I feel like myself again! After five days of antibiotics, I am feeling better than I have in weeks. Thank the Lord for modern medicine! Apparently, the intensity of the infection wreaked havoc on my body, zapping my energy level and causing physical and emotional exhaustion. I'm sure some ups and downs are on the horizon due to daily doses of hormones...but right now I'm just thankful to be back to normal.
So far, I haven't noticed any major side effects from the Follistim, Repronex and Lupron rushing through my system. Just abdominal bloating and tenderness at the injection sites. Overall, I've been positive and upbeat all day, even without my afternoon siesta. I don't have much of an appetite, but I don't mind that one iota. I could use a few days of reduced caloric intake to whittle my waistline. I'm going to have ovaries the size of grapefruits in just a week...so I need room to grow. Elastic waistbands, here I come!
I'm feeling hopeful and excited about the possibility of having another child. Yesterday's bloodwork and ultrasound results were right on track, and I had 30 antral follicles (see "Let's Get this Party Started" from Dec. 2006 for more info on this subject). That's more than I had last time, so I'm hopeful for a higher number of eggs on the retrieval date. I go to St. Luke's for monitoring again on Friday morning. I'm praying that the Lord continues to bless this process and the ultimate outcome.
Thank you so much for your support and prayers. I really appreciate every encouraging word! Bless you! Ramona
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