The Day After

The retrieval yesterday went really well. They managed to get 16 eggs, which was more than expected. I also found out why I thought my ovaries may expolde. Apparently all the follicles were really big, so that is good news and the cause of my discomfort. I ended up spending the rest of the day yesterday watching chick flicks with my mom. She made dinner before she left, cleaned the kitchen and took care of me. It was nice.

I learned I should never take 1000mg of x-tra strength Tylonol on an empty stomach. I started seeing wavy lines and couldn't put sentences together properly until I ate some pizza. Not the smartest thing I ever did, but it sure killed the pain!

I also remember that the day after, is worse than the day of. Getting up this morning was rough, really rough. Actually it is still rough. Hubby is bringing me some hot compresses that can be hidden because I really, really miss my heating pad! Also something to eat so I don't get all whacked out on the medication again.

Big day tomorrow

Tomorrow is the big retrieval day! It's a good thing because I feel like my ovaries may explode into tiny pieces which I am pretty sure would not be a pretty thing. I can just take it easy tonight, no shots or pills or anything else yea! Hubby is not feeling well so I need to make sure I stay away from him. I cannot afford to get sick for the next few weeks.

Saturday

Saturday my hubby, parents and brother went to Claddaugh for dinner and then to the Shadowbox Cabaret. Bringin Sexy Back was really good. The music was awesome, probably my favorite of all the shows I have been to and the skits were really funny with the exception of one that I just didn't really get. So, we had a really good time and I actually forgot about my headaches, pains and fatigue for a little while.

I also recommed the Fish and Chips at Claddaugh, they are probably the best I have had.

Menopur...Yuck

So I am not a fan of Menopur. It is messy and is much more difficult to administer. It hurts and I keep getting knots just under the injection site. I think it also makes me a little moody. I actually feel bad for my husband at times, but I can't help it.

Upgraded from 1 shot to 2

Lucky me, I stopped the Lupron on Friday and got to add Gonal F and Menopur to the mix. Gonal F is really easy, not a fan of the Menopur though. It is a bit more complicated and hurts more. My stomach looks like a pin cushion.

History

This is my first time, so bear with me. The biggest thing in my life right now is the journey I am on to be a mom. I am 29 and 2 years ago decided (with my husband of course) I was ready to start a family. I had no idea the ride I would be taken on. We tried on our own for a year. I had no known problems and it seemed like it should happen, but it didn't. After a year we decided to see a specialist. We went to a wonderful place, Institute for Reproductive Health in Hyde Park, and started what would be a long and arduous process. After 4 Clomid/IUI cycles, Surgery, 3 Injectible/IUI cycles, 1 IVF that ended in a Bio-Chemical Pregnancy and rest cycles inbetween I am part way through my second IVF and hoping that it has a happy ending.