Pill Monster
Posted in IVF, Pregnancy on 11/22/2009 02:40 pm by Michelle
To do a Frozen Embryo Transfer, one first needs to have ideal conditions, that is, the oven has to be completely preheated prior to any baking. For us, the preparation started back on October 15th. This was 21 days after my last period plus after I had ovulated. We started with a single shot a day to suppress any further egg making process. Then, four days after my period started, I began to take Estrace tablets twice daily for two weeks. This was easy, and as I stated in my prior post, sometimes too easy that we forgot we were doing anything.
Today, I received my next steps for our preparation for transfer on Wednesday. It is insane and I can not remember half the time what the hell I need to do and when. After deciphering the clinical coordinators notes and coming up with the timetable, I read this out to Dirk, he started to glaze over;
My process now starts at 6 am with a shot of Heparin (blood thinner), Estrace tablets (estrogen) and Prometrium tablets (progesterone). This is closely followed by a baby aspirin, prenatal vitamin, antibiotics, Vitamin D (2 tablets), and Calcium (3 tablets). At 2 pm I need to take Estrace and Prometrium. At 6 pm Heparin and Prometrium. At dinner another antibiotic and prenatal vitamin. Finally, at 10 pm my last daily dose of Estrace and Prometrium.
We need to create a daily schedule or we will miss something. Now, we have alarms set and each time it rings we look at the schedule and cross off what drugs we are to administer. I feel like a pill monster.
11/22/2009 at 7:13 pm
Hi Michelle,
It’s all for a good cause fingers and toes doubled crossed this time.
xoxo
Patty
11/22/2009 at 10:16 pm
Lol! All those schedules will be good practice for later on remembering when to be at soccer practice, PTA, ballet lessons etc etc! All the hard work is worth it. Good luck and sending good vibes your way!
Janet xoxo
11/23/2009 at 2:26 am
Thank god you are organized by nature!! Could you imagine if it was Dirk and Dwayne? Hmmmm, I wonder which of them would be the oven?
I think of you everyday (honestly!) and I am sending every ounce of support and positive vibes I possess over the Pacific to you guys!!
11/23/2009 at 8:02 am
I am thinking about you many times every day. You are due for good news soon.
love u
11/23/2009 at 10:26 am
Definitely a challenge for your natural organized self,Mich. But you will do it and the end result will be worth all the work. I am praying and crossing everything for success this time around. You and Dirk deserve good news. Love you both!!
11/23/2009 at 3:44 pm
Wow! That is an incredible process. Best of luck to you both. <3
11/24/2009 at 1:42 pm
If I’m reading this right, tomorrow is your transfer!! Wishing you the best and eager for your update…
05/19/2010 at 7:25 am
Hi Michelle,
It’s all for a good cause fingers and toes doubled crossed this time.
xoxo
Patty