I had my appointment today. There are lots and lots of follicles, which is good. So many that Dr. Slackman is reducing my Follistim dosage. It was kind of weird hearing him call out the sizes for all the follicles - there's usually only 2 and this time he kept going and going.
I've had a lot of unpleasant hot flashes yesterday and today, but I'm crying much less. I'm utterly exhausted, though.
I have another appointment Thursday and we'll find out where to go from there.
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I know it’s not the same type of egg, and they are kind of talking about eating them, but there is still a lot of egg love there.
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There are 18 mature follicles. 18!!! That's a lot, considering that we were aiming for 6-12. Dr. Slackman is pleased. My estrogen levels are good, so I am getting the hCg shot this afternoon (right before shul - Purim supper tonight). Insemination will be Saturday.
I really hope this works - I'm so very tired.
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Thanks, y'all. Only 2 more days until I find out if it worked. However, there's been a complication that may or may not be a good sign. I have developed Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS).
This is a relatively rare disorder that can be caused by fertility treatments. The symptoms include enlarged ovaries, abdominal pain, and fluid leaks into the abdomen and chest cavity. It can also result in bloating, pressure, nausea, shortness of breath, increased abdominal measurement causing clothes to feel tight, thirst, and weight gain. I have almost all of these (I'm not thirsty, although now that I'm thinking about it, I'm starting to get thirsty). It can last for up to 10 weeks, though it does stop when a woman gets her period.
I spoke to my doctor today. He is somewhat perplexed that I have this because my estrogen levels weren't that high when they were checked last week. I am seeing him for an ultrasound tomorrow and I think it's going to be a regular (non-pelvic) one.
OHSS is frequently associated with pregnancy and I'm praying that's the case with me. I'll gladly endure 10 weeks of this if I'm pregnant. Honestly, I'd agree to have this for the rest of my life if I could have a healthy baby.
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Mrs. M, reading the symptoms, I was thinking, gee, that sounds like pregnancy. I sure hope that is what it is a sign of!
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Y'all, I really can't tell you how much your support means to me. This past round hasn't been easy for me, but it would have been much harder if I hadn't had y'all there for me at every turn.
I wish I could make all y'all rocky road brownies and pecan tartlets. Except those of you who are allergic to nuts - you'd get blueberry cobbler.
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Tell you what Mrs M - in a couple of years when Tony and I have finally saved up enough money for our round the world trip we will come visit you, Andrew and (fingers crossed) your beautiful toddler.
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quote: It can also result in bloating, pressure, nausea, shortness of breath, increased abdominal measurement causing clothes to feel tight, thirst, and weight gain.
Yep, that sounds like my pregnancies although I realize you are saying it is something else.
You are still in our thoughts and prayers that this turns out very successfully for you and your hubby.
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I am going to make something for this baby. In fact, I am going to make something for JG's and SO's babies, too. But this one will have a few extra tears shed over it.
Are you going to find out if it's a boy or a girl? Or be surprised?
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