Today I get to double up on Estadiol. Very exciting news, I'm sure I have you on the edge of your seat. That's all but it means it's one step closer to the transfer!
I'm being kind of ridiculous with these instructions. They gave me this booklet with all of the dates and instructions I need to follow for each injection and medication. I swear I have that thing memorized. I read it almost every morning JUST to make sure I don't miss a new step or minute detail. At the end of the day I ceremoniously draw a big black line through the day to make sure I stay right on track. There's the OCD coming out I guess....
In other news, I managed to put on about 4 pounds last month having fun and being happy, so I was bound and determined to get back to my perfect weight before getting pregnant. I'm now on Day 12 of the 21 day sugar detox and as of this morning I'm down 6 pounds. Thanks genetics, Lifetime Fitness, and protein! Soooo.....I can't decide whether to finish the 21 days just to say I saw the whole thing through, or cut it short because I'm at my goal. The angel on my shoulder is all about task completion, and the devil on the other would do almost anything for a pretzel. To be continued...
Friday, August 30, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
First Appointment
Last Friday I went to the office of the specialist whose care I will be in for the first trimester of the pregnancy. I was so happy to find an office on the same floor of the same building of the same hospital of my normal ob/gyn, so at least going there feels familiar.
They were so sweet to me in the office! Everyone treated me like I was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I suppose they see a lot of heartache in those walls, so maybe it's encouraging for them to meet someone else just trying to make a little bit of difference for someone else. Or maybe they just heard a good joke. I don't know, but it was a good experience.
All of my tests came back great. My lining and ovaries were doing just what they should, and whatever they tested for in my blood was great! Woo-hoo! I like doing well on tests....
I just started the hormone replacement Estradiol. I think what is going on is that I need the Estradiol to build up my lining because normally follicles produce Estradiol, and the Lupron shut down the follicle production....I think. Anyway, I'm on Lupron and Estradiol now, and having no noticeable effects.
We are getting so much closer to the transfer and I am so excited! Please be in prayer for the eggs (not mine) to develop well, too. That's an important part!
That's all for now. Off to clean out closets and make a trip to Goodwill...
They were so sweet to me in the office! Everyone treated me like I was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I suppose they see a lot of heartache in those walls, so maybe it's encouraging for them to meet someone else just trying to make a little bit of difference for someone else. Or maybe they just heard a good joke. I don't know, but it was a good experience.
All of my tests came back great. My lining and ovaries were doing just what they should, and whatever they tested for in my blood was great! Woo-hoo! I like doing well on tests....
I just started the hormone replacement Estradiol. I think what is going on is that I need the Estradiol to build up my lining because normally follicles produce Estradiol, and the Lupron shut down the follicle production....I think. Anyway, I'm on Lupron and Estradiol now, and having no noticeable effects.
We are getting so much closer to the transfer and I am so excited! Please be in prayer for the eggs (not mine) to develop well, too. That's an important part!
That's all for now. Off to clean out closets and make a trip to Goodwill...
Saturday, August 17, 2013
R.I.P Mr. Corkscrew
Last night I laid to rest my corkscrew companion for a good, long time. Tonight I will relish the last glass of wine from that bottle and say ciao to the vino for this chapter of life...
Okay, maybe I'm getting a tad bit melodramatic. Basically, no more wine until the baby is here. Just decided I need to treat my body as absolutely best I can as you never know what is going to make the difference between the embryos sticking or taking a pass on my darling uterus. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anything, but it's definitely not going to help. As much as I love a glass of wine, I'll be the first to admit alcohol is not the greatest thing for our bodies, and definitely not necessary in my life.
So tonight's plan is to cuddle up with my little boy and a glass of wine in my big cozy bed and watch an episode of Project Runway. I'd totally include R and Em in that scenario but there is nothing relaxing about an 18 month old and R would last about 5 minutes with Project Runway.
Oh, and injections are going great. Easy to do, and minimal side effects so far. I've had a few minor hot flashes with the Lupron, but I find them amusing.
Cheers!
Okay, maybe I'm getting a tad bit melodramatic. Basically, no more wine until the baby is here. Just decided I need to treat my body as absolutely best I can as you never know what is going to make the difference between the embryos sticking or taking a pass on my darling uterus. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anything, but it's definitely not going to help. As much as I love a glass of wine, I'll be the first to admit alcohol is not the greatest thing for our bodies, and definitely not necessary in my life.So tonight's plan is to cuddle up with my little boy and a glass of wine in my big cozy bed and watch an episode of Project Runway. I'd totally include R and Em in that scenario but there is nothing relaxing about an 18 month old and R would last about 5 minutes with Project Runway.
Oh, and injections are going great. Easy to do, and minimal side effects so far. I've had a few minor hot flashes with the Lupron, but I find them amusing.
Cheers!
Thursday, August 15, 2013
First Poke
Our kitchen counter is now home to a blender, juicer, several canisters, and a sharps container.
Yep, today I got to do the honors of sticking myself with a (itty bitty) needle for the first time. Rather anticlimactic, but a milestone all the same.
This shot is Lupron, intended to shut down my ovaries and hormone production so my cycle can be controlled. Next Friday I'm scheduled to go in for monitoring to make sure everything is just as it should be.
Right now we are scheduled for the transfer around the 19th of September. Hopefully all goes as planned for a June bouncing baby!
And yippee, I got the okay to swim during the first trimester. I was a little concerned about walking being the only permitted form of exercise for 14 weeks. If you know me at ALL you know that's just not going to cut it! And if you know me BETTER you know that I have recently come to the conclusion that I could have been the next Summer Sanders had I chosen a swim cap and goggles over kneepads and spandex....oh, the tragedy....but anyway, I'm so glad I can swim my heart out with the full blessing of the doc. Maternity swimsuit, here I come...
Yep, today I got to do the honors of sticking myself with a (itty bitty) needle for the first time. Rather anticlimactic, but a milestone all the same.This shot is Lupron, intended to shut down my ovaries and hormone production so my cycle can be controlled. Next Friday I'm scheduled to go in for monitoring to make sure everything is just as it should be.
Right now we are scheduled for the transfer around the 19th of September. Hopefully all goes as planned for a June bouncing baby!
And yippee, I got the okay to swim during the first trimester. I was a little concerned about walking being the only permitted form of exercise for 14 weeks. If you know me at ALL you know that's just not going to cut it! And if you know me BETTER you know that I have recently come to the conclusion that I could have been the next Summer Sanders had I chosen a swim cap and goggles over kneepads and spandex....oh, the tragedy....but anyway, I'm so glad I can swim my heart out with the full blessing of the doc. Maternity swimsuit, here I come...