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Trigger!
The doctor went with the HCG trigger in the end. But he did want me to do it subcutaneously and not in the butt-tocks *Forest Gump voice*.
I just did it and now I’m under the covers watching The Affair. Probably not the best choice if I’m to be relaxed because this shit has my blood boiling.
Anyway, thus ends my second IVF cycle. I was beyond excited when I left the clinic. I chatted to my right ovary and the 2 follies grew to 17 and 18 mm. So proud. I think we’ll have less eggs at retrieval than last cycle since we’re holding steady at 10 follicles but I’m feeling good about their quality since they were all about the same sizes give or take a mm or 2.
Tomorrow is going to be a long ass day at work. Sigh. Thank you all for hanging in there with me and praying and cheering. I feel like we go through these cycles together so I know you’re all right there with me on the edge of your seats and it means the world to me.
Day 11, IVF 2:
HCG Trigger
E2: 3278. Nurse said to take ohss preventative measures just in case.
LH: 1.1
Progesterone: 1.4
Lefty: 8 the biggest is at 22mm
Righty: 2 fighters 17mm and 18mm
Physical:
A little dizzy.
Emotional:
Yes
Food:
Bacon wrapped boneless chicken thighs stuffed with jalapeños and cream cheese and cheese and cheese.
Moment of Zen:
A little rude but I lol’d. Poor smeagle.
The End is Nigh
Well, I did it. I am unstoppable! Haha. Took the shot in my car outside the clinic before the sun had come up. I felt like I was doing something shady and illegal. But I did it!
I’m to head back there tomorrow and hopefully that’ll be the last of it. They said I could potentially trigger tomorrow. Just in time. I’m actually okay with a trigger tomorrow or Thursday because if it’s tomorrow, I’ll get the day off on Friday. If it’s Thursday it’ll give my right ovary a bit more time to catch up. Still only 2 measurable follies.
They’re also lowering my dose for tonight’s shots. Part of me is like noooo! My right follie needs more love! But I must trust that they know what they’re doing. The doctor was also talking about a Lupron trigger this time? I did an HCG trigger last time. Does anyone have any stories about a Lupron trigger, perhaps? I read that they use a Lupron trigger if you’re at risk for OHSS. My E2 is 2500+. Doesn’t seem risky to me yet but again. Trust. But yeah, if you have a Lupron story please share.
Here’s to my righty catching up! Come on girly!
Day 10, IVF 2:
200iu Gonal F
75iu Menopur
1 syringe Ganirelix
E2: 2500+
LH: Not given
Lefty: 8 the biggest is at 18.5
Righty: 2 fighters 12.5mm and 15mm
Physical:
Sore boobs today.
Nausea was at fever pitch this morning.
Emotional:
Nerves are kicking in. What if’s are everywhere. Sigh.
Food:
left over cottage pie
Moment of Zen:
Wooosaaah
Today was rough. First rough day this cycle. I think because it was Monday and I’m stressing about giving myself this shot tomorrow morning. I was/am feeling defeated and woe-is-me-ish. I’m ready to for this retrieval now.
I was having a total infertility day. Why us? What if this doesn’t work? You know the drill. And since work is slow, I really just had my thoughts driving me crazy. I was very happy to be home to put on comfy pants. it’s amazing what a pair of comfy pants can do for one’s well being. Anyway I think I’m okay now. Let’s hope they say I can trigger soon.
Day 9, IVF 2:
300iu Gonal F
150iu Menopur
1 syringe Ganirelix
E2: 1400
LH: Not given
Lefty: 6 ranging between 10mm and 15mm
Righty: 2 glorious little ones around 12ish mm
Physical:
Let’s welcome constipation to the party!
Emotional:
See above. Bad day today.
Food:
cottage pie with cauliflower mash instead of potatoes.
Moment of Zen:
8 on Day 8
I couldn’t do the Ganirelix shot. I held it in my hand ready to go and I broke into a cold sweat. Had to wake N up to do it. How do people give themselves shots? Hats off to you if you’re able. I am not.
We now have 8 follicles growing nicely. I forgot to ask when my expected retrieval would be and also if I’d need to order new meds. Next appointment is Tuesday. I’ll ask then. I’m happy with 8 so far. I’m not going to Google and do comparisons. I have 8. These 8 are mine. I am happy. I talked to my right ovary and she gave me 2. I’m very proud. Well done Righty!
Day 8, IVF 2:
300iu Gonal F
150iu Menopur
1 syringe Ganirelix
E2: 1400
LH: Not given
Lefty: 6 ranging between 10mm and 15mm
Righty: 2 glorious little ones around 12ish mm
Physical:
Same as before but becoming bearable.
Emotional:
Same old same old
Food:
Leftover steak and cheese calzone and calamari.
Moment of Zen:
I love stand up comedy. Love! Here’s Louis CK talking about his daughter playing hide and seek.
Ganirelix in Da House!
Attempting to update from my phone. I can see my laptop but, just no. I’m sorry if these updates are boring, I’m just trying to keep track of my progress in case we have to do this again.
I realized today after my first Ganirelix shot that because of the timing I’m going to have to inject myself at work for a few days. I’ve never done that before and now I’m nervous. I think I’ll practice tomorrow morning before my appointment.
Day 7, IVF 2:
300iu Gonal F
150iu Menopur
1 syringe Ganirelix
E2: 402.5
LH: 2.36
Lefty: 2 @10.5mm, 2@10mm, a few more @<11mm
Righty: a few @ <11mm
Physical:
Definitely bloated. Starting to see the bloat.
Nausea continues.
Sleeping like a champ.
Emotional:
I sang Mariah Carey’s Fantasy, really loudly in the way to pick up food.
Food:
Steak and cheese calzone and calamari.
Moment of Zen:
Just a silly one I had one my phone.
Nothing New to Report
Nothing exciting to report and it’s movie night here so gotta make this quick and get back to snuggle time.
Day 6, IVF 2:
300iu Gonal F
150iu Menopur
E2: 402.5
LH: 2.36
Lefty: 2 @10.5mm, 2@10mm, a few more @<11mm
Righty: a few @ <11mm
Physical:
Starting to feel bloated. I can feel tightness when I lay on my stomach.
Nausea continues
Emotional:
Getting to the top of the IVF wave where the sun is shining.
Food:
Grilled cheese on thin slim foods low carb bread and leftover whatever stew from yesterday.
Moment of Zen:
A parental chuckle.
Come on Righty!
Damn, I just got comfortable with my laptop and I forgot my notes from the phone call in my backpack. Oh well, time to wing it!
I knew my right ovary was going to be difficult. At my baseline appointment she was hiding away and I had to push on my tummy to help the nurse find her. And true to form, she was hiding again today. The nurse said she saw follicles but nothing measurable yet.
Lefty is rocking it, in my opinion. She counted 4 that were around 10 and a few other little ones. Well done lefty!
Next appointment is on Sunday. I’m glad things are moving along. I forgot how quickly this stimulation goes. We’re almost half way already.
Day 5, IVF 2:
300iu Gonal F
150iu Menopur
E2: 402.5
LH: 2.36
Lefty: 2 @10.5mm, 2@10mm, a few more @<11mm
Righty: a few @ <11mm
Physical:
Just feeling drained.
Emotional:
Getting to the top of the IVF wave where the sun is shining.
Food:
I threw a bunch of stuff in a pot and we ate it. I think there was meat and potatoes.
Moment of Zen:
Let’s Get Going!
I don’t have anything exciting to report today. These meds are officially kicking my ass. I’m so tired I’m going right to bed after this. And I was so sick last night. I woke up in the middle of the night with violent motion sickness. It felt like I spent all day slamming Jack Daniels in the sun. Ew.
Tomorrow is my first monitoring appointment. Time to kick this cycle into 2nd gear finally.
Day 4, IVF 2:
300iu Gonal F
150iu Menopur
Physical:
Really tired.
All day nausea. A cosmic joke?
Emotional:
Blah
Food:
Leftovers from yesterday.
Moment of Zen:
Edit: Actually going to link this entire Buzzfeed article. So funny!
27 Vines That Will 100% Make You Laugh
In Other News
If you won the lottery what would you change on your body? If you say nothing, I don’t want to friends with you… Just kidding but man, that would be awesome. I actually think for the most part I’ve made peace with my lumpy bumpy areas and such but one part I have always wanted to fix is my damned teeth.
I’ve hated them my whole life. Well as long as I’ve had them anyways. I had braces for a bit but let’s just chalk it up to an unqualified dentist. So here I sit with a messed up grill and years of insecurity about my smile.
So I finally went to see someone about my pearly yellows and looks like I’ll be getting braces in 2016. I met with a dental surgeon yesterday and he was like “Ew, I can’t fix this, go see an orthodontist”… I’m sure he used more professional language and he was actually very nice and made me very excited about my options but it wouldn’t be me if I wasn’t a bit dramatic.
So I’m off to see the orthodontist in 27 days! N is worried that I’ll have to get the old school train track looking ones. I am just excited to be getting my teeth fixed! I’ll even go so far as to say I’m a teensy bit more excited than I am about egg retrieval. Just because I know the outcome of this will be awesome.
It’s going to be a great December, everyone.
Day 3, IVF 2:
300iu Gonal F
150iu Menopur
Physical:
Injection site sensitive. Found a bruise from yesterday.
No more dizziness
No more funny taste
Period seems to have ended. Happy day.
Twitches felt in abdomen. Whoop!
Emotional:
Read above about teeth. This is overshadowing any fear/anxiety of IVF process.
Food:
Roasted chicken
Sweet potatoes
Cheesy cauliflower gratin
Moment of Zen:
So cheesy but I lol’d.
Tales of a 30 Year Old Nothing 