Part of the final consult is to do a mock transfer so dr Loy can map out where he'll place the embryos and ensure easy passage of the catheter. I was instructed to start drinking water at 11:30 (appt was at 12:30). ... So on the drive I started drinking and drinking... Then we hit I-4 traffic not for one 30 minute slow down but 2. Now as expected I always rush to get out the door for these appts 30 minutes ahead of time to allow for I-4 to be predictable and haven't been late for an appt until TODAY when my bladder is BURSTING. It's been hours and its still not funny to me yet. I haven't had to pee like that since I was a kid on family vacation in the mountains. They let me pee a little when I got there but I didn't get to go enough (clearly) and the mock transfer was so painful and uncomfortable I almost couldn't stand it (those of you that know me well know I can take quite a bit of pain but this was something new).
Just laying down to put my feet in stirrups was painful b/c my bladder was so full. When he got the ultrasound in there to check my uterus and ovaries he said, " whoa! Now that's a bladder, you must be dying! You get an A for full bladder. " still not funny.... Just give me a day. I'm sure it'll be comical tomorrow.
So as expected we will do a single embryo transplant. I was instructed to quit birth control tonight. The meds have been ordered and should be here by Monday or Tuesday. I start taking them on Thursday night via injection. Saturday morning ill go in for bloodwork to check my estrogen level and they may tweak the meds depending on the results. We keep taking blood every 2 days plus ultrasounds every 2 days (to measure follicles) from then on until they get big and beautiful. At this point they will instruct me on exactly what time i need to take the trigger shot to tell my follicles to release the eggs (similar the ovidrel but fancier). Clearly we don't want the eggs to actually be released so it will be timed so that once the shot is taken they go in right before they are released to suck them out (egg retrieval morning...iv and Anesthesia for me and sperm collection for chad). I will then start taking shots of progesterone in my booty for I can't remember how long and about 17 days after egg retrieval I get a blood test to see if we are pregnant.
In the meantime they'll introduce the eggs and sperm and those embryos will grow and grow. The hope is that they do the embryo transfer on day 5 which is called blastocyst. Depending on the number, quality, and growth of all embryos they may do the transfer earlier if there aren't many. They will transfer one back into the old unicorn and freeze the rest for future kostella family planning.
Can't believe ill be taking the stims in less than one week. Certainly excited. Scared about the emotional side effects from all the hormones but know that it's temporary. Ill need to keep mindful of that. Luckily the doctor said I don't need as much medication as the average bear because I'm in great shape. All that running I do for a peaceful mind pays off. Thing is I've been instructed not to run any more due to how big the ovaries will get from the stims. They can get twisted if they bounce around too much causing obvious pain but more devastatingly damaged follicles/eggs. The nurse said that because I'm thin ill be noticing the growth of the ovaries almost immediately. Yikes.
I read a book recently that discussed excersize. It suggested no hard core running like i was doing but walking 30 mins a day is recommended. I'm already transitioning. It's hard to not run but now I'm committed to walking.
I'm having the pharmacy run the meds through my insurance first to see if anything is covered. I don't expect it to be but I should find out Monday. Then they'll overnight them soon as i pay and ill go into crazy organization mode once they arrive. Some need the fridge some don't. Ill be anal about it at first but plan get into a groove quickly.
Still having those fun twinges of excitement. That may not translate into the blog right now because I'm trying to keep my blog organized at this point because I want a good history to look back on. We are cautiously stoked. I'm hoping the meds get here soon so that's one less thing to stress over. Praying this is the one cycle that does the miracle making.
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