...and your pants are 'bout to burst...
Do you know the song?
Well...that about sums up my life for the past week. This Me.tfor.min has been a killer this go 'round. Yuck. In addition to the aforementioned song, I also have been so nauseous the past week...between the dwindling pack of BCPs and the re-introduced Me.tfor.min...my mantra for the week has been "I just don't feel good." Sometimes this was followed by a few dry heaves (especially when I was an unwilling passenger on a trip to the recycling center which is of course at the dump.) But, I am happy to report that I got my first bathroom-free, full night of sleep last night. Hopefully I am adjusting.
During one of my "rough" nights, Nick wakes up and tells me he had a dream that the IVF worked the first-time. For a half-second (through my massive stomach cramps) I thought "How sweet"...but then he followed up with "But you gave birth to another Gracie-Dog." Nice...all of this work so that I can give birth to a Basset Hound. I guess our doggie is really cute...and I have been saying I wanted her to have a sister. Ok...I had to laugh too.
I have also been attempting to give myself "fake" injections. I grab an empty syringe, pinch my fat (which according to my nurse "even skinny people have"...um...thanks B), and attempt to stick the needle in...just to get the hang of it. However, somehow I always seem to stop short. It's as if I am trying to stick two magnets together with the same polarity...not gonna happen. I am convinced that Nick will have to do the first shot. Then maybe I will get over my issues. Lupron starts tomorrow!
I have also decided to follow in the footsteps of many of you and attempt acupuncture. I asked my doctor what he thought and he said go for it. Apparently, he really recommends it for those IFers who have diminished ovarian reserve, but he thinks it can't hurt. He recommended the acupuncturist used by his wife during her successful IVF cycle. First visit today. We shall see. Nick just thinks it is really cool because it reminds him of one of his favorite now-cancelled shows, E.li St.one. I don't think I am going to start to have visions as a result. Sorry to disappoint.
Other than that...we are headed to Fl.or.ida with the fam for a few days. It will be nice to put our toes in the sand...even though they will be slathered in sunscreen. Then it is back to work.
These poor kids have no idea the hormone-filled teacher they are about to get!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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Ahhh Metformin, my old friend. Actually, I can officially take my last metformin, um, tomorrow. It's not bad once you get used to it, but sorry to say, it took me months to get adjusted. For me the problem was coming out the other end if you know what I mean. Yeah, not good. Now I have the opposite problem.
I'm glad you're gonna try acupuncture, I think you'll really like it. And don't be scared of the shots, I literally didn't even feel my first lupron shot. You'll discover which areas of your tummy are less sensitive too (mine hurt more closer to my hip). I never used ice or anything and I did fine.
Enjoy the beach...I wish I could join you!
I really hope that you start feeling better :)
I was so scared about the shots, but I PROMISE you, those little needles aren't bad at all. If you are scared about feeling it, just ice the spot for a minute or so beforehand and you won't feel a thing.
I had to laugh...My husband and I loved Eli Stone and are disappointed that it is gone :(
Hang in there. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Met, gotta love it. It gets better but let me tell you I was oh so happy when my Dr. told me last week that I can stop taking it. The many bathroom trips got worse for me once I was pregnant and taking Met.
Hopefully his dream comes true, but just not the doggie part. My husband dreamed our whole IVF that I was pregnant with twins. As far as I know I only have one baby in there BUT I WAS PREGNANT.
Acupuncture is awesome and I said even if it did nothing, which I believe it honestly gave me our positive, its at least a day of every week where you get to listen to peaceful music and relax and fall asleep. YOu will need it with your IVF, I promise! :)
Now for the shots, my first shot took me oh probably 2 hours. I learned that the jabbing technique was just too scary, slowly entering the needle really worked for me. You will learn what works for you, but its managable.
I wish yall so much luck!!!!
I've got a prescription for Metformin, but I'm kind of afraid to fill it. I've also thought about trying acupuncture. Let me know how you like that. Good luck!
I never took the metformin but I did do acupuncture. I have NO idea if it worked or not (I actually took it during 2 or 3 of my IUI cycles), but I also continued during my 2 cycles if IVF.
You will be FINE with the shots. Although, I must say, I could never have given them to myself. I'm glad that Joshua was willing and able to do them. He almost was looking forward to it; kinda scary, huh?
The worst (for my anyway) was when I had to start Bravelle and Menopure. That needle was really big! But the Lupron and needles are nothing!
We're thinking about and praying for you (just said a prayer for you now!). You'll do great! Oh yeah, we all had crazy dreams during this time too... I think I dreamed that I had two kitties or something crazy like that!
Call me if you need to chat!
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