I Could Never Be a Trucker May 1, 2006
That drive fucking sucks. I think it might not be so bad if I didn’t have to get up at 4:30, but then again driving 8+ hours in one day would suck no matter what. I’m so tired I can barely sit up. Just play along if this post ends up making no sense whatsoever. Oh, and speaking of truckers, what’s up with them honking their big loud horns at chicks driving alone? That happened to me six times today. Same as last week. Don’t they know that scares the crap out of me?
I digress. My point was that the drive sucked. Guess what didn’t suck, though? My lining. It measured 8.2mm this morning. That’s thicker than it’s ever been at this point in a FET cycle. My E2 was 672 which is good. If it had been less than 300 then I would have had to start vaginal Estrace, but there will be no little blue pills up the hoo ha for me. No siree.
Since my lining was ok and my E2 was good, my RE suggested moving my ET up to next Monday which would mean starting progesterone on Wednesday, but I politely refused. I want some more time on estrogen to see if I can get my lining thicker. 8 is ok, and my RE certainly thinks it’s enough, but it would be nice to have more. This is our last shot at this, and I want the best possible conditions to work with.
There were several other reasons why transferring a week from today wouldn’t be ideal. It would mean that Dan would have to take two days off from work instead of one. It would mean that I would have to do two PIO shots by myself since Dan is in New Orleans until Thursday afternoon. Not that I haven’t done it before, but I’d just prefer not to. Plus, if ET was next Monday then beta would be on our anniversary. Major suckage. All of that combined with the lining issue just seems to me to be pointing in the direction of staying with the original plan of transferring on the 12th.
Even though I despise the damn drive, I’m going back over on Friday for another ultrasound at my request. I want no “what ifs” this cycle. I want to make sure my lining goes in the right direction, or at least stays the same, before I start progesterone on Sunday. I’m sure I’ll be cursing myself when I’m behind the wheel on Friday, but I need to do this.
Ok, I’m going to crash now. I think I’ll probably sleep well tonight.
- Posted in : IVF Part 7: FET #3
- Author : amanda
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I think they honk at you because your hott. With two t’s. Seriously, look at that belly shot. Isn’t all that crap supposed to make you fat and/or bloated? I’ve never been that hott in my life, even when I was pretty damn fly in high school. So whatever you may lack in your life, and I know this totally won’t make up for any of it, a stranger (and a striaght female one at that) on the internet thinks you’re hott. And is wildly envious.
Holy crap that’s a long drive!! As for those truckers . . . hmmm. All I can say is make sure you’ve got air in your tires and you’ve got plenty of gas. No pit stops little lady. :-)
And yes, I’m with Jessica. I’d kill for some flat abs like yours!
Best of luck w/this cycle, hon.
Lovely lining! I thnk you are right on not changing the timing. Your lining can maintain itself for a while so there is no rush.
My first lining check is tomorrow but I am having major EWCM so I think the estrogen is working.
Still laughing at “hott.” But you are!
That long drive is a nightmare, but your lining is a dream. I’m so glad! May Friday bring you even better news.
Glad the lining is kicking butt. Huge relief. Getting ready for my 6 hour drive today. It so sucks…
Good luck Friday.
8 hours…pure torture. So glad your lining is looking awesome, I’ll be thinking of you Friday when you have to repeat that drive (ugh!).
Yah, great news about the lining! Sorry about the drive, you deserve a medal for doing that so often. Lame truckers!
Ugh the drive- I had to do 5 hours last week (2.5 hrs to get to a 1 hr meeting, 2.5 hours home) and I thought that sucked.
Go lining!
Glad your lining is looking good. Good luck with the FET.
HONK!
Wow 8 hours! That sucks. I can’t imagine how much more stress a commute would add to this adventure. Super news about your lining. Good luck!!!!!
Ugg that 8 hour thing reminds me of my fresh cycle! We have an 8 hour drive return to our clinic as well, it sucks. (No honking here though!! :) ) We are staying the night to make it a little easier though!
Sounds like you are taking control of your cycle, that is great.
Good luck and take care!
what a fluffy lining you got growing there well done! totally understand about wanting to wait and make sure it’s all as perfect as you can get it, the drive sux tho girl full credit for doing it willing … and who knew there was a 4.30am time thingo??? weird
8 hours is a horribly long way to go, but thank goodness for such good news on the lining. Glad you stuck to your guns on the transfer - the timing sounds better.
Yeah lining! I agree, the timing does sound better.
When truckers honk their horns at you- I think scaring you is the point. They are gigantic 6 year old boys. Blech.
The lining sounds great, but that drive does suck. I got spoiled with my clinic not only in town, but on my drive home. Just really thinking of you with all the meds and FET. Ah, the memories, good times, good times. Hang in there. Love M
PS I come from a family of truckers and am told that the honking is a signal to lift up your top and show your twins. As if!
I would be a crumply little ball if I had to spend that much time in the car. 8.2, rock on, you! (I agree with Jessica on the hottness)
Good to know the lining listens to threats from your friends inside the computer : )
Keep on truckin’
(sorry, couldn’t resist)
Amanda I am hoping and praying for you. Looking forward to Friday’s update. Lots of Hugs! Driving that much does suck!!!
Right…the truckers…what’s there to do? Nothing really I suppose, just be happy that they think you are sexy…or lift your shirt (a bit) and show them your blue belly….maybe that will keep them from honking their horns.
About the lining: Sounds great so far, but I do understand that yuo want everything to be as perfect as it can be for this FET. I keep it all crossed that it will. It looks good for now, and remember the embryos you froze were good quality when they were frozen. That must feel good too.
The driving part really sucks….really….nothing to say, except that in the end it hopefully will all have been worth it!
Hugs,
Nina