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To My Beautiful Child: I Think I’m Getting Nauseous…

3rd round of IVF· To My Beautiful Child

1 Dec


To my beautiful child,



Did you like the title of this letter? That’s how I felt when I got back to work after my meeting with my IVF coordinator today! So many nerves. So…here’s how it went down.









I walked in and sat in the waiting room for a bit, then was called back for my ultrasound.  I don’t look 5 months pregnant any more which is always a good indicator that the liquid has left your tummy. The nurse came in to give me the ultrasound and I could tell that there was much less liquid in my abdomen from looking at the screen behind her as well. Just call me Dr. J. I can tell these kinds of things because I am such an expert. Ask me anything. 









Okay, moving on, my horse was getting too high and I had to jump off. She said that my uterine lining looked great (what sweet words, huh? Words that every girl dreams of hearing…but seriously though…) and that my ovaries were much smaller than they had been last time so they looked good and we could move forward. Holy crap!! I got my blood drawn (yep, still not used to that) and then sat in the waiting room for a minute. Chelsee, my IVF coordinator, came out to get me and she sat me down in her office. She pulled out the calendar and started going through it. 









I start the shots in my rear end tomorrow night and give myself the estradiol valerate on Tuesday and Friday nights. The good news is that the muscles in your butt get so sore that you feel like you worked out which helps you justify that extra-ice-cream-cone-that-you-normally-wouldn’t-even-eat-but-you-have-so-many-hormones-running-through-you-that-you-just-can’t-stop situation. Errryday. I take my prenatals (I haven’t stopped for 3 years) every day, and my baby aspirin (81 mg prevents my blood from clotting) starting tomorrow. I go in for blood draw on the 7th to check my estrogen and other levels, a uterine lining check on the 10th, a blood draw on the 14th, and the embryo transfer is on the 18th. I also go in the 13th so that my Dr. can put in the neupogen which helps to strengthen the uterine lining. He says it helps the embryos stick better. I’ve never done this before so this is something new. I start my progesterone in oil shots on the 13th and do those every single day, along with estradiol valerate on Tuesdays and Fridays still. I start a Z-pack on the 14th and the Medrol (which is a steroid) on the 15th. WHEW!! Good thing I have a calendar, because although I am Dr. J, I can’t remember all of this on my own. 









When Chelsee told me that the transfer was on the 18th I got teary-eyed. There are so many emotions! I am absolutely terrified to get my hopes up because I know it will be really hard if it doesn’t work. But how do you not get your hopes up? I’m terrified of getting pregnant and then having a miscarriage. People have miscarriages all the time…even late into pregnancy. It would be so devastating. When I have doubts and fears, I push them out of my mind quickly, however. They won’t get me anywhere, and I know the Lord is on my side, helping to carry this burden with me. My Heavenly Father knows me and and has a plan for your dad and I. I’m learning the things I need to learn and I am so grateful. There’s no point in stressing about it! Life is too short to be caught up in stress and worry. I’m going to be happy today, in this moment, and enjoy each day because I never want to look back and regret being miserable. Life goes by much too fast for that.  









The one thing that we are in control of in this life is our attitude. I’m taking the steering wheel and driving to bright, clear skies.


 






My booty can’t wait for those shots, baby!!









You’re worth it.









xo









Mom



My view as I pulled into the fertility center today. God was saying, “hello! Life can be so beautiful!” I think He did that for me today because He knows how much I love the mountains.
IVF
Apprehensive/excited Dr. J and happy Dr. J, exhibited below:

frozen embryo transfer

FET




And my view as I left the fertility center. Gorgeous!


IVF process


IVF frozen embryo transfer calendar






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  1. Jen says

    December 1, 2015 at 4:40 am

    I just love you Jen, end of story. I love your heart, your humor and your reallness. You're in my thoughts and prayers not only for a smooshy to be in your belly but for it to be a wonderful experience…..and also for you to master lashes. I think it's ALL doable!!! Lol can't wait to see you again and give you a squeeze.

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  2. Gretchen says

    December 1, 2015 at 4:48 am

    Good luck to you?

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  3. Liz says

    December 1, 2015 at 4:52 am

    I've done IVF 4 times and know the rollercoaster of emotions you are one. I did acupuncture right before and right after the transfer, and he told me to eat chicken and the core of the pineapple. I love following your journey and your Instagram! Prayers coming your way.

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  4. Sandy a la Mode says

    December 1, 2015 at 6:06 am

    Jenica, I love love love this post and am soo happy for you and your journey to come! I really just love your positive attitude and how strong you are and how you are showing other women to not be afraid, and to take each day and be happy for the little miracles. You really do have your hands full and I am cheering you on each step of the way. Any babe is SO lucky to have you as a mom and I am so happy for your future babe!!! You know that I'm only a text or call away, so please let me know if you need anything ever, I am happy to help!! Love you friend!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  5. Marc says

    December 1, 2015 at 9:32 am

    You've got this! My successful cycle (also my third) was in December 2013. We put our little human in on the 21st and got pur positive on the 31st. December is a fantastic month and you will go into an amazing 2016! God bless xox

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  6. west05 says

    December 1, 2015 at 9:47 am

    You are amazingly inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story! Praying for you!!!!

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  7. Taylor says

    December 1, 2015 at 10:20 am

    I love your blog! You are in my prayers and I wish you the best going forward in your journey!

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  8. Wilona Karimabadi says

    December 1, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    I've only recently started reading your blog, but I just want you to know that everytime I read one of your posts about your IVF journey, I pray for you. So I prayed again for you today, that next Christmas you'll be holding your sweet baby in your arms by your Christmas tree surrounded with all these little presents for your little one. 🙂 God bless!

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  9. Chris says

    December 2, 2015 at 5:14 am

    Best of luck. Sending prayers and love to you, Tyler, and baby Parcell

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  10. Unknown says

    December 2, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    This is so exciting! Still praying for you <3 Love, VoNique

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  11. Elle says

    February 14, 2018 at 4:15 pm

    I’ve been following your blog and love how positive you were through all this! We are currently going through our second round and just wondering how you stayed so hopeful and positive through it all? We were devestaed on our first try when we got a positive but later on ended up just being a chemical pregnancy. We are still hopeful and have our next transfer scheduled this month, any words of wisdom?

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      February 27, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      I’m so excited for you! There are lots of tips in my infertility section at the top of the blog. Here is the link to the cycle that worked: https://asliceofstyle.com/category/the-cycle-that-worked/. Just remember that we have all been given trials and ask yourself what you can learn and how you can benefit from this. That is what helped me the very most. Wising y9u all of the very best!! I know this is hard.

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