I received this little bundle of joy today. It's actually not quite as bad as I was expecting. Our plan now is for me to use the Crinone in lieu of the traditional IVF shots that everyone hears horror stories about.
Here's a breakdown of all of the meds I'm taking, how frequently, and their purpose.
- Estradiol 2 tablets am and 2 tablets pm starting on January 23 until a positive pregnancy test: This is a synthetic hormone.This is what will thicken my uterine lining and make it nice and squishy for the baby to snuggle in.
- Dexamethasone 1 tablet am starting on January 23 until 4 days prior to transfer. Then from transfer day until a positive pregnancy test: This is a steroid that is used to suppress my immune system and to prep my body to not reject the babies when they are transferred.
- Doxycycline 1 tablet am and 1 tablet pm starting 5 days prior to transfer then stopping the day of transfer. This is an antibiotic used to decrease the chance of infection from the actual IVF process. (Remember I'm still taking something to suppress my immune system.)
- Crinone 1 suppository am and 1 suppository pm starting 6 days pre-transfer and going until a positive pregnancy test: This is a progesterone vaginal suppository. It's another hormone supplement to help maintain a nice thick lining for baby.
- Medrol 1 tablet pm just for the 4 nights pre-transfer: Another immune system suppressor to prevent my body from rejecting the baby.
- Aspirin 81mg am starting January 23 until a positive pregnancy test: Don't want to be getting any blood clots!
- Prenatal Vitamin am starting January 23 until there's a baby in Lori's arms!!!
