Day Ten

My eggs are ready for retrieval on Monday!

I took one injection of Novarel this evening at 11:00 pm. In very general terms, the purpose of this drug is to allow the eggs to become loose so when the doctor goes in to remove them, they detach easily from their resting place. 

Tomorrow’s last visit will include a physical exam and specifics on what to expect the day of the procedure.  I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

Day Niner

About an hour after the evening injections, my stomach feels unsettled.  The discomfort is bearable, but definitely a nuisance.  You know that feeling when your most comfortable stretchy pants seem too tight?  Yeah, well that's what it's like.  I’ve started wearing shirts and dresses that are more flow-y (a very technical fashion term).  It's more comfortable when fabric isn’t clinging or pressing against my abdomen.

I have a routine appointment tomorrow morning.  Hopefully, Dr. Bendikson will be able to tell me which day the aspiration will take place.  Its day nine and I’m happy to report that I’m creeping closer to the finish line.

Follicles & Eggs

I can definitely feel the physical difference between my regular stomach and my hormone injected, swollen ovary belly.  My ovaries irritatingly ached the entire day.