But I have to wait for a new cycle to start drugs...
I for some reason was under the assumption that IVF would be a quick fix. Expensive, but quick... Not so much.
We saw Dr. Anderson in Soldotna on May 10th, he seems to know what he's doing-Joy is still double checking everything, which makes me feels well cared for. I'm trying to wait patiently for a new cycle to start. Then ultra sound/blood work and starting birth control-funny, I know. Supposedly it will keep my ovaries from developing follicles. So BCP for 2-3 wks, trying to arrange around everyone's schedules- doc's, my hubby... feeling a little frustrated with this, it's my follicles that are being held back here for their calendar??
Then a med to stop my hormones from contributing, and another shot to stimulate follicle growth (somewhere around 10 days). Then more ultra sounds & blood work, and if all goes well..... they retrieve all the little "follies" I've grown and insert a swimmer into each. Then the waiting game starts... 3-5 days to see if the embies are growing, if so putting some back, then the dreaded 2 week wait. I've already told people I may enlist them to keep me from going crazy. The 2WW has always been a tough spot for me.
US
Monday, May 23, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Still here!
Well... hhhmmm.
School is done, thank goodness I made it through that much. Am waiting for my certification in the mail so I can start running on the ambulance again-it's been awhile.
I've dropped 20 pounds, so am happy about that. It's an everyday battle though. Another day gone and I didn't get a chance to work out or even walk. Food is still my comfort-that box of mac & cheese is calling out to me, even now @ 11pm.
Our appt., with Dr. Anderson is on Tues. We'll leave home at 4am to drive the 260 miles. I'm excited, scared, anxious, and who knows what else.
I find it really funny that my family is still uncomfortable about this whole infertility thing. I know they see how much I want a baby, and I know they love me. Today I was at a birthday party for my niece for 4 hours... and no one asked about our up coming appointment. No one wanted to know how I was doing. Sigh, oh well. It makes me a little sad. They did talk to an almost relative about how her pregnancy was going, how things would change for her, if she was handling things. Making sure I was busy, or not in the room of course.
Tim is home and I am feeling so grateful to have a strong, loving person to lean on. Things have been hard with all the changes, and I know that won't change. I am looking forward to taking steps in a new direction on this crazy bumpy ride called IF.
School is done, thank goodness I made it through that much. Am waiting for my certification in the mail so I can start running on the ambulance again-it's been awhile.
I've dropped 20 pounds, so am happy about that. It's an everyday battle though. Another day gone and I didn't get a chance to work out or even walk. Food is still my comfort-that box of mac & cheese is calling out to me, even now @ 11pm.
Our appt., with Dr. Anderson is on Tues. We'll leave home at 4am to drive the 260 miles. I'm excited, scared, anxious, and who knows what else.
I find it really funny that my family is still uncomfortable about this whole infertility thing. I know they see how much I want a baby, and I know they love me. Today I was at a birthday party for my niece for 4 hours... and no one asked about our up coming appointment. No one wanted to know how I was doing. Sigh, oh well. It makes me a little sad. They did talk to an almost relative about how her pregnancy was going, how things would change for her, if she was handling things. Making sure I was busy, or not in the room of course.
Tim is home and I am feeling so grateful to have a strong, loving person to lean on. Things have been hard with all the changes, and I know that won't change. I am looking forward to taking steps in a new direction on this crazy bumpy ride called IF.
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