Woah! 3 weeks until my FET!!

When did that happen?!?! The last time I checked it was 4 weeks and 3 days until my FET. Where did the last week and 3 days go??? Holy Crap! In 3 weeks, hopefully assuming all goes well, I get my embabies back. I am so excited.

Estrogen Patches begin...

I put my first patch on this morning. I'm hoping that I do not get a reaction like last time. Believe it or not, I'd prefer a shot. It's over and done with while these patches stay on all day long. Fortunately, I got the vivelle dots this time while last time, my RE screwed up and I had the regular sized ones, they are MUCH bigger. I can't believe it's been a year since I used these patches for my last FET. I can't remember the side effects, anyone care to share?

Yikes, here goes nothing!

So, I spoke with my nurse and got my revised calendar. So, here it is:

10/9 to 10/25 - start estrogen patches and work up to 4 patches per day.
10/26 to 10/30 - start endometrin three times per day, start tetracycline and medrol, stop lupron (THANK GOD!!!)
10/31 - Embryo Transfer :)

I have to have bloodwork and ultrasounds three times, 10/15, 10/24 and 10/27.

We fly to Denver on 10/30 and return on 11/2. Here goes nothing. Now, I just want my embabies back in me, once they are, all is good with the world, for a little while anyways...

Also, my nurse just informed me that once I start estrogen patches, no more caffeine. :(

Uh Oh, she's a day early...

AF is making an appearance, I hope this doesn't screw things up too much.

Birth Control is DONE!

Af has been given complete basic instructions, arrive on 10/8 so we can get started timely and then DON'T COME BACK!!!

Lovely Lupron! and a Poll!

I hate it, I really do. I'm hoping my massage tonight with the best massage therapist EVER makes me feel better. I'm so sore. My ankles have been swelling from who knows what! I guess too much salt. Tomorrow is my LAST birth control pill!! Can you believe it? I am so excited. I hope AF arrives timely so I can begin the estrogen phase.

It's funny someone posted a reply to one of my posts that I should enjoy my last few weeks not being pregnant. Holy Crap?!? I might get pregnant? Seriously, it really NEVER dawned on me that this might work. Of course, I'm trying with the hope that it does but I just don't think like that anymore, my last period, my last few weeks not pregnant, no more tampons. Those thoughts were thoughts during IVF #1, maybe #2, thoughts of possible due dates but not anymore. Now, I never think more than a week out and take it one step at a time. Could this really work???

Ok, I'm also going to add a poll regarding finding out the sexes. Being we did the CGH testing, we are able to find out after the transfer takes place. We are leaning one way but I'm curious what others would do. OK, post what YOU would do, find out the sexes or not. Don't post what you want me to do, I realize everyone is going to want to know!! I do have the option of finding out what they are if this works but I want to know what I should do at the transfer. Thanks!

Lupron is underway....

Yesterday was horrible. Around 4pm, I started getting a headache which turned into a migraine. I took some tylenol and it barely helped. I went home, took a shower, got into bed on some moist heat since my neck strain was causing it. I did finally start to feel better so I got up and ate some dinner. It got worse again so I tried some ice which only temporarily helped. On top of it all, I had to start lupron yesterday which causes hot flashes and migraines! So, I wasn't thrilled, of course. My first one and I already have quite the bruise. I was surprised to see it bleed so much. Anyways, 4 more bcp and hopefully, AF will arrive timely so I can become a sticker book. Honestly, I would rather a shot than those patches. They are a pain but whatever it takes....

I am going to visit the chiropractor to see if an adjustment helps with this pain. Luckily, I have a massage scheduled for Friday! :)