Follicles measured large enough at today's ultrasound, and bloodwork confirmed, that I'm ready to trigger tonight, which means Friday retrieval. While I'm happy we're avoiding a Saturday retrieval, this means I'm missing a major meeting on Friday to take off work. I haven't mentioned treatment to anyone at work so I have to take a random sick day which makes me seem flakey. I'm not complaining; this is still the better case scenario.
I have to take the HCG shot at 11:45 PM tonight. Since it's way later than I'm used to staying up, I'm setting two alarms. As previously mentioned, I made up my mind to try a massage before the retrieval so I'm sticking to my word. I did some research, found a few recommendations, and scheduled a massage for tomorrow evening.
I'm nervous for the retrieval. I'm worried about going under anesthesia, making sure vitals like BP are ok, getting enough eggs, the quality, etc. My bloodwork measured lower than last time but if they said I'm ready then I just have to trust it, right?
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I'm so glad you were able to avoid a Saturday retrieval! As for missing a work meeting, it would make me worried about being "flakey" too, but what you're doing is so much more important than a meeting. I don't know what your occupation is, but in my experience there is always someone who can backfill for you for a day or two and it's never as bad as it seems in your mind.
ReplyDeleteI was nervous for my procedure as well (going under anesthesia) as I had never been under anesthesia before. I can tell you that that too was also worse in my mind. Hoping that everything goes perfectly today!!
True, it's always worse in my head. I have team members who are ready and willing to cover for me. I kind of felt bad telling them it was a stomach bug, but just not ready to share this with work people.
ReplyDeleteThank you!