Entries from December 2008
I took my last birth control pill this morning. According to my info sheet, I am now supposed to have a mestrual flow. So now I wait…in the past, I think it has taken 2-3 days after stopping BCPs. Does this sound right, fellow IVFers? I’ll go in on Friday for my baseline sono. So far no crazy side effects from the Lupron…whew!
My friends and family have been asking me lots of questions about the process and I am having a hard time explaining the “why” behind all the things I am doing. I am going to re-read my info packet. I read it before actually starting the process, but maybe I’ll be able to apply the info now that the process has started.
Categories: IVF · Infertility
I got Blakeley some boots like her Aunt Shuz! So, of course, we had to have a photo shoot! I love ‘em!
Categories: Baby · Family · Fashion
It was a great celebration last night for Amy’s 30th! We planned a day of pamering with a surprise gathering of friends and family at The Grove! It was so much fun planning, hard to keep it a secret, but a huge success!!!
Makeup at Nordstrom
Followed by Mani/Pedi’s at Wynn
Then the surprise at The Grove!!!!
Happy Birthday, Amy! You are such an amazing friend!
Categories: Friends
This Christmas was filled with family. We were able to arrange a dinner with my dad’s cousin and aunt’s family. It was great catching up with everyone!
The gals
The dudes
Then on Christmas Eve, Blakeley entertained us with her excitement of opening gifts! She is so precious and is changing so fast…new sounds, new moves, new tricks!
What a wonderful time we had!
Categories: Family
…many more to go! This morning the first lupron shot was drawn and done…actually pretty easy.
FYI… The purpose of Lupron is to prevent me from ovulating.
Categories: IVF · Infertility
HO HO HO! Merry Christmas!
I had my first appointment this morning for our first (and hopefully last) IVF cycle. He checked for cycsts and measured my uterus…all was well! I also met with the IVF nurse to show me how to draw up the Lupron and to sign all the consent forms. Next step…I start Lupron Friday morning then return for a baseline sonogram on the 2nd.
Categories: IVF · Infertility · Pets
December 21, 2008 · 1 Comment
Happy holidays to all! I wish everyone safe travels!
Categories: Family · Friends · Infertility
Disregarding the 75 degree weather today, it is beginning to feel like Christmas! We had our annual pajama party at school and recieved and gave lots of goodies! Then I headed over to visit with Miss Blakeley for some playtime and santa hat pics!
Tank and Vader are getting into the spirit too!
Categories: Family · Pets
Talked to the IVF nurse today and she gave me a tentative plan…
- Christmas Eve - ultrasound/uterine measurement and visit with the nurse to go over Lupron shot info
- 26th - start Lupron
- 30th - last BCP
- Jan 2nd - baseline ultrasound and sign consent forms and such
- 4th - start Gonal F shots and continue for 10-12 days
- 16th - egg retrieval
- 19th or 21st - transfer
So what am I to expect from the Lupron?
It is nice to have an idea of the timelime and dates. I am glad I can get some of this process done over the break, but will have to prepare my TA’s for the days that I’ll be out after we return. Maybe I’ll tell them at happy hour!!! Nah…I am so lucky to have such a supportive team to work with! Everyone has been incredibly understanding!
Categories: IVF · Infertility
We hosted the pre-party to The Global Arts Group Christmas party last night! It was very nice…the house was clean and decorated, and the stars of the evening were…Tank and Vader! They were little angels! We have hosted showers/parties before and they tend to get a little wound up and hyper, but last night they were super sweet angels! I snapped this photo last night during the party…
Vader in his chair and Tank resting in her new favorite spot!
Categories: Family · Friends
