Go ahead to give my Booster!

So, Friday 30th March, went to have my bloods done (which hurt and bled quite a bit compared to usual!) and a scan to see how my follicles are growing.

Nurse said they are growing really well and the lining of my womb is looking great :) Could have been the aspirin helping, or could have just been okay to begin with.

Lots and lots of follicles growing, so much so that my belly feels full, my appetite has been weird, and going to the toilet has been almost impossible (yuk).

So, later on, Friday afternoon, got the phone call to say to take my Booster Injection at 7.30pm on Saturday 31st March. One more Cetrotide after that's me done with them all.

Theatre is booked for Monday 2nd April at 8am. Looking forward to it, although feeling slightly nervous as I will be sedated to have my Eggs Collected.

Campbell has to give his sample at 8am also, then wait about for me to recover, so he can take me home.

Bring on Monday, will update soon. Fingers, toes and whatever else is possible to cross.

Lets hope we are on our way to making a baby, our own special miracle to take home x

Injection Disaster!

Don't worry, not a disaster as in theres a big hole in my belly or anything. Just a problem with air bubbles in the needle!

Tried for about an hour last night, wasting two bottles of the Cetrotide injection bottles (which I feel really really bad about, knowing that they could have helped someone else). 

An hour after trying, and a LOT of stressing, we gave up and phoned NHS 24. While waiting for the call back, i wrote my problem on IVF Buddies page on Facebook to see if anyone could offer advice.

Half an hour later we got the call back from NHS 24, and they basically said the same as some of the ladies on the IVF page who had commented. I was so grateful, as it meant I didn't have to miss my injection, or go to hospital at midnight and have it done.

So, we finally got the injection of Cetrotide done, and it didn't really hurt (or nip as I was told it would) which I was glad of. I think to be honest if I did hurt, I still wouldn't have felt it .... all I felt was relief that we got it done, and I could go to bed, I was shattered .... so was poor hubby.

Don't know what went wrong, as the Menopur injections were easy!! 

Last night made me realise this process is hard, but I am lucky to have someone like Campbell, he truly is one in a million. He was so caring last night, didn't want to hurt me or put me in any danger with the needle. But he braved through it to give it one last attempt and it was perfect.

He is going to make a fantastic father. I cant wait to watch every minute of it xx

So .... injections are actually painful!

So after thinking that the injections weren't sore, they hurt now! The second one was the worst and left a mark on my stomach! 

Feeling positive, and happy! 

Feel happy as I am in love with the most amazing guy, Campbell .... and I feel like our dream is more of a reality now!!

A baby is just one of the dreams, we both want careers that make us happy, and lots of money, a nice big house, and a nice cosy lifestyle.

Friday is my next scan date!! Bring it on ... Hope my eggs are growing!! ..... Speaking of eggs, I fancy an Easter egg haha!!

 

The Injections begin!

Scan went well today, although it felt pretty uncomfortable and I got the all clear to start my injections.

Going into the theatre, we had to both put gowns on! Must say, Campbell looked rather good!! ... So good that I took one of the wee hats home with me, since it was disposable anyway haha!!

When I was having the scan, Campbell held my hand, hes so sweet and so supportive! 

So, we got home, got the injection ready and just before we started, I decided to video it. Mainly cos I knew then I couldn't cry or scream .... but in the end it actually didn't hurt.

Five mins or so after the injection, it started to hurt, just a small ache, and its been there all day, but I know that's its all going to be well worth it .... when we get our little baby, in our arms :D 

Second injection will be tonight, about half past 9. Not scared this time :) 

Staying positive, we will have our baby soon :) 

Period arrived!! Happy Days!

So, today is Thursday 22nd March 2012. Today I went to the clinic, for tests to find out why its been over 2months since I had a period.

After having blood taken .... and then being told to wait in the waiting room again before my internal scan, my period began! I could not believe it!! I was over the moon, although the cramp has been unreal.

Had my scan and they said my womb looks great as does my ovaries :D Couldn't have asked for better.

We were then given all my Injections to take home and told to wait until the afternoon to find out when I would be starting them.

Got the phone call in the afternoon and they said they want another scan done on Saturday just to make sure my womb lining is getting thinner (which should happen).

So scan is booked for Saturday at 12.20. Then I will find out if I can begin my injections on the Sunday.

I am hoping that I can :) Fingers crossed. And toes!!

Feeling really positive, mainly because my period decided to show, even though it was 2months 6days late!

Was talking to my younger sister Kate about it all today, telling how the whole process works. Its lovely that shes interested. She will make a great wee Auntie one day :) Just hope its one day soon.

Also, just now, me and Campbell are getting on so great and I couldn't be more in love with him. He is my world and melts my heart everyday. I love him <3 

Fingers crossed for Sunday!