Well, here we go again. I think I feel more at ease going into our 2nd round of IVF than I did our 1st. Probably because what was once scary, unfamiliar, and nerve wracking is now....well....not. Now, I know what to expect. Now, we have more knowledge of my body and how it reacts to these medications. We've reviewed, adjusted and are that much closer to a positive result. Health-wise, my body is more prepared this time so that's a positive change. I've been choking down an insane amount of vitamins every day (along with my regular acupuncture sessions) so hopefully we'll see a drastic change during this next egg retrieval.
Emotionally, I'm managing my expectations. I have to. BUT, I still have complete faith in the IVF process, and more importantly in God's timing. This journey will only be a struggle if I allow it to be. It's not a cake walk, let me be clear, but all I can do is follow instructions, relax and pray. That's literally it. So why not practice all three? There's no point in stressing about something that's [for the most part] out of my hands. This sucks no matter how you slice it so I might as well make the best of it.
This cycle will be very similar to the last as far as the overall process. Injections, doctors visits, injections doctors visits...you get the idea. The only change will be in the meds. We increased my dosage of Bravelle + Menopur and added Lupron. I'll also continue the vitamins and acupuncture all throughout this cycle. Egg Retrieval is [tentatively] scheduled for October 22nd. I'm not even gonna lie, my nerves will probably get the best of me on October 21st since this was the end all be all for us last time. It will be better, it will be better, it will be better. See? I got this.
So for now, I have 8 more days of birth control and then we'll start injections again on October 9th. Regular posts to resume :)
XOXO
Emotionally, I'm managing my expectations. I have to. BUT, I still have complete faith in the IVF process, and more importantly in God's timing. This journey will only be a struggle if I allow it to be. It's not a cake walk, let me be clear, but all I can do is follow instructions, relax and pray. That's literally it. So why not practice all three? There's no point in stressing about something that's [for the most part] out of my hands. This sucks no matter how you slice it so I might as well make the best of it.
This cycle will be very similar to the last as far as the overall process. Injections, doctors visits, injections doctors visits...you get the idea. The only change will be in the meds. We increased my dosage of Bravelle + Menopur and added Lupron. I'll also continue the vitamins and acupuncture all throughout this cycle. Egg Retrieval is [tentatively] scheduled for October 22nd. I'm not even gonna lie, my nerves will probably get the best of me on October 21st since this was the end all be all for us last time. It will be better, it will be better, it will be better. See? I got this.
So for now, I have 8 more days of birth control and then we'll start injections again on October 9th. Regular posts to resume :)
XOXO