Tuesday, February 12, 2013
No Stress and Scheulde Changes
Its the Metformin!
I texted my hunny on the way to the gym yesterday to tell him my heart was still racing. He said I should call the RE and see if there is some side effect to the Metformin. I was too worried to call my RE because I didn't want them taking me off the Metformin or needing to change my IVF to a later date (I'm not sure that would have been what they would have done, I just worry lots, lol). I'm stubborn and I want to be on the Metformin, because I feel it will have the best benefits working with my PCOS to help my fertility. I also don't want to quit my diet, because even though Ive only lost 5 pounds, I want a chance at loosing more!
So instead of calling my RE, I called the pharmacist. At first he told me that my heart racing or beating hard was not a side effect of Metformin. We talked for a bit and his 1st question to me was "have you tested your blood sugar and is it low?" Metformin is mainly used to help diabetics, so I got to explain to him how I have PCOS and I am going through IVF and was prescribed this to help with fertility. Then because I talk a lot I went on about how I am currently on a strict PCOS diet to restrict sugars and carbs - aka more sugar. He gave me some great ideas on adding in more healthy sugars, he was unsure what the PCOS diet allows, but talking together with him to figure out what the restrictions are and what I might need to raise my blood sugar levels ended up being a great conversation and I felt very excited with this new knowledge!
I still decided to skip the gym. I was determined to go when I though my heart was pounding from stress, because I wanted to release those healthy endorphins and feel good. However because I could be in danger of passing out, I figured I would play it safe and go home. I know that's what Eric wanted to hear too.
Change of plans
I got home and went to the restroom to discover that I was about to start my period! REALLY? Dang, I was really looking forward to my Trial Transfer appointment this Friday. It did give me a good reason to call the office and talk with them about my blood sugar levels and find out where my schedule is.
My TT was rescheduled for March 6th. This was good because I was able to call my acupuncturist to see if she has an appointment available for that date as well. She hasn't called back yet, but I'm sure that will be good notice to be able to get in to meet with her and try out acupuncture for the 1st time.
I also get to start BCPs soon now. This is where IVF gets to be really fascinating for me. The start of my BCP will be the very beginning of when they are starting to control my ovulation cycle. So on the 3rd day of my period I will start taking the 1st BCP. I will take the 3 weeks of pills and instead of taking the "period week" of pills, I will throw them away and continue onto the 1st pill of a new pack. This will almost be like a fun count down for me! Right now I am figuring that I should be on these for 6-7 weeks, then they will be giving me all the shots and stuff to control my ovulation for ER and ET. That's the part I am anxious for!!! Bring it on!
As for a schedule.....I'm still guessing, because yesterday I asked if there was one for me yet.....there is not :(
Monday, February 11, 2013
Cute Date Night Story
When I met Eric I was so shy, so all I could manage to do was quickly hand my phone number to his friend and leave the bar before I could see his reaction.
He ended up calling me a few days later and asked me out on a date. We both love pizza so we met at a wonderful pizza place on February 10th, 2010. We just clicked and we had so much to talk about with each other. And just like in the movies, at the end of the night, the manager came to our table and had to tell us that the restaurant was closed! I really had no idea we were there that long!
On February 10th, 2011, I had to work a late shift, so for our anniversary Eric brought a pizza from this restaurant over to my work for my break and he brought champagne glasses for us to drink soda out of. He even came dressed up in a double breasted jacket! It was the sweetest most romantic moment ever!
On February 10th, 2012 we had our 2nd anniversary at our favorite restaurant.
We got married in September 2012 and planned a whole weekend wedding party around us and our life. So we had our rehearsal dinner party at this restaurant, the night before our wedding. My mom thought it was crazy to have this dinner at a pizza place. I said "Mom, this is gourmet pizza!"
When we were there for the rehearsal dinner, I went up to the bar and saw Buddha. I was messing with him and the waitress said "Be careful that is a fertility Buddha" - I said "Can I take him home!" :)
He ended up calling me a few days later and asked me out on a date. We both love pizza so we met at a wonderful pizza place on February 10th, 2010. We just clicked and we had so much to talk about with each other. And just like in the movies, at the end of the night, the manager came to our table and had to tell us that the restaurant was closed! I really had no idea we were there that long!
On February 10th, 2011, I had to work a late shift, so for our anniversary Eric brought a pizza from this restaurant over to my work for my break and he brought champagne glasses for us to drink soda out of. He even came dressed up in a double breasted jacket! It was the sweetest most romantic moment ever!
On February 10th, 2012 we had our 2nd anniversary at our favorite restaurant.
We got married in September 2012 and planned a whole weekend wedding party around us and our life. So we had our rehearsal dinner party at this restaurant, the night before our wedding. My mom thought it was crazy to have this dinner at a pizza place. I said "Mom, this is gourmet pizza!"
When we were there for the rehearsal dinner, I went up to the bar and saw Buddha. I was messing with him and the waitress said "Be careful that is a fertility Buddha" - I said "Can I take him home!" :)
Last night we decided to not call February 10th our anniversary anymore since we are married, but it is now our Valentines day! So we had our 3rd Valentines day together and rubbed Buddhas belly together.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Stress and Good News
I'm worried about stress.
That's just the way I am. I worry and stress so much! I have been working on breathing and listening to calming music and trying remain calmer about things out of my control. However there are times when I am sitting down being quiet and I don't think that I am thinking about anything but my heart seems to be heavily pounding, and I realize that I actually am stressing about something on the back of my mind.
Its crazy how much there is in life to take care of and deal with, yet somehow we are supposed to focus on controlling stress. Well I'm stressed about my stress levels! This weight loss thing is not helping me. I'm down to 204, after three weeks of eating VERY healthy, and working out more, I would have hoped to drop at least under 200 by now :( My mom says its because I have too much stress in my life.....
Oh really? You don't say? But what do I do? I have to work, and I have to take care of the kids, husband and home, I have to manage schedules and make sure everything comes together, and on top of that I have major goals right now like weight loss and IVF. How would anyone have all these things going on and not have any stress?
Celebrate the good things! That helps me feel happy and I love being happy and that puts stress on the back burner for a while!
A ray of light and good news.
I found an acupuncturist, that I fell in love with! In one simple phone call, my stress levels dropped and I was able to tell that I love her personality and I cannot wait to meet her. I was reading forums and blogs, and IVF success stories, and I kept seeing acupuncture as one thing that women with success say that they think was the key factor in their positive pregnancy test. I read that it is most successful when it is done 30 minutes before egg transfer and then 30 minutes after egg transfer.
30 minutes before and 30 minutes after? I'm thinking about how the RE is going to keep me lying down for an hour after the ET, so how am I going to get out of the office to get acupuncture done in that time frame? I guess Ill settle for having it done right after I leave the office. One lady on a forum said that her acupuncturist came to the office and was able to perform the acupuncture before and after.
So I started doing research and making calls to acupuncturists in the same city as my RE, and finding out which one would work with me, without really having a fixed time that this could be done. ET is done 3-5 days after the egg retrieval, it just depends on how growth rate of the eggs. So I cannot make a regular appointment. I found one lady who was nice and willing to work with me last minute when that time came.
BUT THEN....I got a call from a lady returning my message and she had worked with my RE before and she will go to his office and do the acupuncture before and after my RT right in his office!!! SCORE!! I guess I could have just called my RE and asked if they recommend anyone, lol. I liked my way better because I did the hard work and I feel that I am appreciating the results much better!! :)
For now:
Lord help me this week! I will be a crazy woman running to my mail box all week looking for my schedule! Thank God I only have 4 days of that and then on Friday I will be up there and if the nurse hasn't mailed it, maybe she can give it to me. **finger crossed** I want my precious schedule!
Friday Eric had blood work done. I'm not sure why but they required him to have an HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis tests done. He had a busy week at work, but finally got those tests done a few days ago.
Tonight is our 3rd anniversary of our 1st date! :) Every year we go back the place of our 1st date and have dinner together. We also choose this restaurant to have our wedding rehearsal dinner at. I love the wonderful memories and the good times. Oh...I love Eric!! :P
That's just the way I am. I worry and stress so much! I have been working on breathing and listening to calming music and trying remain calmer about things out of my control. However there are times when I am sitting down being quiet and I don't think that I am thinking about anything but my heart seems to be heavily pounding, and I realize that I actually am stressing about something on the back of my mind.
Its crazy how much there is in life to take care of and deal with, yet somehow we are supposed to focus on controlling stress. Well I'm stressed about my stress levels! This weight loss thing is not helping me. I'm down to 204, after three weeks of eating VERY healthy, and working out more, I would have hoped to drop at least under 200 by now :( My mom says its because I have too much stress in my life.....
Oh really? You don't say? But what do I do? I have to work, and I have to take care of the kids, husband and home, I have to manage schedules and make sure everything comes together, and on top of that I have major goals right now like weight loss and IVF. How would anyone have all these things going on and not have any stress?
Celebrate the good things! That helps me feel happy and I love being happy and that puts stress on the back burner for a while!
A ray of light and good news.
I found an acupuncturist, that I fell in love with! In one simple phone call, my stress levels dropped and I was able to tell that I love her personality and I cannot wait to meet her. I was reading forums and blogs, and IVF success stories, and I kept seeing acupuncture as one thing that women with success say that they think was the key factor in their positive pregnancy test. I read that it is most successful when it is done 30 minutes before egg transfer and then 30 minutes after egg transfer.
30 minutes before and 30 minutes after? I'm thinking about how the RE is going to keep me lying down for an hour after the ET, so how am I going to get out of the office to get acupuncture done in that time frame? I guess Ill settle for having it done right after I leave the office. One lady on a forum said that her acupuncturist came to the office and was able to perform the acupuncture before and after.
So I started doing research and making calls to acupuncturists in the same city as my RE, and finding out which one would work with me, without really having a fixed time that this could be done. ET is done 3-5 days after the egg retrieval, it just depends on how growth rate of the eggs. So I cannot make a regular appointment. I found one lady who was nice and willing to work with me last minute when that time came.
BUT THEN....I got a call from a lady returning my message and she had worked with my RE before and she will go to his office and do the acupuncture before and after my RT right in his office!!! SCORE!! I guess I could have just called my RE and asked if they recommend anyone, lol. I liked my way better because I did the hard work and I feel that I am appreciating the results much better!! :)
For now:
Lord help me this week! I will be a crazy woman running to my mail box all week looking for my schedule! Thank God I only have 4 days of that and then on Friday I will be up there and if the nurse hasn't mailed it, maybe she can give it to me. **finger crossed** I want my precious schedule!
Friday Eric had blood work done. I'm not sure why but they required him to have an HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis tests done. He had a busy week at work, but finally got those tests done a few days ago.
Tonight is our 3rd anniversary of our 1st date! :) Every year we go back the place of our 1st date and have dinner together. We also choose this restaurant to have our wedding rehearsal dinner at. I love the wonderful memories and the good times. Oh...I love Eric!! :P
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Plans for February
Hello February -
On the February list: Weight management, Trial Transfer, Metformin and maybe Birth Control Pills and the SCHEDULE!
This month should be the month that I am kind of free from any major IVF stuff. So I need to work out, work out, work out and loose some weight.
My Weight
Here it goes world - - - - I admit I weigh 207 pounds :(
This weight really bothers me, because I have changed my diet and over the last 3 weeks I have been strict. I am keeping carbs under about 20 a day! I am not drinking alcohol or caffeine drinks. I am eating veggies and low calorie items. I have read and followed PCOS diet plans. 3 weeks ago I started out at 208, I dropped down to 204 at one point but on average my weight has stayed at 206.
February - I plan to hit the gym hard, it seems that is where I am going to leave some extra pounds at. I figure if I am eating healthy and maintaining weight, then I need to work it off. (This also pisses me off, because I was maintaining the same weight while drinking, eating yummy pizzas, enjoying my favorite Mexican food, drinking soda and the once a week beer, fries and cheese sauce with my Lisa buddy)
The Trial Transfer
This is scheduled for Friday February 15th. I heard it is easy so I make the 2.5 hour drive alone, have it done and maybe visit my mother-in-law and make it home in time to cook dinner. Im not too worried about this test, just the bill! This one is expensive :)
Metformin
Many years ago I used to take Glucophage (Metformin is a similar/same medication). It was in 1999, I was wondering why I couldn't get pregnant, I saw a doctor and this is when I was diagnosed me with PCOS and he put me on Glucophage to assist with fertility. Its supposed to control your body's insulin. The side effects are horrible so doctors will start you off on one pill a day for a week, then two a day for a week, then up to three pills (1500mg) each day. Last time I didn't get past the one a day! I cramped so bad!! I'm happy to report that I started taking Metformin 6 days ago, and I bumped myself up to two pills 2 days ago. I'm taking both at nighttime and I just read a blog about time released Metformin working well, I don't have those, so I think I will start taking one at night and one in the morning, then if I tolerate that I will start taking the 3 pills at different times of the day. I'm just really excited that so far Im not having pain!
With all the reading about IVF I do, I found many stories and articles about the benefits of Metformin on fertility and weight loss, so I called my RE's office and asked if that was going to be part of the meds I would be taking. I was disappointed to have her put me on them the next day. The disappointment was because it seemed like if I didn't make that call that I wouldn't be on them right now and I talked with a gal whos RE said, after a failed IVF, that she should have been on the Metformin longer (and she was on it for 3 months, same as I will be).
Birth Control Pills
With the disappointment over having to ask to be put on Metformin, I'm a little worried about this schedule that the nurse is creating and the fact that she is waiting for AF (aunt flow) to start so she can start me on BCPs. 1st of all my AF is not regular, so it most likely wont start on its own, and I'm looking at the calendar thinking that there is only 2 months left before my April IVF, that doesn't seem like enough time to start seeing where my regular cycle is and I know from what Ive read that I will stop the BCPs before I start shots (I'm pretty sure anyway). I guess I will need to call the office tomorrow and find out what the plan is, so that I can settle down about the time frame left.
My Schedule
Please Please Please I want to get this soon. I was told she was writing it this week and then she will mail it to me. I will be looking forward to that so that I can figure out what they are doing with me and if the IVF is at the beginning of April, the middle or the end. Geeze!
Pregnancy keeps going through my mind. Am I ready, are the kids ready? We are spending sooo much money, are we waisting it? One of my good friends just found out she is pregnant, I'm so happy for her, I made me look in the future, I worried how much it will hurt if IVF doesn't work for us when others are having babies. That same day I found out about her baby, I got to hold a co-workers new born grand-baby, I want to hold my own newborn soon. How bad do I want this? Will I find that after a failed IVF, I am pushing to try again and again? My chances are good, but my weight and age could be a factor. If I spend time fighting my weight battle, my age will increase and hurt chances more.
Please let this 1st time work.
On the February list: Weight management, Trial Transfer, Metformin and maybe Birth Control Pills and the SCHEDULE!
This month should be the month that I am kind of free from any major IVF stuff. So I need to work out, work out, work out and loose some weight.
My Weight
Here it goes world - - - - I admit I weigh 207 pounds :(
This weight really bothers me, because I have changed my diet and over the last 3 weeks I have been strict. I am keeping carbs under about 20 a day! I am not drinking alcohol or caffeine drinks. I am eating veggies and low calorie items. I have read and followed PCOS diet plans. 3 weeks ago I started out at 208, I dropped down to 204 at one point but on average my weight has stayed at 206.
February - I plan to hit the gym hard, it seems that is where I am going to leave some extra pounds at. I figure if I am eating healthy and maintaining weight, then I need to work it off. (This also pisses me off, because I was maintaining the same weight while drinking, eating yummy pizzas, enjoying my favorite Mexican food, drinking soda and the once a week beer, fries and cheese sauce with my Lisa buddy)
The Trial Transfer
This is scheduled for Friday February 15th. I heard it is easy so I make the 2.5 hour drive alone, have it done and maybe visit my mother-in-law and make it home in time to cook dinner. Im not too worried about this test, just the bill! This one is expensive :)
Metformin
Many years ago I used to take Glucophage (Metformin is a similar/same medication). It was in 1999, I was wondering why I couldn't get pregnant, I saw a doctor and this is when I was diagnosed me with PCOS and he put me on Glucophage to assist with fertility. Its supposed to control your body's insulin. The side effects are horrible so doctors will start you off on one pill a day for a week, then two a day for a week, then up to three pills (1500mg) each day. Last time I didn't get past the one a day! I cramped so bad!! I'm happy to report that I started taking Metformin 6 days ago, and I bumped myself up to two pills 2 days ago. I'm taking both at nighttime and I just read a blog about time released Metformin working well, I don't have those, so I think I will start taking one at night and one in the morning, then if I tolerate that I will start taking the 3 pills at different times of the day. I'm just really excited that so far Im not having pain!
With all the reading about IVF I do, I found many stories and articles about the benefits of Metformin on fertility and weight loss, so I called my RE's office and asked if that was going to be part of the meds I would be taking. I was disappointed to have her put me on them the next day. The disappointment was because it seemed like if I didn't make that call that I wouldn't be on them right now and I talked with a gal whos RE said, after a failed IVF, that she should have been on the Metformin longer (and she was on it for 3 months, same as I will be).
Birth Control Pills
With the disappointment over having to ask to be put on Metformin, I'm a little worried about this schedule that the nurse is creating and the fact that she is waiting for AF (aunt flow) to start so she can start me on BCPs. 1st of all my AF is not regular, so it most likely wont start on its own, and I'm looking at the calendar thinking that there is only 2 months left before my April IVF, that doesn't seem like enough time to start seeing where my regular cycle is and I know from what Ive read that I will stop the BCPs before I start shots (I'm pretty sure anyway). I guess I will need to call the office tomorrow and find out what the plan is, so that I can settle down about the time frame left.
My Schedule
Please Please Please I want to get this soon. I was told she was writing it this week and then she will mail it to me. I will be looking forward to that so that I can figure out what they are doing with me and if the IVF is at the beginning of April, the middle or the end. Geeze!
Pregnancy keeps going through my mind. Am I ready, are the kids ready? We are spending sooo much money, are we waisting it? One of my good friends just found out she is pregnant, I'm so happy for her, I made me look in the future, I worried how much it will hurt if IVF doesn't work for us when others are having babies. That same day I found out about her baby, I got to hold a co-workers new born grand-baby, I want to hold my own newborn soon. How bad do I want this? Will I find that after a failed IVF, I am pushing to try again and again? My chances are good, but my weight and age could be a factor. If I spend time fighting my weight battle, my age will increase and hurt chances more.
Please let this 1st time work.
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