Fertility Moment

[Janet]

Oh Dobie, you poor woman. I know exactly how you're feeling and it's not good! Those fertility drugs can really make you wacko and what it too, they make you want to eat which in turn makes you fat! I know from experience, that's where my weight gain came from.

I found too if I could read to escape, I did better. Roller coaster rides are nothing compared to riding the hormone ride...LOL.

I am glad to read you're feeling a bit better.

[Dobie]

Janet - I'm so happy you said that - all I want to do is eat, I didn't realize other people also experienced that.

[Marilyn]

Dobie, so sorry you are having to experience this. I didn't have the weight gain issue, but the mood swings were really bad.

One good thing though, when you are pregnant, Jim will have to change the litter. You can't risk handling it. Then you get to listen to him vent!!!

[pope1982]

Awwww, I love ya baby doll! Hang in there
Thank you for sharing this private moment with us. Though it is horrible to imagine cause I've had my share of over the top chick related freak outs... it did make me smile because I can so picture that being my house!

Never forget, you've got some great support backing you up

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Dobie

Janet - I'm so happy you said that - all I want to do is eat, I didn't realize other people also experienced that.

Yes sweetie, just be careful or you'll end up like I did. Now I'm 53 and it's very hard to get the weight off. I had cravings all the time and would eat till I was so miserable. Just keep an eye on it. I honestly don't remember changing to larger sizes...boy was I blind!

I wish you didn't have to go through this. It is such an emotional ride that you wonder if it will ever end. If I could make it better for you, I would.

[Dobie]

Hopefully I'm only going to have a couple of more days of the drugs - this morning's ultrasound showed several mature follicles. I think the egg retrieval is going to be either Wed. or Thursday. I have to admit that I am terrified - I'm no nervous that it will end up like last time and we won't get any embryos.

[Emmsmom]

Aww. Think positive thoughts! Hormones can mess with you thats for sure. I hope all goes well for you at the docs!! HUGS

[Forgivenmom5]

Good luck. Hope everything goes well this time.

[Tink]

Good luck Dobie, my prayers are with you

[DianaB]

Like the others said, you can vent here all you like. Hormones can be so hard on us even when we're not pumped up on them like you are right now. We certainly can sympathize with what you're going through. We're praying that all goes well for you and that your dreams come true! (We'll even let you use ALL capital letters if you want to!!!)

[katcarasella]

Originally Posted by Dobie

Hopefully I'm only going to have a couple of more days of the drugs - this morning's ultrasound showed several mature follicles. I think the egg retrieval is going to be either Wed. or Thursday. I have to admit that I am terrified - I'm no nervous that it will end up like last time and we won't get any embryos.

You're in my prayers Dobie

[Dobie]

Thanks Kat - I just got off the phone with the nurse. The egg retrieval is this Wed at 9:30am. Then, if we get any viable embryos - that procedure will be Friday morning. I go from being nervous to just crying - I'm so worried that it will end up like last time.

[katcarasella]

Fill your mind with light, happiness, hope, feelings of security and strength, and soon your life will reflect these qualities.
I found this quote for you!! Think Positive!!!

[Taurus Babe]

I feel bad finding humor in your side effects! Poor you!

Originally Posted by Dobie

Janet - I'm so happy you said that - all I want to do is eat, I didn't realize other people also experienced that.

I experience this all the time too, and I'm not on anything!!!

[Dobie]

Originally Posted by Taurus Babe

I feel bad finding humor in your side effects! Poor you!

Don't feel bad - it's the humor and understanding from other women that is getting me through this!