IVF Round 1

A fair bit has happened since I last posted. We met with a new nurse at the clinic to discuss my treatment to date and IVF. He was great - a good listener, very clear and gave us all the time we needed which was very refreshing! I now feel confident that I have had all the tests done that are worthwhile and accept that IVF is the logical next step. I received all of the drugs for the first round of IVF - overwhelming!

There are 10 different drugs which include pain killers and antibiotics for the egg retrieval procedure. Some of it needs to be refrigerated - it's taking up half the fridge. We went away over Christmas and then on 29th Dec I started the first drug (Norethisterone) which I guess it what stops my natural cycle. I have to take it 3 times a day for a week. I initially felt very drowsy on it but that seems to have passed. I can't help thinking that there is a small chance that I'm pregnant. I did an early pregnancy test before starting the drug but it was really much too early to be able to register a positive result. I can't help wondering about it though and what effect this drug might have if I am. We have an appointment with the clinic tomorrow to update blood tests and swabs. And then another appointment on Wednesday to plan the rest of the treatment. We're expecting the egg retrieval to happen around 20th February.