Showing posts with label Vlog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vlog. Show all posts
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Disappointing update - CD 11
I decided to go with a vlog again to update you all on the latest with our fertility cycle. It's actually easier than typing it all out, plus I wanted to show the Follistim pen.
Again, there were a couple of things I forgot to mention. Maybe I need to make notes for myself so I'll remember to get it all in, ha! I know several preachers that preach without notes (including my dad!). How do you do it?
Forgotten details:
--> Someone asked me on my previous vlog if Brianna was conceived on our first IUI. No, she was not. We did 4 injection cycles last time. The first one was canceled due to poor response, cycles 2 and 3 were failed IUIs, and Brianna was conceived on our 4th injectible cycle. We had previously done 8 cycles on Clomid as well.
--> I was so caught up with being disappointed about today's appointment that I forgot to mention how I've been feeling. I felt great on the Femara... no headaches this time! Since Monday (when I began the Follistim injections), I have had tummy issues and severe fatigue. I'm not sure how much of that is related to the Follistim, but probably most. Also, I don't feel like I've been grumpy or moody this time around... although the Hubs may claim otherwise :).
--> The Follistim has to be refrigerated until it is opened. It doesn't hurt going in, unless it is cold. I had forgotten this small detail the first day, and injected it cold. OUCH! It stung for about 5 minutes. After it is opened, it can be room temperature, which is much more comfortable to inject.
--> After watching the vlog, I think I come across as a bit aloof about the {not so great} news we got today. Keep in mind that I had already taken several hours to process, and disappointment at the doctor's office is nothing new to me. Plus, I'm trying to stay a bit detached emotionally from the process. All coping mechanisms, no doubt.
I'll update soon regarding whether or not this cycle is cancelled.
*UPDATE* -- I just got a call from Dr. P's office, and we are continuing the cycle. My Estradiol was 106 which is a good thing, because it means that the smaller follicles probably will not continue to grow. I'll continue with the 100 IUs of Follistim a day, and go back in 4 days for another ultrasound to we'll see how we're progressing then. Praying that a few follies hog all the medicine and grow grow grow!
Again, there were a couple of things I forgot to mention. Maybe I need to make notes for myself so I'll remember to get it all in, ha! I know several preachers that preach without notes (including my dad!). How do you do it?
Forgotten details:
--> Someone asked me on my previous vlog if Brianna was conceived on our first IUI. No, she was not. We did 4 injection cycles last time. The first one was canceled due to poor response, cycles 2 and 3 were failed IUIs, and Brianna was conceived on our 4th injectible cycle. We had previously done 8 cycles on Clomid as well.
--> I was so caught up with being disappointed about today's appointment that I forgot to mention how I've been feeling. I felt great on the Femara... no headaches this time! Since Monday (when I began the Follistim injections), I have had tummy issues and severe fatigue. I'm not sure how much of that is related to the Follistim, but probably most. Also, I don't feel like I've been grumpy or moody this time around... although the Hubs may claim otherwise :).
--> The Follistim has to be refrigerated until it is opened. It doesn't hurt going in, unless it is cold. I had forgotten this small detail the first day, and injected it cold. OUCH! It stung for about 5 minutes. After it is opened, it can be room temperature, which is much more comfortable to inject.
--> After watching the vlog, I think I come across as a bit aloof about the {not so great} news we got today. Keep in mind that I had already taken several hours to process, and disappointment at the doctor's office is nothing new to me. Plus, I'm trying to stay a bit detached emotionally from the process. All coping mechanisms, no doubt.
I'll update soon regarding whether or not this cycle is cancelled.
*UPDATE* -- I just got a call from Dr. P's office, and we are continuing the cycle. My Estradiol was 106 which is a good thing, because it means that the smaller follicles probably will not continue to grow. I'll continue with the 100 IUs of Follistim a day, and go back in 4 days for another ultrasound to we'll see how we're progressing then. Praying that a few follies hog all the medicine and grow grow grow!
Friday, May 6, 2011
A little bit o' vlogging!
Happy Friday, blog-world!
We have officially started our first medicated fertility cycle trying for baby number two (say that three times fast!), and I want to give you all an update of exactly what is going on.
However, apparently the meds have already gotten to my head, and I decided to vlog the details this time :-). Please be kind if you decide to watch . . . this is my first time to vlog and there is obviously lots of room for improvement!
A few details that you should know . . .
---> I recorded this on Wednesday, so we are now on CD 5. Yes, it took me that long to actually get the courage to post it :-). I'm still feeling good, so I'm very thankful for that.
---> One major detail that I forgot to mention about the Femara: It is a medication most often given to women to treat hormonally-responsive breast cancer after surgery. However, I am taking it to stimulate ovulation. What should happen is that the Femara will stimulate my ovaries to produce follicles. Then, I will inject Follistim into my body for about 10 days. This will help the follicles grow to maturity. If I have at least one mature follicle, I will do a trigger shot (Novarel), which will tell my ovary to release the mature follicle as an egg. After that comes the IUI, then {hopefully} pregnancy. Of course, my doctor and Courtney will monitor this entire process carefully. The production, growth, release, and fertilization of follicles/eggs are all things that a woman with a healthy reproductive system does on her own. It would be so much easier if I didn't need help with every single step, but that is the way it is.
---> Chris and I both just finished a 5 day Z-pack prescribed to us by Dr. P. He does this to rid our bodies of any undetected infection that may be looming around hurting our fertility. So yeah, lots of meds in my body right now.
If you decide to comment, please be kind :-).
We have officially started our first medicated fertility cycle trying for baby number two (say that three times fast!), and I want to give you all an update of exactly what is going on.
However, apparently the meds have already gotten to my head, and I decided to vlog the details this time :-). Please be kind if you decide to watch . . . this is my first time to vlog and there is obviously lots of room for improvement!
A few details that you should know . . .
---> I recorded this on Wednesday, so we are now on CD 5. Yes, it took me that long to actually get the courage to post it :-). I'm still feeling good, so I'm very thankful for that.
---> One major detail that I forgot to mention about the Femara: It is a medication most often given to women to treat hormonally-responsive breast cancer after surgery. However, I am taking it to stimulate ovulation. What should happen is that the Femara will stimulate my ovaries to produce follicles. Then, I will inject Follistim into my body for about 10 days. This will help the follicles grow to maturity. If I have at least one mature follicle, I will do a trigger shot (Novarel), which will tell my ovary to release the mature follicle as an egg. After that comes the IUI, then {hopefully} pregnancy. Of course, my doctor and Courtney will monitor this entire process carefully. The production, growth, release, and fertilization of follicles/eggs are all things that a woman with a healthy reproductive system does on her own. It would be so much easier if I didn't need help with every single step, but that is the way it is.
---> Chris and I both just finished a 5 day Z-pack prescribed to us by Dr. P. He does this to rid our bodies of any undetected infection that may be looming around hurting our fertility. So yeah, lots of meds in my body right now.
If you decide to comment, please be kind :-).
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