Wednesday, October 10, 2012
My Last Regular Coffee?
After today it is decaf until the pregnancy test.
Transfer is scheduled for 2:00 today. We are lucky enough to have some 8 cell embryos this time which is pretty good news. They have determined that I am at a slightly higher risk than average for OHSS but not enough to stop proceeding. As always we are going to be cautiously optimistic. Keep your fingers crossed!
Transfer is scheduled for 2:00 today. We are lucky enough to have some 8 cell embryos this time which is pretty good news. They have determined that I am at a slightly higher risk than average for OHSS but not enough to stop proceeding. As always we are going to be cautiously optimistic. Keep your fingers crossed!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Retrieval
Just finished retrieval and there were a total of 23 eggs. 16 mature, 5 borderline and 2 immature. This time was very different from last time as I am not even sure any drugs got onto me! Now it is just time to rest until we hear from the embryologist tomorrow morning.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Back and Forth
They say that IVF is like a roller coaster ride and they sure are right. We have had some complications along the way because they have over stimulated me and now I am at an increased risk for OHSS. Therefore they have had to decrease my medicine a vouple of tomes and I have had to come back daily. For the last 3 days I was driving back and forth so that I could at least make it into work for 1/2 of a day but it just was to much. So last night the whole family made the trip up and we will be here for at least the whole weekend. I am so happy because I missed them soo much!
This picture is taken from the new clinic. It is beautiful with an outstanding view. The paint is not even dry yet!
This picture is taken from the new clinic. It is beautiful with an outstanding view. The paint is not even dry yet!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Back on Track
Yesterday Shayne and I drove up to Calgary for my next appointment this morning. We stayed in the usual hotel Sandman West Calgary because they give such a great deal for patients. It is a decent hotel and the location is great for us.
The fertility clinic is in transition in changing their location and today was the first day that they were in their new clinic. It was so nice! What made it even better is that we got some positive news. It appears that everything is getting back on track. There are about 10 follicles in each ovary with the biggest being 1.1 mm. We have continued with the same dosage of medicine, however the nurse did also remind me that I am at a higher risk for OHSS. For now I will take whatever good news I can get.
After the appointment we spent a little time in beautiful Canmore. I got a nice relaxing massage which was very much needed! Then we had a great lunch on the patio. The air in Canmore is soo refreshing and rejuvenating. I feel as though the clouds have parted just a little and the sun is starting to shine in again.
Thanks so much Darlene for watching Elyssa. We really appreciate it! Also a special thanks to Shayne for such a good little trip and for all of the support over the last little while, I couldn't have done it without you!
The fertility clinic is in transition in changing their location and today was the first day that they were in their new clinic. It was so nice! What made it even better is that we got some positive news. It appears that everything is getting back on track. There are about 10 follicles in each ovary with the biggest being 1.1 mm. We have continued with the same dosage of medicine, however the nurse did also remind me that I am at a higher risk for OHSS. For now I will take whatever good news I can get.
After the appointment we spent a little time in beautiful Canmore. I got a nice relaxing massage which was very much needed! Then we had a great lunch on the patio. The air in Canmore is soo refreshing and rejuvenating. I feel as though the clouds have parted just a little and the sun is starting to shine in again.
Thanks so much Darlene for watching Elyssa. We really appreciate it! Also a special thanks to Shayne for such a good little trip and for all of the support over the last little while, I couldn't have done it without you!
Friday, September 28, 2012
A Day Trip
On Sept 26 I had to go to the Royal Alex for bloodwork at 8 am. I called the clinic at about 2:30 to find out the results and they said that my estrogen levels were to high and that I needed to come in to Calgary the next morning. So Thursday morning off I went. They did an ultrasound and found 4-5 eggs in one ovary and 15 in the other! I guess that I am at risk for OHSS so I am going to need to decrease my medicine and go back on Sat to see if my levels have went down. It's kind scary!
On the way home a saw the Bow building. I thought that I would post it for Shayne to see as this is one of his biggest interests in Calgary.
On the way home a saw the Bow building. I thought that I would post it for Shayne to see as this is one of his biggest interests in Calgary.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Progress
My good friend borrowed me this fertility elephant last time that I got pregnant with Elyssa and she borrowed it to me last week again. I don't know why this elephant brings me comfort because I am not a superstitious person but I was soo glad when she offered it to me again.
Yesterday I went to Calgary to see how my body was taking to the medicine. I got up at 4 am, drove to Calgary and got some pretty good news. Everything is going as planned and I am officially in menopause again! This is the third time that I have been in menopause and I am not even 35! Anyway, they said that everything is going as planned and I can start the next medicine today. Now I am on 3 injections per day and three different pills. I am a walking pharmacy! I am starting to feel the effects but know that this is wayyyy worth it!
Yesterday I went to Calgary to see how my body was taking to the medicine. I got up at 4 am, drove to Calgary and got some pretty good news. Everything is going as planned and I am officially in menopause again! This is the third time that I have been in menopause and I am not even 35! Anyway, they said that everything is going as planned and I can start the next medicine today. Now I am on 3 injections per day and three different pills. I am a walking pharmacy! I am starting to feel the effects but know that this is wayyyy worth it!
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