Insomnia and FOOD!

This picture kind of sums up how I feel right now- Like a breeding mare with a feedbag strapped to my face!

Uhhh, the things that they don't tell you when you start taking multiple pills (I am at 12 a day with 1 injection) is that you will start to feel side effects. I just assumed I would have a sour stomach, maybe a little gas, and all would be good. Well I have developed a raging case of insomnia and boy was I unprepared for this little suprise! 

I have taken to watching VERY bad late night/early morning TV. I guess my body is preparing itself to hopefully be ready for 3 am feedings and numerous nighttime diaper changes. I am ready and willing, and also have some shows to follow at that time  now! Granted all that is on at that time is old reruns of the Cosby Show, but I was like 7 when the show was first on so they are all new to me!

The other thing is when I wake up at 3 am I am also RAVENOUSLY hungry. Something tells me that late night eating will catch up to the thigh/ booty region eventually. Last night I dove in to a piece of cheesecake (ok fat free/sugar free cheesecake so not too bad) and who knows what treats are in store for me tonight. 

I have also been trying to enjoy things I will not be able to eat when I become pregnant like HOT DOGS (bye bye Portillos), blue cheese, and bologna. All of this makes for a very healthy diet! 

Next week I will begin what they call "stimming" which is stimulating my multiple follicles to grow at a rapid rate. I will then go into surgery for the retrieval and implantation. We are almost in to the final stretch here. I will keep you all updated with what happens post surgery!

Till then!

The Science (and Business) of being born..

11/20/2008

I got the big box of meds, just in time to begin phase 2 of the IVF cycle on Friday. I am still very excited and positive. Here are pictures of the meds that I will be taking. Keep in mind that this is all to be taken in a 2-3 week period (sigh)! The first picture is of the multiple packages of needles I will be injecting into my thigh, stomach, and rear end, and the sharps container to dispose of them. Thankfully I already have a larger one because something tells me this one isn't big enough.

This whole process overall is very interesting. A decade ago this was a still very new science and it has come a long way. I am completely a believer in the IVF process, since it gives me a chance that I would have not had years ago. It's great to be part of this medical miracle. 

I will be posting again after the egg retrieval surgery in December. All my eggs are literally in that one basket! 

Till Then!

And so it begins....

Friday November 14th 2008- Day 1 of IVF Cycle

This is the first entry in our new blog to keep all of you that are close to us (but so far away) up to date on the progress of our adventure to have future grandchildren, nieces, nephews, buddies for all of you. I will be updating it with pics and information as I get it so bookmark the site and check back often! You can also leave comments too- isn't technology great!

Today we were given the green light to begin IVF and I took my first dose of medication today with a full glass of water and a HUGE smile. It was a relief to begin what we hope ends in a pregnancy and for the first time in this struggle to overcome infertility, we feel we have a fighting chance. Jason and I are going to celebrate this weekend because we are HERE! 

I will be getting the "big box of meds" this week and I will take a picture of it to post it on here. I have seen it before from other friends of mine who have had IVF and let me say it is very intimidating to see it all spread out. ALL of this needs to be taken in a 3-4 week period. Crazy!

I would take all the medicine in the world if it meant we would get pregnant. Here's hoping!

As my mother would say "shamrocks"!

Bye for now-Deana and Jason