Monday, January 13, 2014

I went in this morning and had my RE clinic draw blood for me so I could send to Chicago. Today is one week post IVIG and I am feeling pretty great. The home nurse that does my infusions said once I get past the side effects which usually last a few days, that I would feel really good. She sure wasn't lying. In all honesty I didn't know how much work went into trying to treat immune issues and infertility. I thought I would be doing a few shots of lovenox and taking some steroids, but this has really turned into a full time job. Of course I am not complaining because I know that I need all of this stuff to have a good chance of keeping a pregnancy. I heard back from Dr. Kims office last Friday and she is going to discuss my reaction to the infusion with the infusion clinic. I might not be able to go forward with it since I had such a significant reaction afterwards. If you asked me the days after the infusion if I wanted to do it again I would have told you hell fuck no. Now I am looking back and thinking I want to give it another shot. Hopefully the suggestions that the infusion clinic offered will offset my reaction somewhat.

While I was at my clinic I asked them to do a progesterone draw. Today I am 6DPO. This really confused me. Looking at my chart before crosshairs, I thought I was only a few days PO. That stupid fever I had really messed my chart up this month. So it will be nice to see what the number show and to know that I did in fact ovulate this month. I should also hear back from Dr. Kims office within the next week to know if the infusion lowered my Cytokines. I guess if it did, then that give me a little more hope to know I am going in the right direction with all of this. I am also keeping in the back of my mind that our window is getting so close now. This journey is closer to being over one way or the other each and everyday. 

Oh and big news! One of my great friends and someone who has struggled with infertility for years now is currently pregnant. She has been through so much and I was beyond happy to hear the news for her. Wishing her a beautiful nine months! ( YOu know who you are) :) 

UPDATE: 
  Heard back on my progesterone and my levels were 19.4. Pretty good number for me :) 

7 comments:

  1. I'm just as curious to hear back from Dr. Kim as you are! I hope you'll be able to continue with the infusions. Also curious on your progesterone.

    I bet that friend is really happy indeed ☺

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  2. Keep us updated for sure! And congrats to your friend!!

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  3. I'm glad you're getting closer step by step. Congrats to your friend!

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  4. Every step counts. Good luck to you & congrats to your friend!

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  5. This is such a unique journey, I've never read anyone else going through this treatment. Your blog will be a great resource for others! Good luck on figuring out the next infusion.

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  6. I am so glad to hear things are going well and you are getting closer. Good luck!!

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  7. Very happy to hear you're feeling better. Fingers are crossed for this upcoming round and for this cycle I'm general.

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