Today marked day 5 of injecting Lupron! I knew it wasn't going to be easy but never imagined it was going to be as rough as it has.
My first day went well. I didn't have any pain or bleeding. The following days I've experienced a rash, welts, pain and bruising. The nurse says all this is normal. It's possible that I knicked a little nerve and that some days will be good and some will be rough.
I hope things get easier before next Wednesday. The 26th will be my first round of blood work and ultrasound. Then, I will have to start injecting two more medications in the evening.
I have to continue to remind nyself that this will all be worth it when I have my precious baby.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Lupron
I started my first dose of Lupron today. I sure hope sticking myself with a needle gets easier. Preparing to stick the needle in is the first hurdle but then actually supressing the syringe can be tough.
Today was Father's Day. It was a good day with both our fathers here today but I wanted this Father's Day to be special. I really was hoping to celebrate my hunny becoming a father and getting to celebrate today. We are getting one step closer and hopefully next year he will be holding his own child on Father's Day!
I'm finding myself extremely restless here lately. I'm watching a movie since I can't sleep again. I'm finding it hard to shut off my brain and just relax.
Today was Father's Day. It was a good day with both our fathers here today but I wanted this Father's Day to be special. I really was hoping to celebrate my hunny becoming a father and getting to celebrate today. We are getting one step closer and hopefully next year he will be holding his own child on Father's Day!
I'm finding myself extremely restless here lately. I'm watching a movie since I can't sleep again. I'm finding it hard to shut off my brain and just relax.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Can't Sleep
Sleep has been difficult to find lately. There are so many things going through my mind. Then you throw in the leg pains and stomach aches into the equation.
First off I wonder if I will ever get a secure job using my degrees that I spent six years earning. This past school year was one of the best positions I've had since starting my teaching career. I absolutely loved working with the Early Childhood kiddos!! I know working with little kiddos is my passion and dream. Unfortunately, the school district had to release many teachers and aides. I have put out numerous applications with only one interview and did not receive the position. I continue to apply daily and hope there is a position out there for me next year.
My second passion and dream: be a mom! Fulfilling this dream has been a long journey. After my surgery in July, the doctor told us to start trying in November. Here we are in June after many failed rounds of Clomid and one failed round of IUI. We decided to move forward with IVF as our last chance before losing insurance through work.
On Sunday, I will start taking my injectables. I'm nervous and excited all in one. Even though we have shared with family, I am finding this to be a very lonely process. Nobody can relate to my situation and experiences. It's not bad enough to have two miscarriages but now having unexplained infertility complicates things even more.
My emotions have been all over lately. I knew this was going to be an emotional journey but it's all hitting me really hard. So don't mind me if I act out of sorts!
First off I wonder if I will ever get a secure job using my degrees that I spent six years earning. This past school year was one of the best positions I've had since starting my teaching career. I absolutely loved working with the Early Childhood kiddos!! I know working with little kiddos is my passion and dream. Unfortunately, the school district had to release many teachers and aides. I have put out numerous applications with only one interview and did not receive the position. I continue to apply daily and hope there is a position out there for me next year.
My second passion and dream: be a mom! Fulfilling this dream has been a long journey. After my surgery in July, the doctor told us to start trying in November. Here we are in June after many failed rounds of Clomid and one failed round of IUI. We decided to move forward with IVF as our last chance before losing insurance through work.
On Sunday, I will start taking my injectables. I'm nervous and excited all in one. Even though we have shared with family, I am finding this to be a very lonely process. Nobody can relate to my situation and experiences. It's not bad enough to have two miscarriages but now having unexplained infertility complicates things even more.
My emotions have been all over lately. I knew this was going to be an emotional journey but it's all hitting me really hard. So don't mind me if I act out of sorts!
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