It seems silly because -- I am trying to get pregnant! After talking with my doctor and doing some research, it seems that birth control pills before the IVF treatment cycle has been shown to decrease your risk of Ovarian Hyperstimulation or ovarian cysts and may even improve the odds of success. Another possible reason is to let your doctor detect ovulation easier.This is great news because Colleen had really, really, really bad Hyperstimulation! I believe she said the doctor stopped counting eggs retrieved at 45! That is a crazy amount and hyper stimulation is very painful!!! What they consider a normal amount of eggs 15-20, and even then only 8-10 usually fertilize.
This week I start BC and Thursday we have our 1st of 2 IVF Classes. Excitement, Nervousness, Emotional, Anxious are great words to describe what I am feeling! Mostly it's about the shots, but I've been told they're not to bad, Ugh. I might be able to even give them to myself, but that's not likely and Rob can't even look at a needle without panicking! Anyways, back to the good stuff! I've started my first medication - so I get to check that off my list on the path to baby!
On a side note! This past weekend myself, my mom and Maddy went back to school shopping. We found some great outfits for Maddy and also had a blast cornering mom into getting a new outfit for her spelt body! I am also looking forward to this weekend with the family! We are going to Sun River to celebrate NeeNee's life.
Have a great short week!
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