So we went into the RE this morning and got our first follie scan. (We started stims last Tuesday, the 21st). Things seem to be going well. My lining is at a 9 and I have about 9 follies going - 5-6 on the lefthand side, and 3-4 on the righthand side all around 10-11 in size. The RE seemed happy, so I am too.
Although I wouldn't mind a few more jumping in the action before ER. But it is quality over quantity. Cross your fingers that everything continues going well.
Funny story here, my crazy boss asks when I get back to the office after the appointment, if I am doing okay and if I need a hug. Talk about bi-polar. She has a screaming fit at me two weeks ago and then she wants to know if I want a hug? So irritating.
Anyway, I don't want to focus on the negative in my life, I want to focus on the positive. My growing follicles and the good job that I just applied for. Think good thoughts!!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Holy Bloat!
It's arrived. The bloat is most definitely here. I started feeling it a bit on Thursday night, but I didn't make much of it. Yesterday at work, I unbuttoned my top button and loosened my belt (but kept it on so it covered my button). Today I woke up feeling pretty normal, got dressed in jeans and a tank and went to run errands. By the time we had gotten done at the bank, library and sat down to lunch I was starting to get a tinge uncomfy. I pulled my pants away from my belly at couple times at lunch and by the end, had loosened my belt and undone the top button again.
In the car on the way to meet a friend I totally undid everything and oh, the relief!
Speaking of meeting a friend, it was so good to see her! It's girl that I went to HS with and worked with during college. We hadn't seen each other in probably the last 6 years. She lives down in the LA area now, so we are pretty close. We are going to plan a trip to get together sometime in the future hopefully.
After meeting w/her we ran some errands. I have a bridal shower tomorrow, so we picked up that gift and then went to Mother.hood Mat.ernity. I had to check out their tum.my sleev.es and see if they were worth it. After trying them on in the store I decided to go ahead with it and picked up a black and a white. Hopefully they work well, because they are non-returnable. But they were super comfy in the fitting room, so cross your fingers that I get some use out of them.
Afterwards we stopped at Ho.me De.pot and I got a couple more plants, ran to Wally.world for some small things and then headed up. Now I am relaxing on the couch with some loose fitting pj pants on.
Tomorrow is the bridal shower and hopefully more relaxing. It's a good weekend so far. My next doc appt is on Monday where we will see how things are progressing. Hopefully good judging by how I am feeling. I must admit though, I am sure I will huge and bloated by the end of next week! This is only 5 days in!
In the car on the way to meet a friend I totally undid everything and oh, the relief!
Speaking of meeting a friend, it was so good to see her! It's girl that I went to HS with and worked with during college. We hadn't seen each other in probably the last 6 years. She lives down in the LA area now, so we are pretty close. We are going to plan a trip to get together sometime in the future hopefully.
After meeting w/her we ran some errands. I have a bridal shower tomorrow, so we picked up that gift and then went to Mother.hood Mat.ernity. I had to check out their tum.my sleev.es and see if they were worth it. After trying them on in the store I decided to go ahead with it and picked up a black and a white. Hopefully they work well, because they are non-returnable. But they were super comfy in the fitting room, so cross your fingers that I get some use out of them.
Afterwards we stopped at Ho.me De.pot and I got a couple more plants, ran to Wally.world for some small things and then headed up. Now I am relaxing on the couch with some loose fitting pj pants on.
Tomorrow is the bridal shower and hopefully more relaxing. It's a good weekend so far. My next doc appt is on Monday where we will see how things are progressing. Hopefully good judging by how I am feeling. I must admit though, I am sure I will huge and bloated by the end of next week! This is only 5 days in!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Time flies and crawls
So it's been awhile since I last posted, I know, I have been a bad blogger. I think I posted just when I had started the Lup.ron. Sorry. Time flies because I have been busy, but crawls because I am ready to get on with this cycle and get to the 'good' part.
Anyway, things went great with the Lu.pron. I am currently down to the lower dosage and today we started the injections of Meno.pur. I also add in the Dexa.methasone tonight. To get to this point we had a little bump in the road. I was a little, make that a lot, disappointed yesterday at our RE appointment. We went in for the suppression check and to teach A how to give me this new injection. The doc did the ultrasound and lo and behold....a cyst! Sucky. So I was sent to have some bloodwork done to check my hormone levels and left w/out starting the new meds. I was beyond disppointed.
So we left and got the b/w done and went to lunch to wait and see what we heard. We ended up getting a phone call around 5 that said that the hormone levels came back at the level that they were supposed to. So we got to go in this morning and have another ultrasound and ultimately begin the injections. A did really well. The RE coached him through it, but I think he will be fine to do it each day. So on with another step.
So last week I was busy cleaning the house each night last week and preparing for my best friend to come. She and her husband came on Friday night. We left as soon as they arrived and headed down to Disneyland. We spent Saturday there and at California Adventure. Then on Sunday we went to Six Flags, Magic Mountain. It was pretty fun. It's been steamy the last couple of days though, so pretty warm too. Yesterday after the appt, we all went to lunch and then I took them to Mor.ro Rock, and to Avil.a Beach. It was fun. We stopped to get ice cream on the way home and then I made some steak tacos for dinner. They headed back out this morning.
It was good to see them
I have the most horrible headache, I think it's from the medicine, so I am going to head to bed soon. Night!
Anyway, things went great with the Lu.pron. I am currently down to the lower dosage and today we started the injections of Meno.pur. I also add in the Dexa.methasone tonight. To get to this point we had a little bump in the road. I was a little, make that a lot, disappointed yesterday at our RE appointment. We went in for the suppression check and to teach A how to give me this new injection. The doc did the ultrasound and lo and behold....a cyst! Sucky. So I was sent to have some bloodwork done to check my hormone levels and left w/out starting the new meds. I was beyond disppointed.
So we left and got the b/w done and went to lunch to wait and see what we heard. We ended up getting a phone call around 5 that said that the hormone levels came back at the level that they were supposed to. So we got to go in this morning and have another ultrasound and ultimately begin the injections. A did really well. The RE coached him through it, but I think he will be fine to do it each day. So on with another step.
So last week I was busy cleaning the house each night last week and preparing for my best friend to come. She and her husband came on Friday night. We left as soon as they arrived and headed down to Disneyland. We spent Saturday there and at California Adventure. Then on Sunday we went to Six Flags, Magic Mountain. It was pretty fun. It's been steamy the last couple of days though, so pretty warm too. Yesterday after the appt, we all went to lunch and then I took them to Mor.ro Rock, and to Avil.a Beach. It was fun. We stopped to get ice cream on the way home and then I made some steak tacos for dinner. They headed back out this morning.
It was good to see them
I have the most horrible headache, I think it's from the medicine, so I am going to head to bed soon. Night!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
job schmob
I hate job searching. Always. It's never fun. But in this economy it's even worse. So, yeah there is really just not much out there, but I am still trying. I won't get discouraged (ok, well I might, but I will keep plugging along).
I got annoyed today, at the Easter get together that we went to. Not because it wasn't nice. It was wonderful, with great food and lots of nice people. But this one man and I started talking about where A and I were from and he's all, Oh, California is so great, it's such a good thing that you moved out here. We lived in VA for a bit, but came back. Nothing compares.
There is a definite California mentality. They LOVE their state. But if you aren't from here, I can't always say it's for you. It's ok for us, but probably not our forever home. So there! lol
Anyway, on the IVF front. Stopped BCP's (YES!!) and the creams (even more YES!!!). Go the doc on the 20th for suppression check and stim training. I am excited.
Only 5 more days til my bestie gets here. I cleaned up her room yesterday and got the bed all ready. Got her a pair of pj's too, w/Thumper on them because she loves him.
We also bought some potting mix and plants yesterday and did some planting in our pots. I was happy. It was a really nice weekend all in all.
Well I am going to go watch the Tudors online. Later!!
I got annoyed today, at the Easter get together that we went to. Not because it wasn't nice. It was wonderful, with great food and lots of nice people. But this one man and I started talking about where A and I were from and he's all, Oh, California is so great, it's such a good thing that you moved out here. We lived in VA for a bit, but came back. Nothing compares.
There is a definite California mentality. They LOVE their state. But if you aren't from here, I can't always say it's for you. It's ok for us, but probably not our forever home. So there! lol
Anyway, on the IVF front. Stopped BCP's (YES!!) and the creams (even more YES!!!). Go the doc on the 20th for suppression check and stim training. I am excited.
Only 5 more days til my bestie gets here. I cleaned up her room yesterday and got the bed all ready. Got her a pair of pj's too, w/Thumper on them because she loves him.
We also bought some potting mix and plants yesterday and did some planting in our pots. I was happy. It was a really nice weekend all in all.
Well I am going to go watch the Tudors online. Later!!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
More job angst
I am not going into it again, I have recalled it to my parents, a coworker and my husband. Suffice it to say that if I had another job lined up or this was a better economy, I would have turned in my keys and walked out today. My employer is plain ridiculous and is making me completely depressed and stressed. Which is not good for my cycle, which is the most important thing in my life right now.
Anyway, that's about it for today. I just.......I need a change. Pray that I find something new and more fulfilling soon. Night.
Anyway, that's about it for today. I just.......I need a change. Pray that I find something new and more fulfilling soon. Night.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Lupr.on, easy peasy!
1 injection done, only a "few" more to go, lol.
Ok, so it was easy! I went to the doc's office yesterday w/A to find out how to measure and inject myself. We practiced with saline, with burned pretty good (salt and all) and she said I did good. I was more nervous about measuring correctly this morning than I was about doing the actual injection. It was a breeze.
So I am waiting to see what, if any, my side effects are. I will gladly deal with it. I am on the right track. We are moving forward with making OUR baby. I am so excited!! I was laying in bed last night trying to fall asleep and I got kind of emotional. I cried a little, but mostly I felt good. I was thinking about the spare bedroom and how we would put cribs (which, yes I was thinking in the plural, strange I know) in there, and how we would decorate and all that. I am a lot more positive than I have been. I just need to keep it up. I am still kind of scared and nervous about the possibilities, but I am trying to focus on the best one possible.
But I just wanted to update. I am feeling good. We CAN do this, we WILL do it. And it won't be as difficult as we thought. It will be hard, but it's what we have to do, so we will persevere.
Ok, so it was easy! I went to the doc's office yesterday w/A to find out how to measure and inject myself. We practiced with saline, with burned pretty good (salt and all) and she said I did good. I was more nervous about measuring correctly this morning than I was about doing the actual injection. It was a breeze.
So I am waiting to see what, if any, my side effects are. I will gladly deal with it. I am on the right track. We are moving forward with making OUR baby. I am so excited!! I was laying in bed last night trying to fall asleep and I got kind of emotional. I cried a little, but mostly I felt good. I was thinking about the spare bedroom and how we would put cribs (which, yes I was thinking in the plural, strange I know) in there, and how we would decorate and all that. I am a lot more positive than I have been. I just need to keep it up. I am still kind of scared and nervous about the possibilities, but I am trying to focus on the best one possible.
But I just wanted to update. I am feeling good. We CAN do this, we WILL do it. And it won't be as difficult as we thought. It will be hard, but it's what we have to do, so we will persevere.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Nervous
So I should be happy. It's Saturday, I am sitting in bed typing up my blog w/my little black cat by my side, purring/snoring away. But I am nervous. Tomorrow is my Lu.pron injection training and then I start the actual injections on Monday 4/6. I am excited, truly, honestly I am. But.....I hate needles with a passion.
I think it stems from when I was a little girl. I had a seizure and I was put on anti-seizure medicine. I had to go in every so often to get my blood checked (don't ask me for what, I was a toddler) and the only good part of it? The lollipop and syringe (no needle included) that I was given to take home and practice on my baby-dolls with. So I think (not that anyone enjoys needles) that is what has given me my fear.
Anyway, I just needed to get that out. No other plans as of yet. Training and lunch tomorrow. A is going golfing today and our maintenance guy is coming to snake our drain, yippee. I am sure he is so excited. The joys of renting!
I think it stems from when I was a little girl. I had a seizure and I was put on anti-seizure medicine. I had to go in every so often to get my blood checked (don't ask me for what, I was a toddler) and the only good part of it? The lollipop and syringe (no needle included) that I was given to take home and practice on my baby-dolls with. So I think (not that anyone enjoys needles) that is what has given me my fear.
Anyway, I just needed to get that out. No other plans as of yet. Training and lunch tomorrow. A is going golfing today and our maintenance guy is coming to snake our drain, yippee. I am sure he is so excited. The joys of renting!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
So I got a "new" schedule in the mail from my RE today. It has the appointment times scheduled for the days that they need me to come in.
I also got a phone call from the nurse on Monday to set up my Lupron training. That will be this Sunday at 11:15a. So A and I will go in and get trained and then we plan on going to lunch. Maybe we will stop into Costco too and pick up some things. We will see though. So injections start on Monday. I am a little nervous, but I do have that saline that my mom got me, so maybe I will practice with that on Sunday night so I am not as nervous on Monday morning. It won't end up being my 1st shot, ya know?
So I have a countdown again. My best friend and her husband will be here in 16 days, I am so excited to see her. We are going to Disneyland and to Six Flags while they are here. So that should be fun. I have one of my doctors appointments on the Monday after we get back from Disney and they will still be in town, but I am going to ask to take a half day (the appt is at 11:30, so I think I will try to work 7-11. Then we can grab lunch w/A and spend the rest of the day together. We will see, hopefully it works out ok.
One of my coworkers brought up that tradeshow that had me worried. My boss said that she (the cw) and my other boss would definitely need to go. So maybe that means that she will stay back and I will be set. I am crossing my fingers that things work out ok. Send up a quick prayer for me if you think about it, that it goes smoothly. More stress is not really something I feel that I can handle right now. You keep your head up though. Keep going.
Well I should get going now, gotta go check the laundry. Night!
And just to remind myself in the future - my H is being awesome tonight. Cleaning the house by himself. I am being selfish and not joining in because, well just because. I will vacuum and dust so it doesn't bother his allergies, but tonight I am enjoying this burst of motivation on his part. Thanks, A, love you so xoxo
I also got a phone call from the nurse on Monday to set up my Lupron training. That will be this Sunday at 11:15a. So A and I will go in and get trained and then we plan on going to lunch. Maybe we will stop into Costco too and pick up some things. We will see though. So injections start on Monday. I am a little nervous, but I do have that saline that my mom got me, so maybe I will practice with that on Sunday night so I am not as nervous on Monday morning. It won't end up being my 1st shot, ya know?
So I have a countdown again. My best friend and her husband will be here in 16 days, I am so excited to see her. We are going to Disneyland and to Six Flags while they are here. So that should be fun. I have one of my doctors appointments on the Monday after we get back from Disney and they will still be in town, but I am going to ask to take a half day (the appt is at 11:30, so I think I will try to work 7-11. Then we can grab lunch w/A and spend the rest of the day together. We will see, hopefully it works out ok.
One of my coworkers brought up that tradeshow that had me worried. My boss said that she (the cw) and my other boss would definitely need to go. So maybe that means that she will stay back and I will be set. I am crossing my fingers that things work out ok. Send up a quick prayer for me if you think about it, that it goes smoothly. More stress is not really something I feel that I can handle right now. You keep your head up though. Keep going.
Well I should get going now, gotta go check the laundry. Night!
And just to remind myself in the future - my H is being awesome tonight. Cleaning the house by himself. I am being selfish and not joining in because, well just because. I will vacuum and dust so it doesn't bother his allergies, but tonight I am enjoying this burst of motivation on his part. Thanks, A, love you so xoxo
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