Lupin' It Up

Posted by Me Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:33:00 GMT

Yep, I have started my Lupron Injections. Oh Joy! :) I stop my Birth Control Pills tomorrow and then go in for my Baseline U/S & Blood Test a week from now. Hopefully, all will look ok down there and we get the go-ahead for the next stage – growing my lovely lining! :) I’ll be back on estrogen and hope for the best. So far, the Lupron is only making me a bit more tired – but then again I don’t know if that is due to the meds or I am just tired!

It’s kind of weird to be such a “pro” at this, ya’ know? I know the drill. I know the meds. I know what should come next! The schedule is pretty easy to figure out. When to come in for what and how long they expect things to go. Dr. BT surely has it down pat. It’s also kind of weird to be back at this again. I didn’t think I would have to be back here but then again this is the life I know. I don’t remember life before IVF so the routine that IVF brings unfortunately is what I know. It’s just part of life. Kinda’ sad, huh? I mean part of me can’t even imagine being done with it, ya’ know? Having it actually succeed and being discharged from Dr. BT. So far I am just feeling I am part of this loop. Not sure when I’ll get off or how. :)

Life is strange. I am tired and could do with a nap. I really don’t know why I am so tired. Blah! Very annoying when you are trying to be productive.

Anyways, just wanted to say I am still alive and kickin’! Meds are coursing through my body but not the super crazy ones yet. Those will come in a week. Work is keeping me busy and will keep me even more busy in a few weeks. Yowzers! Easter was spent with family and it was lovely. No talk of infertility so I was a happy camper. :)

What else? Hmm, I have been having a sweet tooth these days which is very very bad. I already feel like th biggest blimp due to months and months of IVF Cycles which unfortunately fatten you up like nobody’s business. I mean seriously how cruel is that you end up the size of a house who should be shopping at “A Pea in a Pod” but really has no viable reason to. Damn Fertility Drugs – but it’s ok. I keep telling myself that it’s all good IF all this can get me pregnant and keep me that way until I can hold my little, healthy miracle in my arms! :) Ahh well – anyways, I constantly feel like snacking, but have been good and keeping it to a minimum. No need to pack on even more pounds before I get on the crazy meds. :) (Though, really, I could go for a TCBY frozen yogurt right now! That’s some yummy stuff!)

If you want to read a really good Infertility Post, go here. Tertia just nailed it. I couldn’t have said it better myself. I know infertility is really hard to comprehend and honestly unless you are unfortunate enough to go through it it is hard to understand. Her post hit really home and it’s amazing to realize that the emotions that course through my body isn’t really that unique. Her success story is what keeps me going. I hope to make it to the “other side” one of these days! Let’s keep our fingers crossed, shall we?

In the meantime, for your listening pleasure, please check out Nontourage for the best account of what living and working in Hollywood is really like. “Brunette” is my best friend who I have known for ages and she just put up a video teaser of the sitcom she produced/directed/wrote this past March. It’s really awesome so please check it out and show her some suppport!! She’s an amazing lady and deserves some props! :) So go check out Brunette & Blonde’s account of the fab life in Hollywood!

All righty, back to work for me! Have a lovely night everyone!