Gonal-f & Menopur injections.

I'm not in any pain.... I'm surprised, the ladies in my IVF support group kept saying how painful it was but I didn’t experience that feeling.

I have so much meds, my fridge look like I'm pushing serious weight. I didn't realize how much meds will be coming until I saw it altogether on our kitchen table.

Our Nurse Jocelyn showed us exactly how to use everything and I wrote down everything that needs to be done. Eric couldn't wait to stick me with the needles, he's excited to finally start the process. I have to admit.... I was pretty excited myself but now I'm over it and now we're dreaming about twin girls...... Yes, I said twin girls.

Now we take the meds until Monday morning, that's when our next appt is scheduled and hopefully once we do the ultrasound, we can see the benefits of using the meds.

Now we wait..... Again......

"IVF is a process"

Getting over some hurdles.

I have to start off by saying, I wished someone could've told us that there's a lot of emotions that are involved when traveling down this road.

After our Nurse gave us the demonstration on how to administer the meds and our Fertility calendar. We were all set for the next step which is ordering and using the meds. Naturally, nothing went that way....at all. Keep in mind, once the meds are ordered, if you cancel it, you're responsible to pay $500. I'm using Freedom Fertility for my meds, which by the way is going above and beyond to make sure our meds arrive on time.

Come to find out, one of the meds have a price of $5,000..... I need to use 3!! Ok, let's find another way to pay for all my meds. My husband figured his 401k is a great way to get the money for tests that needs to be paid upfront. I'm all for it.... but they have their own paperwork for us to fill out. That process took a week but the great news is.... We're getting our money today and we're going to FINALLY get our meds.

Now we got the call from the clinic and they want me to come in on Thursday for more blood work and another sonogram. I'm going to try and relax now, don't know how much that's going to help but hey, ya never know. I'm thinking about using the 90 minutes massage Groupon voucher my husband got me recently.

"IVF is a process"

I'm getting better at this.

As I lay in our bed, trying to get comfortable once again, the thought of meeting our Nurse tomorrow morning to see how the IVF meds are administered is not making me anxious like before. I guess the online convos with other IVF patients is definitely working and I've noticed I'm not stressing out big time anymore.
I've seen a lot of pics of the IVF meds and I'm trying not to freak out about receiving them but it's easier said than done.

Our wknd trip to Lancaster, PA was exactly what we needed. No kids and no IVF convos, just us enjoying our Mommy and Daddy time. I'm totally refreshed and I'm looking forward to Monday.

I'll say this, going through this process has made me appreciative and I've gained so much patience from it. Plus, the mini wknd getaways with Eric is a huge emotional boost and I'm told to enjoy it cause the whirlwind hasn't start yet and we won't have the freedom to pick up and leave.

"IVF is a process"

They gave us our own Fertility Nurse.

We're feeling pretty comfortable with the idea of forming a great bond with our Fertility Nurse, her name is Jocelyn and she's taking great care of us.... I can't complain.

She went over the fertility meds I have to take, ordering all the meds, genetic testing bloodwork, the reason for taking certain meds and egg retrieval process. Then Eric gave 2 vials of blood and I gave about 9 vials of blood but that's for Genetic testing which cost about $2170.00 but boy is it worth it.

Jocelyn made sure we left her office well informed and ready for the next step. She did give us a calendar with all of the meds and procedures that we're going to go through starting on 7/14. Once we return, she'll show us how to use the meds and how to stick myself. I'm not sure if I can do it but I'm going to learn. Plus, we'll be getting a new calendar with all the good stuff aka procedures.

In the meantime, we're trying to occupy our time with other things besides getting pregnant cause it can take a toll on you. I'm hoping to get away this wknd with just us and we're having a few great supportive framily next wknd.
I hope lil Miss Eva B. Finkley aka Charm7 understand how much we want her once she gets older.... I'm pretty sure her Daddy will remind her.

"IVF is a process"

Time to visit the Oval Office.

I'm not sure if we're supposed to find the Semen Analysis hilarious but hey, you only masturbate in a specimen cup once in your life, if you can't find humour in that then you're screwed.

I'm not sure who's idea to name the room Oval Office but they deserve a raise. Eric didn't like the small variety of magazines and adult videos to assist the men but hey, he got the job done and that's all I need to hear. His major contribution is done and now I have to see a Fertility Nurse to come up with the meds schedule on Monday, I saw a few examples of the meds schedule and it looks scary/intense but I'm sure our Nurse will make sure it doesn't intimidate  us. 

I'm following a few of my friends who's going through IVF and they said to make sure and do other things as a couple besides getting pregnant, they recommended we go away for wknd or go on dates, just don't let trying to conceive (TTC) consume you. So that's what we've been doing..... We've made plans for a getaway this week and I really can't wait to just breathe.

"IVF is a process"