That’s right folks – Lupron leftovers. The first one that left it’s mark! It’s about the size of a 50 cent piece. (are they even 50 cent pieces anymore? God, I’m old.) Anyway, I’m injecting 10cc’s every morning at 8am and so far it’s been pretty good to me. This morning, I somehow hit a main artery. I don’t really bruise easily. And this sucker won’t be leaving any time soon. From what I remember from try #1, I had a belly full of these beauties by the time I was done.
Cristy had tears in her eyes when I showed her at lunch today. She has this thing about feeling like she’s not doing “enough”. But I remind her often of her part and that is making sure that I’m given plenty of meds during retrieval and that I’m given plenty of sleep that first year. Okay, she doesn’t know that second part yet but I’m certain she’ll agree to it. 
I’m starting to panic at how quickly the result is coming. In just two weeks we’ll be well on our way to retrieval and June 9th sounds like a beautiful day to make a baby. & a few of you have asked about my referral to two… If we’re lucky enough to get two good eggs, we’ll go for it. It’s not my very first choice but it’s a better chance and I guess we just think of it as a bonus. My mom had twins. We’re lucky enough to be surrounded by friends and family for those days when we need a few more hands. We both simply think twins would be nothing short of a blessing.
And speaking of blessings, we Cristy picked our donor. I have always said that part belongs to her and she had chosen someone a few weeks ago that she was pretty sure about. But as of yesterday morning, she changed her mind. It’s funny how that happens. She sent me his baby pictures (which I never wanted to see before) and now I have this little visual of what may be. He’s chubby and happy and he has one of those grins that looks like his jaw is tight from too much pickle juice. Maybe that’s a bad example because you’re picturing some strange smile but it’s really adorable. He is going to make a great she.
And I can’t wait to meet her.
Bless your heart.
WAIT until you are on progesterone and you have to push around and search for a spot on your buttox (must be said like Forest Gump) to find a safe place to insert the needle. OMG I hated those damn shots.
I am so excited for you both. I hope all of your wishes come true. even the girl part
ha ha
“he is going to make a great she” you will end up with triplets and boys now, you know that right ? !
By: KJ and the kids on May 14, 2008
at 10:49 pm
I am going to totally admit that when your picture loaded I was only paying half attention and thought it was your boob!!! I am hoping and praying that all everything goes smoothly – and I can’t wait to hear the good news that it worked!
By: Kyla on May 15, 2008
at 10:41 am
KJ – you’re totally right. And if I had two twin boys like some fancy girls I know, I’d be THRILLED – I promise.
Ky – My boob? ewww. That would so be worse!
By: Keri on May 15, 2008
at 10:48 am
ouch!
By: b on May 15, 2008
at 11:07 am
wow, nice shiner! mel has a few little ones but nothing like that. did your dr. already tell you that you’d be shooting progesterone? mel’s dr. said she’d be doing the suppositories. not the typical pink bullets, those aren’t strong enough for ivf but there is another, far more expensive one that she was prescribed. i don’t remmeber the name but can find out if you’re interested… rootin for you guys BIG TIME!!
By: amy on May 15, 2008
at 11:23 am
Holy moly that is one nice bruise! I am sure there will be more to come.
Remember I did have that dream where you were pregnant with twins. I can’t wait for it to come true!!
By: merr on May 15, 2008
at 1:54 pm
Ouch…. but KJ is right… this is getting you ready for those progesterone shot! Your IVF is so close!!! So excited for you gals!
By: meg on May 15, 2008
at 3:14 pm
I thought it was a boob too out of the corner of my eye!
Hopefully that will be the only whacky one…until the progesterone of course
By: kerry on May 15, 2008
at 5:51 pm
Oh… Poor thing. I am SOOOO excited for you. I’m voting for a boy and a girl.
By: simpleexistence on May 16, 2008
at 9:37 am
He is going to make a great she?
By: Greta on May 17, 2008
at 9:37 am
[...] So we continue with Lupron all week at 10cc’s. I should start bleeding in the day or so and that’s where the fun will begin. They ordered our STIM’s and we’ll begin FSH at 100 and 1 cc of Repronex on Monday. That’s three fat belly shots every single morning people! God help me and my nipple looking bruises. [...]
By: tcc update « Pieces of Gray on May 20, 2008
at 4:17 pm