Couldn’t Ask for Much Better February 3, 2005
I just got the call. All 11 of my eggs were mature, and 10 fertilized with ICSI. I am beyond relieved. We’re scheduled for a 5 day transfer on Monday at 9:30 unless something dramatic happens between now and then. Apparently, all 10 of our embryos look normal so far, so that’s good. Last time two-thirds of our embryos made it to blast, so hopefully we’ll have at least a few left by Monday.
I’m still really sore. Yesterday required three doses of Vicodin, but so far I have managed to survive drug free today. I’m still in bed, though. Sitting all the way up is just not going to happen today. Thank goodness for wireless.
Thank Goodness for Vicodin February 2, 2005
We got 11 eggs at retrieval this morning. I’ll get the call sometime tomorrow letting me know how many were mature and how many fertilized. I’m hoping to get enough to be able to go to blast again, but who really knows. I was in quite a bit of pain by the time I got home, so I popped a Vicodin and took a nap. I don’t know what I would do without pain meds.
I spoke to my vet this afternoon about the treatment options for Dixie. We decided to start with meds. I had been leaning toward the radioactive iodine treatment, but there’s one major problem with that. I want to get her started on treatment ASAP, but that would mean bringing a radioactive cat into my house during the 2ww. They keep them at the kitty hospital until they’re at a safe level, but they’re still emitting radiation when they come home. I’ve read some about it, and it’s not a good idea to do during pregnancy. I seriously doubt I’ll actually get pregnant this cycle. It’s not like I’ve got a stellar track record, but I can’t risk it. We’ve been through too much to get to this point. I did find out that the thyroid medication is available in a transdermal lotion that you can just apply to the ear. That’s what we’ve decided to try first, since Dixie cannot stand to take pills. If she doesn’t tolerate the meds then we can always do the radioactive iodine treatment at a later date. I think this is a good starting point, though, given her age and my 2ww situation.
The Results Are In February 1, 2005
I’m offically triggered. Not much else to report on the IVF front until tomorrow.
My kitty’s test results came back. Her thyroid level is high, but all the rest of her tests came back normal. So, it looks like we’re dealing with hyperthyroidism. There are three options for treatment: medication, surgery, or radioactive iodine therapy. Surgery’s out. Dixie’s just to frail for that, so we’re left with options one and three. If we go the meds route, she would have to take 1-3 pills a day for the rest of her life and would need frequent blood tests to monitor dosage levels and side effects. The radioactive iodine therapy involves a one time injection of radioactive iodine to destroy all affected thyroid tissue. It’s expensive, about $1500, but would be a one time thing. She would have to stay in the kitty hospital for about a week while the radiation levels fall to a safe limit. Unlike the meds, there are no serious side effects involved with this treatment.
I’m going to call and speak to my vet about the pros and cons of each option tomorrow after I get home from my ER. My normal vet is out of the office today, so I ended up speaking to another vet this morning. I want to make sure we decide on the best possible option for our kitty. I want to make what’s left of her time with us as comfortable as possible.
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