So, I'm nearly 3 full days into stims and I go in for my first blood work/sono appointment tomorrow to see how things are going in there! *Fingers crossed* that my ovaries are cranking out some solid, high-quality, egg-filled follies.
As for stimming...I'm still struggling with "bouncy" needles...but I'm not distraught over it. Side effects? See below.
I had my first meltdown last night over canceling my Weight Watchers membership. By meltdown, I mean a gasping-for-air-type sob. I've been a member since November 2007 and had lost as much as 75 pounds (at one point) but never made it to my unrealistic goal I had set for myself. LAME. I struggle with canceling because I promised I'd never quit until I reached my goal and if I cancel, I start all over again after the baby (that I'm not pregnant with) is born...blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. I just need to suck it up and stop forking over $40/month. You should see me, I'm pouting.
More? YES. I'm breaking out with knot-like blemishes (the kind that no matter how avid of a picker you may be, it's NOT going to happen), I had a weird rash (it's gone) and today...heartburn. All signs point to awesome. But seriously, I'm hanging in there. This isn't too shabby. I think I'll keep going...
Showing posts with label Gonal-F. Show all posts
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Is it in YET?
Sounds dirty. Sorry to disappoint but I'm referring to what I call "bouncy" needles. GOOD LORD HAVE MERCY. Read on.
I'm now the official authority on stim shots (2 days down!!!) so I thought I'd share my thoughts/opinions/general ramblings.
The most stressful part of starting stims (for me) was the mixing and the anticipation of the unknown. I had my laptop, instruction sheets and all of my Gonal-F and Menopur "accessories". It was go time. Gonal-F ended up being similar to Lupron but Menopur BURNS. It's not unbearable by any means, it's just different...and not favorite.
Now to the "bouncy" part...maybe it's just me, but I'm struggling with about 1/2 of my injections each day. I'll get them partly in and they don't seem like they want to go. You should see my stomach. It looks like connect the dots (and NOT the fun kind). I keep trying to blame the needles...or maybe it's my rock hard abs...let's go with the latter.
How am I feeling? Good gosh...I don't know!!! I'm the girl that's been making up pregnancy symptoms for 2 years now and I've never been pregnant. I don't know if I'm the one to ask. I'm carefully trying to decipher between what's in my head and reality. I do know that I'm channeling my inner cheerleader and cheering on my follicles to grow, grow, GROW! C'mon guys...you can do it!
I'm now the official authority on stim shots (2 days down!!!) so I thought I'd share my thoughts/opinions/general ramblings.
The most stressful part of starting stims (for me) was the mixing and the anticipation of the unknown. I had my laptop, instruction sheets and all of my Gonal-F and Menopur "accessories". It was go time. Gonal-F ended up being similar to Lupron but Menopur BURNS. It's not unbearable by any means, it's just different...and not favorite.
Now to the "bouncy" part...maybe it's just me, but I'm struggling with about 1/2 of my injections each day. I'll get them partly in and they don't seem like they want to go. You should see my stomach. It looks like connect the dots (and NOT the fun kind). I keep trying to blame the needles...or maybe it's my rock hard abs...let's go with the latter.
How am I feeling? Good gosh...I don't know!!! I'm the girl that's been making up pregnancy symptoms for 2 years now and I've never been pregnant. I don't know if I'm the one to ask. I'm carefully trying to decipher between what's in my head and reality. I do know that I'm channeling my inner cheerleader and cheering on my follicles to grow, grow, GROW! C'mon guys...you can do it!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Gonal-F AND Menopur
Starting tomorrow morning, I'll go from one shot/day to FOUR! It's good for me. I was getting rather cocky about my Lupron skills. Yep...Gonal-F and Lupron for breakfast and Gonal-F and Menopur for dinner (I used to be a big girl...I think in food terms).
I'm ultra pumped that I get to stick with the tiny needles until retrieval. I guess I thought stim shots were "the big ones" too. :::Whew::: Crisis averted. Word on the street is that the Menopur might sting a bit...we'll see. Stay tuned for spot-on reviews.
In the meantime, check out these instructional videos from Freedom Fertility (my pharmacy that I LOVE). I've watched the Gonal-F one twice. I *think* I'm ready.
It's crazy how much these new shots make everything seem real. VERY REAL...and I like that.
I'm ultra pumped that I get to stick with the tiny needles until retrieval. I guess I thought stim shots were "the big ones" too. :::Whew::: Crisis averted. Word on the street is that the Menopur might sting a bit...we'll see. Stay tuned for spot-on reviews.
In the meantime, check out these instructional videos from Freedom Fertility (my pharmacy that I LOVE). I've watched the Gonal-F one twice. I *think* I'm ready.
It's crazy how much these new shots make everything seem real. VERY REAL...and I like that.
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