Got my positive OPK on Xmas eve. Got my more official calendar on Sunday. Ordered my meds this morning.
I'd say, it's officially ON!
To bring y'all up to date (and considering you are not in my head, and since I haven't been posting at all, how else would you know??), this is what I am hoping is my last stim cycle. IVF number 4. A freeze-all cycle. This is also a new protocol for me, an estrogen priming protocol. An antagonist protocol, which is also new for me. We're hoping to get 1 or 2 more blasts, to add to our frozen blast family of Chilly Willy and Frozen Frannie. Who are genetically normal 3BB blasts. And will be transferred this spring after 2 months of depot lu.pron to treat a protein deficiency in my lining.
I'm feeling ready, I think it really helps me mentally to know this is the last time I'll be doing this. Hopefully forever. I am not fan of stims, they really make me feel like crapola - I feel my ovaries like 4 days into stims, they ache with every step. So while I'm hoping for a better stim response this time, I dread the full-of-eggs feeling. But I just keep thinking, "It's the last time, you can get through this" and I feel better.
I've made some of my travel plans to get to the far away clinic. I'm flying this time - driving in January is not an option. Booked a car, and am comparing rates for the hotel I liked last time. Will book everything by the end of the week. This is really happening!
But in an effort to stay present, I have NYE to contend with first. Mr. P & I have hosted friends for NYE for the past 5-ish years. In the past, I've cooked formal dinners - like prime rib, whole tenderloins. This year, not so much. We're going casual, pasta and homemade meatballs. So today, after the gym, it's to the grocery store, and then making lots and lots of meatballs. Very therapeutic I think.
It's getting exciting...here we go again!
Thoughts on Enshittification
1 day ago
So glad you're gearing up for another go. I'm excited for you!
ReplyDeleteI love the hope of a new cycle. Yes, the stims suck, but hope hope hope hope hope!! I would kill for some. I think you're going to wind up with a whole crew of blasties that are normal :) Happy meatball making!
ReplyDeleteGo Pie, go! What a great way to start the year! With a fabulous plan (and meatballs!). Hoping 2010 is THE year for you!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Maddy
Very exciting! My 4th IVF with freeze all and the first time on antagonist was my golden ticket, and may it be yours too!!! Sending you lots of good luck vibes!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting a plan together! yippeee. You can do this.
ReplyDeleteDo you think you could explain to me exactly what is involved in an estrogen priming protocol? I've heard of it but have never been able to figure out exacty what it is or why it's used??? Appreciate your help, I know I don't comment often but I do read your blog always. :)
Wooooooo! We'll be cheering you on for your last and hopefully best IVF cycle. I know about the uncomfortable ovary action. It sucks, but you'll get through it. I love your meatball and pasta idea, I may just have to steal it. I haven't had greek meatballs in a long time and oh my gosh are they delicious.
ReplyDeleteWishing you luck in your new cycle!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy that you finally get to get the show on the road! Wishing you the VERY BEST!
ReplyDeleteAlrighty! I'm strapping in for this ride. I'm so glad things are getting underway for you now. The time will fly and so will you and then before you know it, you'll have some great blasts waiting for you at the far away clinic! One step at a time, I know...but I'm really excited for you this time!
ReplyDeleteGOOD LUCK!!!! You can hear the excitement in your post. Everything crossed for you
ReplyDeleteMeatballs sound theraputic and I wholeheartedly support a simplified NYE.
ReplyDeleteHappy start to 2010 and wishing success (of the very best kind) in the new year!
I'll be here rooting you on the whole way!
Thanks for the comment on my blog about EEP. Appreciate it. Will be following your cycle with extra attention and crossing everything that it ends with a fabulous bfp. :)
ReplyDeleteI am very excited for you!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great NYE. Happy New Year!