I'm 3 shots in and so far so good. The day after the first one I could really feel my ovaries similar to my normal cycle but much more exaggerated and on both sides - where normally I only really feel one side. I was in super-@itch mode most of the day and was worried the shot was giving me similar emotional PMS reactions but now I don't think so. Today I haven't noticed anything physical - even from the injection sites.
The further in my cycle days we get the more loose ends there seem to be that need to be tied up. And as much as we were bombarded with information between our first two appointments, there sure does seem to be a lot of information that was left out. Or information that should have been given right off the bat.
For example: It is a 4 day bed rest period - NOT 48 hours as I have been being told. And it just happened to stumble on that info myself. (No frustration towards Katy or Matt regarding that) In my opinion that info should be given at the first appointment rather than all the med and cycle day schedule crap - when it means nothing and makes no sense. Obviously I understand that this is a time commitment (potentially 44 - 45 weeks already counting) but what would be important for someone to know is accurate information regarding how much time off work they may need. Thank heavens I have 3 great bosses and 4 amazing ladies that are very supportive and understanding. (Katy and Matt - you may owe them lunch one day while I'm gone ;-) ) So this last minute info wasn't tremendously devastating but I imagine there are some people for which that could be a deal breaker and this is pretty far into it to be finding this out. I would like to point out that I still haven't officially been given any post-transfer instructions. I will let you know when I do finally receive those.
Plus we had some initial panic about my message regarding the first day of my period not being answered. So Monday, Katy and I were both in full panic, ticked off, don't-mess-with-us mode. Then the last 2 days I've been trying to track down my shrink to get over the letter clearing me for the procedure and verifying that I'm psychologically able to carry a child. REALLY?! I mean I get the legalities of TFC needing that info to cover their butts but they had my records from him - those don't speak for themselves? So then it was 1 PM on a Friday and I'm being told that really before we can proceed any further blah blah blah we need the letter. Seriously? Because at this point I'm in too far for you to mess with me! Poor Katy - that news threw her into a full blown migraine. Anyways....about 3:30 my doc called (which I must say that I love him and I have been with him since I was 15) - after his secretary said he doesn't work Fridays - he called....and the letter is on the way.
And the legal contract....we have our copies of that and have discussed a few things and have a few more to discuss and clarify. Once we do that then the lawyer will send the officially documents to be officially signed. And TFC needs the contracts (or at least stage 1) before anything can be done. So all of a sudden it's run around like a chicken with it's head cut off. I'm sure Katy is a disaster. 90% of the communication happens between me and the doc. She's relying on me to keep her up to date, which I have to say I think I've done a marvelous job at :-D But that would be a very difficult place to be. All of this planning and procedures for your embryo and you're pretty much the last to know anything else its to pay a bill.
Yes, Katy - because all this jazz comes out of no where, all at once - I can see why at this point in the process one could easily go off the deep end. Which I imagine would null and void any letter confirming psychological stability!
Little Wonders
For Katy and Matt. May you realize that each step of this is a little wonder, a small miracle. We love you! ~Kelly & Ben
Friday, June 11
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