Back in the saddle

This is my first post in my new blog! Whoooo! I decided to track my thoughts, emotions, results for this...my 2nd IVF cycle...here. Why. I'm not entirely sure! Maybe as a reminder to myself that I am going to be putting my body and soul through an awful lot and I need to remember to take care of myself (e.g. rest and pampering). Maybe so that I can keep everyone (who is interested that is) updated with my progress, as I still haven't decided how much information I want to disclose verbally (sorry, but it gets so hard to have to repeat things 10x every day). Why am I starting now instead of when we started this whole ttc journey 3 years ago? I guess that it just didn't occur to me to blog it all!! lol

recap on the last 3 yrs (ttc focused):

1. tried on our own for 8 months
2. met with 1st RE, did loads of testing
3. diagnosed w/hypothyroidism (explains that 12 lbs!)
4. 3 rounds of Clomid (gain weight w/every cycle), BFP on 3rd one!
5. m/c at 11w1d
6. 4 more rounds of Clomid and more weight gain
7. met w/new RE
8. 3 rounds of injectible meds w/IUI, BFP on 3rd one!
9. m/c at 9w
10. IVF #1 in Sept 06, BFN :-(
11. J&D save as much $$ as they can for IVF #2
12. IVF #2 in April/May 07!!

Okay, got all that?

So I started Lupron last night. Lupron, otherwise known as Loopy Lupron, is already doing it's thing...actually was doing it's thing within 15 minutes of the shot! This is a suppression drug and causes the hormone levels (estrogen and progesterone) to crash and put you into a...well a suppressed state! I have heard that the side effects can include: severe headache, fatigue, clumsiness, and a general ditziness. So far I have just a mild headache...but I am very very tired and feel out of it and kind of clumsy. This should be a fun ride! Stay tuned.