I got a bit of a surprise the other day and it wasn't such a good one. Yup, CD 1. It wasn't supposed to happen for a few days. Usually this wouldn't be such a big deal but I wasn't prepared (and I'm not talking prepared in the 'femine products' sense).
According to the protocol from my hopefully soon-to-be-favorite-ever RE, CD 1 was supposed to be around December 10. Now, I'm guessing that he pulled this date out of his ass but I don't really know. I'm supposed to take a whopper of a lupron shot (aka depot lupron aka lucrin in South Africa aka "Lupron Hammer" which I'm guessing is it's mob nickname) on CD 1.
Problem 1 is the lupron is supposed to suppress you for a fairly long while but it's only a maximum of 6 weeks.
Problem 2 is that our tentative transfer is possibly right at the edge of that six week window.
Problem 3 (and this one is a doozy) is that I haven't actually gotten around to getting the drugs I need before I leave for South Africa.
So, back to Thursday night when I started panicking. I decided to stay up to call the clinic to figure out what the hell I should do. They're 10 hours ahead of me so it was a bit of a stretch for my tired self.
It turns out the donor coordinator comes in a bit later than the other folks. So, I waited even longer. Then she was in a procedure and I was asked to call back in another hour or two. Which would have been 3 in the morning. Not happening because that would have been 3-4 am. Nope.
So I sent her an email and she responded before I got up.
I can take the pill for a couple of weeks then the Hammer. Luckily I've got some leftover from that bad May cycle. I got a pack of pills for free back then and only took a couple. I also need to order my other meds asap.
So, I guess you could say the game's afoot.
Wow! I know the being taken by surprise thing must have been stressful but you are actually starting.
I'm so excited for you that this cycle is on its way...
xxoo
Posted by: Anna H. | Saturday, 03 December 2005 at 20:44
Wow! The plan is in motion! Must be very exciting-scary-hopeful-wonderful!
Best of luck to ya!
Kate
Posted by: Kate | Saturday, 03 December 2005 at 22:13
I'm glad you are finally on your way and she had a solution for you.
Too bad you don't live closer. I have left over lupron from my mock cycle I could have given you.
Posted by: Bonnie | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 02:07
How exciting! The adventure begins. I am hoping so hard for you!
Posted by: susie | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 03:26
I'm so glad that the unexpected CD1 didn't mess things up too badly and wish you the best of luck!
Posted by: Suz | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 04:58
It's always something, isn't it? I'm glad the early arrival of CD1 didn't throw your schedule off too much. How exciting that you are starting soon!
Posted by: Karen | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 05:31
Wow! There's never a shortage of logistical stress, is there? Hopefully everything else will go smoothly.
Posted by: fisher queen | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 06:10
So exciting that things are finally underway- despite the rocky start (it's always something, isn't it?). The next few weeks will fly by and soon you'll be regaling us with your tales from cape town.
Posted by: nina | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 09:20
I'm glad you had a back up system in place, I'm sure you'll get in synch, it's an amazing thing you're doing, we'll be with you all of the way.
Posted by: Avonlea f/k/a InSpring | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 11:19
This is all a logistical challenge I can barely imagine, I'm glad this particular hurdle is over.
Posted by: Donna | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 12:27
Houston, we have a go!!! Sorry about the stress involved. Why does nothing ever go to plan??? Hopefully everything else will.
Posted by: Pamplemousse | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 12:59
So scary how everything is inter-connected. I'm hoping for you so much.
Take care.
Posted by: chris | Sunday, 04 December 2005 at 16:56
Millie you do believe in cutting it fine, don't you! So glad there's a good alternative. Amazing to think that this cycle is defintely kicked off!
Posted by: thalia | Monday, 05 December 2005 at 01:28
i'm so excited for you...but damn CD1. why does one's period always show at the most incorrect times.
Posted by: elana | Monday, 05 December 2005 at 12:08
Ah, glad to hear issue's resolved! And talking head quoted up ahead too - love it. Hopefully all goes smoothly from here forward...
Posted by: T | Monday, 05 December 2005 at 13:57
Crossing fingers and toes as you start your cycle.
Posted by: Emily | Monday, 05 December 2005 at 22:23