I've managed to avoid the hot flashes and mood swings that 10% of women experience while taking Lu*pron. I'm just completely exhausted. I feel fine until about noon and then my energy takes a dive. I'm also feeling rather moody, but that might just be PMS.
So to lighten up my mood, I'd like to mention a few things that have made me happy today.
1. I went to the store for some acorn squash. I have been having crazy cravings for winter squash for the last week. While I was standing in line to pay, the older woman behind me asked me how to cook them. She said, "You just look so nice and thin that I thought maybe I should eat them, too!" Okay, I've gained about 5 pounds from stress eating and bloating. I feel miserable about it. She totally made my day.
2. When I got home, I had a small package from my Mom. She sent me an encouraging card telling me to hang in there and enclosed a pair of Halloween socks. They have little smiling candy corns on them. I love crazy socks, and I love them even more now that I have the chance to show them off while up in the stirrups. How's that for making a small loss of dignity into something happy?
3. I made a major mistake on the heel of the sock that I'm knitting. Apparently I'm not doing so well with reading comprehension right now. I had to rip out two days worth of work. This might not sound like good news...but I was able to pick up the correct number of stitches and can now proceed. I'm really bad at ripping stuff out, so this was a relief. I think I'll finish them in time.
4. Finally...I ordered Stephen King's latest book and it arrived yesterday. I cannot wait to curl up and relax tonight!
I hope everyone has a good weekend!
About Me
- KE
- We are a happily married couple who has been TTC since April 2005. After our first round of testing, we found out we're dealing with MFI. Now we're gearing up for an IVF cycle. I'd like to share my feelings because reading the feelings of others makes me feel less alone.
1 comment:
I'm glad you're not being too badly affected by the Lupron... though I think (based on the blogs I read) that most women are affected. Consider yourself lucky! For me, it was a few hot flashes, bad headaches, and sleeplessness. I had the tiredness, too though. Went away as soon as I started stims. I don't normally have any PMS type symptoms so this was a big change for me.
I love that your mom sent you Halloween socks. How cool! Thanks for reminding me - I need to go out and get some new lucky socks for my retrieval next week.
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