Well I'm back!! I officially consider today the "start" of my 3rd IVF cycle (2nd fresh). I took my first lupron shot five minutes ago and worked that needle like a pro. I'm hoping that now I have worked out many of the "kinks" (read=debilitating migraines) and can make it through this cycle without a trip to the urgent care center. 1) no birth control pills mean that the evils of lupron will be at a manageable level. 2) no PIO shots-vaginal tablets instead (that's a bundle of fun too lol). 3) occipital nerve block injections every 6 weeks to prevent some migraines from even occurring.
I have to say that while I'm excited to begin another cycle I am also extremely apprehensive. It's hard to be positive when every experience I have had has ended in no pregnancy, chemical pregnancy, or miscarriage. I am not trying to be a Debbie Downer though- I'm just a realist. It's dangerous to be too optimistic, in my opinion, because it just sets me up for disappointment. Some of my friends/family get this and some just don't. Until you have had to go through all this I guess it's hard to relate! I don't blame anyone for being positive for me, but happy thoughts aren't going to cut it after three years of infertility haha. The only statement that truly annoys me is the "it'll happen when it's supposed to/meant to/etc"... It's all good-hearted though so I don't hate :-)
I'll try to keep this updated over the coming weeks. Anticipated retrieval is set for the week of March 25...
So let the...um...fun begin!!!
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