shots start in 2 days.
I went to a funeral for a 4 year old boy yesterday. It was the first funeral I have attended for anyone under 16. He was killed in a car accident. His parents had done everything right, he was in his carseat, it was installed correctly, according to police the carseat did not fail, but the energy of a car going 50mph impacting their stopped car from behind was just too much. He and his 8 year old sister had been adopted from Russia 3 years ago when he was 15 months old (and weighed only 17 pounds). I started wondering if the risk of pain and heartache of having children is worth all of the pain and heartache of trying to have them in the first place. Life is so much simpler without kids, but my heart tells me that it is worth it and to keep trying, for now, at least.
Cycle day 12, BCP day 33 (only 6 left), lupron shots start in 2 days.
I went to a funeral for a 4 year old boy yesterday. It was the first funeral I have attended for anyone under 16. He was killed in a car accident. His parents had done everything right, he was in his carseat, it was installed correctly, according to police the carseat did not fail, but the energy of a car going 50mph impacting their stopped car from behind was just too much. He and his 8 year old sister had been adopted from Russia 3 years ago when he was 15 months old (and weighed only 17 pounds). I started wondering if the risk of pain and heartache of having children is worth all of the pain and heartache of trying to have them in the first place. Life is so much simpler without kids, but my heart tells me that it is worth it and to keep trying, for now, at least.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
