Today is Day 11 of my 2nd fresh cycle and things are in full swing.
My visit to the RE on Monday revealed 20 follicles and a lining of 7.8mm. Some of the follicles are smaller in size so they probably won’t all make it to maturity, but I’m happy to have such a large number to start with.
But the thing I’m the happiest about is that for the first time EVER (out of all my IUI and IVF cycle), I don’t need Estrace!! Those little blue pills are the worst and I’m so glad I don’t need them this cycle.
I’m feeling pretty bloated and fatigued, and my stomach is very tender. I’ve got some nasty bruises again- as you can see below. I’ve only had two nighttime hot flashes this cycle, which is an improvement over almost every night last cycle.
I went to the dentist this week, and the hygienist asked me if I was on any new medication since my last visit. When I told her about the IVF, she immediately said, “Oh, I have a friend who did that. It didn’t work so they gave up. Then she got pregnant!”
Sigh. I hate those stories and I love those stories.
Then the dentist came in and said, “Oh, my sister went through IVF! It didn’t work so they adopted three boys.” I was waiting for the part about how she got pregnant after, but that never came. So, I hated that story and loved that story, too.
So, that’s where we are. Egg retrieval will likely be on Saturday or Sunday. I’ll be sure to post an update after it happens.
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