Monday, May 16, 2011

So little to say, so little to say, so little to say...

(I'm channeling a Dave Matthew's alternative, I think.)

Seriously, I'm feeling totally boring right now.

Someday-soon put it best (you know, back before all the comments made Wednesday or Thursday were deleted from my blog...dumb blogger): it's so hard to go from daily updates of the conents of your abodmen to radio silence!!! Stupid two week wait. And, the fact that the semester is truly over now that my grades are turned in is making it more and more difficult to keep myself distracted! I have a lot I *should* be doing both at home (there's cat hair everywhere in the room the cat spends most of her time) and at work (gotta get ready for the summer session) but I'm exhausted and just want to do nothing for a few days. Unfortunately, that gives me plenty of time focus on the wait.

Anyway, as I said, not much to say. My breasts started hurting the day *before* the IUI and are huge and *killing* me, now. Makes me wonder when I actually ovulated. My skin is breaking out like mad. Fun with progesterone and estrogen! My ovaries are hurting, still. If this cycle doesn't work, I'm virtually certain we'll get canceled for the next cycle because I can't imagine I'm not going to end up with cysts from this one. If that happens, I think we need to re-think our next steps.

Of course, there are still about 8 or 9 days before my testing date. And, at this point I zoom back and forth between "so unlikely this worked" and "please no triplets!"

Still trying to be more zen about it because there's really not much that I can do right now. Must calm down and relax. Must breathe.

Must go vacuum.
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17 comments:

  1. AmyGMay 16, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Oof! I hope the next few days go fast and that you get great news at the end of it.

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  2. Jes GMay 16, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    i just joined you in the 2ww...... lets be wait buddies!!

    hopefully you get some time to relax and not overthink your waiting.
    xoxo

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  3. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Know this song? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fORAPkfVV_A
    Should be required listening for the 2ww as far as I'm concerned. Hope the time passes smoothly! xoxo

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  4. AlexMay 16, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Ugh - those 2WW's are the worst! No advice, just keep up the vacumming, or go do something fun - like a museum... Hang in there!

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  5. GuinevereMay 16, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I just stumbled across your blog and will be following because there aren't enough academics doing the IF treatments and blogging about it! I also wanted to offer my comiserations on the two week wait. I've been in the same situation as you in that I also had a surprise natural BFP that led to missed miscarriage at around 7 weeks. We skipped the medicated IUIs and went straight to IVF and FET (which worked, at least so far). The IUI on meds two-week wait seems so much more uncertain in allowing you to bounce back between "probably didn't work" and "hope it's not triplets"... I hope you can stay sane in the absence of lecture prep and grading, and I hope you have a non-triplet pregnancy at the end of it!

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  6. threelittlekilosMay 16, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    hang in there! i'm crossing everything (and also waiting patiently!!) for you that this one is THE one.

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  7. DawnMay 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I hope this 2WW goes by fast! Take a few naps and relax!

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  8. irrationalexuberanceMay 16, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Oh the infernal waiting!! I recommend a lot of mindless movies. Or rereading the Harry potter books (yeah, I reread all of them during my last 2ww. It certainly kept m mind off of things!)
    Wishing you all the best of luck!

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  9. DandelionBreezeMay 16, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    The 2WW is a nightmare... between trying to relax and keep distracted. Are there some nice pampering distracting things that you could do... vacuuming doesn't sound very fun. Thinking of you for your 2WW and about to start mine with you xoxo

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  10. Nessa LomivaMay 17, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    I hate the 2WW, and analyzing every single symptom. You need to distract yourself, like everyone said. I'll be thinking of you, hoping the days go by fast for you. XOXO

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  11. GurleeMay 17, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    May your 2ww speed by and end with a fab result. Thinking of you!

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  12. someday-soonMay 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Ugh! The stupid 2ww. Radio silent is a tough place to be...so after your few days of rest, and lets face it obsessing, get out there and visit with friends, do fun projects...anything to keep your mind busy! I'm thinking tons of snuggle in vibes for one or two of those little eggies you produced =)

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  13. KellyMay 17, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Man, two week waiting while you have nothing to distract yourself with is the WORST. Hang in there, babe!

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  14. Mel.May 17, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I don't envy your two week wait! Hope it flies by and that it's a great success! Wish I had some ideas to make time move faster for you.... :)

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  15. winter blueMay 17, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Good luck! I think my comment was deleted - I was wondering if you could tell me what E2 levels indicate? I've always wondered. ;)

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  16. ALMay 18, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    oh, the pure agony of the 2ww! Hope that you get some great news in a week and a half! I'm hopeful for you :)

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  17. erikaMay 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Ohhh, those infamous 2ww's. Praying and hoping this one will that very special one you will long remember and with a smile on your face (((wink, wink)))

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