Since the first ultrasound, we have been moving steadily forward. All the ultrasounds and blood tests show that my body is responding as expected to the medication, and as of my last visit, our doctor said we look to be right on schedule for our embryo transfer date in early June.
The nausea from the nightly Lupron injections were unpleasant but definitely manageable. About a week or so back, we added estrogen pills to the mix and have been steadily increasing the dosage on a calculated schedule. The latter were supposed to help with the nausea, but they seem to have missed the memo. So my days have been an ongoing cycle of nausea and indigestion, but if this is what is required for me to get pregnant, BRING IT.
I was scheduled for a COVID-19 test to ensure I was cleared to enter the transfer facility when it came time for the embryo transfer. When our doctor told me about it, I was too busy mentally jotting down the instructions for the drive-through testing process:
Get to the testing center on time.
Wear a mask.
Drive up with your ID in hand.
When instructed, open your window, lower your mask, and then they’ll just take a quick swab.
Seemed simple enough.
Once I left the hospital, it hit me:
The transfer date is so close…
Then almost immediately after:
They’re going to stick a very long swab WAY up my nose. Eww.
The test happened yesterday, and while it was quick and painless, it was DEFINITELY unpleasant. The results should come out by next week, and if all is good, we will be on track to add even more medicines to the daily routine until D-Day!