Thanks so much to everyone for wearing gray today!

Lauren - I can't wait to hear how today went!

I am still a little loopy & currently waiting until I can take my next vicadin, but wanted to post an update.

The retrieval was this AM at 7:30. Traffic was horrible getting into SA, so we were 25 minutes late getting there. I was kinda freaking out & really worried we would miss the window. & I was mad at DH b/c he refused to leave the house as early as I wanted to, b/c he was sure we would be there on time. The nurses were great, but things definitely happened quickly. I was changed & on the table in less than 10, being hooked up to machines & getting an IV. I felt really rushed & started crying when DH gave me a kiss before he had to leave. I was so upset that we were late & rushed.
I remember the ceiling kinda spinning and then I guess I was out. The next thing I remember, the room ws dark, I had a heating pad & blankets on me, I was crying, and DH was next to me holding my hand. I had to lay there for about an hour & got apple juice & saltines and tylenol. I was very uncomfortable. It felt like the worst cramps I've ever had.
The nurse walked through the instructions for the next couple of days & then gave me a stronger pain pill to take with breakfast and a prescription for Vicadin.
It hurt to get dressed & walk & I was very shaky. I spilled my apple juice b/c I was so shaky. The car ride was pretty miserable, every bump felt like a shooting pain. So much for my high pain tolerance.
We got breakfast tacos on the way home so I could take my pill & I was in daze the rest of the way.
I went straight to bed when we got home while DH got my prescription & a heating pad for me. He is being very sweet, checking on me & bringing me a drink for when I woke up.
So now, almost 8 hours later (is that right?), I am still crampy and still in bed. But, its over.

They got 16 eggs. I know thats pretty good, but I had 23 follicles, so I expected a few more. Hopefully, the little guys are doing their jobs right now. They are doing ICSI on half of the eggs. I'll get a call in the AM with the progress. I had to start tetracycline today & I start another pill & progesterone shots tomorrow.

It's been an emotional day, but I realize it is out of my hands for the next couple of days. I'm nervous for the call in the AM.

ok, back to sleep. Very glad I have the week off with nothing to do.

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