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Doctors have installed gauges and levers into Michelle. She is currently an egg factory, and factories have schedules. My calendar has dates labeled, “Extraction”, “Fertilization”, “Transfer”, and “Pregnancy Test!” We know the precise moment that things are happening, which may reduce the romance, but it certainly adds to the drama and anticipation.
The doctor routinely performs an ultrasound of Michelle’s ovaries. The objective is to count the number of follicles developing and measure their size. Once the follicles reach a target size they can be triggered to mature the eggs. Last visit they counted eight per side, but the number jumped dramatically to 12 and 10, and once again, Michelle is an overachiever.
One of the risks of inducing ovulation with drugs is Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome (OHSS). Michelle’s estrogen is high, which contributes to the large number of follicles that are developing, but it also puts her at risk. There are serious potential consequences of the condition, but it usually corrects itself. Onset is characterized by a build up of fluid, which the doctor combats by restricting Michelle to one can of V8 and a Gatorade a day. She’s the first patient that has ever told him that she likes V8.
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But I am not interested in drinking gatorade again….15 days of only gatorade would turn anyone off of it.
How exciting her progress is doing well and they are keeping a close eye on her. If her estrogen is very high she may find that she is feeling very tired. I kept falling asleep while sitting on my couch. I kept thinking, WTF? Then a nurse mentioned that I was probably feeling very tired and sleepy since my estrogen was so high. I wish you both all the best for success in the days to come.
We are also in the beginning of the same experience: one failed vasectomy reversal and now beginning IVF/ICSI treatment, here in Finland. So far so good: yesterday my husband had his testicles biopsied, and they found enough swimmers… It’s comforting to know, that we’re not the only couple struggling with this. I’m following your story with great excitement and wishing you all the best!