*Gone Swimming*

What do you wear when you're about to be injected with your husband's sperm?

Your wedding underwear, of course.

Pull the trigger!

Yes, I'm lame like that.

We went in for monitoring yesterday, and I had one follicle that was 18mm and a few others that were close. The doc mentioned that we would either trigger that night (Sunday) or possibly go one more night with the Folli-stim with a trigger on Monday. This caused a bit of a breakdown. :( I didn't want to have only one follicle after all these shots! A few good emails, some tears, and TH's firm hold finally calmed me down, in time for me to get the call that we were doing one more night of Folli-stim and monitoring this (Mon) morning.

At the appointment this morning, we were told there are 3, maybe 4 follicles! WHEE!!! We trigger tonight, and we are scheduled for the IUI on Wed. TH does his thang at 8am, and the IUI is at 9.30! I'm *cough, cough* going to be sick that day to alleviate running from IUI to work to class. Ease the stress!

So, to recap, we did 8 days of meds, and IUI will be on CD13. For a girl who usually doesn't O until CD19-22, this is a dream! It's going by so quickly! Apparently we'll get a call on Oct 14th, and I go in for bloodwork if my period hasn't shown yet.

I'll save the topic of testing for another post. TH is not for it. I'm harder to convince. I just have to dig up how long HCG stays in your system...I'm pretty sure it's 9-10 days...*twiddles thumbs*

Keep Swimming

Doc appt this morning! 11 follicles total, but they are watching three or four on my right ovary that look to be about 13-14mm. The left ovary isn't responding as well, as those follies are smaller than the ones on the right, but still around 9-10mm. I'm still feeling pretty good, aside from a little tenderness, bloating, and the fact that my ovaries feel like jello. (Bizarre.)

And the latest development is that I am swimming in EWCM! Woot! I take this to mean something is working. C'mon follicles! Woot!

(Yes, I am *this* excited about CM. Sad, isn't it? What can a girl do?)

:/

So, the office just called, and I'm going up to 150IU b/c my estradiol isn't what they want it to be. (I think she said it was 83 or 86, and we're at 3 days of shots.) I'm just a little confused (worried?) because during the u/s he pretty sure we were decreasing my dose.

Now I'm nervous. :(

Stimming away!

Appt this morning! Who knew I'd ever be so happy for an u/s and b/w?! :)

8-10 follicles, all about 8-10mm in size. There was one that was 11mm on the right ovary. It seems like the right ovary is responding a little better than the left, but I wonder if this is b/c the right side had 2 shots and the left only had one. Is this possible, or am I just over thinking this?

I'm pretty sure I'm getting dose-reduced today when they call me this afternoon. I'm pretty okay with side effects right now. I'm definitely bloated, but it's a different kind of bloat. It's a very up front and forward bloat rather than spread along my abdomen, and I'm tender to pants and such. I had a little trouble getting comfy to sleep last night, but no big deal. I'm also a wee bit hot lately, LOL. TH commented on it while we were on the train this morning. Hmmm...let's see. I had some mild headaches a few days ago, but those seem to be gone. Also, I've been really tired, but I think that might just be me adapting to my class/work schedule. (First hw is due today! Wish me good luck!) I'm really pleased that these are my only side effects. Definitely improved since Sunday!

Oh, and the RE said they have someone call about once a year b/c of an allergic rxn to Gonal-F. Nice to know that I didn't disappoint. :)

Yay for no allergic rxn!

I was switched to Folli-stim (sp?) today, and the shot went off without a hitch. :) The bad news is that we couldn't swap the meds b/c they were used (possible backflow), so we had to use the insurance for the new meds. The pharmacist is freaking awesome, and it's ironic b/c the specialty pharmacy that stocks all the meds is right next to the apt we lived in when we first moved in together, which is right across the street from the apt TH lived in when we first started dating. (Awwww....)

You should see us prep each night for the shot. TH gets everything out and ready and pops a squat on the bathroom floor. Our bathroom is teeny tiny (but gorgeously designed!), so he takes up pretty much all of the floor space. He then assembles while I swab, and then he passes me the goods. It's only Day 2, and we've already got a system. And while it's early, I'm already not diggin' this shot business. Every time I feel a little bit of dread, I say a silent prayer that this will be the only month we have to endure these shots.

Little Ms. Jones just brought me her mouse for a rousing game of fetch, and I have milk in the microwave for fancy-schmancy hot chocolate to drink while we watch How I Met Your Mother. C'mon, good juju.

Night, loves.

*stomps feet*

I'm fucking "mildly allergic" to Gonal-F.

Yes, you read that right.

How do we know this? Oh, just because we had to call the emergency line at the RE b/c I had difficulty swallowing (throat felt swollen), redness at the back of my throat, and mild itching on my face.

I'm allergic to two medicines: Gonal-F and morphine. JHC!

I have to call the office first thing in the morning, and they are going to change my meds. What will happen to this $1200 pen I just took my first dose out of? (Thank God for insurance.)

But on second thought, there is no thanking God tonight. I'm pretty sure TH gave him the finger right before my foot stomping, TH's hand punching, tear falling fit started. The only words I could moan as TH held me where, "C'MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNN".

I was being a champ about this. I did the injection myself, even though I'm pretty sure TH was chomping at the bit to do it for me. I hadn't cried at all, and I actually couldn't wait for 10pm to hit tonight. And THIS is how I am repaid?! Having to agonize over whether it was a "true medical emergency" (TH: "Uhh, if it was a TRUE medical emergency, we'd be on the way to the ER") and that inner fear of being "that woman" who called last night over nothing?

ALLERGIC TO GONAL.-F?? C'MON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe now would be a good time to mention that percocet gives me violent hiccups. TH is not fazed by this current situation, as we encountered the hiccup issue at Christmas.

Me (to pharmacist): I'm experiencing violent hiccups after taking percocet. Is this a common side effect?
Pharmacist (skeptically): No, ma'am. You can't get hiccups from percocet.
Me: Are you sure? My husband has noticed that every time I've taken one these past few days, I've started violently hiccuping.
Pharmacist: Ma'am, I've never heard of that happening before. It's not related to the percocet.

Enter Google. "In very rare cases, patients may experience hiccups while taking oxycodone."

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

I'm so over my body and this bullshit!

*For the record, whenever I'm having a weird symptom, TH says, "Only in rare cases..." and references the hiccups. He downright laughed at me during the teary fit, while reminding me of my unique symptom drama of medicines past. He's apparently not the least bit surprised, as the moment he started googling, Dr. Google informed him that it's uncommon to be allergic to Gonal.-F. Jackpot.