We have almost one week of injections in. Our estimated date for egg retrieval is Friday. This Friday! I can't believe how quickly this is going. Every night, I take 2 injections in my belly and I have regular blood work and ultrasounds, which now have increased to every other day. I've had my dosages increased twice this week, which means now I have to watch my medications really closely because I may need to order more for this cycle. I did great all week, until Friday when I hit the wrong spot and bruised myself pretty good. Doesn't hurt, but it sure looks like it does! The injections sites are sore right afterward, but mostly don't bother me too much. In the ultrasounds, they check both of my ovaries for follicles and measure their growth. The eggs grow inside the follicles. Or they should. There are still so many things that can go wrong, so we're not quite smooth sailing just yet.
Last night, a great friend organized a paint night type fundraiser for us. We had a blast with friends, and strangers, and made some pretty nice landscape paintings! Some days, it's hard to stay positive and thankful. I am grateful for moments like those to give me strength and perspective. We are lucky to have such an amazing support system. We are surrounded by amazing friends and family. We are so appreciative of the support (which sometimes comes in the form of letting me be completely vulnerable and kind of a mess) and love, there are no words to properly say thank you. <3
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