Back to the doctor today!
Caitlin and I were back at the doctor's office bright and early this morning. Caitlin LOVES watching me get a shot! She is too funny, I think she just likes that she gets to watch the IPAD when we are there. I got the call around 3:30 today that I get to start 375 units of Follistim tonight (actually just gave myself the shot). I will do this tonight, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I will go back again on Tuesday morning. I will have to do my shot again tomorrow night because I am going to Champaign for a girls' night away, woohoo! I SO need this and am super excited (even if I can't drink!!).
Unfortunately, the nurse also told me that they got some of the results of the bloodwork I had done a few weeks ago. The results of the MTHFR (whatever that means?) test showed that I have a mild mutation that can cause clotting. Basically, this means that I have a higher chance of miscarrying if I get pregnant (great, another strike against us). The nurse kept saying it's mild, so I am trying not to get too upset. This also means I have to start taking 3 extra folic acid pills in addition to the prenatal vitamin I take every day. It also means that the day after my egg retrieval I will start taking baby aspirin and will take it everyday throughout my pregnancy (if we are lucky enough to get pregnant). The nurse also told me that my regular nurse will follow up with me on Monday, so hopefully she doesn't have any more bad news!
I am also bummed that I have to cancel my trip to Colorado in a few weeks because my egg retrieval will probably be the same weekend. I am now just hoping that the airlines (Spirit) will refund my money or at least give me a credit.
Starting the stimulation meds also means I have to go to acupuncture TWICE a week. I think acupuncture is helping but I am getting so tired of driving to Wheaton to go every week (or twice a week). It's also hard because I have to get someone to watch Caitlin because she can't go with me (would kind of defeat the purpose of "relaxing" while there!). I just keep telling myself that it is helping and that motivates me!
I am hoping now that the "real" meds are underway, my anxiety level will decrease. I have had a rough few weeks and need to just relax. I haven't been sleeping well and have been so anxious and agitated. I think my stress/anxiety level increases with each cycle because I can't even imagine this not working again. I am just so thankful that Grant is so understanding. He does so much for me and Caitlin and helps me stay sane! I really don't think I would have made it this far in the process without him. He's the calm and I'm the crazy! Ha Ha!! I just don't know how he does it. I am also so grateful for my sweet, beautiful baby girl who tells me she "lubs me so much" whenever I am feeling down. She is so tuned in to people's emotions, there is no hiding anything from that girl! I don't know how anyone goes through this trying to conceive their first child. We are so lucky to have already been blessed with our cute little monkey!!!
Here's to hoping these meds don't make me feel too gross! Looks like my egg retrieval will be in about 15 days. Obviously we don't know for sure but based on the last two cycles, that is our best guess!
Off to Champaign I go with two of my AOII girls in the morning! Can't wait!
Will update more next week!
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