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Where’s the Fast Forward Button? January 31, 2005

I had another ultrasound and bloodwork appointment this morning, and it looks like I’m all set to go. I had nine follicles measuring 15-23mm and four measuring 8-12mm, so I’m triggering tonight at 10:30 for a 10:30am retrieval on Wednesday. Based on my measurements on Friday I wasn’t expecting to trigger tonight, but it appears that my follicles liked the addition of the Repronex this cycle. My E2 came back at 2715, and I am very relieved. I did not want to deal with a E2 in the 4,000’s again. My lining appears to be stuck at 9mm, though. It measured 10 on Wednesday, 9 on Friday, and initially measured 8 today. I said, “Um, my lining seems to be going backwards,” so it was remeasured and came back at 9. It sure as hell better not be going backwards. I guess I’ll ask them to check again at ER.

One of my kitties is not doing well, so I took her to the vet today. She’s 16, so it was inevitable, but it’s still so hard. I’m not ready to lose her. Especially not right now. I cried through the whole vet appointment. I’m sure the fact that I’m beyond hormonal isn’t helping any. We’re waiting on some test results to see what we’re dealing with, but I don’t know if there’s much we’ll be able to do for her besides love her.

I’m not one to buy into the whole “stress will ruin your cycle” crap, but man has this been a stressful cycle. First I had to deal with the whole meds fiasco (parts I and II) and now I can’t stop worrying about my ailing kitty. I’m definitely ready for this sucker to be over with.

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1. Sheri - January 31, 2005

Congrats on the trigger news!
I am so sorry about your kitty. It is so hard when pets are sick.
Thinking of you and your kitty. I hope the stress starts to dissipate soon.

2. Anonymous - January 31, 2005

I am thinking of you!!!! And your kitty.

3. Amanda - January 31, 2005

that last post was me…I forgot to sign.

4. Dee - January 31, 2005

Good news on the retrieval! I’m hoping for a smooth ER for you and good news for your kitty. It’s always a wait…sorry you’re dealing with this one on top of so much else.

Thinking of you and wishing you a good fertilization report (and more)!

5. Anonymous - January 31, 2005

I am so sorry for all the stress you have and have had this cycle. Best of luck with your trigger tonight, and I will be wishing a good egg retrieval for you on Wednesday!!!

6. Dawn - January 31, 2005

sorry, that last comment was from me, Amanda!

7. Julianna - January 31, 2005

Thinking of you!

Good luck with the trigger.

Take care.

8. amyesq - January 31, 2005

Oh my gosh it seems like this trigger is coming so soon! (I know, please don’t smack me, to you it probably feels like an eternity). Still, better quick than slow.

I am so sorry to hear about your kitty. What is her name? And why can’t I remember your other cat’s name? Starts with an “F”. ugh.

9. Joanne - February 1, 2005

I hope tomorrow goes wonderfully, Amanda. You’ve certainly had more than your share of stress this cycle. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for your sweet kitty.

10. amanda - February 1, 2005

Thanks everyone!

Amy, Dixie is my 16 year old that’s sick. Salvador is my 4 year old that had all of the problems last year. And Muffy is my 13 year old. If you go to this post: http://mananabanana.blogspot.com/2004/05/my-three-amigos.html you can see all th
ree of them.