Still on the Stims...

Saw the Doctor today and everything is looking good. My right ovary is making four pretty eggys and my left (the old lady ovary) is making four eggys also but two are a bit smaller than the others. Doc is upping my Menapur starting tonight to get these ladies to grow up and mature like the rest. I am keeping my fingers crossed that we will have some really great eggs that can be fertilized, and hopefully have some embabies to freeze. I am still having headaches and hot flashes throughout the day but its okay. I know it is worth it and the excitement over powers the blahhh and the pain. Everything is starting to happen fast now and I could (please...pretty please, hopefully) be pregnant in less than three weeks! Its my turn now...my turn to finally be a Mommy!

Day 3 of Stims

Last night was my third shot of stims and I am definitely feeling the side effects. It seems to worsen in the afternoon/evenings. I get very bad headaches and some nausea. Last night my nausea woke me up but I took a Benedryl and that knocked me out! My husband has been fantastic and is always showing concern. He is being very gentle with my emotions and is just letting me do my thing. He rubs my back and offers to get me whatever I want. I got myself a good man and he will make morning sickness much more tolerable...I am sure. I have had some mild cramping on and off throughout the days and an increase in cervical mucus. My doctor said this is normal. My appetite has decreased a bit but I think thats due to the fact that I am nauseated often and have headaches. I am drinking massive amounts of water and coconut water and that is keeping me hydrated which is helping. I do have to pee constantly though and wake up about 3 times during the night to do so.
A little advise for the people starting stims: Ice your stomach before the shots and after. It makes a world of a difference!

Day 2 of Stims

Blahhhhhh! Feeling pretty gross over here. The shots aren't too bad and I use an ice pack before and after so I don't get welts like the last time, but the hot flashes are brutal! I tried to go out and about today and that didn't work in my favor. I felt sick the whole time... over heated and nauseated. I puked a little after breakfast, but I think it was because I drank too much water. I came home late this afternoon with a migraine and passed out for an hour and a half and then ate some dinner. During dinner I started to feel sick again, just a general blahhhhh! Going to get into bed early, Hubby is going to put on a movie and I am going to try and sleep this feeling away.

A Treat for Treatment

I went for a blood test and a baseline ultrasound this morning...all looks good! Phew! I am so thankful that everything is heading in the right direction (for now) but at the same time I am scared to death of any disappointments that may occur. Another week (give or take) on the Lupron and then I start all the other goodies. Kinda YAY! 

I had another horrible dream last night and still get little headaches throughout the day. I brought that up to my doctor and he told me that those are perfectly normal however undesirable side effects of Lupron. In that case, I can tough it out. As long as it is normal I can deal with anything. 

My doctor is awesome! I bring him treats every time I go for an appointment. Its the least I can do for him, after all he is going to make me a baby. I also feel that I am getting special treatment and everyone in the office is always happy to see me and they are all so wonderful and sweet. It really makes this whole process so much better. As soon as I start getting some followers I will start posting my recipes..I am a chef, remember?!! I imagine it wouldn't hurt to bring your doctor some homemade baked goods...

Luped up

Day 2 being on the Lupron and this is how I am feeling...tired, headachey, and a little down. I have had nightmares the past two nights. I am not sure if this has anything to do with the Lupron but its kept me awake and anxious both nights. Not sleeping well could also be the reason I have some headaches. I just don't know. I am guessing I am speaking to nobody and this is just going into cyberspace but if someone is reading my blog, and has been through IVF please comment and tell me I am not abnormal. I could use some support even if its anonymous. I feel very alone and worthless. I guess I have nothing else to say tonight. I am going to take my shot when my husband gets home from work and go to sleep.

Side Effect?

I felt fine most of the day but I seem to have a nauseating headache this evening. Could this be from the Lupron or is it PMS or just a headache? I am going to take some Aleve and see if it goes away.