Lupron Day 7: No more bee stings. Nurse Jackie said to make sure the alcohol has dried before injecting. So I did that, kept the needle in for 5 seconds after pushing in the Lupron, took extra time this morning which resulted in no bee sting. However, I'm sure it'll bruise since I saw a little blood at the injection site. Still less painful than Repronex.
Lupron Bleed: ohmygawsh this is a nasty "period". Cramps on steroids, I ruined my freaking sheets last night (sorry, TMI), I ran out of pads and had to buy some at 7am this morning on the way to work (yes we are working today which blows). I am not taking any Aleve or anything for the pain as it's still less painful than all of my miscarriages so I figure I can tough it out. Still though, AF is a raging beyotch right now.
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| Too early in the morning for buying pads - the checkout lady gave me a strange look. I looked at myself in the mirror in the car and realized my makeup was all smudgy b/c my coughing made me tear up...man I'm a mess. |
Sick: Did I mention I'm sick? My sore throat keeps me up at night (I try to swallow to calm my burning throat but I'm out of spit so I choke and wake up...classy, right?), I am now coughing and my voice is fading. Luckily, for now, I don't have the typical congestion that comes with a cold. I'm sure it'll show up later at a less convenient time. And no, I'm not taking anything for this either. I'm on too many meds as it is.
As for my 2010 wrap-up, I have though about how I want to address this task. I think I'll jot down some positives and negatives to the year, then what I hope for 2011 to bring. I'll keep it short.
Positives:
Got pregnant.
Refinanced the house.
My marriage got stronger.
We found (and kept) a baby kitty.
We got a new/used SUV.
I changed my hair color.
I dressed better, less tomboy-ish.
We found an RE that we love.
DH and I got new jobs that are way better than the old ones we had.
We went to a RESOLVE conference.
We went to Arkansas.
We went to Minneapolis (twice).
We saw Idina Menzel in concert!
We got a blu-ray player, finally.
I've been committed to this blog, good times and bad.
I made so many bloggie friends this year that I wouldn't trade for anything. Honestly you ladies keep me sane and hopeful so thank you so very much.
Now to acknowledge the things that didn't go so well for us in 2010:
Miscarried baby #4.
Gained 10 lbs (I'm thinking the BCPs had something to do with that, at least a little).
Stopped talking to the last of my remaining IRL friends due to my IF and her being a Fertile Ho (thanks ~C~ for the term!)
I got laid off.
I had another lap surgery and was diagnosed with Endo.
Also diagnosed with Ovarian Dysfunction (I call it ovarian rebellion, personally).
Hm. That list is shorter than I thought it'd be. Maybe because I've been feeling so positive about this IVF cycle, I've stopped being such a Negative Nelly?
Well that's it. I've had four pregnancies. I've dealt with all of them. I'm making progress. I've stopped promising myself that "by this time next year" I'd be pregnant or have a baby. I'm living day by day and that's good for me. DH and I have been together 8 years now, married 3. Our marriage is so incredibly strong, and I'm thankful for that.
I'm done with this year. 2009 was much worse, so I'm glad I was able to survive this one without suffering too much damage.
Here's to next year and all the hope it brings! Cheers!
4 comments:
Glad you worked out the "bee stings!" Good luck with everything! 2011 is going to be a good year, I can feel it!
Just an FYI...I am using the follistim pen and the actual shot was a piece of cake. Sometimes my mind gets the best of me, but it really didn't hurt at all. Good luck next Thursday!
Aw you poor thing! Feel better! Keep hanging in there! I love your list of positives! It's hard to think about the good, when you've had so much bad. This year is going to be so much better, I just know it! *hugs*
I am glad that you are feeling optimistic about this IVF cycle. I hope that things go well all the way through for you. I am amazed that regardless of what you have gone through in the past, you still keep up with your humor and spirit, and your blog. It is inspiring to read your posts, very honest and funny.Thank you for the kind comment on my blog.
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