ER tomorrow

ally510 · October 2013

I triggered last night and have my ER scheduled for 9:40 tomorrow morning. I'm excited about the potential of actually being pregnant by this time next week (assuming all goes well and we can do a fresh transfer), but I'm also a little nervous. The last time I got anesthesia with my legs in stirrups, was last November for my D&E. The idea of anything feeling remotely similar to that immediately makes my stomach turn. Hopefully I'm able to relax and find a happy place in my mind to retreat to. And fingers crossed that when I wake up I hear about a good amount of eggs retrieved and mature.

If you have been through a retrieval, do you have any post-retrieval advice for me?

TIA!

pettycrocker · October 2013

Good luck with everything! Sorry you have to go with that sad memory, but hopefully you will have an amazing and positive experience tomorrow morning. Let us know how everything goes!

ally510 · October 2013

Thanks @Mrs Castillo. I'll keep you posted.

+SouthernMomma+ · October 2013

No experience, just wanted to say good luck!!

chrissynena · October 2013

Good luck! Go home and relax after (as best you can). I was a bit sore after, so the hour ride home was a bit uncomfortable but def tolerable. It was nice to get home and lay in the couch and "relax" when it was over. I hope all goes well and you get great results.

britt6292 · October 2013

No advice but I wanted to say good luck. I hope everything goes well!

ally510 · October 2013

Thanks ladies! @chrissynena How long after your ER could you resume normal activity? I'm a school teacher and a group exercise instructor, so I'm rarely sitting still. I don't think school will be an issue as I teach 8th grade, so I can sit down a lot if I have to. I have no problem taking more time off teaching fitness classes, but I'm wondering how long I will need to get subs. I know everyone is different, but I'm just trying to get a general idea. TIA!

freakyfast · October 2013

Good luck with your retrieval! I will say that for mine, once my legs were laid into the little handle things, I was out... I looked at the ceiling it was twirling, and the next thing I knew I was waking up. I did go home and eat, then took a nap, and I was back at work the next day. (I am at a desk most of my day) I ate lots of salty food and drank Gatorade. I did get a big belly, but I'm just hiding it the best I can.

gmc222 · October 2013

I hope everything went well, keep us posted! After my ER I rested that afternoon and then for the next couple days I tried to limit my activity with DD. For example, DH took over bath duty and carrying her around when needed. After a few days I was back to normal, and luckily I had barely any side effects. Drink lots of gatorade!

chrissynena · October 2013

It was later that night I felt much better. I did take a full two weeks off from work after the ET, I know they say you don't have to but I have a very busy hands on retail management job and didn't want to take any chances.
@freakyfast jealous about your medication during the process. My meds were just to make me drowsy and didn't take effect until it was all done.

Want a personalized experience?

ER tomorrow

Re: ER tomorrow

Choose Another Board

Search Boards