Friday, July 20, 2012

TWW

This tww feels oddly different.  I am not sure if it is because I am so busy with Cailyn in my life that she is a distraction, or do I not feel as intense of pressure this time as a result of having Cailyn.  Either way, we are well into our two week wait and counting down the days. I do have nightmares of 4 confirmed heartbeats, but the awake and rational side of me remembers Dr Shivanis words that at my age, we will be lucky to have one.  Her words are very comforting to us as we know the reality of the situation which is the best place to be in.
Just as a FYI, I had some pretty good looking embryos, and those of you who know Dr Shivani know that she would never sugar coat the quality of embryos.  So, I am assuming that these beauties were a result of the supplements I took for almost three months in advance.
Here is what I took:
A vegan based prenatal vitamin daily
A vegan based Alpha Lipoic acid supplement 300 units/ day
A vegan based CoQ10 at 600 units/day
DHEA 25mg , 3 times a day
Absolutely NO alcohol was consumed which I think is quite important (and I still have not had a drink yet..what is wrong with me..sheesh, looks like time for a gin and tonic this weekend)
And that is it, it definitely seemed to work and I just wanted to share it with anyone considering self cycling.
The DHEA made me feel somewhat short fused after about two months of it, but I read this is quite normal.  Upon stopping it, I felt back to myself immediately so there were not short term extended effects.

Here I was pre-op at ISIS


And post-op


Today, 10 days post op I am happy to say my swelling is gone and I feel great!

16 comments:

  1. I know there are multiples in your future and a trip for me to India to help out. Can't wait to hear the news. But of course one is all you need.

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  2. Praying for a positive result for you and your family.

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  3. That looks like one very comfortable, drug induced nap post-op!! And I'd be taking Madgew to India for baby pick up (being V E R Y positive for you), regardless of the number. Everything is, and remains, crossed.

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  4. Positive baby thoughts are being sent your way! I have a good feeling! Also, thanks for sharing how the tww is different this time around...just in case we are in a tww at some point in the future:)

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    1. WOW, you may be looking at doing it again, YAY!!!!

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  5. Oh the nightie and cap bring back memories...Best wishes for the count down.

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    1. Hi Kerrie,

      To blog or not to blog...I went for the latter for several reasons but with the compromise (to myself) of being as supportive as possible on others blogs who are more able to share their journey. I appreciate all the energy that goes into these blogs and thank you for this generosity.

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  6. Congrats on trying again Kerrie, the preparation to self cycling is huge especially when people wonder why your not drinking, LOL! Good luck!! How lucky are we to have Dr Shivani and team to help us, we have the best clinic ever!!! Take care and glad the swelling has settled, its an uncomfortable feeling. Love to you and your family xx

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  7. best wishes Kerrie. when you have your bfp, i will be going in november too. how is Cailyn?

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  8. Okay...I am TOTALLY late to this party...I had no idea you had a 2nd blog much less were in India working towards your soon-to-be bigger family....So so happy for you that all seems to be going well. Best wishes filled with love and support!!!!

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