Day #4

 I’m on day #4 of hormone injections and until now I’ve felt like a champ! I’ve had minimal physical and emotional side effects and have had to scold myself when thinking “I don’t understand what the big deal is!” Then, day #4 began!

I woke up early this morning for a 7:30am ultrasound and bloodwork appointment at one of the few fertility office locations open on the weekends, 1-hour from my house. A little groggy, I began to notice that things felt heavier, achy and uncomfortable. At my appointment, the Dr. said that everything looked great this morning and that “things” were progressing nicely, but also warned me that my ovaries were growing and that I would soon began to feel the discomfort of this. Boy was he right!

I can’t say that I’ve ever been in pain throughout this process; however, I spent most of the day feeling like I was carrying a softball in my stomach and that my skin was being stretched to uncomfortable limits. It’s made for difficulties sitting and standing for too long. Finally, this evening, I’ve started to notice my stomach becoming a bit harder than normal and protruding slightly. While I did enjoy a very good dessert last evening, I don’t think that my metabolism is punishing me!

So, day #4 brings about 6-8 more days of hormone therapy- I can do this! While I’m uncomfortable, I’m keeping my eye on the prize and relishing in the hubs, who has stepped up his game with cleaning, laundry, etc. to keep me off of my feet!