December 12, 2011

The Slowest 2ww...

Time seems to be slowly ticking by until my first ultrasound on the 20th. I've never had a 2ww feel longer! I'm not really feeling much in the way of symptoms. A little food aversion and nausea here and there, some weird cramping/pulling, crying more than normal, bad skin (I blame progesterone for this), and tired. Other than that, feeling pretty normal which makes it harder to believe that I am the P word. I've been using up my internet cheapies and poas periodically when I begin to worry. Happy to say they are finally as dark as the control line--I'm guessing a FRER would be blazing by now. So, I think I'm done testing.

The PIO is a pain in the butt (literally). I finally understand now what you ivf ladies are talking about. Giant red itchy welts, check. My RE doesn't allow baths at all until first ultrasound which is unfortunate because I think they would help. I'm going to try the heating pad trick I've been hearing about online. Otherwise, just hanging out and reading all of your blogs. Hoping this week flies by.

9 comments:

  1. Ugh it's so hard to wait for ultrasounds. Thinking of you!

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  2. One day closer to seeing your little bean!

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  3. Not a very fun time at all! I tested on the FRER yesterday and the line was so bright and you could barley see the control line so that was fun. We can do it! Good Luck with the shots I hope they don't hurt that bad.

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  4. The 2nd tww is even worse than the first one! I was tortured by PIO as well. A little hydrocortisone cream on the welts will help with the redness & itching. I hope the next week speeds by for you!

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  5. I bought a bath thermometer so I could still take a bath. You can buy them at any baby store.

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  6. Oh man, I sure thought this was THE hardest. I was convinced that it had stopped working between my beta and my ultrasound... I get it. Hang in there!

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  7. This wait is definitely the hardest! I'm looking forward to your ultrasound. Gah! time isn't flying fast enough :)

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  8. Yes...the wait to the first ultrasound is soooo tough! Hang tight! And yeah...hope the heating pad trick with the PIO will work for ya...worked for me.

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  9. I hope your 2ww is going okay. Can't wait to hear the great news from your ultrasound!!

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