Today is Cycle Day 5 of my 3rd IVF cycle. Things got off to a rough start last weekend while I was waiting for my period to arrive. I’m not sure if it was anxiety about starting a new cycle, or withdrawal from the birth control pills, but I felt horrible. I was moody, weepy, and super-irritable. I had to cancel lunch plans with a good friend who was in town because I just couldn’t face leaving the house. But as soon as my period started, I felt so much better.
I had my first blood draw and started stims on Monday. Within an hour of taking my prednisone and heparin in the morning, I had a raging headache that lasted all day. By the evening, I was noise-sensitive and light-sensitive. I ended up going to bed super-early, feeling like I had been hit by a truck.
But luckily I woke up on Tuesday feeling fine! I felt pretty good until about 9pm when I had a sudden urge to cry. I’d remembered I had to get up earlier than usual the next morning in order to attend a staff meeting, and I was really irritated about it. The minor irritation suddenly turned into RAGE! I was SO TICKED OFF about the staff meeting! I had enough presence of mind to realize what was going on, allowed myself a quick cry, and then went to bed.
I started feeling the bloat early yesterday evening and the sensation has slightly increased. I also felt some fatigue and had a mild headache, but nothing like the first day. I also started to show some mild bruising around the injection sites. This morning I have another blood draw and my RE will decide whether or not to adjust my dosages.
Thanks to everyone who has sent their prayers and good thoughts. I deeply appreciate them!
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So glad you are feeling better!!! Hope your blood draw this morning goes/went great!
Thanks, Caroline! It was easy-peasy.
Ugh, I wonder if you were having ragey side effects from prednisone? That happened to me. 🙁 Still, I’m so excited for you! Hope the blood draw went well!
I’m not sure if it’s the prednisone, Follistim, Menopur, or a combo of all 3. The blood draws are the easy part. Thanks! 🙂
I am so excited you have started round 3!
Thanks, Megan!
Standing with you in faith and prayer for good results, Lisa!
Thank you, Cheryl!
Praying for you Lisa!! Your post reminded me to warn my DH about potential moods swings! lol
LOL yes, make sure he’s on the look out! Thanks for the prayers!
It’s crazy how hormones control us sometimes… I’m glad you’re feeling better.
It really boggles my mind sometimes!
No doubt there! Even IUI meds take away your logic at times. I am not really looking forward to the IVF hormonal craziness!
So sorry sugars you had a rough start! I’m praying the rest is smooth sailing for ya! xo
Thanks, Elisha! I appreciate the prayers.
Really hope that this cycle goes well. Saying a prayer for you right now!
Thanks for the prayers, Rachel!
Hang in there beautiful!!!!! xoxo
Thanks, Nikol! You, too!
Sometimes a good cry is one of the best remedies! Sorry you had a rough start. I hope this cycle goes well for you.
I’m just catching up on my blog reading. I hope things have been getting better this last week. Can’t wait to read more from you! Praying for a successful cycle.