IVF Stimming

Well, I started stimming ... one week away from having egg retrieval! I'm taking three shots a day in the stomach. It's actually not so bad - I thought this would be the worst part, but I think the waiting beats everything.

I'm now on .5cc Lupron, 150 Follistm, and 75 Repronex. It's not bad at all, other than the Repronex is a bit sore about two hours after the shot. I only have to do this until next Monday and then I go in and find out what exact day I'll have the retrieval day.

This whole thing really went so fast! Now I'm just trying not to think about the what if ... what if this doesn't work - I don't get pregnant. Actually, the scarier thing to me is getting pregnant and then losing it. I just can't imagine anything worse. I know so many brave, strong women go thru that ... I just find it terrifying. I also know it's natures way of making sure your body is ready to carry and that it's the best embryo possible. blah, blah .. doesn't make it easier.

I think The Man is getting a bit more nervous about the TESE (testicular sperm extraction) operation for next week. Hell, I would be if I was him. Hopefully it isn't too terrible.

Now the wait til next Monday .....