Thursday, July 30, 2009

Day 8 - Let the whining begin

Today will be my 8th day of stims. I am really feeling beaten up at this point. I don't remember feeling so terrible, but then again, maybe I was excited to be progressing. I am exhausted, I feel sore all over, and I'm bloated and uncomfortable. Someone please tell me that I'm not alone in having these symptoms. I'm starting to freak out a bit. My sister recently had 5th Disease. She had really bad joint pain as her main symptom. I hear it's contagious and that if you get it while pregnant, it could be fatal for the fetus. I wasn't around her when she had it, but I don't know how long she was contagious. Dr. Google says that joint pain and muscle aches (which I have) could be a side effect of Follistim.

At my last u/s I had 5 follicles between 10 and 13, and my E2 was 904. I'm trying not to compare to last cycle, but it's hard. Then again, last cycle I had a big fat cyst and that could have messed up my numbers. I'm hoping for a retrieval between August 1st (unlikely) and August 6th.

If this cycle doesn't end successfully, I think I'll need a break. IVF feels just so hard on my body and my mind.

6 comments:

  1. Here's hoping that your ache's and pains are only from Follistim! Good luck with the IVF cycle. My fingers crossed for a successful cycle and a BFP!

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  2. Sorry you feel crappy. For what it's worth, IVF IS hard on both mind and body. You are not alone.

    (((((HUGS)))))

    (Also, based on my last cycle - not that it was the be all, end all or anything like that, but my egg size and numbers were similar - I'm guessing you'll be on stims through day 11, and retrieve on the 4th.)

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  3. sorry you feel so shitty!! but it is understandable! 904 for 5 follicles of that size is good but you are right, there is still a bit to go. Grow follies grow!! Fran

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  4. IVF is so hard on us. I admire your strength to do two in such a short time. I think those symptoms are a good sign that things are moving along.

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  5. I totally hear ya. Those drugs are just tough and everything you're feeling is completely normal. I took some time off after my last cycle too. It's hard on the bod. But crossing my fingers this one will work for you.

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  6. I'm so sorry you've got a rough patch going. You sound exhausted in body and mind. We're here for you, cheering you on!

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