The Long Nights
Surprizingly I still don’t feel all that uncomfortable. I mean, yes I’m bloated, and yes I’m a little tender around my midsection, but I still don’t say it’s that bad. I get the feeling that people kind of expect me to be curled up in the fetal position, moaning. Other than being a little more deliberate when I sit down and stand up, I don’t notice much difference. (Though I will say I’m not too fond of the cat standing on my belly right now. Especially the fat one.)
My belly itches from where I got my last few shots.
My body apparently craves the appropriate things. The other day I wanted chicken noodle soup. Today I wanted peanut butter. I just kind of go with whatever it wants. (Unless it wants chocolate. Because it is a TRICK!! Okay, okay, I still eat it. But it’s with the full knowledge that it is a trick. I swear.)
Today was a stressful day, me getting more jittery by the hour as time stretched on and no phonecall came. Tomorrow doesn’t look to be any better.
I believe that this is one of those cases where ignorance is bliss. I feel like if I had just taken the nurses optimism at face value I would just happily be puttering around coasting, waiting for retrieval. I just happen to know just how bad a high E2 level is, how overstimmed cycles get cancelled and overstimmed bodies get OHSS. I know too much to pretend that it’s all going to magically be okay.
Agent K, Men In Black
Yes. yes. It is sometimes better to remain ignorant.
Waiting with you. You are not alone.
I’ll wait with you too. Wishing the best for you each day of this cycle.
Ignorant about what?
There is no spoon. Hang tight.
Waiting and holding my breath that all will be well.
I’m quietly rooting for you over here Nat.
Hey hon. I’m so sorry about this.
Something to keep in mind. If you are down at 5000, be prepared for OHSS – mild, definitely manageable, but it’s a bit of a recovery. With IVF #1 I triggered at 5178 and I had a MUCH rougher recovery than I did with IVF #3 (IVF #2 was cancelled due to overstim).
It was about a week or so before I felt better.
Hugs and love and hopes that everything works out well for you. I send you good thoughts and vibes every night.
xx