Saturday, Oct 29th
Today was first day of injections. Needless to say, I was a little overwhelmed and anxious. I woke up around 6am thinking about it and after lying in bed awake for a few more hours, decided I might as well get up and give it a shot, literally.
Good thing I had extra saline and needles as I went through a few trying to remember how to mix my meds. And good thing I found the step-by-step instructions cause it really wasn't that hard once I figured it out. I can totally do this!
Monday, Oct 31st
Bloodwork today. I must be responding well as they've dialed down my injection doses a bit. Starting to feel bloated and pressure in my lower abdomen but all is going well so far and I'm now becoming a pro at injections (not sure if this is a good thing though!).
Wednesday, Nov 2nd
Bloodwork and ultrasound today. Good thing I don't mind needles or getting my blood drawn since it seems my veins hide when I get to the clinic for bloodwork now, so a few attempts were needed this time. The ultrasound showed seven measurable follicles in the right ovary and three in the left with many smaller ones in each. I'm feeling good with ten follicles. But now we're also adding two more injections in the evening. My belly and I are not excited about this at all. Starting to get really sore from the injections!
The pressure in my lower abdomen is now very...heavy. It's so hard to explain. Each step I take, I can feel it in my ovaries. I swear they must be the size of plums by now! It's definitely uncomfortable and I can see why they don't want you working out. There is no way I could move fast or abruptly so I'm just taking it easy and taking my time so I don't agitate my follicle-filled ovaries.
Friday, Nov 4th
More bloodwork and another ultrasound today. Very good news! My follicles are looking good and will be ready for retrieval on Monday!! Also good news that my injections are almost over, it's becoming painful and not sure how much more my belly can take. Definitely some bruising going on :( I literally dread injection time.
So now I just need to get through the weekend; can't say I've ever wanted Monday to come fast enough!
:)
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