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suzannelin 
10:25am Saturday
Tonight I trigger.
Retrieval is Monday at 8 am.
Currently
E= 2720
R = 6 follies ranging 21 - 16 plus 15, 14, 14, 13, 12
L = 17, 15, 14, 13, 13, 12, 11, 10, 10
(20 in total)
So I have at least 7 that are mature and a few possibilities that can catch up. I was hoping a few more would catch up; I am so nervous. Not to mention feeling sick. 2 of the nurses commented that I looked ill this morning. I imagine it is the high hormones coupled with good old fashioned worry. It is normal to get ill from stims.?
I am trying to focus on what can go right, not all of the pitfalls I am painfully aware of. I look at the good sign that our retrieval falls on our 7'th anniversary. Since there was this possibility Jeff decided to surprise me with a brief romantic getaway yesterday. He drove me out to Cleavland (Yeah, I know, not a hotbed of excitement and romance, but we can have a great time anywhere). We went to Lola for lunch (for anyone a fan of Food TV, it's "Iron Chef" Michael Simon's restaurant) and had a fantastic lunch and then on to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Then to another amazing dinner. Of course I felt full and bloated and could barely eat or walk, but I waddled my way through. With nearly 2 years worth of follies pressing on my ovaries I felt like a salmon ready to spawn. Regardless it was a wonderful day.
For the next two days I am trying to relax, visualize the positive, and not burst (both with anticipation and literally). I simply can not wait to meet my baby this spring.
Comments
Suzanne Im just so excited for you! This just has to be it for you. I love your analogy to a salmon. Cracked me up! Im praying like craaaaaazy for you!!!!!!!!!
AmberR
That is great, Suzanne!!! And I am glad you had fun yesterday. You guys are such a cute couple and soon will be 2 of the cutest parents on the face of the earth :). You always put a smile on my face. I cannot WAIT until your BFP journal. It is going to be like the best funniest happiest journal ever written I bet. No pressure ;). I am off Monday and I am SO going to stalk you, Facebook, DS, what's your phone number, where do you live. HAHA!, JK. No really, just kidding. LOL! :) Big prayers for you, my friend!
jptobe
So excited for you! I hope this is it for ya!
cehale1008
Wishing you the best of lucks on your retrieval. It was really the most uncomplicated thing I ever did, the anesthesiologist is SUPER nice, and he had an amazing IVF story. Melissa the OR nurse was SUPER nice too. I felt like I was in good hands and not scared at all. It all goes so quickly that you really wonder if anything at all happened. Try to relax (I know it is easier said than done), and just remember that the number is not important, it's the quality and all you really need is ONE embryo to stick.
Best of lucks and just remember breathe in - breathe out, blank slate mind and start visualizing that beautiful baby in your arms.
Hugs,
Ana
aecollins
Yeah foe ER...... wishing you all the best & of course a HAppy Anniversary.
:)
Z1977
YAY! Sounds like you guys had a great getaway! I'm keeping you in my prayers! Stay calm! Everything is going to be GREAT! xoxo
JudylynS
Woo hoo! Thats wonderful timing and a great positive sign. I was in such panic that morning my blood pressure was high. Dont let that happen. Its really not bad at all I promise. I cant wait to hear about your great numbers!
krriss10k
i am so excited for you. i am praying for u. i pray that your BFP is right around the corner. you have been such a great friend and an inspiration. you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love.
MandaMc9336
Oh, wonderful! Everything sounds like it's going great--except for feeling stuffed, but you'll be feeling that way for 9 months now, so get used to it! =)
ddaw
What a romantic day (including the follies making themselves present and known)! Everything looks great sweetie! I know it is so hard not to stress or worry but give yourself some extra TLC today. Sending you positive energy and prayers for you, your follies and your Dh too!
JamieLynne
What a wonderful day!! can't wait for tommorrow, what exciting stuff!!
browngurl30
Best of luck tomorrow, sending baby dust your way.
jay29
I get so excited when I read your journals!! I cannot wait to hear of the good news. Wishing you buckets of luck/hope/peace of mind
chelkunz
I'll also be thinking extra good thoughts for you tomorrow!! hugs,
thinkingpos