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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