It was good while it lasted

Well, so much for my IVF cycle drifting along on fluffy clouds of pure happiness and excitement. I won't say that I got bad news at the doctor today, just disappointing news. And, honestly, there isn't anything to really be disappointed about, I was just expecting more.

So, I had blood drawn today to test my estrogen levels and an ultrasound to check my uterus and ovaries. My estrogen level on Monday was 44. Well today, after 2.5 days of injections, my estrogen has only gone up to 45! Eventually it is supposed to be in the 900-1000 range so I have a long way to go. The nurse did see about 20 small follicles on each ovary but that could be attributed to my poly cystic ovaries. My uterine lining hasn't increased either.

Blah! I guess I was just hoping for more of a change. Some kind of progress in the right direction. So their plan for me is continue taking the shots daily and go back in on Monday for more blood work and another ultrasound.

Today is the first day that I've actually felt a little "off". I'm pretty bloated and feel very much like a pin cushion. Joe and I have both been having trouble with the antibiotics we're on. Even though we take them with food, as directed, we still get very nauseous if we get too hungry between meals. I've been trying to eat lots of little snacks during the day and that seems to be helping. I've also been pretty tired. I really just want to lay around on the couch and watch TV.

I'm kind of curious to see how next week will go. I think I'll be going in for blood work and ultrasounds about every other day and I assume I'll be getting much more bloated. I need to break out the stretchy pants STAT! I'm trying not to stress about everything but when your every waking thought revolves around your ovaries, it's kind of hard not to stress when they aren't cooperating.

Anyway, that's the update for now. I hope you all have a nice weekend. The weather here is GORGEOUS so I hope to spend some time outdoors. I'll keep you all updated.