Update #2

...and two appts today.

This morning...u/s and bloodwork.
No big deal...however, the bruises on my arm seem to tell a different story.

This afternoon...met with Dr. Love and the nurse practicioner for history and physical. Again...no big deal...except for the almost anxiety attack. I felt like I was gonna flop right off that table. I got the rundown of all the instructions for pre-op, op, and post-op in what seemed like 5 seconds. I felt completely overwhelmed. I had no idea there were so many medicines to administer after retrieval!

I left there with instructions for the following:

Endometrin
Medrol
Antibiotic
Vivelle Patch
Suppositories for Nausea (in case I need them...yeah right, he could have left that one off...don't see those coming in handy even if I was Queen of Nausea)

I was able to hold it together long enough to make it through a conversation between Dr. Love and Nick about SEC football and about Nick's man crush on Fa.lcons' QB M.att R.yan. But man...as soon as I hit the elevator, the waterworks started. Just had to get it out of my system. I think I haven't had a good cry in 2 days so I guess it was building up...and the dam just broke.

Anyway...I will find out tomorrow if we get to trigger. Nick is excited to give the "Manny" drug...I am not so excited about his technique. I let him practice tonight on my stim shot...much to be said for the angle of the needle going in being the same coming out. Tonight...not so much. Ouch.

If we trigger tomorrow, retrieval will be Sunday.

I think I have almost finished climbing that first hill on this roller coaster...the anxiety is almost too much to handle. I look forward to cresting the top and having a chance to exhale before quickly catching my breath for the fertilization report, transfer, and ultimately the last big hill...the pregnancy test.

One hill at a time...right?

But in the end...I hope I can say that this was the most exhilarating ride I (well, we) have ever been on...and I hope we exit our car with an extra passenger (or two) we picked up along the way.


Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We truly appreciate all of your love and support.