This morning I had my first appt for this cycle. I'm on day 4, and started the study drug today. The way they did this is totally random, I won't find out which I'm on till the study is over. So in like 6 months or so we will get to find all that out. The pills were coated so that they are not able to be identified. Really weird to me after all the times of taking clomid before. They are coated and about the size of a prenatal vitamin. I took the first one today, and gagged a few times before it went down. It's huge! So anyway, I'm taking them days 4-8 this time. I go back March 23rd for the mid cycle blood work (progesterone only) and an u/s to see if it's worked. I'm staying positive about it and won't start talking about the next step till we get to that point if needed.
They also did an u/s and everything looks perfect for starting everything. Both ovaries have over 20 little pcos cysts each. I think the left was 24 and the right was 21, or maybe the other way around. Nothing huge or of worry, so I guess it's all ok. I'm still trying to understand how that all works but if they say its not going to be an issue with this, then great. After the u/s, my bleeding came back so I'm still dealing with that. It was almost over.
I had 7 tubes of blood taken today. I'll have those results in a few days. We also went over the study medication info, side effects to watch for, what to expect, planning intercourse and all that great stuff to talk about with the nurse...I have to keep a journal tracker of any side effects or discomforts, IC (intercourse), any meds taken other than study drugs, and also stressed the importance of prenatals. Most of which was pretty boring because I've heard it so many times before.
Oh and before I left, she came back in with a packet. Inside was 3 home pregnancy tests. She said that's what they use in the office, and send home with IVF patients. I thought that was pretty cool. It has 3 days covered when the peeing craziness starts.
So, I'm feeling really good about it today. I'm staying positive and trying to talk myself into making this happen. And on the way there, we saw 3 weird "signs" that made me feel even more positive regarding it. I hope I'm not getting myself too positive, but I really do believe in signs and that sort of thing.
He, Michelle, you haven't offended me one bit. I was worried about writing that post cause some people like you might think I have some resentment, and I absolutely don't. First, you have been there. You definitely had primary infertility. Second, you are taking the time to get to know me rather than just assuming things about me which is kinda what pissed me off about that nurse the most. So, please don't think would be mad at you. I appreciate the support you have offered me.
ReplyDeleteAnd, remember, your blog is your space, so never be afraid to put down what you feel because it might offend/piss someone else off. It's their choice to read this, and if they don't like what they read, they can click away.
I was wondering how they would keep the med you were taking secret. I hope you got something that works.