Ugh.

First - welcome to my sister-in-law, Alicia, who asked for the link to my blog so she can check in on how things are going. Hi, Alicia!

Let me apologize up front and say sorry if I can't be witty right now. I feel pretty barfy today. I have had a wicked headache/neckache for the last few days, and it has gotten particularly delightful over the last 24 hours. And as a bonus, I get to feel naseaous, as well. The good news is my estrodiol level is 1201 - which is good in terms of my follicle development, but also explains my less than wonderful physical state. (Remember when I was worried about this number being too low? Those were the days . . .)

Well, my right ovary showed itself today during the ultrasound (WHERE have you BEEN, young lady!?!), but with less than fabulous results. There were only 2 tiny follicles there that the doctor could see (what happened to the 4 that were there before?). BUT, there are now 6 on the left. There's some progress for you!

The "left siders" are at least growing well, and so, the RE has determined that my egg retrieval will be either Tuesday or Wednesday. (no comments on my political affiliations, please!)

I have never looked forward to surgery so much. I just want this to be over. These meds are making me feel so sick right now. I'm tired, bloated, irritable and altogether unsociable (apologies to Jackie who managed to call me while my lovely mood reached it's crecendo this afternoon! that was quite an earful she got . . .)

I know it will be a bit of a recovery period after the surgery and it will be a nail-biter to see how many eggs they can retreive and can fertilize in the lab, but I'm just ready to be there, for better or for worse. Once we know if this has worked/not worked, at least we can move on. I'm so tired!

There will be one more ultrasound and lab draw tomorrow and I will likely get the "trigger" shot of HCG in the evening once I get the "all clear." Let it be done.

Thanks for reading,

-kelly