I know I need to give embie time to get snuggled in and grow. I wish I could pull a sleeping beauty move and go to sleep until my appointment next Friday. I've never actually seen sleeping beauty - how sad is that.
I'm sat here in the law library. I want so badly to be in my bed, so this'll be short.
Symptoms:
Still heavy boobs - thanks meds
Still slight cramping, not as bad as yesterday
Still weeing like a racehorse
Bloating - like nobody's business
Again, all of this is because of the meds, but I still like to keep track. I have the memory of a goldfish and I want to be able to look back on all of this and have it make sense... or not.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
3dp2dt: Long, rough day
When I woke up today, it was raining... I looked over at DH and said "this would be a good day to stay home."I was right. Rainy days are always good days to stay home.
So, after yesterday's fiasco with having to carry my 90lb bag (do you like how many times I've changed the weight of the bag??) I woke up with cramping. The left ovary was cramping, bu I also had a general cramping. At times it felt like period cramps and then at other times, it felt like the cramps you get after you drink a gallon of water, then run... okay, maybe I'm exaggerating, but you get my drift.
Either way, I have been using the bathroom every 10 minutes and I am so tired!
None of these are pregnancy symptoms, since it's only day 5dpo. They're just general "you need a day off" symptoms. So, I skipped school. I really hate skipping school... primarily because law school is so expensive, but secondly because it's so dense, so to miss a day is to miss a lot. However, I am listening to my body and I know I needed the rest.
On another note, implantation can happen any time between today and Friday. Fingers crossed in a big way. Stick li'l bean, stick!!!!
Symptoms:
bloating
cramping
sharp pain near ovaries
gas ~ sorry, tmi
heavy breasts, while not as sore
I'm pretty sure they're all related in some way to the meds... I just can't prove it!
P.s. My aunt asked my sister yesterday if I'm pregnant. I haven't told anyone IRL about this except a law friend, dh and my sister. My sister asked her why she thought that and my aunt said "I don't know, I just feel it". Then today, said aunt said she had a dream about triplets last night. Hopefully, she's right about the pregnancy. I DOUBT it would be triplets, but a singleton sure would be nice... take that, universe!!! Good vibes!
So, after yesterday's fiasco with having to carry my 90lb bag (do you like how many times I've changed the weight of the bag??) I woke up with cramping. The left ovary was cramping, bu I also had a general cramping. At times it felt like period cramps and then at other times, it felt like the cramps you get after you drink a gallon of water, then run... okay, maybe I'm exaggerating, but you get my drift.
Either way, I have been using the bathroom every 10 minutes and I am so tired!
None of these are pregnancy symptoms, since it's only day 5dpo. They're just general "you need a day off" symptoms. So, I skipped school. I really hate skipping school... primarily because law school is so expensive, but secondly because it's so dense, so to miss a day is to miss a lot. However, I am listening to my body and I know I needed the rest.
On another note, implantation can happen any time between today and Friday. Fingers crossed in a big way. Stick li'l bean, stick!!!!
Symptoms:
bloating
cramping
sharp pain near ovaries
gas ~ sorry, tmi
heavy breasts, while not as sore
I'm pretty sure they're all related in some way to the meds... I just can't prove it!
P.s. My aunt asked my sister yesterday if I'm pregnant. I haven't told anyone IRL about this except a law friend, dh and my sister. My sister asked her why she thought that and my aunt said "I don't know, I just feel it". Then today, said aunt said she had a dream about triplets last night. Hopefully, she's right about the pregnancy. I DOUBT it would be triplets, but a singleton sure would be nice... take that, universe!!! Good vibes!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
2dp2dt
Blah... today was a pretty craptastic day. I felt pulled in a million directions and there is absolutely no way to navigate the vast subway system without picking up my 70 lb. bag, somehow. I wonder how literal the doctor was being when he said not to carry anything > 5lbs. Did he mean not to even carry it down 5 steps? Because, honestly, it's rough.
I got to class 15 minutes late, partially because I had to use a different entrance to the school, the other part because I had to wait for the ONE student elevator in the law school and then because I encountered about 7 stairs that I had to go down to get to my classroom door. Once I got to the door, I realized that if I went to the back, I would have to carry the bag BACK UP another set of stairs. So, I stood outside of the classroom door listening for a pause, at which point I slipped into the front and sat in the first available seat.
In the back of my head, I know carrying a bag does not interfere with implantation, but I want this to work so badly, I am going to do whatever the doctor asks of me.
On a happier note, tomorrow is "implantation" day. I actually read today that it could be between days 5 and 7. I have been trying to stay away from the internet!
Symptoms:
The dull throbbing in the left ovary has changed to a constant throbbing with sharp pains
heavy breasts, again. For this reason, I am loving progesterone and estradiol. I've never had breasts before (outside of my last pregnancy) and I'm pleased with them!
Anyway, I am going to listen to some music and try to relax... today was a whirlwind day and I'm glad it's over!
I got to class 15 minutes late, partially because I had to use a different entrance to the school, the other part because I had to wait for the ONE student elevator in the law school and then because I encountered about 7 stairs that I had to go down to get to my classroom door. Once I got to the door, I realized that if I went to the back, I would have to carry the bag BACK UP another set of stairs. So, I stood outside of the classroom door listening for a pause, at which point I slipped into the front and sat in the first available seat.
In the back of my head, I know carrying a bag does not interfere with implantation, but I want this to work so badly, I am going to do whatever the doctor asks of me.
On a happier note, tomorrow is "implantation" day. I actually read today that it could be between days 5 and 7. I have been trying to stay away from the internet!
Symptoms:
The dull throbbing in the left ovary has changed to a constant throbbing with sharp pains
heavy breasts, again. For this reason, I am loving progesterone and estradiol. I've never had breasts before (outside of my last pregnancy) and I'm pleased with them!
Anyway, I am going to listen to some music and try to relax... today was a whirlwind day and I'm glad it's over!
LAW
Monday, February 25, 2013
1dp2dt: symptoms
I don't want to be "that person" who blogs every twinge or weird feeling. However, I do want to make sure I document everything since this is my first IVF cycle. So, with that in mind, please bear with me!
While the doctor said bed-rest was not necessary, he did say to "take it easy" and specifically mentioned not to do any heavy lifting. This proved to be a problem for me because I'm a law student and I have a rolling backpack that weighs more than I do. It's nice to have a roller. It's not nice when a good portion of NYC is not handicap accessible - particularly subways. So, I had to walk to school today. I am probably over-thinking this, but had I taken a cab, I'd have had to lob my bag into it somehow. The train station near work does not have an elevator, so I walked. It took me just about 35 minutes and I'm thinking it's something I should do more often. I usually take the subway, not out of laziness, but because it's faster than walking. I'm sure it wouldn't matter if I lifted my bag (which is super heavy, btw), but I'm not chancing it.
On to symptoms...
tender breasts - side effect of the progesterone
cramping - at the site of the retrieval - residual
So, nothing for now. It's still very early. Is it crazy that I'm calling Wednesday implantation day? Fingers crossed!
Some of you have sent me messages. I will respond to all of them tomorrow. I had a huge assignment due today and I want to make sure I give them all the attention they deserve!!! Thank you for reading!
While the doctor said bed-rest was not necessary, he did say to "take it easy" and specifically mentioned not to do any heavy lifting. This proved to be a problem for me because I'm a law student and I have a rolling backpack that weighs more than I do. It's nice to have a roller. It's not nice when a good portion of NYC is not handicap accessible - particularly subways. So, I had to walk to school today. I am probably over-thinking this, but had I taken a cab, I'd have had to lob my bag into it somehow. The train station near work does not have an elevator, so I walked. It took me just about 35 minutes and I'm thinking it's something I should do more often. I usually take the subway, not out of laziness, but because it's faster than walking. I'm sure it wouldn't matter if I lifted my bag (which is super heavy, btw), but I'm not chancing it.
On to symptoms...
tender breasts - side effect of the progesterone
cramping - at the site of the retrieval - residual
So, nothing for now. It's still very early. Is it crazy that I'm calling Wednesday implantation day? Fingers crossed!
Some of you have sent me messages. I will respond to all of them tomorrow. I had a huge assignment due today and I want to make sure I give them all the attention they deserve!!! Thank you for reading!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
The little embie that could...
So, as I mentioned this morning, the clinic did not call to tell me to come in. Since it's an hour away, I headed out at 10am, anyway. I got there a little early, with DH and my sis in tow. When the nurse called me in, I saw a wrist-band on the table. That was a good sign! It meant I was going to have a procedure done! Wooo hooo... There was this picture on the table - the same one from above.
The nurse said something along the lines of the embie looking great and being ready to do the procedure and that there was one woman ahead of me. I disrobed, put my things in my locker, then went to the waiting room and grinned like nobody's business. It was happening!
There was one other woman waiting there, who I came to know had traveled all the way from Madrid to have her procedure done. She was also transferring one embryo, but hers was a day 4 transfer. This was said entirely in Spanish because she spoke no English! She was very nice, though and we parted with mutual "buenas suertes"wishes.
The procedure was really quick (10 minutest tops). The doctor was really nice and explained everything, talking along the way. He said the procedure went well and wished me luck. When it was all over, I wanted to lie there for 3 days to make sure it stuck. In reality, I know that's not how it happens, but I just wanted to take every precaution imaginable.
I went to the recovery room where, even though I had just used the bathroom not more than 20 minutes before, I could not contain myself. I spent the entire time shaking my legs and was quite relieved when the nurse came in.
The nurse handed me my instruction sheet... nothing in the vaginal cavity, no bubble baths, no tampons, keep taking the progesterone and estradiol and come back on 3/8/13 for the blood test. She also gave me an HCG injection which she said they believe helps with implantation. Fingers crossed!
So, there you have it, folks! I have to go back next Friday! I am so honored to have made it this far. I really am. This is the day I was told would never happen just a short 13.5 months ago. It has really been a fantastic experience so far and I can't wait to share more of my journey.
LAW
On our way to get our embie...
Our procedure is at 11:45. The clinic told me yesterday that they would call me back this morning and they haven't. However, since I was already confirmed (twice) for 11:45, I am just going to go in.
I have been up since roughly 4:30/5. I have a ton of crap to do later today - namely finish up the final touches on my brief. I can't think of anything but this embie, though!
Fingers crossed that I'll have wonderful news later on today!!!
I have been up since roughly 4:30/5. I have a ton of crap to do later today - namely finish up the final touches on my brief. I can't think of anything but this embie, though!
Fingers crossed that I'll have wonderful news later on today!!!
LAW
Saturday, February 23, 2013
We have an embie!!!
That's not mine in the picture! Hahaha...
The lab called this morning to tell me that the egg fertilized (thank you for all the positive thoughts/vibes/etc.)
Transfer is tentatively scheduled for tomorrow morning at 11:45am.
This is happening, folks!
That's all I can write. I have to finish this legal brief!
LAW - love always wins!
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