We have progress! My AF has arrived, a good 3/4 days early, which has surprised me as we were told that it was likely to be late due to the effects of the Buserelin. But I'm not complaining - an early AF means that I can get on and book my downregulation scan at CARE.
This scan is where they measure your womb lining and also look at your ovaries to see if there are any follicles or cysts that are still there after last cycle. They are looking to see a nice thin lining and ovaries that look like there's no-one at home. If all looks quiet, we will be able to start on our Menopur, which is the drug that stimulates the ovaries into producing lots of eggs. If this is not the case, I will not be considered to have completely 'downregulated' so will have to continue with the Buserelin until I have.
So, the scan is booked in for Wednesday morning next week - 6 sleeps, and 6 injections away. It's another little milestone to aim for, which I'm glad of. Injection 8 tonight.
Although I have period pains (tummy cramps and lower back ache) today, the fuzzy head feeling and the sleepiness that the drugs have been giving me seem to have lifted somewhat. I am reluctant to take any painkillers as I think my poor liver has got enough to deal with from the drugs to cope with any more. So I am stoically determined to mentally rise above the pain today.
My lovely husband has been wonderful throughout everything so far. He has cooked nearly every night, ran me baths, fetched and carried and generally been a fantastic support. I am so lucky to have him and I love him so much. I hope I can make him a Daddy.
We're off to see Russell Brand tonight: it'll be good to have our attention distracted for a few hours.
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