On Saturday morning I went in for an ultrasound and bloodwork. They wanted to measure how fast the follices were growing in 24 hours. I could tell by the numbers that the follicles had grown, but I didn't really know what the numbers meant. Are they good? Do I have enough follicles?
I also know that my lining grew overnight. On Friday I was at a 4.8 and by Saturday morning I was at a 7.4, which made me happy.
I waited anxiously to get my next instructions and around 3:30PM I got the email. They informed me that I'd be triggering Sunday night with my egg retrieval (ER) scheduled for Tuesday. HOLY CRAP!
Things got very real.
I took is easy on Saturday and Sunday because I was feeling very, very sore. I felt OK when I was standing still or sitting down, but whenever I did any twisting motion, it felt uncomfortable. Definitely not painful, but sort of "ouch, that doesn't feel right."
On Sunday they gave me more specific instructions-- I had to give my shot at 9:30PM and we would have to get to the clinic at 8:45AM on Tuesday. I called my mother in law to let her know that I'd need her services for my shot. I'm totally fine with the subQ shots but the IM shots, Oh HELL no.
I spent the afternoon googling videos on giving intramuscular injections in the deltoid. I called the center and spoke to a nurse who gave me instructions. By 8:45PM I was having an anxiety attack. I wasn't worried about the needle, I was worried about getting the injection in the right spot. My MIL did an awesome job though and I actually didn't feel the needle going in. I didn't know it had happened until it was over. As soon as the needle came out though it was instantly sore. As I drove home I kept saying "WOW" out loud in the car and laughing. It really freaking hurt. When I got home Lenny rubbed my arm which made it feel one thousand times better. I also put a warm washcloth on it.
I know that I sound like a broken record, but HOLY CRAP this is really happening!!!!!
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