Fertility Moment

[Dobie]

Well - the fertility drugs have officially made me insane. But at least I realize it and can find some humor in it.

I cleaned out the cat's litterbox, and Crash ran right in after it was done (he loves to scratch in the new litter).

I absolutely lost my mind. I started ranting and crying that he doesn't appreciate a thing that I do for him - that he can't even leave the litter box clean for 5 minutes. I called him selfish and a total jerk and that it was obvious he was a male cat because a female would not be that insensitive.

So now, the cat is hiding and Jim suddenly "remembered" he had to do something for his mother and went to her house - the dogs couldn't get out of here fast enough either.

[judy]

Poor Dobie! Your hormones have obviously gotten the best of you.
Maybe you should plan on being alone for the day and just share your insanity with us.

We love you, and you won't scare us off!!

I happen to agree with you about the cats though. They could have waited until you at least walked out of the room!

[Tink]

{{{Dobie}}} Don't be too hard on yourself. You're definitely "under the influence" and can't be faulted for that. Hormones are powerful things... wonderful and evil at the same time. I pray they help you achieve your dream.

[Chandra Amaya]

oh how exciting Dobie! I wish you all of the best luck has to offer and if you need to scream or cry we are always here. *points to the vent forum* See we even have an "I want to scream and cry" forum!

[katcarasella]

Originally Posted by Dobie

Well - the fertility drugs have officially made me insane. But at least I realize it and can find some humor in it.

I cleaned out the cat's litterbox, and Crash ran right in after it was done (he loves to scratch in the new litter).

I absolutely lost my mind. I started ranting and crying that he doesn't appreciate a thing that I do for him - that he can't even leave the litter box clean for 5 minutes. I called him selfish and a total jerk and that it was obvious he was a male cat because a female would not be that insensitive.

So now, the cat is hiding and Jim suddenly "remembered" he had to do something for his mother and went to her house - the dogs couldn't get out of here fast enough either.

I just had a visual of this Dobie, I'm glad you shared it!
"I called him selfish and a total jerk and that it was obvious he was a male cat because a female would not be that insensitive."At first I didn't see the word 'cat', and I thought you were talking about 'Jim'
Hang in there and know that we're here for you!!

[Dobie]

Thanks everyone - I took a book and a blanket down to the beach and spent the day reading. The flow of the waves helped to soothe me and I'm feeling a lot better!

[Forgivenmom5]

Glad you are feeling better.

[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.