Count them up ladies... that's 330 pills, 56 subcut injections, 14 Intramuscular injections, general anesthesia, probably a little fentanyl and some percocet, and you got yourself a IVF cycle. Plus or minus a few of course. Not to mention everyday or every other day vaginal ultrasounds(always a good time except for not), blood draws. Oh and how can I forget the dreaded 2week wait follow by the all to familiar BFN. I will say though, general anesthesia will give ya the best nap of your life! So ask me again why I'm so cranky and hormonal. Does this clear it up for ya :) But as my faithful, reliable hubby always say "If it makes a baby it will all be worth it and you won't remember a single one of these shots.... now bend over here one comes! "
SN: this of course does not include the elcetive accupuncture needles. That's an additional 14 needles a week. But far less stressful. Actually it is the opposite. oooommmmmmm. I'll be giving prenatal yoga a try this time too. Will let you know how that goes (have I mentioned I can barely touh my toes)
Please feel free to share your horrific.... I mean torturous..... I mean positive experiences with ART stimulation. I am always instrested in if I'm the only snarky, pessimist in this process.
Crazy the amount of meds we have to take just to have a baby.. Good luck
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