Saturday, August 9, 2008

Damn Left Ovary

I'm starting to get very uncomfortable now--bloated and tender. But what started to concern me is that it's mostly on my right side. In the 5 months I took Clomid, I only ovulated from the left once. Every other time was from the right, which made me nervous, and I asked one of the docs if that would affect the growth for IVF. He said it was possible.

Went in today and indeed, only 3-4 follicles maturing on the left, with 6-8 on the right. So 16 just became 12, at absolute best. I suppose I should be grateful. If both sides felt like the right, I'd be really grouchy and uncomfortable. Still, I give the left side a C-. At least it's eking something out.

Unfortunately, I'm not even ready to go, either. I don't go back until Monday, so the earliest I can relieve myself is Wednesday. Then, apparently, the follicles refill after being drained. So even after the eggs are gone, I'll feel like this. (Minus the daily infusion of the crazy drugs, at least.)

Oh joy.

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