I'm going on a business trip next week. Wednesday through Friday. I'm really looking forward to it. It's really a fun getaway with a rep, a little learning, a little spa time, no real work. I'm going to feel a bit old though. I'm traveling with 3 singles girls I work with, ages 24, 24 and 26. The rep who is treating us is at least married, but I think she's still a bit younger than me. Oh well, it should be entertaining.
Did I mention that the trip is next Wednesday through Friday. That's cycle day 28 - 30 in case you were wondering. My average cycle is 27 days. When I've taken Clomid, sometimes is 29. Last month it was 22. That would mean my period would start on Friday. I suppose that would be ok, maybe. I'd manage to get in my Day 3 baseline ultrasound. I could take 3 days of Gonal F, and have another ultrasound before getting on the plane with my meds. OK, no that wouldn't be ok. I think I'd still be gone when it was time to check in again before triggering.
I would be much better if it could wait until at least Monday. That would be a 25 day cycle. I could get my baseline on Wednesday before getting on the plane with my fertility drugs. I'd be back in time for another ultrasound and blood work next Sunday morning. But I really don't want to get on a plane with my fertility drugs.
If I have my typical 27 day cycle, I get on the plane bleeding, and am not back in town (at least when the office is open) until Day 4. Can that work for a baseline ultrasound? My therapist says I shouldn't worry about it, and I should just call and ask. I'm waiting until I get a little closer to see if I can read my body and get a sense of things. But I won't have to get on the plane with my fertility drugs.
The ideal situation is to have a magical, and uncommon 28 day cycle (or longer), which means I start bleeding on the trip. (Did I mention they are booking massages for us on Friday, that will be nice for the back ache, but a little weird...) And I'm back in time for my Day 3 baseline on Saturday morning. I could have a drink with dinner on Thursday night, and not have to explain my lack of imbibing to the young ladies. And I won't have to get on the plane with fertility drugs.
Of course, I could be pregnant, in which case, these calendar games are moot. But I'm not counting my chickens, right? Just days.
You can have your appointment on day 4...it's fine. I wouldn't worry about it and have a great time with the girls!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love counting days and having your life revolve around injections and tests?? It's all worth it though...I hope!
ReplyDeleteIt is ridiculous how much time and energy goes into watching the calendar. But, no matter how hard I try, inevitably, something doesn't go according to plan. Which is why I decided to go on this trip. Yes, I would ultimately be upset if I missed a month of trying with assistance. Especially since we had to put this past cycle off already. It's hard to come to terms with thinking that I'm not doing everything possible to bring Violetta home. But, at the same time, I don't want to feel like I missing out on my life, the one that I am actually living, or trying to, right now. It's definitely a constant balancing act.
ReplyDeleteYour train of thought sounds exactly like me when I'm trying to plan ANYTHING in the future. Appointments, trips, drinking, etc. All different scenarios, where every day is so important. I hear ya...
ReplyDeleteStopping by from LFCA. Love your blog, and welcome!