Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Transfer Complete

Just popping in with the use of my iPhone
My embryos are safe inside of me.
We brought our embabies home today.
I saw them on the monitor and they were hatching.
Got pics I hope to post soon.
I'm in love!
Oh God, please let me keep them.
On bedrest for the next couple days.
Please let these babies stick!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Recap, Update, Transfer tomorrow...I hope!

Sorry I haven't been posting lately.

Here's a quick recap

My mother in law had her stomach surgery and is recovering well.
The doctor was able to save 10% of her stomach and create a pouch.
Although she has a feeding tube, she has been actually eating for almost a week now and will be transferred to a rehab facility today.
She will need more chemo but the outlook is better than we expected.

My mom is doing well and is happily stable and at home.

My FET transfer was almost cancelled.
At my second scan my lining had actually went down.
I was not in a good place, was sure it would be cancelled.
The Re gave me a few days and rescanned.
It did increase so I was given another week to grow a bit more lining.
Cramming in a few more acupuncture sessions and having orgasms 2x a day with the hope of increasing the lining.

My transfer is tomorrow, still waiting for the main office to call me with the time.
Forcing myself to eat pineapple core as I type. Ugh!!
I requested a Valium for my transfer.
It's not protocol for my new RE but the past few times my egg implanted it was used.
Kinda funny when you get the prescription, it's just one tiny tablet rolling around in a huge bottle.
Downed a bottle of pomegranate yesterday.
can't hurt right?

Well, I'm nervous and scared out of my mind right now.
Since this is a 5 day transfer , it won't take long before I will know if it worked.
That's scary!
The pregnancy fantasy time will be shorter than a two week wait!
I have about 50 pregnancy strips in the linen closet.
Now I wish I didn't.

Whew, wish me luck!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Quick Update On a Busy Week

First I would like to say that I hope many of you benefited from my last post.

I was unaware of the IVF tax deduction myself.

I also found out from my dear friend Kez, that in Australia, she would get back 20 cents on every dollar she spend on IVF back.

Look into what programs your country might have.

Okay, quick rundown.

I have been on estrogen for the past week.
I am also on Trental it increase the blood flow to my uterus.

Broke down and went to the acupuncturist even though I don't believe much in the practice.
Trying really hard to wrap my mind around it and give it a chance to help me.
I'm two session in and hope to have it done 2x a week until the transfer.

My first ultrasound lining check showed that my lining was right were it should be at this time.
The nurses cheered me on,
I was happy for a few hours, but began to worry again.

"what if it just plateaus and starts going thin again?"

I started Viagra suppositories this week.
Thought they would be just like the nasty progesterone ones.
UGHH, they are messier and irritate a bit!
I have to wear a pad to prevent leakage, not just a liner.
No big deal once you get past that part.
And no.. they don't make you a HORNY housewife!
I am also using a technique another girlfriend told me about.
Orgasms to increase blood flow to the uterus and help the lining.
Okay the Viagra does allow me to have marathon sessions with that method.

Had sessions with the psych and therapist. I seem to be doing pretty good despite all the stressful situations.

Finally, my mother in law will be having her stomach removed on Monday.
She has a serious form of stomach cancer and this will extend her life.
Mentally preparing myself so I can be strong for my husband and his brother.
They have never dealt with anything like this, and unfortunately I am too familiar with dealing with sicks parents.

Please keep us in your prayers.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Quick Blog for You TTcers and IVFers in The U.S.

Just found this out and wanted to pass this on about tax deductions.

IVF is tax deductable!
Check ou this link
http://www.ehow.com/print/how_6058411_deduct-cost-ivf-federal-taxes.html

Will pass any more information I come across.
Husband is a CPA and he didn't even know about this.