What’s Up With My Nose? December 5, 2004
I seem to be experiencing some weird side effect. My nostril/nasal passage, or whatever you want to call it, is driving me crazy. I’m having intermittent pain just on the right side. It’s like a weird burning sensation. I thought that it could be from the anesthesia, since it started during the ride home from my transfer. I’m not sure that theory holds, however, because it’s still happening. Maybe it’s from the Medrol or something. Who knows. All I know is that it better stop soon. I really have no idea why I always seemed blessed with a plethora of side effects. I also had some spotting on Friday and a little yesterday. My RE said to expect that, though, because of all of the poking and prodding that was required to get my cervix to cooperate.
I started my double dosed PIO on Friday night. Man, that’s a lot to inject. Not only is this more likely to make me extremely sore, the shot itself is a lot worse. The only way I’ve been getting through them is to sing while my husband injects the oil into my flesh. I know, I’m weird. I either sing a Christmas song. Yep, I’m a Christmas geek. Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, although it’s yet to be seen whether or not this Christmas will be holly and jolly. Anyway, I either do that or sing “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Now, before you think I’ve totally gone off my rocker, I got that from Heathers. I watched that movie so many time during my high school years that I knew all of the lines. There’s a scene in that movie where Winona Ryder is sitting in her car in the school parking lot while Christian Slater is telling her something she doesn’t want to hear. I can’t remember exactly, but probably that he killed the gay football players or something of that nature. So, Winona, aka Heather, puts her hands on her ears and starts to sing “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” I do that, too, from time to time when I’m trying to block out something.
While I’m on the PIO tangent, I’m going to throw out my PIO PSA. I’ve said this before on my blog, but I think it was in the comments section. A lot of people are prescribed the 50mg/mL version of PIO. Well, it also comes in a 100mg/mL variety which obviously means that you can inject half the amount of oil while getting the same amount of progesterone. I’m sure a lot of people know this, but if I can save even one IVFer’s ass then I feel it’s worth mentioning again.
So, two days down, ten more to go. I’m not going crazy yet, but I’m sure I will be before too long. I went out and bought the most essential two week wait item today: FREDs. I won’t be testing for at least a week, but it’s good to know they’re here when I need them. One good thing about doing a FET is that you don’t have to worry about the whole trigger/false positive thing. So, I’ll definitely be breaking out the FREDs at some point.
- Posted in : IVF Part 2: FET #1
- Author : amanda
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Hmmm…interesting side effect. I hope it goes away soon.
As for the FREDs….be strong. Resist the urge.
And since we are quoting movies, whenever I need to be strong I always think of The Waterboy, Rob Schneider and “You can do it!”
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Hi Sweetie, I’m glad you posted. I’ve been thinking about you.
The nose thing may be from the canula that was in your nostrils. Perhaps one was pumping pure oxygen while pinching your skin a bit? Makes sense to me.
I am so hoping for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I love the movie, Heathers.
Now I know one of the reasons I love you so much!!
Thinking of you…
Here’s to hope, FREDs, and Heathers. How I’m sending you so many good wishes for this cycle–and good wishes for your PIO-abused tushy! Hope the nose thing clears up soon too :-)
So how is your nose today? Better? Rear-end? Worse? The wait? AGONIZING?
I also have Heathers memorized. And was in love with Christian Slater. So when he walked into a spa where I was working one day, I asked for and got his autograph, even though I knew it could get me fired. It said “To Amy, all my love, Christian Slater” sigh. I probably still have it somewhere. :)
Give us an update when you can!
-AmyY