So Far So Good

Last Week: I just finished up my 7th day of medication and all is going smoothly so far. I stopped taking birth control on Friday (hallelujah!) but that means no more sexy time for us! We will abstain from sex for the next 6ish weeks, until pregnancy is confirmed. Poor, poor husband haha. 

I had my first acupuncture appointment on Wednesday and I really enjoyed it! We just did a general session where she had me lay on my back and inserted two needles into each of my shins, two in each forearm, and two on the top of my head. The "needles" are barely bigger than a hair so I could barely even feel them going in. She placed a lovely compress over my eyes, dimmed the lights, and played a relaxation exercise for me to listen to. She came in periodically to spin the needles but I was, otherwise, left to relax. Next week the actual Blood Flow therapy will begin so things will be a bit different. I will lie on my stomach and she will insert the needles (I don't know how many or where) as usual but then she'll attach a machine to the needles that will run an electric current through them and into my body. Yes, she's going to electrocute me lol but only gently. ;) I'll let you know how that feels after my appointment. I'll do the electro-acupuncture twice a week for 4 weeks and then directly before and after the transfer, as I've stated before. 

I haven't felt very many side effects so far. I have started to get a little dizzy/groggy feeling after the lupron injections but I haven't felt anything "menopause-like". 

I'm excited to get off the antibiotic because it's made me rather constipated and bloated. 

Next Week: This week's schedule is calm as far as medication but busy regarding appointments. 

As you can see, my med box isn't nearly as full this week. I stopped the birth control and will stop the antibiotic after Wednesday so all I'm left with is prenatal vitamins, baby aspirin, and the lupron injections. 

I have 3 surrogacy-related appointments this week.  Monday and Wenesday will be my acupuncture and Thursday morning I head down to ORM to get my estrogen blood levels checked.  If the lupron is working correctly, I should have low levels. 

Overall, everything is going great so far.  I can't believe the transfer is only 4 weeks from tomorrow! Eek! 

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Medication:

Days on Prenatal Vitamins: 52
Active Birth Control Pills: 46 (finished 1/2)

Baby aspirin: 7

Doxycycline: 14 

Lupron injections: 7

Procedures:
Vials of Blood Drawn: 12
Vaginal Exams: 2
SIS: 1
Mock Transfer: 1
Internal Ultrasound: 1

Weight*:

Start of medication: 162.6

1st week of Meds: 163.4

*I decided to include my weight throughout the journey because I know a lot of women are curious about the way medications and pregnancy can/will change their bodies. Also, my health, not just my weight, is something I make a priority so tracking it will help keep me accountable. I will note that I have gained 10 pounds since September so that will likely come off over the next few moths as I get myself back on track.