Pin cushion no more!

Approximately 65 progesterone shots,
21 estrogen shots,
13 blood draws,
and I'm done!

I got the call from my nurse Thursday that yesterday's progesterone check was good enough (last week's was not), and I can officially stop doing my progesterone shots! Or more accurately, Tony can stop doing my shots. :) I'm so excited. After the disappointment of last week when my numbers weren't quite high enough, I didn't want to get my hopes up too much, but I was apparently at least somewhat optimistic because I didn't order any new meds or needles, and we were down to just a few more days of both. No worries now though! Eeeee! It's become such integral part of my day, I can hardly believe we're finally done, and my bum can start on the road t Approximately 65 progesterone shots,
21 estrogen shots,
13 blood draws,
and I'm done!

I got the call from my nurse Thursday that Wednesday's progesterone check was good enough (last week's was not), and I can officially stop doing my progesterone shots! Or more accurately, Tony can stop doing my shots. :) I'm so excited. After the disappointment of last week when my numbers weren't quite high enough, I didn't want to get my hopes up too much, but I was apparently at least somewhat optimistic because I didn't order any new meds or needles, and we were down to just a few more days of both. No worries now though! Eeeee! It's become such integral part of my day, I can hardly believe we're finally done, and my bum can start on the road to recovery. Which I don't actually think will take very long; I have a few little knots and bruises, but nothing major. In a week or two it'll be just like we weren't poking holes in my butt on a regular basis. I even get to stop my vaginal suppositories Monday. Drug-free in 2013! Whoo-hoo!

So, my body is really on the job now. My placenta has taken over production of the estrogen and progesterone. It's nice to have some confirmation that things are going right because we're getting to the time during pregnancy that's really uneasy for me. The first trimester symptoms are starting to fade (except for the boobs; they're still huge and sore) and it's not possible to feel the baby yet, and I get a little paranoid sometimes, for no reason. I'll feel better once this kiddo starts using my insides as a punching bag. :-) Monday we'll have further confirmation of the continued health of this little one at our NT ultrasound, which screens for various possible issues, and I'm sure we're going to pass with flying colors. :-)

P.S. Am I the only one who doesn't get Portlandia? I've heard good things, and we've tried giving it a good fair try, but so far, about half of the episodes are almost painful to watch. Am I missing something, or am I just too old or unhip for sketch comedies? o recovery. Which I don't actually think will take very long; I have a few little knots and bruises, but nothing major. In a week or two it'll be just like we weren't poking holes in my butt on a regular basis. I even get to stop my vaginal suppositories Monday. Drug-free in 2013! Whoo-hoo!

So, my body is really on the job now. My placenta has taken over production of the estrogen and progesterone. It's nice to have some confirmation that things are going right because we're getting to the time during pregnancy that's really uneasy for me. The first trimester symptoms are starting to fade (except for the boobs; they're still huge and sore) and it's not possible to feel the baby yet, and I get a little paranoid sometimes, for no reason. I'll feel better once this kiddo starts using my insides as a punching bag. :-) Monday we'll have further confirmation of the continued health of this little one at our NT ultrasound, which screens for various possible issues, and I'm sure we're going to pass with flying colors. :-)

P.S. Am I the only one who doesn't get Portlandia? I've heard good things, and we've tried giving it a good fair try, but so far, about half of the episodes are almost painful to watch. Am I missing something, or am I just too old or unhip for sketch comedies?