September 10 - 13, 2012
Rest, Relaxation, and a Bed Pan...
On Monday after we went to the the Sultanahmet area we decided that we
needed to rest since my transfer was to be on Tuesday. We were worn out
anyway and needed the time to relax. We didn't do much at all but hang
around the hotel and read.
My transfer was Tuesday, that is part of the reason I am behind on blog
posts. Another reason was that we were so busy out and about last
week. The internet is also a problem at times because it can be
extremely slow when attempting to load photos in the middle of the day
or won't publish my blog for whatever reason, so I often give up after
hours of attempt. Anyway, enough excuses and back to the transfer. I
have been through this part before, but I don't recall without going
back in the blog what I said. I will tell you that the actual transfer
of the embryos is the easy part, whether FET or fresh cycle.
However...the full bladder part was excruciating for me this time. Last
time I laid there for an hour after and was only slightly
uncomfortable, this time it was awful!
They want your bladder full so that they can see on the ultrasound. No
problem. Except...one nurse came in and pressed and poked around and
then another nurse. This wasn't a big deal, but after waiting in the
procedure room for the doctor and then the embryologist your bladder
continues to fill up. Then they do more pressing and poking around and
this time I squirmed, a lot! He has to get the embryos in a good spot
for me away from my polyp so maybe that is why it seemed to take
longer. Once he was done they tell you thirty minutes before you can
use the bathroom. THIRTY MINUTES are you kidding me...NO WAY, not this
time. It was so bad that the tears started to fall and the whimpering
like a dog at the back door brought in a nurse's aid. I'm going to be
frank here people, the bed pan and I became friends. Enough said.
You are allowed to eat before you come to the transfer but looking back
I don't think I recommend it. Maybe something like a roll but I eat a
lot of vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers, and fruit which all have a
lot of water. My mother, who is a nurse, brought that up and it makes
sense. That along with the juice or water really flooded me so I would
go light if I were you.
I was told to take it easy for the first day and do nothing. I also
did nothing Wednesday and don't plan on much today either. I was told
to not be on my feet for more than an hour at a time without a good rest
until I take the pregnancy test. No heavy exercising or lifting
either. That means my mom is stuck with all my luggage and hers. Sorry
Mom, love you! On the other hand, that means John has to make dinner
and do laundry when I get home, right?? Woo Hoo! Love you honey!
Oh, one other thing the nurse mentioned, "Don't get constipated." As
if that is completely under our control. Regardless, I know this isn't
the greatest subject, but the diet here is different that most American
diets and many times when you travel your body can be affected. The
Crinone progesterone gel can also cause this if I remember correctly so
get your fiber and take advantage of the fresh and dried fruits at
breakfast, and pick up things like nuts at the markets and make some
legumes for dinner. It is easy to consume a lot of cheese here at every
meal so you may want to cut down on that too.
Now is the hard part. For those that have been through this before you
know what I am referring to. The dreaded two week wait. This time
though I am not on the internet stressing about every symptom trying to
figure out what they mean. Am I pregnant or not?? I am glad that I have
time before I go back because I can relax and take it easy before the
long trek home. That is exactly what we did for the next three days
too. I took short walks, went to the store on Thursday, and I returned
to normal daily activities like cooking dinner, but I took it easy just
the same.
More on our journey to come...
Kelly
my husband and I are in turkey also. We were wondering if it was any trouble to bring the medicine back into the U.S. Also, we hope everything works out for you this time. We are in room 1210 if you'd rather call than respond.
ReplyDeleteDid you get any results yet? Fingers crossed for BFP! :D
ReplyDeleteConsidering IVF abroad, and was wondering about your most recent results with FET...will you post again soon with an update? Thanks so much for all the great information on your blog!
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