Grow follies Grow

I started my follicle growing meds yesterday. Me and Adam sat down w/ the computer and played the instructions on how to mix the meds and doing the injections. It's crazy this is our life right now. Adam is being so good about everything. The shot went good. It didn't hurt last night but tonight when we did it, it hurt really bad! I think my belly is just getting sore. I switch the spot but sometimes it just hurts!
I went to the acupuncturist again today. And I go tomorrow.But, it was really interesting today. She said she would really be working on my ovaries and she was right. She basically electrocuted me a little today. The needles that were in my belly were connected to an electric machine and it pulsated the needles. It was cool. She said it work my follicles and help make them grow. Man, I'm going to have the best follies the doc has ever seen! I lay there for 40 min so I have a lot of time think and pray. And I had nothing but positive things going on in my head. I love my life and I love everyone in it.
I can now say next week my little eggs that I'm working so hard to grow will be retrieved. My procedure should be towards the end of the week. I can't wait for Monday to have my ultrasound. That will tell me how many follicles I have and possible eggs. Once again, I'm so ready to be pregnant!

Blood Test

Everything is going along as planned. I just got a baseline blood test and if the levels were low I was good to go. And they were low. I think the test shows my egg reserve. But, not sure. All I know is that I'm on to the next step which starts Monday. That is when i start the egg growing injections. It's happening so fast. I love it.
I want this IVF to work now more than ever. Because recently our neighbor had a baby and Noah has been very curious about it. He knows she had a baby in her belly and now she doesn't and she holds it in her arms. Everyday he asks me if I have a baby in my belly and tell him not yet. He then say soon? And I say I hope so... He even puts stuffed animals in his belly! I want to be able to tell him there is a baby in my belly and you will see my belly grow! He will be such a great big brother.
Next big day is 12/1. I go in for the ultrasound. I can't wait to see how many follies I have. I know it's going to be a lot.

Need to stay positive

The shots are going good. I still only have one a day. Next week it goes to two a day. That will be interesting. I haven't been doing too much. I'm working on getting my back better. I went to the chiropractor today and it feels a little better. I just don't want it to mess w/ the IVF. She said it shouldn't but I want to be certain. So, I'm going to ask the acupuncturist tomorrow. Busy, Busy! I did have a little of a melt down Saturday night. Another one of our friends are suprisingly pregnant again. Of course they weren't trying. I want to be like that. I want it to be easy. I'm so happy for the couples who have no problems and never "try" but I'm also jealous. I need to really work on being positive but I don't feel as sure as I was before. So, I need to really work on the self talking. I constantly tell myself that 'My IVF is going to work. I will be pregnant next month'. I really really don't want to get negative because I know it won't work then. In a way, I don't think it is being negative but more or less scared. Things are starting to get closer and closer and the outcome will be here before I know it. I feel like the next few weeks I should read all encouraging stories of successful IVF's. Stay postive!

Ups and Downs

I just did my second day of my shot. It hurt more than yesterday but not bad at all. It's pretty quick and easy. At least that one. My goal through this whole process was to stay healthy and happy and positive. I'm hitting a few obstacles that I'm ready to be done with. At first I had a nasty cold. Luckily that didn't stick around because that wasn't part of the plan. Then on the first day of shots I woke up barely able to walk. My upside down disk decided to act up! I went to get my accupuncture done to day and she needled me up. She asked if I wanted her to pin my back and of course, if she could fix it I would let her do anything. I laid there w/ needles all in my back and the spots for the IVF. I felt so relaxed. I felt like I couldn't even lift my arms. After it was all over she told me that hopefully I would feel better tonight or tomorrow morning. And guess what? It's feeling better already. I'm praying that it will be all better. Because I just want to focus on the IVF stuff. I know life is full of ups and downs and I'm dealing with it all well. I'm proud that nothing is making me down. I feel like a new person lately. I just feel like I know who I am and I can do anything. My business is booming and I have great friends who support me and greatest of all, I'm going to be pregnant next month! But, i have to say one more thing, I don't want to be known as the woman who has tons of things wrong w/ her. I'm not like that. I'm just going through a bad patch. But, it's all done now!

First Shot!

I did my first shot today. Piece of cake. The only difficulty was having Noah at the bathroom door knocking and looking under the door. It was a little distracting. I'm so excited that the medicine has started. Time is going to fly by. I'm going to keep busy w/ the holidays and make sure I'm not stressed. I really have to work on that. Especially w/ Noah. He gets a little trying sometimes so I want to stay calm w/ him. I'm going to weigh myself today so I can see how bloated I get w/ all the meds. But, I'm not going to get upset about gaining because it is for a great reason.

Medicine is here and ready

My medicine arrived last week and I'm excited, nervous and anxious! It wasn't as much as I thought but a lot of needles! I took a picture of it all and I'll upload it tomorrow. I've been reading on the fertility institutes blog that most of the women who are having IVF there are getting pregnant. I'm so ready to be pregnant again. By this time next month I should know for sure. I know it's going to work. Adam started taking over some of the household chores because I'm very fragile during this time. Supposedly...
Woo hoo. It's starting to go by fast. My first shot is Wednesday and I'm going over and over my instructions so I don't mess things up. A lot of medicine is going to be pumped into my body this month. it is going to be interesting to see how I am affected by it all. Unfortunately, I have a cold AGAIN. I just got over one. I'm so mad. i want to be healthy when I start this medicine. I take vitamins everyday and exercise. Why do I keep getting sick. This is it. No more. I'm going to be healthy the rest of the month so my eggies can grow.

Tired and don't know why

I haven't updated the blog lately but nothing much is going on. I'm anxiously awaiting my medicine. it's supposed to be here tomorrow. I'm excited and nervous all at once. But, I know I can handle it.
For some reason I'm really tired lately. I can barely make it up until 9:00. I'm not sure if it is the BCP (birth control pills) or if it is the fact that I'm keeping extremely busy these days. I don't really sit down much during the day up until Noah goes to bed. And lately we have been outside for hours each day. So, who knows. Adam says when I get prego that I'll be going to bed before Noah. Probably!
I have to say I have the greatest husband. He is giving up some of his caffeine this month. And not drinking cocktails this month. He said it's the least he could do since I'll be getting the needles everyday! I have no doubt that we will be pregnant NEXT MONTH! I'm so ready.
I held my neighbors newborn yesterday and was so filled w/ happiness. She is so precious! I can't wait for another baby...