Hello friends,
The weekend wedding in MN was a great way to keep my mind busy and off of IVF. It's been a rough couple of days but I wanted to update you...
Yesterday, I had a blood draw... They called me in the evening and said not to stim anymore because my Estrodiol was 3,000 and they wanted to see me in the morning for another draw. I returned for my morning scan and draw this morning and shortly after I arrived to work, they called with new results... Not so good news... My Estrodiol level has gone through the roof and is 6,568 which is a scary dangerous range. I asked the nurse what happens if my Estrodiol doesn't go down and she replied "we cannot do the retrieval." I was a little shocked, I never thought NO RETRIEVAL was ever an option. I am a little devastated. I thought the only devastation would be a BFN pregnancy test... Well, another lesson learned the hard way.
My boss says "if your levels can increase that fast, they can certainly decrease just as quickly." I know she has watched her parents struggle with cancer for too many years and I know she is right but I am still expecting the worst.
My friend Emily says "remember there ARE two outcomes." I appreciate the kind words and right now, I really need prayers.
Right now, I am on a HIGH sodium diet. The salt helps soak up the excessive fluid in my ovaries and is supposed to help to avoid OHSS. OHSS is Ovarian Hyperstimmulation Syndrome which can be VERY scary and hinder fertility permanently.
Thanks for the prayers friends,
Candice
Sending up many prayers!
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