As I was about to take my last Estrace pill for the day yesterday evening, I counted the remaining little blue pills in the bottle and realized I would not have enough to last me through Monday, my beta day. I am supposed to have my blood draw Monday morning and should receive the results sometime Monday afternoon. So, by the time I receive my results, I should have taken two Estrace pills. By my count, I only have enough pills to last me through tomorrow evening. Queue mini freak out.
Why in the world would my clinic schedule my beta the day after my prescription runs out? Yeah, that makes sense. So I called my RE's office around 10:15 this morning to see what I should do: somehow get a refill of a few pills to last me until I get my test results (then renew my prescription if my beta is positive) or move my beta up a day and avoid trying to find a way to get a few extra pills on Monday (and still renew my prescription if my results are positive).
I knew from calling the clinic on the weekend in the past that the nurseline was closed until Monday but I played dumb and asked to speak to a nurse anyway. The receptionist said the nurseline was closed and asked if my question could wait until Monday. I explained my Estrace shortage and she found a nurse for me to speak with right away. The nurse tried to figure out a way for me to get a few extra pills, that is, until I suggested moving my appointment up one day. It was like she didn't even think of it. She put me on hold to find my chart to see if a Sunday beta would be too early to test. It wasn't. So now I'm getting my blood drawn tomorrow at 8:40 am and I won't have to go into work late on Monday. It's a win-win. Well, unless my beta is negative. Then it's a big fat lose.
I've been trying not to be on symptom watch during my 2WW. But I've been so much more hopeful this time, that I can't help but try to analyze how I've been feeling. I've either been experiencing pregnancy symptoms (somewhat likely) or PMS symptoms (very likely). So here is my symptom watch list at 9dp6dt and the day before my beta:
PS - I was visiting my sister and my nephew Thursday evening after work and would not be home in time for DH to give me my PIO shot. So I took my supplies with me. I knew my sister wouldn't give me my shot - and sure enough, I didn't even have to ask before she said no - so I gave myself my PIO shot again. And I'm happy to report there were no gushers of blood or (nearly) clogged toilets this time. ; )![]()
Why in the world would my clinic schedule my beta the day after my prescription runs out? Yeah, that makes sense. So I called my RE's office around 10:15 this morning to see what I should do: somehow get a refill of a few pills to last me until I get my test results (then renew my prescription if my beta is positive) or move my beta up a day and avoid trying to find a way to get a few extra pills on Monday (and still renew my prescription if my results are positive).
I knew from calling the clinic on the weekend in the past that the nurseline was closed until Monday but I played dumb and asked to speak to a nurse anyway. The receptionist said the nurseline was closed and asked if my question could wait until Monday. I explained my Estrace shortage and she found a nurse for me to speak with right away. The nurse tried to figure out a way for me to get a few extra pills, that is, until I suggested moving my appointment up one day. It was like she didn't even think of it. She put me on hold to find my chart to see if a Sunday beta would be too early to test. It wasn't. So now I'm getting my blood drawn tomorrow at 8:40 am and I won't have to go into work late on Monday. It's a win-win. Well, unless my beta is negative. Then it's a big fat lose.
I've been trying not to be on symptom watch during my 2WW. But I've been so much more hopeful this time, that I can't help but try to analyze how I've been feeling. I've either been experiencing pregnancy symptoms (somewhat likely) or PMS symptoms (very likely). So here is my symptom watch list at 9dp6dt and the day before my beta:
- breasts - sore and swollen the last couple of days (could be pregnancy, could be PMS)
- cramps - I've been having cramps off and on since two days before my transfer. This is normal for me in a regular, non-pregnant cycle but cramps are also common in pregnancy. The cramps haven't been as strong as they were during my IVF cycle but they are stronger today so I'm fearful that AF is coming. (could be pregnancy, could be PMS)
- appetite - I've had periods of nausea during the last week or so and also periods of feeling very, very hungry. (could be pregnancy, could be side effects of the FET medication; I don't typically feel nauseated or really hungry during PMS)
- hydration - I have been really thirsty the last several days. I have no idea if this is related to anything other than maybe I haven't been drinking enough fluids, or maybe the change in the weather (it's much dryer this time of year where I live). (pregnancy? PMS? other?)
- sleep - I have been completely exhausted every day this week. (could be pregnancy; I don't typically get super tired until AF actually shows up)
- mood - I have been feeling crabby about the dumbest things; I'm not sure if women feel crabby during the early days of pregnancy? But I definitely feel crabby with PMS. (could maybe be pregnancy; could definitely be PMS)
PS - I was visiting my sister and my nephew Thursday evening after work and would not be home in time for DH to give me my PIO shot. So I took my supplies with me. I knew my sister wouldn't give me my shot - and sure enough, I didn't even have to ask before she said no - so I gave myself my PIO shot again. And I'm happy to report there were no gushers of blood or (nearly) clogged toilets this time. ; )
