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Back from 1st ER (details for those who're new to this too)

Hi ladies.  I just woke up from a kick-arse nap (over 3 hours) & the whole ER business feels like a dream, as it took place at the ungodly hour of 6:30.  I have never experienced a 5:15 alarm without the benefit of caffeine & so I was bewildered & shuffling in circles while DH complained that he tossed & turned all night (nerves).

K.  Anyway, we made it there & from the moment we arrived--mayhem.  A nurse began speaking to me so fast it was like she was on methamphetamines, giving me instructions for later today.  My husband looked at me like a deer in headlights & was pulled out of the room to attend to his half of this business (which can I just say, isn't exactly a foreign or unpleasant for the male & does not involve needles in ones hoo hoo, yet he looked alarmed).

They had me get into the gown (which exposed half my caboose) & go down the hall to pee. When I got into the bed, I was covered with a heated blanket--ahh.  Then people started coming in to introduce themselves, the anesthesiologist nurse, the doctor (a woman & not my reguar dr--be prepared for the fact that it may not be your dr who does ER) & another nurse--all of whom showed kindness but seemed to be in a hurry.  They had a few of us gals lined up in these waiting rooms & were going through us like gangbusters.

After I chatted with the dr. about the fact that they were going to ICSY all embryos, they had me pee again on the way to the procedure room. In my case, anesthesia was given through an IV in the procedure room, not beforehand. Little did the nurse know, I am a small person, but I'm like a water buffalo when it comes to sedation; you have to load me up to take me down.  All I remember is a nurse starting to put something very cold where the sun don't shine & then I woke up in the waiting area with my DH.  But that wasn't all there was to it.

Evidently I was a chatty cathy when they wheeled me back into the room & said to DH, "I did good, right M?"  (Umm, hello incorrect grammar!)  They were helping me out of the wheelchair & into the bed, when I announced to the room, "Time to go home, everybody!!!"  The anesthesiologist told DH that it took "top shelf" drugs to knock me out in there.  LOL.  Then they hooked me back up to the heart monitor & I said, "I didn't realize how loud that machine can get when it's angry."  My DH, bless him, wrote these things down because he thought it would either mortify or amuse me; I'm not sure which he was going for.  The last & final weirdness to come out of my mouth before I became more alert, was when they brought a plate of crackers & a cup of water; I exclaimed, "They really mean business!" to DH.  Oh dear sweet baby Jesus. 

Came home, passed out in bed with pillows propping me up (keeps you from trying to turn on your side or stomach) & now am drinking Gatorade & eating soup.  You're supposed to eat/drink salty stuff, not pick up anything over 5 lbs (sorry kitty) & let them know if you have more than light spotting.  

We retrieved 22 eggs today & I can't wait to hear how many of 'em fertilize after co-mingling with DH.  A nurse told me before we left, "We'll let you know what happens on the Hot Date."  I heart funny nurses!

That was my morning; I wish you all the best with your ER's!  

Wear thick fluffy socks.

~Sassy 

 

Re: Back from 1st ER (details for those who're new to this too)

  • You have such a great attitude! Glad you were able to see the humor in the situation :). Congrats on 22 eggs!
    Married September 2005 - TEAM PINK x2 this time around :)

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  • Congrats on the ER!!!!!  Hope you have a wonderful fert report, let us know what you hear! :)
    TTC #1 Since 11/08 - Dx: MFI & PCOS
    7 IUIs = All BFNs
    2011: March IVF #1.2 = e/p @ 6w: May IVF #2 = BFN: July sFET #1 = BFN

    2012: Jan We're Certified FC/A Parents
    May IVF #3 = c/p
    June-Nov Foster Mommy to M (Toddler)
    July FET #2 = BFN
    Aug FET #3 = BFN
    Sept-Nov Foster Mommy to Baby Bella (Newborn)
    Nov HSG/Sono = Clear!
    Dec FET #4 = BFN

    2013: Feb FET #5 = m/c @ 6.5w
    May-July Foster Mom to H (8 yr old girl)
    June/July/Aug IVF #4 = Freeze All
    July = Unofficially Adopting T (10 yr old boy)
    Sept FET #6 = TBD
    **PAIF/SAIF Welcome**
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  • First off I just fell in love with your personality! You're a riot! And I am so happy you shared so many details. Today it just hit me that this is less than a week away or so for me, and I had a minor oh crap moment. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you enjoy your soup and gatorade. And, I'm anxious for your report tomorrow! 22eggs, u go girl!
    Married '02, TTC May '05

    Dx -Ute cancer, DOR from cancer treatments, and embryo quality issues. NOV 2010 CANCER FREE
    2005-2011= 3 Rounds of Clomid, 5 IUI's, 3 IVF's- ALL BFN's
    After 7yrs TTC, 5yrs of ute cancer, and 11 failed IF treatments, we got a surprise BFP! So thankful!

    Gemma Grace born 09/30/12

    Phillipians 4:6,7

  • My experience all three times was completely different, and my clinic makes you wear their own sticky socks. When you enter the procedure room you have to step on a sticky mat which rips off the bottom layer of lint off your already sticky socks, for cleanliness reasons. I think every clinic has their own way of doing things.

    Glad your retrieval was successful and GL for an awesome fert report tomorrow.  22 is tremendous!

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  • Thank you for posting this! I was cracking up as I was reading it.  It sounds like it went relatively well (at least the nurses got a kick out of youStick out tongue).  Holy moly, great # of eggs!!!  Keep us posted on the fert report!!!  GL!!! You have such a great attitude.  I really hope this cycle brings you your sticky baby!!
    *SAIF* always welcome
    TTC since October 2007
    Dx with Unexplained IF
    IUI #1-3 w/clomid: Jan-March 2010...BFN
    IUI #4 w/injectables: April 2010...BFP
    1st u/s: 5/17-one little perfect hb@7w2d, 2nd u/s: 6/5-no hb@10w;
    missed miscarriage: 6/10 d&c
    IUI #5-7 w/injectables: Sept 2010-Jan 2011...BFFN
    IVF #1: Feb/March 2011...pretty please let this work!!!!

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  • That is a great narrative of an ER and will give wonderful insight to anyone who hasn't been there yet.  Keeping my fingers crossed for you hun and can't wait to hear your fert report.
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  • I'm so happy for you!

    Thank you for your wonderful post! I'm starting my first IVF cycle and it is so nice to see such a postitive outlook on the situation! Your post gave me such peace of mind (and a good laugh), thank you!

    Good luck with everything!

    We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And HOPE does not dissappoint.
    Romans 5:3-5

    ~Matt and Jen~
    Married August 26, 2006
    TTC since June 2008
    Severe MFI
    IVF #1 Feb. 2011 = BFN
    IVF #2 (Long Lupron) May 2011 = BFP!!!
    Our sweet little girl, born January 26, 2012

    Time for #2!

    IVF #1 (Long Lupron) July 2013 = BFP!!!

    Beta #1 (8/1) 203! Beta #2 (8/8) 3,677! 1st u/s scheduled for 8/15!

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  • Love the narrative, hope you have a good fert report.

    Jenn

    image 3 IUI's all BFN

    IVF#1 BFN IVF#2 BFP, loss at 19 weeks FET#1 BFN IVF#3 BFP, m/c FET#2 BFN

    Missing our twins Zachary and Madison, lost at 19 weeks on 11/13/09, edd 4/9/10

    BFP 7/17/10, m/c 7/25/10, edd 3/25/11

    Ectopic, lost left tube 4/20/11, edd 12/6/11

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