-->

It is getting close! In around 14 days (+/- 1 a couple days) I will be headed to NJ to have a couple of Y&S's little embryos placed in my uterus. My feelings are a bit unexplainable. Even the thesaurus can't come up with a word for how I am feeling. It is exciting, so out of the norm (which of course I love), and a bit scary. I want this to work so bad. I don't want to get my hopes up but I also want to be positive and hopeful. I want Y&S to be holding a sweet little baby or two this time next year.


I have talked to so many people about the whole process. When you live in such a small town it isn't uncommon for everyone to know what is going on in your life. I get asked one a regular basis if I am pregnant yet. I don't mind answering most the questions either. I think the whole process is interesting and I get why other people are interested. Sometimes people's responses aren't exactly what I want to hear but everyone is entitled to their own opinion. For the most part I have had lots of support.

Another plus of this process is I have gotten over my fear of needles. So far my record for needle sticks is 7 in one day. Five of those where trying to find my vein, then I had my Lupron in my stomach and Delestrogen in my behind. The PA was super apologetic about not being able to find my vein but truthfully it didn't even bother me. The needles were the thing that worried me the most. Now I just hope the Progesterone injections don't leave nasty knots on my backside.

More updates to come. Hopefully in a month I will have a BFP (BIG FAT POSITIVE) to share with the blogosphere.

Woohooo! I haven't written much because there hasn't been a lot to write about. I went in for my Hep B vaccines number 1 at the beginning of June and then vaccine number 2 the beginning of July and then went in for the Hep B Antibody test 2 weeks later. The antibody test came back positive for anti bodies which means WE CAN MOVE FORWARD!

I started cycling on Thursday August 12th. I am not sure whether I included this last time but here is my calendar from IVF New Jersey for this cycle. All of the wonderful injections, blood draws, and ultrasounds which aren't really that bad. I am pretty use to it all at this point. A definite plus of starting the Lupron is getting to finally stop taking the BCP. I hate that thing. It makes me feel so ill with nausea and horrible headaches!


IVF NEW JERSEY
GESTATIONAL
CARRIER CYCLE INSTRUCTIONS

EMILY
BRICE

Day
2,3, or 4
(Done)

 Call the office to alert the
nurse coordinator that your cycle has begun. Your chart will be
reviewed and any necessary screening blood work or testing that has
not been completed will be scheduled. You will start the birth
control pills on day 2 or 3 of this cycle.
Thursday
8/12/10		 Blood test (Beta hCG).
Once the office receives your blood test results, you will be instructed to start your Lupron injections. You will be taking 20 units daily. In addition, begin taking one
prenatal vitamin daily. No intercourse until fetal activity is identified on a pregnancy scan!
Sunday

8/15/10

 Today is the last day of the birth control pill. You may or may not
experience a period within the next 2-4 days.
Monday

8/23/20

 Blood test (estradiol).
If your level is appropriate, you will be called with instructions to start Delestrogen. This injection is given intramuscular into the buttock and only twice weekly. Your 1st
dose on 8/23 is 0.2cc & your 2nd dose on 8/26 is 0.4cc. You will also continue taking Lupron, decreasing your dosage to 10 units daily.

Monday
8/30/10

 Blood test (estradiol).
You will be called with your dosage of Delestrogen for today. From this point on, you will continue to go twice weekly for blood tests and you will be called each time with your next dose of Delestrogen.
Thursday
9/2/10		 Blood test (estradiol) and a vaginal ultrasound to measure the endometrial lining. This should be the only ultrasound necessary.
Day before
the retrieval		 You will be notified to stop your Lupron and begin the Progesterone. The first dose of Progesterone is ½ cc.
It is advisable to use a hot compress right before & immediately following the injection. This will aid in absorption.
DO NO USE ICE.

Day
of retrieval – approx wk of 9/6 (end of week)

 Increase the progesterone to 1 cc daily.
Begin taking Medrol 16 mg. (one tablet) and Cipro 500 XRmg once daily x 4 days
Day after
retrieval		 You will receive a call with the date of embryo transfer (3-5 days after retrieval).
Blood tests (Estradiol & Progesterone).
Embryo transfer.
Post transfer instructions and prescriptions for future blood tests will be provided at this visit.
2 weeks
after retrieval		 Pregnancy test!
If positive, you will continue blood tests and 3-4 pregnancy ultrasounds over the next 8 weeks. Delestrogen & Progesterone will continue until 11-12 weeks of pregnancy.


DAY OF TRANSFER

  • There is no fasting prior to the transfer. You may eat or drink as usual.
  • One hour before your scheduled transfer, take your Valium (Diazepam) 10
    mg with 24     ounces of water or juice.
    DO NOT EMPTY YOUR BLADDER BEFORE THE TRANSFER.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and bring a pair of socks. Patient & partner – DO NOT WEAR ANY PERFUMES OR COLOGNES.
  • DO NOT drive or operate any machinery or appliances for the rest of the day.
  • You will need to remain off your feet for the remainder of the day, please make the necessary
    arrangements.

Tentative Calendar

About this blog

This blog is to be a journal for my hopeful journey into surrogacy. I will try to keep it up to date as I move forward.

About Me

My photo
I am a mother to some awesome kids, 3 of my own and one step son, a wife to one awesomely geeky husband, a daughter to two wonderful parents, a big sister, a auntie to one super cute nephew and adorable twin nieces, and a friend to those in need or who just like to talk. I am who I am, I work to better myself everyday but for the most part I am a disorganized, passionate, loving, positive, crazy, stubborn, sometimes irrational & moody woman.

Followers

Powered by Blogger.

Poll

Pages

Total Pageviews

Popular Posts

  • Transfer is Set!
    This transfer has really snuck up on me. I have been so much more laid back and non obsessive. It part because it is summer, the kids are ou...
  • Screening and a Little Drama
    It has been over a month since I have wrote to catch the blogging world up on my surrogacy. So here it is. We flew out of the Charlotte on T...
  • Putting My Name Out There
    First step... research. I have done my research and continue to read more about surrogacy daily. I check surromomsonline.com like an addict,...
  • Time Seems To Have Stopped
    I don't know if anyone else feels like this in the beginning of a surrogacy but it feels like once I started Lupron that the days go by ...
  • Possibly Moving Forward
    It looks like we may be moving forward. Things are looking good with the current egg donor. She is already a proven egg donor. Her previous ...
  • Meds Have Arrived!!!
    I can't remember if I posted a picture of my meds and needles last time but this is for G! He loves needles ;)! My protocol ...
  • 3rd Trimester
    It again has been a while since I have update but so far it has been smooth sailing and there hasn't been much to post. Babies are healt...
  • Review Surrogacy Agencies & IVF Clinics
    I like to stay busy, especially when I am in the hurry up and wait stages of a surrogacy journey. This usually involves coming up with a new...
  • Standing in my way!
    So of course there are obstacles that must be over come. The whole process can be a little over whelming. But I am doing my research and hav...
  • Transfer Roadtrip
    Yet again I have fallen behind and now there is a lot to catch up. So I guess we will begin with the start of our road trip. Due to high cos...

Links

THe Surrogacy Connection - Where We All Come Together

Copyright 2009 - Wish Upon A Star

Blogspot Theme designed by: Ray Creations, Ray Hosting.