A Cautiously Optimistic Raggedy Eva
When I was a kid one of my favorite dolls was Ragg.edy Ann. I had the large version and the miniature pocket size version- for easy travel. I loved the way her arms flopped to the sides. I loved her fire engine red hair. I loved the way I could put her body into any position while she still maintained her rosy cheeks and plastered smile. She was a good friend to me during my times of need.
(If I could post her picture to this site I would but…)
Now, I’m feeling a little like my old friend. I’ve had my feet in stirrups more times than I can remember.This IVF cycle has been running me ragged. I have been going for ultrasounds almost every other day and Sunday was the start of daily monitoring. I’m very tired but in spite of my fatigue, I feel grateful because things are going well–or as well as they can be at this stage in the game.
Last night I got my trigger shot right in the keyster at 10:45PM. I slept for a few hours and then I had to be back in the clinic at 6:30 AM to sign consent forms, and have my final blood work and ultrasound before tomorrow’s 7AM retrieval. I have at least eight follicles and the doctors have been positive.
It is highly likely that I will have my transfer on Sunday.
Ladies, I am cautiously optimistic.
Yay for cautiously optimistic! Sending good vibes for the rest of the daily monitoring, and for Sunday!
1You have been so amazing this cycle. Go Flora! I have faith that the retrieval will go smoothly and that your embies will grow. I’d love to see you Sunday, but hey embie tranfer sounds like a good reason to lay low.
2Hi, I just started reading your blog a few weeks ago and wanted to let you know you’ve got someone else out here cheering for you!
3like lizzie, i am sending you lots of good vibes… go follicles go… send us some rockstar embryos!
4We’ll be thinking of you tomorrow.
5Jeeze. They could have let you sleep in one morning! who needs to sign papers at 7 am!
I’m pulling for you!
6You are on quite a schedule. I found IVF exhausting too. I remember going to bed every night by 7:30 or 8:00. If I tried to stay up later I would start to break down. Good luck with everything. I am feeling very optimistic for you and those 8 little eggs.
7I am so incredibly hopeful for you and those 8 eggs. I can’t wait for the update. Come on 7am, show us some rock star embies!!! Thinking of you!
8GOOD LUCK THIS MORNING!! We are sending good embie vibes your way! This is your cycle girl!!!
9This sounds like great news! I hope those 8 little follies are the ticket!
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