I thought I had all this time to post an update since the last post but it has been busy, busy, busy. So, I am sorry that I have not posted recently but there is super exciting news. The transfer is scheduled for tomorrow. As in we make our way through today, go to bed tonight, and then wake up tomorrow. And the transfer will be in the afternoon. I am excited and this week has gone by so fast!
Since my last post, I haven't had any other doctor appts. My progesterone blood levels were good so they set the transfer for 01-31-13 at 3 pm (Cali time). I started my antibiotics, Prednisone and Progesterone shots on Saturday. The antibiotics are to make sure I don't have any germs going into the transfer and also to prevent me from catching anything during the transfer, when the body is being exposed and manipulated. I wasn't sure about the Prednisone so I did some research on it. It basically causes the body tissue to not become all swollen and inflamed during surgery procedures. I think they want my body to have the chance to accept the transfer as much as possible. My favorite though is the Progesterone shots. They go in my butt. I am not a fan of needles so I was worried how it would go. My amazing friend Rachael offered to give them to me because there is no way I could contort myself to be able to turn around and shoot myself in the butt. I have to say that Rachael has been so good at it. I can hardly feel them when they go in, and she has taken her time when injecting so I haven't had any bruising or lumps. Those seem to be the most common side effects and I have gotten lots of advice on how to deal with them. But I am lucky that I don't have to worry at all. My bum is sore and it helps to sit on a heating pad to sooth them, but I can still function and do my everyday things. And of course I complain a little for some attention. Nothing like telling someone you have a sore bum and then walk away. It leaves them with an eyebrow raised and making all sorts of guesses.
I have my pre-transfer massage scheduled for today at 3 pm. I am feeling really good about it. I went and got a massage a few weeks ago before the first ultrasound to help my body relax and do it's best. The Surro director believes that massage helps relax the body and make it ready for the transfer. So my body will be enjoying 90 minutes of prep today.
I am pretty much already packed. I started about a week ago and have been putting things in and out of my suitcase since then. I already have my scent free things to use during the transfer and bed rest. I have my books and things picked out to keep me company as I spend two days in bed. I am actually looking forward to this because one of my dreams is to lay in bed, read books and have someone fawn over me. So, this is like a dream come true. :) I also have everything situated with the kid and dog. They will be well cared for while I am gone so I won't need to worry or stress about them.
Now I just need to figure out how to stay calm today. I just feel like jumping and yelling out in excitement all day!
I am also glad to get the heck out of Utah. All it has done here for the last week is snow, snow, and snow. I shoveled about 3 or 4 inches off my driveway about a week ago, another couple inches a day or two later, 11 inches (seriously!) yesterday and we currently have more snow falling. I know that shoveling has been a great exercise for me but I am kind of over it now. I have arranged for a neighbor to shovel after my transfer because we are supposed to get another storm Sunday. Oy vey!
I probably won't have time to post again today so I will post tomorrow as everything is happening. Stay with me....
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