This is our 4th round of IVF. Each time we have done a round, I have needed progesterone. Progesterone is the natural hormone that is created when you become pregnant. Its what help your body from miscarriages and early delivery. The first round we did, at 8pm every night, I would begin crying. I hated the progesterone shots. They are a thick liquid that you have to place into your hip/butt. Imagine putting honey in a syringe and then shooting it into you skin. Not fun. The second round we did, I had a reaction to the oil base in the progesterone and I got hives. The third time, we ordered a different oil base progesterone that was a bit thicker and left nasty bumps and bruises on my backside. This time around, I get to try something new again. Vaginal suppositories; and I love them! No pain. No needle. No bruises. Downside, I have to take one 3 times a day, but I can handle that. It's very simple to do and takes under a minute.
Onto EMBRYOS!! The embryologist called me today. Remember those 15 eggs, 8 of the fertilized! 8! Holy moly! We were hope for 4-5. We are pretty pumped and excited. We will get a phone on Sunday to update us on the growth of the embryos and the time for the transfer Tuesday. Day by day it is getting more real.
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