Lupron injections started rather ceremoniously as we celebrated my 30th birthday at the Inn at Black Star Farms. I'm sure housekeeping was thrilled with my sharps container and giant ziploc baggie of syringes, meds, and alcohol wipes spread out on the counter. I definitely had several moments of panic when I would start to go for it and then stop at the last second. It's pretty hard to psych yourself up to inflict your own pain! But I got through it and after several days, the side effects of dizziness, lightheadedness and stinging have subsided greatly. However, the bloatedness and weight gain have not.
After over a week of this fun, we're finally able to move onto Phase Two, which starts tomorrow at 6:00am when I get ready to leave for Hurley for my first ultrasound and bloodwork "to make sure my ovaries are quiet". Then we should have the all clear to add in another daily injection; this time the fun is scheduled for evenings.
Jason has given up his weekend cigars and beer in attempt to manufacture olympian swimmers. The combination of tobacco and alcohol has the worst effects on count, motility, and morphology, most specifically on morphology so I am very proud of him for making the necessary sacrifices. However, I should note that in his attempt to learn to relax in other ways, he's driving himself and me crazy. He can't sit still, he's edgy, irritable, and moody. I trust it will get easier as the weeks progress, and for both of our sake, I hope retrieval is pre-Memorial Day weekend!!
I have attempted to follow all the diet recommendations and I began to transition over the weekend. No more ice cream or dairy, chocolate, caffeine, white flour, etc. Instead I'm drinking almond milk, eating lean proteins, lots of vegetables and fruits, and trying to eat and drink everything warm, which is actually a lot harder than it sounds. Also, trying to consume 3 liters of water a day is quite challenging, not to mention the amount of extra time required for more trips to the bathroom. I feel that everything I am doing is totally worth it. My favorite quotes so far:
"Roosevelt will appreciate it" -and-
"Now I know how you feel! Your life is boring!"
While I am very nervous about this next stage, I am anxious to continue moving forward in our quest to be blessed with a baby(s). I feel that my faith and trust in God has grown so much stronger these past few weeks... because I have to put all of my worries in his hands, and trust in Him to guide us and help us make decisions. Thy Will Be Done!
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