I started my Lupron shots on Sunday night and I think I gained ten pounds overnight. I haven't been on injectibles ("The Junk" as we call it) since last May and I forgot how much fun the bloating, hot flashes and headaches are. Oh, and the mood swings. But then, I don't mind them as much as Bob does.
I have a huge pile of medication to take with me. I am bringing my own drugs since I had enough left over from previous cycles that I could pretty much get by and my friend gave me the stuff I was missing (thanks Karen!) I will take the medications that need to be refrigerated on the plane with me and pack the room temperature drugs, plus all my own needles, alcohol wipes, etc. in my suitcase. We are also taking the anti-malarial pills, Ambian for Bob on the plane, and Xanex for me on the plane. (I am really afraid of flying, so I drug myself to get on the plane.) I laugh and tell Bob that between all the inoculations, fertility drugs and everything else, we should be glowing green by the time we get back.
We went to the bank last week and requested $1,000 US in rupees. We asked for $500 in large bills, but asked for the remainder to be broken down into smaller currency. Well, since the exchange rate is 39 rupees to the dollar, Bob picked up a stack of rupees the size of a brick from the bank yesterday.
One has to ask oneself, between the money and the drugs, will we make it through customs?
We are so excited about this trip and the hope of a pregnancy! Saturday can't come quickly enough for us now. I love how much support we have received for this adventure. I was afraid that sharing this with people would bring a lot of negative commentary, but everyone has been so open and supportive. Our families have been so helpful and supportive with everything, from watching our dog, to getting us to the airport, to discussing bringing home a healthy baby. In some ways, this "pregnancy" feels like a more shared event. This isn't between Bob and I; it's everyone pitching in to bring home a baby and the end result is such a beautiful thing.
I thought when I left for this trip that I might feel a sense of loss at giving up the pregnancy, but all of the love, support and sharing has made it feel more like everyone rallying around us to bring home a baby.
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Bye Lisa! I'll miss you soooo much!!! Enjoy my parting gift of menopur. It makes me really happy to know that after all the meds I purchased for myself which ended in a big fat BFN, they are going to a good cause. I know in my heart, that finally they will have the end result we are all praying for. Luv ya, Karen
Go get "our" baby! We love you Lisa and Bob too! All of us support you 110% Remember, if you are ever scared or ever doubt yourself about this or about what people may think or say, No one understands unless they have walked in our shoes. Don't be scared, stay positive, this will work.
Stacy
Lisa,
Here's to a smooth ride through customs, and a wonderful trip...I would imagine that you will have a few bittersweet moments, but I truly hope that this will be the beginning of a great new phase of your life. We will all be living vicariously through you, and we appreciate you sharing your experience. Mostly, we'll be sending you all of the positive thoughts that we can!!!!!
good luck, good luck, good luck!!!!!!
Lori
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