I started taking the parlodel to lower my prolactin. We had a nice relaxing trip to the snow last weekend. I've been tired exhausted all week. Came home early from work on Tuesday so that I could nap. Took Friday off so that I could couch lounge. Slept well over 10 hours every night this week. Besides all the sleep, I just feel generally weak and tired.Maybe I am fighting the flu, or maybe it is the parlodel. It doesn't really matter, I guess.
I am trying to figure out what my plan for next week will be. Should I just plan on a 20 hr week, and hand off the projects that need attention? I don't want to use up my vacation time, but I really doubt I can get thru a full work day with this exhaustion.
I had my mock embryo transfer last week on Wednesday. It was not pleasant. The Dr had a very difficult time threading the catheter thru my cervix. By the time he finally got it in I was cramping and wincing. I was not prepared for the intensity of pain when he hit the top of my uterus with that thing. I actually cried out in pain laying there on that table. It was basically over after that, but I could barely stand and walk the cramps were so bad. Luckily I had a massage scheduled and was fully relaxed and recovered by the end of my massage.
I also got 'the calendar' last week. I keep taking bcp until March 3rd, then start stims on March 8th. My prescriptions got faxed to the pharmacy and my credit card got charged nearly $4,000 for all the meds. (We had about $1,000 worth of Braville leftover from ML which they are letting us use.)
There are a few ladies who are quickly nearing their due dates, Julie, Genevieve, Dory, Alison. They are some of the first BFP's that I got to celebrate when I started blogging. They gave me so much hope that pregnancy was a realistic outcome for us. It feels a little surreal that they will be holding their perfect little ones in their arms before I get the results of this cycle.
love and hugs,
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Ouch : ( My HSG was painful it what sounds like similar ways. So sorry, hope you feel better soon.
I'm sorry the mock transfer was so painful.
Hopefully in 10 months it will be YOU getting ready to hold your perfect little one. I'm excited for you to begin your cycle!
that's strange... mine were never a problem, mock or real -- i just felt a little stinging, and no cramps. I'd have a conversation w/the doc about it, just so you're all on the same page.... good luck foxy!
yikes I just winced a little READING that! My mock transfer was painful too but I also had the saline test at the same time (back to back) so I just remember hurting through all of it. I think the full bladder thing is/was the worst for me.
oh my sweet friend. I am so sorry. I never really had a problem with the transfers but I can't imagine how it hurts..your body and your heart.
Just reading about your calendar and your $$$ ...OMG, it all just comes back. All those feelings of OMG!
I'm thinking of you..and have all your dates on my calendar now...hoping that it all goes according to plan. XO
Sorry to hear about the tiredness. I hope it passes and you'll be back to normal energy levels soon. Hoping for the best outcome for the coming cycle!
Foxy I only wish I could give you as much support as you gave me during those early months. I hope for you all the time! You're going to get there!!!! I can hear the tiredness in your voice through this post. I'm hugging you big time in my heart right now!
My mock transfer was exactly like what you described. I also literally cried out in pain when the catheter hit the top. The doctor assured me that the real thing wouldn't be as bad because they use a higher quality catheter, but that did little to alleviate my anxiety about the pain. In fact, I was so anxious that the Zanax or whatever they gave me to relax couldn't kick in until about 30 minutes AFTER the transfer. But the doctor was honestly right, the real thing didn't hurt as much. I hope your real thing goes more smoothly.
Visiting from ICLW and wishing you the best. Good luck with the exhaustion - I'm hoping its all worth it in the end!
Hi Foxy,
Just saw your comment on my blog, and yes indeed it looks like we will be cycling together. I start Lupron on 3/2, stop BCPs on 3/4 and I think I start stims on 3/8. I'm going for my mock embryo transfer and a hysteroscopy on Thursday. I'm planning to take the recommended pain medication plus some Codeine leftover from my last root canal, hope for the best (my SHG was freaking awful so I'm guess my uterus won't like this much either), and cry if need be.
Good luck to YOU!
Youch. The Mock transfer sounds like it was no fun at all. But still, it's exciting that you're getting so close. I'm sorry that you've been feeling so tired, and I hope that it gets easier.
I hope you feel better and that the real transfer is smooth, painless and successful!
I'm so excited you got your calendar! I can't wait to share this journey with you. I'm wishing you all the luck in the world...hugs!
Any of these hormones is going to mess with you. And the whole process from now on is going to make you exhausted. I wish I could tell you different. I really do :( Hang in there, do some imagery of you with a babe or two in your arms around Christmas!
As for me...I am hoping I get to the end of your cycle before Cricket arrives! It is surreal, though, isn't it! I mean, really, I can't believe how fast the time has gone...all the while feeling like the days are dragging. How does that happen?
ICLW
Good luck with your cycle, I'll be following just behind you and looking for a story to tell the hubs for comparison.
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