Well it's official...the hormones have kicked in! I apologize now to everyone who I may sick these horrible things upon in the near future. I don't mean to do it. I now completely understand how strong they are. Poor Mike has been the one affected the most. I seem to snap at him no matter what he says, doesn't say, how he looks at me or even when he doesn't look at me....the poor guy can't win. I'm hoping this is a short term thing. The Progesterone injections are for 12 weeks so if they are thing cause of these emotions....only 11 weeks to go!
The Progesterone injections go in the butt. Mike has been really good at finding the muscle and sticking me. There haven't been any problems at all, but I am starting to feel some pain from the injection sites. We alternate sides each day but they end up going in the same general area time after time. The Progesterone has an oil mixed into it. The oil can settle in the muscle and that's where some pain can come from. Today I'm having a hard time sitting down. Luckily I have yet another friend who is a nurse and she has given me some helpful tips that should reduce the pain. So tonight we will warm the bottle before loading the syringe, rub my butt before and after the injection and later you will find me sitting on my heating pad. This just keeps getting hotter and hotter!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
The Buns Are In The Oven.
Over a year has gone by since the last embryo transfer. My IF's have been through so much yet still they keep reaching for the dream, that hope of one day being parents.
Today, as my IM and I held hands we watched the doctor transfer the two beautiful embryos into me. We saw them under a microscope first and my heart swelled...this was it! This was the moment that we had all prayed for would come. The doctor was delighted at how perfect all 6 of the embryos were. The four not used today have been frozen for a later date.
The procedure was much quicker than we expected (quicker than we experienced before). The atmosphere was laid back. So laid back in fact that the doctor questioned the nurse why the music wasn't on. He then proceeded to make sure the radio station was static free. Maybe a little neurosis is involved when you deal with couples desperate for a baby day after day. When it was done everything just felt so different than before. There was a huge sense of calm and quiet confidence in that everything had gone perfectly. Before he left the room the Dr told us that we had an 80% chance of one baby and a 20% chance of multiples. Just for good measure I laid on the table for ten minutes with my hips up. It had worked with my kids, maybe I was just being superstitious, but it felt like the thing to do at that moment. And that was it. I got dressed and off we went.
Since we had a few hours until my flight home we headed to the Waterfront in TO and met up with IF for lunch. I felt like I was sitting with family. I've felt that way about them for a long time but today brought us all even closer. We laughed, shared stories and talked about the future. I have mentally inventoried all the modern styled furniture in their house and told them I can't wait to see how much of it is still around a year from now. We talked about how we will be lifelong friends from this, and how we're going to Disney. We walked along the waterfront and ate ice cream cones. It was a pretty picture perfect day.
So now comes the toughest part....the 2 week wait. Two weeks from now I am to have a blood test done to determine if I'm pregnant. Not sure if you've noticed yet but I'm not very patient. IM said I could take a home pregnancy test but not to tell her the results unless they are positive.
I want to thank everyone who has supported us. I've been reading IM everything that has been posted, all your positive words. It has been a great help to all of us to get through to this point knowing there are so many people behind us. I also want to thank my wonderful husband. How many girls have someone so supportive that they will be there every step of the way to carry another person's baby. Today he wrote on my FB status...."Morning Sunshine....I hope you get knocked up real good today.....love you and miss you!" How fantastic is he?
Today, as my IM and I held hands we watched the doctor transfer the two beautiful embryos into me. We saw them under a microscope first and my heart swelled...this was it! This was the moment that we had all prayed for would come. The doctor was delighted at how perfect all 6 of the embryos were. The four not used today have been frozen for a later date.
The procedure was much quicker than we expected (quicker than we experienced before). The atmosphere was laid back. So laid back in fact that the doctor questioned the nurse why the music wasn't on. He then proceeded to make sure the radio station was static free. Maybe a little neurosis is involved when you deal with couples desperate for a baby day after day. When it was done everything just felt so different than before. There was a huge sense of calm and quiet confidence in that everything had gone perfectly. Before he left the room the Dr told us that we had an 80% chance of one baby and a 20% chance of multiples. Just for good measure I laid on the table for ten minutes with my hips up. It had worked with my kids, maybe I was just being superstitious, but it felt like the thing to do at that moment. And that was it. I got dressed and off we went.
Since we had a few hours until my flight home we headed to the Waterfront in TO and met up with IF for lunch. I felt like I was sitting with family. I've felt that way about them for a long time but today brought us all even closer. We laughed, shared stories and talked about the future. I have mentally inventoried all the modern styled furniture in their house and told them I can't wait to see how much of it is still around a year from now. We talked about how we will be lifelong friends from this, and how we're going to Disney. We walked along the waterfront and ate ice cream cones. It was a pretty picture perfect day.
So now comes the toughest part....the 2 week wait. Two weeks from now I am to have a blood test done to determine if I'm pregnant. Not sure if you've noticed yet but I'm not very patient. IM said I could take a home pregnancy test but not to tell her the results unless they are positive.
I want to thank everyone who has supported us. I've been reading IM everything that has been posted, all your positive words. It has been a great help to all of us to get through to this point knowing there are so many people behind us. I also want to thank my wonderful husband. How many girls have someone so supportive that they will be there every step of the way to carry another person's baby. Today he wrote on my FB status...."Morning Sunshine....I hope you get knocked up real good today.....love you and miss you!" How fantastic is he?
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Leaving on a Jet Plane
My bags are packed and I'm ready to go....this is it! The transfer appointment for tomorrow has been changed to 12pm.
Today my husband gave me my injection for the first time. Yesterday we had Chris come back over and go step by step through the process. I had total confidence in Mike that he would hit the right spot and not cause me any pain....and I was right to do so. He did a great job, I didn't feel anything. Now that this is day three of needles both cheeks are feeling achy. Sleeping last night was a little rough as no matter how hard I tried I was always sleeping on an injection site. Hopefully my muscles will toughen up soon and the soreness will go away.
Ok, well my flight is in just over two hours...better run...more updates to come.
Today my husband gave me my injection for the first time. Yesterday we had Chris come back over and go step by step through the process. I had total confidence in Mike that he would hit the right spot and not cause me any pain....and I was right to do so. He did a great job, I didn't feel anything. Now that this is day three of needles both cheeks are feeling achy. Sleeping last night was a little rough as no matter how hard I tried I was always sleeping on an injection site. Hopefully my muscles will toughen up soon and the soreness will go away.
Ok, well my flight is in just over two hours...better run...more updates to come.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
We Have Embryos!!!!
I couldn't be more happy for my IP's today. They received the embryo count from the clinic today....we have 6 excellent condition embryos. They are thrilled!
Yesterday was retrieval day. 12 eggs were retrieved and fertilized....6 made it to embryo status. Now they will keep two waiting for me for Monday and the rest will be frozen.
I can't wait to see my IM tomorrow and give her a huge hug. We are almost there!
I will by flying to TO tomorrow afternoon and we're just going to enjoy a girls night of dinner and a movie. The clinic will call to confirm our transfer appt time for Monday but so far it's at 11am. I will fly home Monday evening and then begin the two week wait until the pregnancy test is done.
Yesterday was retrieval day. 12 eggs were retrieved and fertilized....6 made it to embryo status. Now they will keep two waiting for me for Monday and the rest will be frozen.
I can't wait to see my IM tomorrow and give her a huge hug. We are almost there!
I will by flying to TO tomorrow afternoon and we're just going to enjoy a girls night of dinner and a movie. The clinic will call to confirm our transfer appt time for Monday but so far it's at 11am. I will fly home Monday evening and then begin the two week wait until the pregnancy test is done.
Friday, May 20, 2011
A True Friend Will Inject You in the Ass
This week has been busy and full of changes in preparation for Monday's embryo transfer. I've been continuing along with the Estrace and will do so until the doctor tells me to stop. I have also begun taking antibiotics; two times a day for three days before the transfer happens.
Today was the biggest hurdle for me....the first needle injection. I'm not afraid of needles...just the anticipation of them. If there is pain with them it's going to be 12 weeks of pain. I needed to mentally prepare for that! I'm a lucky girl though, I have friends who are nurses and for some reason are more than willing to stick a sharp object into my backside. My friend Chris had the honours today. I was lucky to be in the hands of a pro because I didn't feel a thing and now I know I can handle the whole 12 week injections of Progesterone shots. Tomorrow Chris will come over and show my husband how to do the needles....again another person who is looking forward to jabbing me with something incredibily sharp!
Today was the biggest hurdle for me....the first needle injection. I'm not afraid of needles...just the anticipation of them. If there is pain with them it's going to be 12 weeks of pain. I needed to mentally prepare for that! I'm a lucky girl though, I have friends who are nurses and for some reason are more than willing to stick a sharp object into my backside. My friend Chris had the honours today. I was lucky to be in the hands of a pro because I didn't feel a thing and now I know I can handle the whole 12 week injections of Progesterone shots. Tomorrow Chris will come over and show my husband how to do the needles....again another person who is looking forward to jabbing me with something incredibily sharp!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Date Confirmed!
Here we are again and it feels amazing. The anticipation levels are so high and the excitement is palpable. The embryo transfer will be taking place this coming Monday. IM has been going in for ultrasounds the past three days to see how the follicles are coming along. Today they were ready for the trigger shot. The shot takes 48 hrs to take affect....retrieval is on Friday. On Friday after retrieval the eggs will be fertilized and wait for my arrival on Monday. They will be three days old when transfered....two embryos will be transfered and the rest will be frozen.
I am now waiting for the clinic to contact me for my next step. There are antibiotics and more meds that I must start taking. I will update more when I get the instructions.
We have all waited so long to be here again. It feels surreal, it feels good and yet there is still a sense of worry. Let the prayers begin. Please pray that all these dreams are fulfilled....send us your sticky vibes.
I am now waiting for the clinic to contact me for my next step. There are antibiotics and more meds that I must start taking. I will update more when I get the instructions.
We have all waited so long to be here again. It feels surreal, it feels good and yet there is still a sense of worry. Let the prayers begin. Please pray that all these dreams are fulfilled....send us your sticky vibes.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monitoring Completed
This morning I received the results of my second ultrasound. We are good to go! Lining thickness was 8.3mm. The u/s was done a few days ago and now my only thing to do is continue taking the Estrace until we are ready for transfer. I will be happy when I am done with these hormones. I'm starting to feel the effects of them on my emotions....and the complexion of my skin.
Transfer date still remains at May 22 at this point.
Transfer date still remains at May 22 at this point.
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