Round 2

In the first cycle, my every waking breath was about the cycle. I thought about it every second of every day and I dreamed about it when I fell asleep.

This second cycle is just this thing that I happen to be doing while living the rest of my life. Is it a subconscious defense mechanism to shield myself from the emotional trauma if it doesn’t work this time? I am sure that is part of it. I predicted this, though. I knew that the second time around would be easier. I have it all worked out as part of my schedule. I wonder if the lack of stress will have a positive effect. I am certainly eating less ice cream this time around! Unfortunately It hasn’t kept me from gaining more weight on the drugs.

I have fewer side effects all around this time. The Zithromax and the drugs are making me a little tired, but there is no nausea this time around. I am sure the lack of anxiety is contributing to an easier time overall.

Retrieval is tentatively scheduled for next week some time. The doc is predicting between 7 and 9 eggs for retrieval. Fingers crossed.