Today is the day. I can officially call myself a pin cushion. So far I’ve given myself 8 shots AND I got my blood drawn today (what’s one more needle, right?!) So I think 9 is the magic pin cushion number… what do you think?

So this morning, Laryen and ‘Miss Pin Cushion’ went to the doctor for the first time since I started the shots.
Got my blood drawn to check my hormone levels then we were off to outpatient surgery to make sure everything was ready for the egg retrieval next week.

 

Yep… that means more paperwork! I was REALLY missing signing my life away so I’m happy I got to do it again. 😉

 

And this afternoon …. another hurdle crossed! My Estradiol level is 412 which Dr. Huang says is a “great value.” I’m guessing that’s just the scientific name for estrogen and I’m happy to see that the medicine is doing what it’s supposed to do! AND…I get to drop my Gonal-F dose a little bit (which made me pretty excited!)

I’ll take 175 tonight and tomorrow and then back to the doctor for more blood work. I’m hoping the lower dose will help my sleepiness and my headaches I’ve had since starting the meds. BUT good news… I haven’t gotten grouchy at Laryen, a huge plus in both our books! 😉

I don’t think the dogs are very impressed with my pin-cushion awesomeness! Come on Indie and Tyson — get excited!