Side effects are starting :(

Stick in there Sarah, your doing a wonderfull thing!

Aww thanks

Will do, not long to go now, and had my first scan today just to see if everything is switched off and it is, so i start on the stimulating drugs tonight, these are supposed to make you very swollen and bloated!
So up to two injections a night, starting to resemble a pin cushion lol!

Asked about the recipients, they're on different medication than me, but they appear to be getting very excited, asked if I can write them a 'good luck' card, and was told yes I’m allowed, obviously leaving out names etc.

Next scan in a week’s time to see if my follicles are developing as planned.

Went for my 2nd scan since taking Gonal F and feel a bit mixed about it, i can defiantly feel something happening in my lower abdomen.
Found 5 follies on my right, ranging from 14 - 8mm but my left ovary was no where to be seen they had trouble finding it last week on the base scan but now I'm really fretting, EC is supposed to be in a week.

They've taken bloods to check my estrogen levels, just heard back from the clinic and their really strong/high so i have another scan Wednesday they will try to find it then!

Well back from the clinic after have my eggs collected and feeling pretty good apart from a little cramping and even though i've never had a general before, it was a breeze! It took less than an hour and i didn't feel groggy at all

On Friday, my final scan showed i had 10 follicles, 6 eggs were collected today, unfortunately there were only enough eggs to give to 1 recipient, i was a little dissapointed, i guess for the the poor lady i was unable to help, but at least i will be able to give one couple some hope.

She will be receiving them on Wednesday and will have to wait 2 weeks before she will know if she is/isn't pregnant, i have asked the clinic to contact me as i would like to know if it was successful or not.