Afternoon gals!
Jazzie...You asked about the side effects with the injections...Well, they vary so much for everyone, but I think it's pretty common to have abdominal pain, breast pain, enlarged abdomen, back pain, constipation, headache, and ovarian pain. These all vary and usually progress through your stimulation cycle. There's also the risk after EC to develop ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). They don't always tell you this, but this comes after the EC (about three days), and can be very serious, so when your docs office tells you to drink a lot of liquids, to weigh yourself, and to measure your abdomen after the collection, you really should listen to them. The truth is, it's all worth it! So, yes you feel like crap for a few weeks, but it does get better over the next couple of weeks. That is unless you're pg! I really didn't feel too bad until after the collection when my abdomen was pretty tender. Again, nothing unbearable (didn't take any pain meds), but it was tender. Hope I'm not scaring you..?
You'll be fine, and we'll be here for you to lean on when you have your not so good days and your great days...
Nims...Missing you again, chickie!
So, you're off for holiday on the 11th..? Must be so nice...So what are your big plans? Oh! That's really weird about your job...Six months!
How are you supposed to get a job anywhere else unless you give them notice and try to get one towards the end of the 6 months period..? Sounds like it's a good way for them to continue to keep you there...Great motivator in keeping your staff happy..."You're stuck here whether you like it or not"...Great corporate philosophy...
Anyway, it's good to see you're still hanging tough, and it sounds like you're doing really good...Busy, but good...You take care my friend...
AJ...I see you're all set with your ticker...Good job! Yes, I did get my meds already...My particular insurance (through my employer) now requires you to go through the "tele-drug" they are affiliated with. You have to order them through them to have them covered up front. I could get them at a pharmacy of my choice, but then I would have to wait to be reimbursed. It would also cost me more and end up taking away from my total IF coverage cap. Only get $25K for lifetime treatment of IF, so have to use those funds wisely...Anyway, they're really great, and they got it to me the next day! Always love getting parcels anyway...
You asked about the toxoplasmosis (TP)...Anyway, I looked it up and here's what they had to say on the subject...
Reducing Your Risk of Toxoplasmosis
Even though it is unlikely that a woman will contract toxoplasmosis from her cat, it's a good idea to err on the side of caution. The following recommendations will help cat owners expecting a child to reduce their risk of contracting toxoplasmosis.
* Avoid undercooked meat.
* Wash all uncooked vegetables thoroughly.
* Be certain to wash all cutting boards and utensils that may have come in contact with meat before using them to prepare other foods.
* Wear gloves when working in soil. If gloves are not worn, hands need to be washed thoroughly following soil contact.
* Ask a spouse, friend, or neighbor to help out with litter box duties while you're pregnant.
* If you don't have help to keep the litter box clean, wear rubber gloves when changing the litter and thoroughly wash your hands afterwards.
* Change your cat's litter on a daily basis.
Getting rid of your feline companion is NOT a necessary precaution. Cat ownership has many benefits that are immeasurable in terms of companionship and love. While it is possible for cats to transmit toxoplasmosis, the risk of your feline friend passing the disease to you is low, especially if you follow the recommendations above. So, your cat can safely remain as a loved member of the family as you await your new arrival.
Not sure if that helps, but at least I learned a lot after reading the whole article...Always good to have new knowledge. Watch out...I could be dangerous now...
AJ...You also asked about acupuncture...I recently read something about a US study of 114 women undergoing IVF...Of those that had acupuncture 51% became pregnant versus only 36% of those who did not. Now, this is one study, a very small sample size, and these women were never segregated based on their fertility issues, so it may not hold a great deal of weight, but that's just one study. There have been several others. And while they don't necessarily acknowledge if it's acu itself, or the affects on stress levels that is causing the increased success rates, they do say it does show significant positive results time and time again. Whether massage therapy would have the same result, I believe depends on the woman. Which causes her to be more relaxed? Acu or massage therapy? That's my take on it, and I'm sure there are others that have actually experienced it could shed more light, but just thought I'd comment since I was here...
Vicky...I'm sorry for you loss sweetie...Sadly, you are amongst friends in your recent loss. We have a couple other ladies here that have had the same experience recently. I can see you already have your fight back, though, and that's great. That's exactly what your baby needs...A fighter...4 frosties, hah? That's awesome!! Enough for two cycles (or one/two and a couple siblings in a few years)! I wish you all the luck this month, and just know we're going to set a new forum record...All BFP's for everyone!! You're also very welcome for the welcome...Take care, dear, and I'm glad you're gonna be here with us...Sorry you have to be, but since we can't change the past, glad for the future...
To the rest of you strangers
I wish you the bestest New Year possible. I'll obviously be around, since I don't have a life right now, but in case any of you aren't able to make it back before then, have a glass of champagne for me!!
Enduring Morning Sickness
Congratulations - BFP!!
Testing Today
TWW–Embies Snuggling
ETs – Super Embies Returning
ECs – Eggies Ready & Waiting
Stims-Eggies Grow
Down Regging
Hold Please – BCPs
Aunt Flo Dance
Waiting For Cycle Plan
Bundle Of Joy
