I had my psych eval last Monday. Sorry I didn't get a chance to post but I was very lazy last week and enjoyed it. Anyway, I will admit I was nervous about the eval. Not cause I am crazy but because I had no idea what to expect. The psychologist was so nice and made me feel so comfortable. She asked me lots of questions about why I am doing this, if I have a support network and feel ready, my past history and family relationships, mental health problems, etc. I answered every questions honestly but it was hard to not let my playful sarcastic side come out. It did a couple times but she got that I was kidding and we got along great. The appt only took about 50 minutes and then she said I am healthy and normal, and there was no need to get into anything more in depth. So, there is the proof: I am not crazy. It made me laugh to see the agency director post that on our FB support page. Made me giggle.
The rest of the week proceeded normally. I spoke with the nurse at the fertility clinic about the meds. She said the pills are oral (thank goodness!) but I won't need them until later. I just needed my period to start and then I could start the patches for the mock cycle. I think my body knew how excited I was to get this going, because it intentionally made me wait 4 extra days for my period to start. It was supposed to start last Monday but finally showed up that Friday. Of course on the day we had a pool trip planned. But it did start and I got to start on the patches. They had me start with using 2 but I have now moved up to 4.
The patches are awesome! I am not sure if they are supposed to do this or it is just in my head, but they make me feel tingly for about an hour after I put them on. Then I don't notice I have them, expect I get worried about them possibly coming off so I am careful to not rub my abdomen on anything. Not that I should be doing that anyway. lol. I read about the side effects and was kind of worried but I really have not had any complaints. They actually seem to give me energy and then I get tired the night before they need to be changed. That is my night to relax and get extra sleep. I have noticed that a little hair has fallen out but nothing major. And I have plenty to spare, and know it will grow like crazy during the pregnancy. Everything else seems fine. I will admit I kinda like these little patches. I call them my "pep patches" because they make me feel great and energetic. I may need to find a way to get these again in the future.... Like an estrogen dealer?? :)
This week has flown by as well. I had my initial ultrasound and blood work on Monday. She said my uterus is "perfect". It made me smile. How often does a girl hear that? I kinda wanted to call and brag to everyone I knew about it. I did tell my mom thanks for the perfect uterus and made another friend listen to the whole story. Not sure she wanted to know all those details. Anyway, they said everything looks great and is right on schedule with where my body is on my cycle. She also said my uterus has the shape, size and everything ideal for a pregnancy. It was clear of cysts, growths, tumors. Just a big empty organ waiting for something to be put in it. (Sorry but that sounds odd.) So exciting!! This makes me feel like it is all meant to be and moving in the right direction. I like when life gives me confirmation about what I am doing.
I have a follow-up "lining check" ultrasound next Monday too. I need the lining to be nice and thick, so they know the estrogen is doing it's job. Then I will be flying to Cali for the big exam by the fertility doc. I am looking forward to meeting him. I can't decide by his voice if he is an older "grandfatherly" figure or a hottie doctor.
The other great news is that I got to talk with the parents again this last week. We now have each other's information so we can chat and keep up to date with each other all the time. I am so anxious to meet them and get to know more about them. They sound awesome and I am lucky to be matched with such great people. They seem just as excited so I think this experience will be so positive for all of us. I will meet them in person for the first time when I travel to Cali in a week or two for the big exam. They sound like nice people so I know we will hit it off and like each other. (And I might have FB stalked them and already know a little about them.) I also told the mom (officially called an IP- silly) about my idea to have her and the dad record their voices so I can play it for the little one. It helps with attachment and bonding. The baby needs to hear more than just my voice. The idea is to have the parents record their voices talking about their story, life, likes/dislikes, read books, etc. Then I play the recordings for the baby by putting my iPod on my tummy or using headphones placed over the belly. I looked it up and the ears develop fully at week 16 but they can hear vibrations and tones earlier than that. I think it is a neat idea and am excited.
I also talked with my kid about everything this week. He has known all along because I wanted his support but it is getting closer. He loves the idea and is excited as well. He did ask what we will call the baby. We bounced around ideas for nicknames until the baby has an actual name. He likes "baby hippo or peanut". I like "peanut" because that was my nickname when I was little and still is when I go home for visits.
Well, I better get back to work. More lives to save out there. lol Until next time. :)
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