Can It Work If The Difference Is Like Night and Day?
It’s not as bad as it was before.
The last time I did IVF, I swore that I would never do it again. I mean, I used to have raging headaches, bloating and such mental fuzziness that I did not know what time it was. I can actually concentrate now. Last time, I was unable to put any clothes without major discomfort because my stomach was so distended. Now, I don’t have of those symptoms. The only thing that I am feeling is fatigue and yet I still have energy. I’m trying to figure out if it is because of the months of chinese herbs, the new protocol, which significantly reduces the amount of meno.pur in my system, or the estrogen patch. Maybe a combination?
This experience is like the difference between night and day. I just hope that something is actually happening and that this isn’t just another cruel hoax. Are my follicles growing? Is the estrogen working? I’ve heard that the estrogen creates sort of a slow burn effect; it takes longer for one’s follicles to grow but the results are better. They tested my blood this morning and they are actually looking to see a dip in my estrogen level before it spikes later this week.
I guess I will find how I am actually doing later today when I get a call from the nurse. Thursday I go back for more blood work and an ultrasound when I get to see what’s cooking.
I love the make over! Both the makeover of your IVF cycle and of your blog. I’m so glad that this “slow cook” is treating you well. Please update us when you get your blood work.
Goooooo Flora!
1I’m going to go with ‘different is good’, because different can mean better in this case. You were looking for a different protocol with different results, right? I really hope this is the winning combination for you.
2Keep on cooking…
So glad you’re doing better this go ’round. Really, really hoping it works for you! It’s your turn! xo
3i have my pom-poms waving here and also taking notes. you’re awesome!
4Did they do an ultrasound? any news?
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