Friday was my second and last baseline and E2 check for this cycle. The nurse measured the thickness of my uterus (9 mm - right on track) and checked to make sure my follicles were still quiet (they were). My doctor's office never calls with my E2 results, which I'm thankful for - it's one less thing for me to worry about. But they always remind me that they will call if my levels are off and I need a change in my protocol. So no news is good news, and Friday was a no news day.
My blood draw was good again this time too; I barely felt a thing. I normally rotate which arm the tech takes blood from but I was a little nervous about switching to the other arm today because it went so well in my other arm (right arm) last time. I had irrational thoughts of "maybe the tech is better at drawing blood from my right arm and that's why it didn't hurt last time" and "maybe it had something to do with my arm; maybe my left arm can't handle the pain as well." Like I said, completely irrational because, obviously, I've had blood drawn many times from both arms and it really hurt a lot in both arms - with this tech anyway.
I sucked it up and gave her my left arm. It didn't hurt and I didn't gush blood! Whew! Then I was curious why, all of a sudden, after weeks of painful blood draws, the last two have been fine. Before we started this cycle, I talked to our RE about how painful the blood draws have been for me and he said he'd say something at the next staff meeting. He also suggested I try a topical numbing agent (which I haven't done). So when this blood draw didn't hurt, I wondered if the tech used something to numb my arm herself. I didn't ask because it wasn't that big of a deal to me - just as long as it doesn't hurt, I don't care how it's accomplished.
Before leaving my appointment, the nurse gave me my instructions for my meds for the next seven days. Once per day, I am to take 1 cc of PIO at the same time every day (starting yesterday). I will also start taking Doxycyclene twice per day at the same time every day (starting Monday). By Monday, I will be up to four different pills (including my prenatal vitamin) and one shot per day.
My FET is scheduled for Thursday but I don't have an appointment time yet. My RE's office will call with instructions for my FET on Wednesday. The nurse did tell me I am to arrive at the clinic 30 minutes before my appointment, to take my Valium one hour before my appointment, and to drink about 24 oz of water one hour before my appointment. I think I will go a little easier on the water this time since my bladder was uncomfortably full before my last fresh transfer. Also, the nurse didn't mention it, but I assume I will be on bed rest again for 48 hours after my transfer. I've made a mental note to ask about this if my RE's office doesn't bring it up before Thursday.
I am cautiously excited and optimistic for this cycle. I'm almost afraid to write that statement for fear of jinxing myself but I feel much more calm and relaxed this time. No matter what happens, I know God has a plan for me and is right here with me providing comfort and easing my anxieties.
My blood draw was good again this time too; I barely felt a thing. I normally rotate which arm the tech takes blood from but I was a little nervous about switching to the other arm today because it went so well in my other arm (right arm) last time. I had irrational thoughts of "maybe the tech is better at drawing blood from my right arm and that's why it didn't hurt last time" and "maybe it had something to do with my arm; maybe my left arm can't handle the pain as well." Like I said, completely irrational because, obviously, I've had blood drawn many times from both arms and it really hurt a lot in both arms - with this tech anyway.
I sucked it up and gave her my left arm. It didn't hurt and I didn't gush blood! Whew! Then I was curious why, all of a sudden, after weeks of painful blood draws, the last two have been fine. Before we started this cycle, I talked to our RE about how painful the blood draws have been for me and he said he'd say something at the next staff meeting. He also suggested I try a topical numbing agent (which I haven't done). So when this blood draw didn't hurt, I wondered if the tech used something to numb my arm herself. I didn't ask because it wasn't that big of a deal to me - just as long as it doesn't hurt, I don't care how it's accomplished.
Before leaving my appointment, the nurse gave me my instructions for my meds for the next seven days. Once per day, I am to take 1 cc of PIO at the same time every day (starting yesterday). I will also start taking Doxycyclene twice per day at the same time every day (starting Monday). By Monday, I will be up to four different pills (including my prenatal vitamin) and one shot per day.
My FET is scheduled for Thursday but I don't have an appointment time yet. My RE's office will call with instructions for my FET on Wednesday. The nurse did tell me I am to arrive at the clinic 30 minutes before my appointment, to take my Valium one hour before my appointment, and to drink about 24 oz of water one hour before my appointment. I think I will go a little easier on the water this time since my bladder was uncomfortably full before my last fresh transfer. Also, the nurse didn't mention it, but I assume I will be on bed rest again for 48 hours after my transfer. I've made a mental note to ask about this if my RE's office doesn't bring it up before Thursday.
I am cautiously excited and optimistic for this cycle. I'm almost afraid to write that statement for fear of jinxing myself but I feel much more calm and relaxed this time. No matter what happens, I know God has a plan for me and is right here with me providing comfort and easing my anxieties.
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