the bloat is ON!

Tonight is night 3 of stims and it's going really well. It was really awkward for both Ed and I to give/get a shot in the belly so the first one was sketchy - Ed had to give me an unintentional test poke because the belly surface felt different. The amount of medicine is a lot more (went from 10u/5u to 300u) so he had to adjust to a longer push of the plunger.

Usually the Lupron (5u) is a piece of cake but last night we were both off somehow so I got a little bit of a bruise today. I think we were trying to do both injections too quickly (from icing ritual: ice to shot to pressure to ice) so we're going to slow that process down a bit starting tonight.

I must say that since starting the stims I finally feel closer to myself again. I didn't think the Lupron had much of an effect on my mood but I realized today that I am really happy and back to the old me again. Hi Cel, I missed you!!

Well, the real reason for this post is to share that I'm totally and completely bloated! The RE said this is normal and expected but it's just weird to me - it's like I have this little spare tire below my belly. I'm just hoping my closet survives the next few weeks (then beyond that, I hope I need a new wardrobe anyway)! Until then Viva Yoga to stay balanced!

Updates to come on Wednesday when we visit the doctors again and discuss next steps.

Family & Friends, this is really happening! The excitement is unreal and unlike anything I ever expected. Thank you for all of your love and support.

Love,
Cel & Ed