At each ultrasound, they draw my blood to check hormone levels then measure my follicles to see how they are progressing. They schedule retrieval when the majority of my follicles are measuring between 14 - 24 mm. That is almost a whole inch per follicle and I have around 20 that are looking good. So needless to say, my ovaries are HUGE! They are so big right now that they are actually touching and I feel extremely bloated.
The IVF nurse will call me later today to give me instructions on what time to take my trigger shot and instructions for the next three days. I don't think I have ever been so anxious in my whole life. The timing of this shot is crucial. If it is too early or too late then all of this will be for nothing and we will have to start all over again. They give me an exact time to take the shot and the nurse even drew a circle on my hip so we know exactly where it needs to go.
I can't even adequately describe my feelings and emotions right now. I am an emotional mess. Between the the high quantities of hormones I am taking and just the stress and anxiety that comes along with IVF, I am surprised that I have been able to hold it together. I have never been so hopeful yet so scared. Thank you for all of your support and prayers. I can feel them.
You are doing great! I know it gets crazy with all the drugs, especially at the end! Let me know if I can help you in anyway or if you have questions!
ReplyDeleteYou are strong and awesome Kate! Thanks for blogging to keep us all in the loop. The emotions were the worst part of infertility treatments for me. At least you know it won't last forever. Prayers and hugs from Oregon!!!
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