Monday, March 23, 2015

Kicking off IVFx4


Well, we finally have a plan!  Today is CD1 so I called the doctor to report start of cycle and was told I should be starting BCP (Birth Control Pill) this week.  I was also told that once I get pre-authorization from my insurance, I will have my Lupron Depot scheduled.  The Lupron Depot is used to lower estrogen levels and prevent any endometriosis from growing.  This is something new I will be doing this cycle that Dr. LdM thinks might help.  It's an intramuscular injection that is given by the doctors office.  I will have this done the week of April 13th and baseline ultrasound, labs, and scan will be done the week of May 11th.  

I have to admit, I was a little disappointed when she said that we wouldn't be cycling until May. Then I remembered what I said at our interview for the newspaper yesterday when asked what I would tell anyone new to the world of infertility, I said, this process takes time.  So I'm taking my own advice and remembering, this process takes time, it's not a race, there is no deadline, and honestly, May is probably going to work out a lot better for us than April. We are getting so close to the house being done and ready to be moved in to that I'm hoping by the time mid-May rolls around we actually even be a little settled in at our new home.  I will be able to come home from retrieval & transfer and lay on my couch, in my living room and it will be glorious! 

Patience is something I've learned 10-fold from infertility treatment.  I never had patience like I do now.  And after being on a break since November from any kind of treatment and medication, I have a new found peace about this entire process and about infertility in general.  I don't really feel the need to wish my days away and the anxiety of wanting to cross days off my calendar.  I'm looking forward to being able to get the house done and move in, hopefully get a couple rides on the bike once the weather warms up, and enjoy as much as I can before our next transfer.  I have such an overwhelming feeling of optimism about the outcome of this next cycle, I am just taking it as it comes, and checking each new step that we've taken off as an accomplishment and progress in the right direction.  I've finally let the pressure off of myself in so many different ways and it really feels amazing.


Although May is off in the distance, I know that it will come faster than we can probably even imagine.  We are already in our last full week of March and the days are continuing to fly by!  I am so ready for this cycle, and will continue to stay positive and let things happen a they are meant to happen.   

20 comments:

  1. How exciting that you are trying some new things this cycle! Hopefully April flies by while you celebrate Easter & finish your house!

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  2. Sounds like the timing will work out even better with May... but you're right - it takes a lot of patience. You have shown so much of it, and I know that you'll get able to keep showing more. Thinking of you as usual, girl! So glad that you're keeping us updated!

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  3. Patience is not something that comes easy to me either, but sounds like you're getting better at it :)

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  4. Having patience through this journey is hard. Waiting to save money, or for a period to start, or for the right time to fit an IVF cycle into your life. It's all tough. I think it's great that you have a plan, and you'll be getting that Lupron Depot before you know it.

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  5. Oh patience, I struggle for sure haha. May will be here in the blink of an eye girl!! :)

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  6. I think that May is the perfect month to become pregnant.

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  7. I'm so excited for you and I'm sure it will be May before we know it - especially because you have so much going on and you'll be in the house soon! So exciting!

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  8. These treatments really test our patience levels. We just have to remember that that everything is for a reason. You have a great plan this coming cycle and I have faith everything will work out as it should. Also line that you have such a great distraction during this waiting period, your lovely home. The date will be here before you know it.

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  9. You are right, May will be here so soon!! I think patience is something we all learn when waiting so long for what we want!!! So awesome and glad you are moving forward!!! PS Can you send me your address?

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  10. I know it seems far away, but May will be here before you know it! Can you believe that March is already winding down?! I'll be sending you positive thoughts and praying everything goes smoothly. Also, YAY for the house being almost move in ready! How exciting!

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  11. I love your outlook on this! And you are right, May will be here before we know it, so there really is no reason to cross days off. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that April will get you into your new house!!! It is looking amazing!

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  12. This is very exciting news and I think the timing will be just perfect!!

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  13. So excited for you and love your mind set going into this cycle. I'm predicting big things for you!! xoxo

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  14. No worries girl, May will be here before you know it! I'm sure with the last details of the house and moving in, you will be glad that you aren't having to squeeze in your important doctor's visits at the same time. And laying on your own couch in your own house does sound like the perfect culmination for a baby Ridley bump!!! Best wishes on this cycle - hoping it's your last for a long time to come! Apparently twins are in the blog-land water so maybe just maybe you'll get a double dose of extra good vibes :)

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  15. Yay for taking your own advice! Seriously though, May will be here before you know it! I cant believe its going to be April in 2 weeks! The time is flying by! Super excited for you girl!!!

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  16. April has so many distractions that it should fly by as quickly as March did! I'm so excited for a new cycle. It's good you've learned about patience 10 fold...that'll come in super handy when you have a little one to chase after ;) keeping you in my thoughts!!

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  17. Your attitude is seriously inspiring, Elena!! It would be so easy to let the long process be a disappointment or wishing days away to move to the next step, but it's so incredible that you're able to take it step at a time! May will be here before you know it!!

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  18. It will be here before you know it girl, especially with all the exciting things on the horizon, like moving into your new house!! So excited for you!

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  19. Keeping fingers, toes, arms, legs, and anything else we can cross crossed! Best of luck girl!

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