Just a little update...

Things I remember about birth control pills...
1. Extreme Hunger
2. Pretty extreme nausea (doesn't go well with the hunger)
3. Uncontrollable sappiness
4. The lovely appearance of jawline acne

I really had hoped that I would never have to experience that nice little pill ever again... who would have thought you take it when you're TRYING to get pregnant too! Also, who would have thought that I would have the same side effects now, as I did 5 years ago! Yuck!

I have been non-stop nauseous and sappy since I started these dang pills last Wednesay! I know if I actually do get pregnant when this is all over - I'll be nauseous and sappy for another 9 months! Oh well, it's all worth it - right? =)

So, here's what's going on in my world right now:

I started birth control last Wednesday and will take them until 3/11. Once my cycle starts up I will go in for a baseline ultrasound/bloodwork on 3/20. If things look good and I'm fully supressed, then I will start bravelle on 3/22 (that will automatically be my "cd3") I also will start lupron next Tuesday (3/4) and will be on that injection daily until told otherwise. Once I start bravelle I will go in (yes, drive to Columbus at 6:30 in the AM!) every other day for ultrasounds and bloodwork until my ovaries are completely ready. Mike will give my the hcg shot (the RE nurse said she would draw a bullseye on my rear so Mike would shoot me in the right spot... oh my!) once my follies are mature and I will go in for the egg retrievel sometime the first week of April (as long as things go smoothly). Hopefully the little eggies fertilize well and we'll be able to do a 5 day transfer. The RE said he'll put in only 2 as long as they look good... if they aren't great quality - we'll talk then. I'm praying for the best (but after this many years TTC, expecting the worse).

I'm trying to do everything and anything to stay de-stressed over the next few weeks. I wish my insurance covered accupuncture as I think that would be great! I have been continuing my PMR exercises and am looking forward to some guided imagery cd's that are coming in the mail soon! (Thanks T!) Other than that, just trying to embrace things as they are and accept the things I cannot change.

It's taken forever to write this short little post - darn hormones! I'm bawling over a re-run of "8 simple rules" - the episode where the dad dies.. Ahhh! I keep having to get up and blow my nose and wipe the mascara! Okay, off to watch something more upbeat - American Idol! =)