IVF Update #3

The side effects come marching one by one...

We were hoping that we would be side effect free until we started injections, but alas, we were wrong. I guess it shouldn't be a surprise being that I'm taking 20 pills every day.

I started with being bloated and an upset stomach. Next came fatigue and nasty craps. By mid-week I was feeling nauseous. And to top it off, the whole time I have to deal with my vaginal suppository oozing pink and white - gross.

Physical side effects are manageable; I like to think I have a high pain tolerance. But then we unknowingly boarded the emotional train. All aboard! I was getting grumpy with Daniel; I knew it was unreasonable, but I couldn't stop myself. I also started overreacting to irritating people. Hopefully I managed to not overreact openly.

But I want to end on a good note. One of the vitamins that the doctor told me to take is Melatonin. Melatonin is to help you sleep.

My whole life I've struggled falling asleep. Even as a kid my parents would try to play soothing music to help me sleep. Ever since I started taking Melatonin, right before bed, I've been able to fall asleep quickly every night. I still can't fall asleep as fast as Daniel, but he could win championships for fastest person to fall asleep.

So for anyone out there that struggles with sleep, try some! You can buy it at any grocery store or vitamin shop. And it comes in a gummy, so that is a double win!

Thanks again for your support! It is amazing how many people care about us and are rooting for us. We love you!
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IVF Update #2

Things are about to get real.
We finally got our calendar/schedule from the doctor for our IVF treatment. Our first ultrasound and blood work is scheduled for June 3rd.
This is the ultrasound that they check to make sure that everything inside is looking good and that my blood shows good starting levels of hormones. If everything checks out, then we start injections.
We had been stressed this week because we knew that we were supposed to be starting some more pills to induce a menstrual cycle, but the doctor hadn't given us the prescription or a calendar of when we should start taking things. Finally we were able to get a hold of our nurse and got the ball rolling. I'm glad we have done this before because we know what should be going on.

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IVF Update #1

We are so humbled by all the support we have received already! We've raised a big chunk of money and have a ton of people sharing on Facebook. Thank you!! Let's keep it going! Go to www.gofundme.com/dannoanddarcy
So this is our first update. It's nothing big, but we promised to keep you in the loop.
Our doctor gave us a list of vitamins, supplements, and meds to be on before we start injections. This is to help prepare our bodies to respond as best as possible to IVF and get the best embryos we can.

Go Fund Me

Seriously, we feel so awkward making a Go Fund Me account, but we've finally accepted that we need your help. We have so many supporters on this journey and we are so very grateful for each of you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!


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We plan on posting frequent update of our IVF treatment process this June. So stay tuned and keep your fingers crossed that this time it works.