Today is day 5 of IUI #5. Maybe it's more like day 3 - since tonight was my 3rd shot. I can't figure out how to count the days during Fertility Treatment. I understand DPO (days past ovulation) but I don't know how to count them in the beginning - especially with IVF. Anywho....
I started the Zoloft Monday afternoon. I'm taking 1/2 a pill every day for a week and then a whole pill after that. Monday was strange. I was sooooooo chillaxed (haha - makes me sound like a Gen Y kid...). I had to lay down for a while, even. It definitely took the edge off for my first injection - since it's been a while since I had any shots. Needless to say, the first shot for this cycle went off without a hitch. After dinner I felt a little more normal. It was kinda funny. Tuesday, the Zoloft didn't knock me out as bad, but I was very easily distracted. I would be responding to an email and get an instant message and forget what I was doing. Tuesday night shot went well, again. Today, I was still easily distracted, but less so than Tuesday. Shot tonight was fine, too. No bruising yet - that's nice :)
Side effects so far = hot flashes. BUT - I've been having them pretty much since the last IVF was cancelled. I am always kinda prone to them - I've always had them when I was on my periods and just before I start. So, maybe not a side effect. Tonight after dinner, R and I went to play tennis. We walked to the park - about 10 minute walk - and on the way home - I had those debilitating stomach cramps. I wasn't sure if I could make it home - embarrassing. Luckily, I did - and am hoping it means the Follistim is working. I hope its not a reaction to the Zoloft.
I really feel better with the Zoloft - even if its only been a couple of days. Maybe its a mental thing - but, I don't care :) I am glad to feel better! No tears since Monday at the REs office when I asked for it! YAY!!!
I am a little nervous about Saturday - just hoping I have some follicles growing. Who am I kidding? I just want THE ONE to be growing. 2 days to go...I'm praying "Please let this be the cycle we get pregnant with a healthy baby that will live a long, healthy life" (Can you tell that I feel the need to be very specific? No more praying to just get pregnant with this cycle - that, I have learned, is not enough!). My Hope has returned - albeit with a heart that is trying to guard itself. Thank the Lord!
5 comments:
I am so glad to hear Zoloft is working. I used it for a year or so several years back and it was so helpful. My initial reaction was the opposite of yours, though-I was very speedy and chatty, but after a few days I was mellow yellow.
I wish you lots of luck and most importantly, a baby who lives till they're 100!
I talked to Babe about possible taking an anti-depressant. My concern is that some adoption application ask about that kind of thing. Huh. Still thinking on it, but I do appreciate the great idea. Sounds like things are smoothing out for you. Yeah!
I so understand shifting from the general prayers to the very specific prayers ... I like to throw in a "if it's Your will" too ... just b/c w/being so specific, I have no idea if what I'm praying for is best for me.
So glad the Zoloft is doin' it's thing ...
I'm praying of a wonderful u/s ... with more than 1 developing follie!
Hugs,
Polly
Hi Tara,
Isn't Zoloft just delicious? I'm lovin' it! It's only been about one month, but the tears are less frequent. Just makes life a bit easier to face.
I'm with you on the counting days thing... I can never tell. I'm shooting up these days for IVF#4... the horror. Here's hoping we both have some follicles cooking... although I've learned enough to have little hope for myself.
I'll be checking in!
Erin
Erin - I will let you know if I ever figure out how the day counting works with IVF :)
Good luck - I'll keep you in my prayers.
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