Here little eggie, eggie, eggieeess

Our egg retrieval is Monday!
I did not have an ultrasound today, but as of yesterday we had 10 (Ideal is 8-14) good, mature (mature between 15 - 19 in size, I do not know the measurement) eggs to remove.  Likely, by Monday, I will have a few more. Only one more injection tonight and finally I am done sticking myself!

Also, had my best Gold Party last night, well $$$ wise!  Whooo Hooo! I think it is time to retire!

Slowly but Surely

Today's ultrasound shows 7 good eggs growing ideally. My estrogen doubled = good! The best case scenario would be us having over 8 eggs to remove at retrieval. Dr. S 'narrowed' it down to Sunday, Monday or Tuesday- with Monday looking the most promising to get those suckers out.
Another ultrasound tomorrow to see where we are at, hopefully more than 8!!
Get get this baby started...

P.S. He reminded me I need to be getting up at night to drink water. (I kind of stopped doing that - I LOVE to sleep) So, I was called out. CRAP back to sleepless nights. (I know this will be Melissa's favorite part-stop laughing)

What a week!

Hope everyone had a great 4th! 

I love to see everyone's postings with bright eyed kids watching fireworks, dressed in their red, white and blue! Keep them coming.

So this week, started out pretty OK- I am even over Keith's smart ass comment. 

The FSH did help to reduce my headaches, but in exchange brought on 'some' bloating. I have even already used the 'rubber band method' on my jeans (thanks Nadein & Michelle) because the button will not reach the hole. 

I did, however, throw out my back; the one thing I hoped would not happen since my "good drugs" are off limits. But, it happened, and were getting through.  

Today was a different story. Today I woke up feeling like my back was on the mend and I would soon be as good as new. WRONG- 

I am broken, not only has my reproductive area been hijacked, but something is very wrong with the the functions of my body and brain. I went out to get the mail, in my pajamas, so of course a take a quick look to see if anyone is outside and will see me. As I scan my surroundings, I take the first step over the threshold and the next thing I know my pajama wearing, bloated self is on her butt on the front porch.

SOOO, in addition to my back being pissed off over the fall, I have now twisted my ankle and am limping around my house. Yes, I have RICEed it. Basically I am still a mess!

I did not have an ultrasound this morning, just some blood work. My estrogen level was 330 today (Day 7) and I will continue on the same dose of FSH. Things are looking good! Ultrasound is on Thursday- I like to see the eggs in there growing. Maybe I can even get a picture!

Really!?

How about this...

When your wife is on a crap load of Meds and is trying to create large heathy eggs, you DON'T say: 

"Hey babe, you have gained some weight!"

No shit dumbass...thanks for pointing it out - I realize my jeans don't button!

GRRRRRRR!

HOLY HUEVOS

Today was our baseline ultrasound.
Left ovary 11 follicles, Right ovary 17
Good news is there are a lot of eggs!
Bad news is there are a lot of eggs, and now we will start more injections that will make these follicles GROW AND GROW. This might cause a lot of bloating pain due to many large follicles growing in each ovary.
However, these new FSH shots we are starting should also help to decrease the migraines because it will add estrogen back into my body (fingers crossed).

Our next ultrasound/blood work appointment is next Tuesday, then we should have a more concrete day as to when the egg retrieval will be and we will see how big our follicles have grown.

Give me a- B I G
Give me a- F O L L I C L E S
What do we want? BIG FOLLICLES
When do we want them? NEXT WEEK
GOOOOOOOOOO BABY BEIER!!!
(Insert high kicks)

Thsnks for all the emails and texts checking in on my crazy self. Days seem to be getting better, not sure if I am just getting use to feeling crazy or if my body is adjusting. Either way, it is totally worth it, and much easier to cope with the AWESOME support I have! Xoxo

Frosty

Maryanne, Matty and I went to lunch today and then visited the new cupcake shop in downtown Campbell. I was a little disappointed they only had 4 flavors, but I decided to go with Tahitian Vanilla and Velvet Chocolate. OMG so yummy! I am thinking these are a good competition for Sprinkles, the cupcakes are different and they are good. They blow Kara's out of the water.
Stop by if you are in Campbell! You won't be sorry!

Happy Father's Day!

I told myself I would NOT complain, I will deal with the side effects and issues that come with all my IVF business. My baby is that important- and I want one THAT bad!

So this is NOT for your sympathy, becasue I WILL do what needs to be done, this a solely an outlet, and my therapy. (I NEED IT)

Let me tell you, I am in 5 days...ONLY 5 DAYS, and this shit is kicking my butt BIG time! So far I have a consistant headache that will not go away (Tylenol SUCKS and will not help), most of the day I have PMS like cramps in my lower abdomen, and I CRY at ANYTHING!

This morning, I started bawling, yes bawling, at all the Father's Day wishes on Facebook! They are so sweet and loving I just lost my mind. Poor Keith- he is at a loss, I told him I realize it is crazyness, but he just does not know what to do.

So, there it is me in all my glory. sigh.....