Ultrasound and bloodwork this morning. I went in, undressed, got on the table. I thought it would just be the same old ultrasound, but they had to do a catheter to test for bacteria, I think. That hurt, but only for a few seconds. Then it was on to the ultrasound. She found four follicles on one ovary and five on the left, so 9 total. Sounds kind of low, but I think it's in the range of normal. Then they weighed me, and she said, "you don't look like you weigh that much!" which I guess is a compliment? Maybe I'll post a pic and ask you all to guess my weight. I always weigh more than I look. Most people are shocked when I tell them. I need to go to the fair and see if I can stump the guy that guesses your weight within five pounds. I blame it on being tall (I'm 5'8 1/2) and all the years of dance and running ( more muscle mass).
She gave me a Nuva Ring and told me to check my patient voicemail before putting it in. It's in my purse right now. Should I put it in the fridge? Then I did bloodwork and was on my way. I have another appointment for Oct. 13th. I still have to do fasting bloodwork and I think that's when I'm getting the IVF schedule. I hope the next two weeks go by quickly and that the Nuva Ring doesn't wreak havoc on me.
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My dr told me to put the ring in the fridge until I was ready to put it in. Be forewarned, it is known to cause GI issues. It did with me. But it doesn't sound like you will be on it for long, thank heaven. Glad the appointment went well.
I hope the ring doesn't bother you too much and the next couple of weeks fly by for you.
People (well, people like nurses or doctors) always tell me that they would never guess I weigh as much as I do. I'm about your height (depending on who measures me, somewhere between 5'8" and 5'9"), and I'm a runner, too, so maybe the 200-ish pounds looks different than they expect. Or maybe it's just the mental difference between 199 and 201. Somehow, 200 just sounds like a lot, I guess. Whatever.
Here's to starting the new IVF cycle! And I, too, hope that it will be your only one!
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