Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Christmas Update

I am looking overdue on updating this. You all can scold me - I deserve it!

In November, CD1 didn't happen until Nov 13th (a week late). I have read OHSS can cause a woman to be late for at least 2 cycles following OHSS. I had a 2nd acupuncture appointment when I finally started. Work had been hell difficult that afternoon and I arrived very stressed out. She said she was putting the pins in that day in a way that was supposed to clean out my body. This time there was 1 in the middle of my forehead, 3 on my abdomen, and 4 down each leg and onto my foot. Then she put a heat lamp on my belly and another on my feet, turned on some soothing music, turned the lights down and left the room. What a small gift from God! I don't think I fell asleep, but I came pretty darned close!

I paid our deposit at the beginning of December. Because we are doing a frozen cycle, it's cheaper. Also, there are many tests I don't have to have done because we've just done 2 cycles. Plus, we had money left in our account with the Doc from the first 2 IVF's, so it was even cheaper than I anticipated! Clearance babies? I'll take 'em!"

In December, CD1 happened on Dec. 23rd (another week+ late). I think my bod is confused...it doesn't know whether to start, look for a shot, or grow multiple eggs for another egg hunt! My periods have been a bit more painful the last 2 months as well. I suppose it has the right to file these complaints with me. I have demanded a lot from it lately!

I called my Dr on CD1 and began taking birth control pills in CD3. Merry Christmas! You wanna have a baby? Here, have some bcp's! I got a call from the IVF nurse today saying she'd send out my calendar and we'd go over it via phone on Friday at 2pm. I love that they let me do things over the phone rather than driving 65 miles to their office when I don't have to! She said I will start my 1st Lupron shot on Jan. 6th. Bring on the hot flashes!. I'll need to call the acupuncturist as well.

On another subject, I am thinking of a career move. Leadership changed at my job in July and I have not been happy about it. It was supposed to be a temporary change, but has become a more permanent thing. More on that tomorrow.

6 comments:

  1. Well there you are. Glad to see that things are progressing. I know that the waiting is horrible. I hate it more than anything.
    Here's to hoping those embies you have are rockstars and stick like crazy!
    MissC

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  2. I've been thinking about you. Hope that you get sticky beans this cycle.

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  3. How frustrating to have your body keep making you late. Ugh. Glad your next cycle is here though! How exciting!! I so hope 2012 is your year, you deserve it! (as we all do :)

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  4. Hey there! Ugh on our bodies not cooperating! Excited for your next cycle!

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  5. Good to read a post from you again! Hope the FET cycle will be a success and 2012 will be your year!

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  6. So glood to hear from you=) Wishing you all the best with your FET all I hope that 2012 brings you your BFP!!!! Thank you too for the liebster award=)

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