I had planned to write about the orange lying and my continued struggles with giving Kristina the shots. However, after the emotional day it has it has been, that honestly seems like the least of the issues.
Today we went to the Fertility Clinic for an ultrasound and Estradiol (where they measure Kristina’s estrogen level). It started off with us misremembering which day not to take a medication until after the blood draw. We thought it was Saturday, but it was actually supposed to be today.
That turned out okay because we aren’t the first couple to be confused by the schedule. They told us a little interpolated math could be applied and still be able to get a fairly accurate reading. Nonetheless, we felt stupid – on top of both of us were inexplicably in sort of bad moods. However, we made a quick Starbucks stop after the appointment and talked each other “off the ledge” from a bad-start day.
Soon, Kristina received the phone call about her levels, which were fine. Then another phone call. This time they said the oocyte retrieval would likely be delayed because things were not quite as far along as they had hoped.
Of course, this became confusing and took a while to understand there was nothing wrong. The original schedule given to us apparently is only a “fastest track” with variance built in, which once pointed out does become obvious; however, I am not sure this is the most intuitive calendar chart even designed - perhaps if I spoke Mayan, it might help.
Of course, this became confusing and took a while to understand there was nothing wrong. The original schedule given to us apparently is only a “fastest track” with variance built in, which once pointed out does become obvious; however, I am not sure this is the most intuitive calendar chart even designed - perhaps if I spoke Mayan, it might help.Next we get instructions on preparations, some of which don’t actually apply to us. I had call and verify a few contradictory items from last month’s class. The center was nice enough to explain, but it felt like I had just missed on the study material for the past forty days or something.
At the end of it, everything is fine. However, it did take a disquieting toll on both of us. Logic prevailed, but I know I feel overwhelmed by today – and I’m not the one going through the tough part. Plus there are adjustments to the medicine dosages and no certainty of our schedule for the next week.
We should have a better idea come this Thursday when we do “this day” again. Hopefully, we will have it down by then.
I'm sorry you guys had a ... probably pretty "off - kilter" day. But when i saw the post on FaceBook, i think i forgot to breathe until i got here! Love your Mayan art :) And this --->{Of course, this became confusing and took a while to understand there was nothing wrong} was good to hear. That end part there.
ReplyDeleteI promise no kittens in trees saying "Hang in there Baby!" pix, but do hang in. I'm so glad you two have each other. And you have continued prayers.
Thank you Amy. We are both very grateful... especially for no kittens in trees saying "Hang in there, baby" :-)
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