This has been an emotional week as we went from not knowing if we could continue IVF due to high estrodial levels, to not knowing if we should continue due to high risk of ovarian hyperstimulation, to going in on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for blood and ultrasounds (have I mentioned how much I hate giving blood? My poor arms are getting so bruised!).
Today was decision day. Should we/could we continue? As I waited at work for the phone call from the doctor, I searched the internet and read up on everything that could possibly go wrong. I know, I shouldn't do that, and I effectively freaked myself out. The nurse finally called and said the doctor would like to proceed and I needed to take the HCG shot tonight. The HCG is the final boost of whatever hormone that my body needs before they can harvest. It also is the shot that can cause hyperstimulation. So, after a lot of thought and prayer and tears and stress.... Isaac gave me the shot at 8pm sharp (get it? Sharp, like a needle?). We're all systems go! If everything goes as planned (I love that phrase since NOTHING goes as planned) we will have harvest day on Wednesday, then zygote transfer day and 24 hours of bed rest on Saturday. And then, the two week wait! I'm still pretty scared about all of this, and just keep hoping and praying for the best.
Thank you to our wonderful family and friends who have been praying for us like crazy. We love you so, so, so much. If I could keep from crying, I would call each of you and thank you myself. But, I can't keep from crying, so the phone call will have to wait. Isaac and I are SO excited to come out and visit in a few weeks and give you all hugs and kisses and more hugs and kisses. We love you and MISS YOU!!
So, today was a very emotional day, and I was in the car crying on the way home from work. As I pulled up to our house, this is what I found:
My awesome friends Danica and Clar had given us a "heart attack". The hearts said the cutest things- some of my favorites:
And my personal favorite...
They had taped a sign to the door that said (have I mentioned these girls are hilarious?):
And on the back they had each written a note:
Amazing. They made a really hard day for me a little easier- I love my Philly Phriends! So thank you, Danica and Clar, for being so thoughful and hilarious. Thank you, Julie, for the yummy dinner and treats. Thank you, Michelle, for the "Day One" bag of candy. Thank you, Kurt and Dani, for the books, movies, and wonderful dinner. Thank you, Spence, for mowing our lawn when we were both too crippled to do it ourselves. Seriously, Isaac and I are so blessed.
4 comments:
Sara! I am so glad that you found us! I just love all this blogging and keeping in touch with old friends! I sat and read and cried through your post. I will cross my fingers for you & Isaac! It will be fun to stock you now in the most appropriate way!
Sara, you are amazing! I don't think i could do what you are doing (shots, ewhh). Good luck with everything. My thoughts and prayers are with you and isaac. And I love that you got heart attacked! That is so fun!
I wish I had thought of the square dancing idea, but someone did it to my sis-in-law first. Darn. But I hope you do get a few questions from your neighbors about it. We love you! Keep us posted.
I am so glad you have some great friends in Philly to take care of you. Family in Utah are pulling for you..sending lots of love, kisses and prayers. I promise you that it will all be worth it in the end! Keep staying strong.
Love ya!
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