Tuesday, October 5, 2010

IUI’s – done

Both IUI’s are done – now we wait. Beta scheduled for 10/19. It all went really well. This weekend was interesting. On Friday night, I was an anxious mess. I think I got all psyched up to do the IUI’s this weekend, and when my schedule changed, I got so anxious and nervous. I don’t know why I do this to myself. I felt so out of control, I even started having mini panic attacks, where I couldn’t breathe, my heart started racing, everything.

Saturday was better – the hubs left on his trip, and I went and got my hair cut and colored (last time for a long time, right?). And I just focused on being nice to myself. Sunday I wanted to feel like I was productive, or something, so I made a huge list of things that I’ve been meaning to do around the house, and I did them ALL! So proud of myself. To reward myself, I went and got a mani/pedi, and then ordered sushi take-out that night. I love sushi, and I wanted it one last time – heavenly. The other thing I did was I finally ordered Circle+Bloom. I’ve been thinking about it for awhile, but it seemed so expensive. Finally I rationalized that I’m paying thousands of dollars for this to work. I’m a nervous and anxious wreck – I have got to do something to relax myself. I wish I would have purchased this earlier. I love it! Sunday night I listened to the trigger session, and yesterday and today I listed to the insemination session. Then tomorrow I’ll start the various 2ww sessions – I think it will help tremendously! I find myself in a much better place than I ever have been before – just by listening to it.

The IUI’s went fine – I had the hot young doctor do it yesterday (love him!) and the nice nurse today. I should tell you about the hot doc. He’s not my regular doc – I have the old head guy do all my consultations and planning of my cycles. But the hot doc has been there for some very important times in my life. I first met him the day when they told me I had an ectopic pregnancy. He sat there, handing me tissues, and telling me all about what to expect. Then he did one of my IUI’s during Round 2. And he has the most amazing bedside manner. He says, “ok, now I’m going to touch your thigh,” and he does. And then he runs his hand up my inner thigh… Yes, it’s just to insert the speculum, but at that moment, I’ll take any nice thing! After Round 2 of the IUI’s, he was there for the 30 minute ultrasound when they were looking for another ectopic – they thought for a little while that I had an ectopic pregnancy at the same time as my regular pregnancy. And then he was there for the No Heartbeat ultrasound. And he was great. He did a very good job at explaining my options. Yesterday was the first time I had seen him since. He was nice, just saying, “It’s great to see you again.” Oh the memories…

I’m feeling ok, very positive. My ovaries are hurting like hell. I have to applaud you IVF ladies. I can’t even imagine. I know that my ovaries are swollen, but your ovaries are even more swollen with your many follicles! I have to hand it to you ladies – seriously! I plan to take it easy the next few days, and then I’m off to Maryland on Friday for a wedding. Hopefully this 2ww will go fast – and then we’ll move on to the next step… Ugh.

31 comments:

  1. everything crossed for you on this cycle alex!!!!! i think i'd feel very very uncomfy if my doc was hot :o) luckily, most of them are old men, and one is a chic, so all is good on that front :o)

    hang in there re: the ovary discomfort. i like to just hang out on the couch and move as little as possible after retrieval bc it's too uncomfy otherwise. xoxoxoxo!!

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  2. I'm with Sienna, a hot doctor might be a little hard for me, but if it works for you then, woo-hoo!
    Glad to hear the IUI's went well. I haven't checked out C&B's stuff, I should. I see a hypnotherapist and she is really great.
    Crossing fingers for you, enjoy the wedding, it should speed up the 2ww.

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  3. Young hot doctor?? Woah, that would make me super umcomfy. He sounds really nice, though, and hopefully he got you good and pregnant. Fingers crossed.

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  4. So happy to hear that the IUIs are complete! I am hoping, hoping, hoping for you, Alex. Sorry to hear about the ovary discomfort--I can totally relate. I used the occassional Tylenol and heating pad because my ovaries were total bitches. Take it easy. :)

    P.S. Kudos on the self-pampering. It IS so necessary! I am now off to google up some Circle+Bloom! :)

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  5. I'll be waiting along with you.... looking forward to your (sticky) bfp on the 19th! Oh, I hope!!!

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  6. Good luck! I am rooting for you. Hopefully the ovary pain will pass soon. It can be very uncomfortable!

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  7. Glad it all went well. Hope the wait goes fast!

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  8. I agree with the other comments about the hot RE, but I will take a good bedside manner any day (so many of them suck). Glad to hear that you are taking such good care of yourself and giving yourself some extra pampering :)
    The ovary pain should go away in a few days, heating pads should help.
    Fingers and toes are crossed for you

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  9. This all sounds great! I am so glad you started feeling better over the weekend and treated yourself well. I am jealous of your productivity around the house... please send some my way.

    I have been thinking about buying the Circle+Bloom for a while now... I think you have convinced me!

    My RE is hot and not that old as well... I have had a ton of hot, young obgyn's since I was a teenager and it doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I prefer it that way. It's like those automobile ads with the bikini clad women... or maybe not ;)

    Anyway, enough rambling from me- good luck with the two week wait. I am praying and finger crossing that this is it!

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  10. Yeah! My fingers are crossed! :-)

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  11. Keeping all possible digits crossed for you.

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  12. You're doing great Alex. Hopefully this 2ww will go fast! I will be thinking of you and checking in. Thanks for your sweet note on my blog. It means so much.

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  13. Alex, you are on your way. I have good feelings for you on this cycle. Hot doctor? That's a huge bonus. I'd stress on my bits looking tidy enough if u thought anyone would care! Ha!

    You seem to be in such a good spot and I hope this wait goes well and is fruitful'

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  14. Hoping this is your cycle!! Glad to hear it all went well. We'll be here for the next 2 weeks as we all wait it out!

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  15. I don't think I could handle a young hot doc doing business down there! Ha! Yay for moving forward with this cycle and I hope this is IT for you!

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  16. Hot doctor sounds lovely! Sorry to hear about the discomfort in your ovaries. I had that too but only with a cycle with 3 follies. Anyway so proud of you for keeping busy and positive, that's just awesome! It will be beta day before you know it. Great idea to purchase Circle+Bloom if it gets you through this! Thinking of you :)

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  17. Hope the hot doc did the job right for you.... : ) Glad to hear Circle+Bloom is helping with relaxation and hopefully the wedding helps too. Safe travels!!

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  18. I hope it all works out!!! And a hot doctor? Yippee for that! I hope your ovaries feel better soon.

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  19. A mani/pedi & sushi reward for housework, sounds great! I may need to implement that plan this weekend. I hope you enjoy the wedding & that you get good news on the 19th!

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  20. Great that you're so positive!
    Here's hope that the hot young doc gets you pregnant! (this could be so easily misunderstood... ;)

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  21. So Happy things went so well:) I hope those eggs are buring themselves into the lining:) This is a exciting yet nerve racking time...I cant wait to here you announce your BFP in a couple of weeks:)

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  22. Keeping everything crossed for you!!

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  23. Oh Alex, I'll be thinking of you with fingers crossed so tightly. Ditto to what Conceptually Challenged said about hot doc!

    Will you write a post about circle + bloom? I'd love to hear what you think.

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  24. I think a hot doc would freak me out a bit, but I'm glad he has such great bedside manner. It's amazing what a difference that makes. I'm looking forward to good news on the 19th!

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  25. Alex I am keeping everything crossed for you and I am telling Izzy to do the same!! I so want this to be it for you and for you to post all about your big round belly and being about to give birth.. you are going to be such a great mommy! Having the Hot doc doing the IUI is a great sign..!!!

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  26. I am totally praying for you girl! I've got my fingers crossed and all. Keep positive and carry on, as the British say. ;)

    You're in my thoughts!

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  27. GOOD LUCK!!! I have everything crossed for you!

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  28. I'm thinking of you - good luck!!!

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  29. I hate schedule changes – they just throw off one’s balance completely. But I’m so glad you had a nice young, kind doc taking care of you (for your IUI but also for when you needed it most).

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