Saturday, December 14, 2013

Next Procedure & my first V-log

Yesterday was my ultrasound in Peoria.  I have two really nice sized eggs so they decided to schedule the procedure for Monday.  Woohoo 3 day weekend!!  I'm now giving myself another one of my injections, Ganirelix, then Sunday I give myself one shot of Ovidrel & Monday we have to be back at 9AM for collection and insemination.  I thought it would a lot harder to have an open, positive mind about the outcome this time around, but I feel really good about it & we're just hoping for the best.  That is all that we can do.   

Initially I thought I would video myself giving myself my first injection, but I was so nervous, & had no idea how I would react that I decided against it.  This morning, however, I decided that I would at least take a video of what exactly the Follistem is like & what's going on over the next few days.  Please excuse the messy hair, glasses, no bra (yep, no bra), unpleasant background of this video, & be sure to let me know what you think!!  





In this video I dial in a dose & actually just inject it into the plastic tip of the needle, or waste it in simpler terms.  I know that these medicines are very costly for some people, me included, but there was less than 50mg of medication left.  I still have two cartridges of Follistem, which if this IUI does work this time around, I will GLADLY GIVE to someone in need.  

We got about 4 inches of snow overnight last night & it's still coming down.  Hope everyone has a safe & relaxing weekend!!  Really looking forward to double date birthday dinner with two of my bestie's Jessica & Mike at our favorite restaurant in town, maybe some board games to follow!

9 comments:

  1. You are equally brave as you are beautiful. Good luck, Elena <3

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  2. I hope god will bless you soon!

    We are due to get 2-4 inches of snow here in MD. It was supposed to start over night but as of right now we still have nothing. I'll be frustrated if I canceled all my plans today for no reason!

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    1. Thank you!! We ended up with about 6 inches, glad it finally quit!

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  3. Monday will be here so quickly!!! How exciting that you are getting another try at this before Christmas. Lots of thoughts & prayers your way!

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    1. This weekend has def gone by quickly!! Thank you for your prayers!

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  4. Hoping this IUI works for you my dear. So glad to find your blog. Rooting for your BFP and if you find yourself with extra drugs, please let me know. XOXO

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    1. Thank you, so glad to find yours as well!! I will definitely contact you if I have extras!! I want to see them get used if not by me then by someone who needs them!.<3

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  5. Its really incredible you are sharing your journey!!

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