Sunday, June 22, 2008

If it isn't one thing it is another....

I had been having leg cramps for 2 days. The cramps were really bad, bringing tears to my eyes. I called Dr. B to see what could be causing them. I guess Estrogen could cause blood clots. It is very rare but it does happen. I was having them in both legs. The nurse at Dr. B's said I needed to call my primary care Dr or go to the ER so I could get a doppler done on my legs. My Dr. got me in and checked my legs. They were swollen but he didn't see anythng that would be a blood clot. He did send me to the hospital so I could get the doppler done on my legs. The tech was super nice and the doppler felt really good on my legs. Turns out there was no blood clot (thank God!) If there was I would not be able to take the medicine they put the put you on. I would probablyhave to be on bed rest. The nurse at Dr. B's said to eat banana's and drink Gatorade or anything with elecetrolytes and the pain should go away. Friday night they were still hurting and Saturday they were better but still hurting a little. This morning they feel better. Iam trying to keep them up as much as I can to help with the swelling. The heat is not helping either. It is over a 100 here and we didnt think our AC was working but last night I was dying and Tim thought he would try the air again. And it is working!!! You have no idea how happy that made me feel! Now I can do things without breaking out in a sweat! Well that is all the news for now.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Why am I hot all the time??!!

I am guessing it is from the medication I am on. But come on, so I have to be hot all the time!!?? It was really noticeable on Saturday. I was sitting in church fanning myself like I was going through menopause. It did not get any better as the day went on. Today I found a fan at work to keep on my desk and just have it blow on me. It is also about 95 degrees in the valley now and it is just going to go up as the summer comes upon us.

I am feeling better other than that. My next appt. is next Wednesday. I am starting to get VERY excited. I am starting to plan what I will do while I am on bedrest. I think I will get some Friends DVD's and a few movies. Tim will have to work on Saturday and Sunday but he will be home Thursday for the transfer and Friday because of the holiday. My parents will help with Sarah which will be nice.

That is all for now. More to come.

Friday, June 13, 2008

I am sick....

Yes you read that right. Tim came home the other night with a little cold. I woke up Thursday with a cold! And people wonder why I don't share! So I only worked a half day yesterday and today I am at work but feeling a little better. It is just a head cold but I can't take anything because of the medications I am on right now to get ready for the transfer.

This morning was my first injection. I can't remember what it is called but I take it on Tuesdays and Fridays. Today Tim injected my lower back with .25cc's of this oily medication. It didn't hurt. But about 3 hours later my back, where he injected me, was burning. It was like I had a rash there. But there is nothing there and it looks just fine. So we will continue on.

This weekend is a busy one (fine time for me to get sick!). Tomorrow is my cousin Ryans wedding. It is in Lompoc at 3pm. We also have Sarah's first swim lesson for the season in Newbury Park. Should be interesting to see if she learns anything this time. Sunday is Father's Day. We will go to the Tanners in the AM and then to my parents for dinner. Poor Tim has to work in the afternoon, but at least he gets to see his dad. Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

My First Entry

As you all know we have a website for Sarah that I have been trying to update regularly. Well, I decided we needed to either us a different webpage or do something different. This is where the blog comes in. I wanted something where I could document our fertility journey this time. As we started to go through the process, I realized I didn't write anything down the last time and of course I don't remember much about it since it was 4 years ago. So this is where we are now. I am hoping to share my experience with all my family and friends ans maybe be able to help someone who is going through the same things we are going through to have a baby.

At the end of May Tim, Sarah and I went to see Dr. Boostanfar (who we will call Dr. B because his name is too long to type everytime.). I thought it was important to bring Sarah with us so she can meet the Dr that is going to help us have a baby. And I thought he would want to see her too since it had been almost 4 years since he saw her. We talked a little bit and since I was on Day 4 of my cycle he said I could start on birth control pills (BCP). He did a simple ultrasound (u/s) to check my ovaries. Making sure there were no cysts or fibroids on them. And they looked good according to him. So that night I started the BCP. I took my last pill on Sunday, June 8th.

June 11th was our second appoitment with Dr. B. He again did an u/s and agian they looked good. He ran a blood test to check my progesterone levels and my estrogen levels. All came back good. He said to start the Folgart the next day along with some baby asprin. Folgart gives me the necessary vitamins and the baby asprin will help with ny circulation.

Tomorow, June 13th, I will start my first injection. I forget what it is called. Tim will administer it in the morning. I will get that on Tuesdays and Fridays. I will also continue with the Folgart and baby asprin everyday.

Anyway, that is it for now. I am hoping this blog will be fun for everyone to read. I will not be sending out emails to remind people to check it out. Check it out as often as you would like. I am still trying to figure everything out. I will post pictures once I figure out how to do it. I will update soon.