So....I'm kinda freaking out because I know that if Ben and Jerry decide to stick around, they will be officially implanting sometime around now. I'm terrified that I am going to do something to make that not happen! I know, realistically, there is not a lot you can do to promote or inhibit implantation but I still worry! My main issue the past few days has been (TMI alert) severe constipation! I have taken every remedy that I can think of and it really isn't happening (whimper). Now I'm worried (because, you see, worrying is what I do best) that because I am in pain, Ben and Jerry won't want to stick. ARGH! Someone please tell me I am crazy!
I just got the sweetest phone call from my mother-in-law. They had been away camping since Thursday so she hadn't seen the email I sent her with Ben and Jerry's picture until this morning. She was in tears, saying how happy she is for us and how she is certain that this is going to work for us (if only I was so certain). She is going to print off the picture and put it on her fridge. She thanked me for keeping her up-dated with all this because she knows it is hard to talk about. I sure hope this works!
So today is my last day home from work. I took a full week off after the retrieval at the advice of my RE to ensure that I had a few days off after what was most likely to be a 5 day transfer (HA!). Even though the transfer ended up being early, I decided to stay off work anyways. I am going to be as lazy as possible today!
OK, can we discuss Progesterone "suppositories"? I am on Prometrium, 2 capsules up the hoo-ha, twice a day. These have got to be the most disgusting things I have ever dealt with. Some days it seems fine and then other days I leak all day. GROSS! I am VERY thankful that my clinic believes the research that shows that suppositories are as effective as PIO because we all know how well I do with needles but YUCK! Seriously, the stuff us IF-ers have to deal with!
Wow, this was a really random post! Hope everyone is having a good week so far!
I experience pain every month immediately after ovulation - I start having cramps right away and they continue for about 2 weeks straight. For YEARS I thought my cramps were preventing implantation so I finally asked my RE about it. He said he's reported many positive pregnancy tests to women who have come to him with the very same symptoms. He basically said "I can't wait to tell you I told you so when you get your positive test." And he was finally able to tell me "I told you so" last weekend. ;)
ReplyDeletePryaing for your sticky embryos!
Hang in there! Just a few more days. I'm sure nothing you do will have a negative impact on the outcome of this cycle. Trust your judgement and take good care of you! Holding my fingers tightly crossed for you!!!
ReplyDeleteStick Ben and Jerry, stick! Still love those names.
You are crazy.
ReplyDeleteOkay, now that that's out of the way.. I technically got pregnant with my IVF (chemical unrelated to poor fertilization, btw) and Lord almight was I constipated, constipated, constipated. On the DAY of my transfer I came home and had the straining experience of a lifetime, and the little bugger still implanted. You are cool and ready, my pet.
And yes - I cannot say it enough - Progesterone suppositories are the GROSSEST THINGS IN THE HISTORY OF EVER. And they only get worse the longer you do them... eee gads.
I've never used the suppositories but after reading blogs I think I'd rather the PIO. The leaking sounds just as uncomfortable as the shots. Hang in there, this is the hardest part. I'm sure your babies are implanting as we speak!
ReplyDeleteAs always I am keeping my fingers crossed that Ben & Jerry are implanting right now. I hope you find some "relief" soon. :)
ReplyDeleteLike Stork said. I was worried about the exact same thing. I was SO backed up. I remember being afraid to push for fear I would interfere with the embryos. Now, of course, I know how ridiculous that it. I did what I had to do to go to the bathroom, even took a stimulant laxative by accident (Senna, all natural, but still), and implantation still happened. Do not worry about that! You can't mess it up. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh, and yes, progesterone suppositories are horrifying. I feel like I've been using them for years now, and I'm still not used to the mess. I've gone through exactly eleventy billion panty liners.
Sending you so many positive thoughts. I also had the TMI issue as well. Prune juice was my savior. I drank about an 8 ounce glass everyday before bed and in a day or two I was back on track. I have been thinking of you so much and am just praying for a positive outcome!!!! Implant babies!
ReplyDeleteMagnesium. You can take it as a supplement, but ask your doc about it. They don't want you getting backed-up either! Sticky be Ben and Jerry!
ReplyDeleteSending you so many positive vibes! I know what a scary hard time the ivf tww is and I am wishing you so much luck. Stick ben and jerry, stick!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog! Good luck with Ben and Jerry!
ReplyDeleteI have serious leakage issues and freak out that I'm not absorbing enough. I'm glad your clinic said they are as good as PIO.
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