February 2015
Two weeks post op and I am back at work on Thursday only allowed to do light duties though. Last night I woke up in the very early hours of the morning (about 2.30am) and I was in a lot of pain and feeling extremely nauseous. When I went to the loo I had come on my period again (explains the pain and nausea). Just two weeks since coming on before, I guess it is something to do with my Zoladex injection. The hormones affecting my body. I have also had a headache all day that just will not budge. I did think that there was a possibility that I could come on this month but expected it to be longer than two weeks from my last. I feel so weak and crap today. I just hope that it will start to ease before I go back to work on Thursday. I really cannot wait to get back to work. I swear that I shall never moan about having to get up early and do a long double shift ever again. I am so lucky that I can work and have a job. I have missed working so much.
On Friday night I ordered two books from amazon about IVF :- Zita West’s guide to fertility and assisted conception – essential advice on preparing your body for IVF and other fertility treatments, and the Complete guide to IVF by Kate Brian. I was really surprised on how quickly they arrived (on Sunday). I started to read Zita West’s book first and straight away I wished that I had bought this book before. I would seriously recommend this book to anyone that is trying to conceive, whether you are just starting out or further down the line. It is full of very useful information about both the man and woman. It is also really well written, bearing in mind that I am dyslexic and am a very slow reader I am already on page 263 and it is only Tuesday. I have only been able to read it all Sunday afternoon and Monday evening for a couple of hours. It is worth getting and also touches a bit about endometriosis and other gynaecological illnesses such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Obviously it cannot go into too much detail about these diseases as that would take up a whole series of books each.
My first week and a bit back at work is going very well. I was back Thursday and Friday then lucky enough to have the weekend off. This week is my first full week where I am doing five full days in a row. To be honest it is going really well but would be going better if I did not have this stinking cold. I have not had a good night’s sleep three nights in a row. Although I can do this with pain it is really hard when it is a cold.
In fact I take it back nothing like this could possibly be a cold, it must be ‘Woman Flu’ which is worse than ‘Man Flu’ 10 times worse. It is Thursday and I am shattered just one more day to go then I have another weekend off. At least my pain has eased tenfold. It is a constant 2-3 instead of a minimum of a constant 6-7. Although I am having a fair few side effects with the Zoladex it seems to be doing its job and is worth every single little side effective it means I get to have less pain.
I have booked my next Zoladex injection for Wednesday. Just need to go to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription. I am a bit apprehensive about it because I know that it is a painful and large needle that will be going into my stomach. But then again I also know that it will benefit me. My husband is coming with me to hold my hand. There is no way I am going to have this injection done on my own.
Before I was able to pick up my prescription I had to phone my gynaecologists sectary to confirm that it is the monthly Zoladex injection that I need to have instead of the three monthly. Knowing the answer I still phoned up whilst on the phone I said to her that my gynaecologist had verbally confirmed that our IVF had been successfully approved for NHS funding but other than that I had not heard anything. She was very helpful as always and looked it up explaining that you do not normally get anything in the post until just before your appointment at your chosen clinic. I think this is bad you should at least get a letter in the post confirming that you qualify for funding. She read the letter that my gynaecologist had received stating that we get one cycle on the NHS, she also told me that it could be a couple of months before I will hear. I feel so lucky to even get that as I know some people have to pay a lot of money for every single cycle that they have. Fingers crossed that it will work well for us.
Since the beginning of December I have had one thing or another happen and this cold is STILL here. It feels like I have been ill for 2 months solid (infections, cysts, recovery, colds). This cold or should I say ‘Woman Flu’ is taking forever to beat I am really struggling with it now. The cold took hold on Monday 2nd February it is now Sunday 8th February and there is no sign of it clearing. I am using lipsal on my nose to stop it from drying out but even with that my nose is so dry through me having to blow it so often that it is so cracked and even bled a bit today, on top of this my throat and chest are so sore. As for my head I swear it is about to blow up, starting with behind my eyes, mind you that could get rather messy if you consider the amount of snot coming out of my nose at the moment. Especially if it blows up at work:-
“Would you like an eyeball with your soup sir? “
Hmmmmm I do not think that would go down well at all.
On Friday it was very busy at work we did not get to sit down at all. I done a 8-4 shift. I was so glad for it to be over. There was me before my shift thinking maybe I could do a 9-10 hour shift next week instead of just 8 hour shift, because I am getting stronger but after Friday I know that I am not ready yet, I bloated out for the first time since my laparoscopy. In the evening I was so sore.
Next week is a busy week at work we have 55 people in for breakfast, lunch and dinner the last 2 times that this group have been at work (all be it just for the weekends) I have been really ill (in December with my infection and in January with my cyst). Hopefully this time nothing will happen. I still have ‘Woman Flu’.
Wednesday I have my next Zoladex injection, nervous is an understatement. I am really dreading it.
My Zoladex injection went ok. I had a lovely nurse (the type that will take no shit from silliness but is kind at the same time). I told her last time the doctor said that it was a short sharp scratch and it hurt like hell. She said that she would never describe it as a short sharp scratch as it does hurt. To be honest it was not as bad as last time. As I did feel it go in which did make me wince and call out a little but that was all, it was ok whilst the injection was in and as she removed it. I hope that I get this nurse again next time I have the injection. She said that she was a midwife and had worked in the infertility field. She had a quick look up off my notes before I came in as well, she seemed well informed of my history and what I have been through the past few years. She said that if I wanted she would do my next smear test as well, we had a conversation on when I had my last one and I asked her what I should do when it comes to needing my next smear as so many people had tried and failed. I think I trust her enough to try it when the time comes.
What a weekend, so busy. In fact the last 2 weeks have been busy. We had that big group that I always seem to get sick with for a week at work, through which I have a stinker of a cold but I got through that week. The Saturday was Valentine’s Day. My husband and I went to the Harry Potter Studio Tour (for the second time and I can guarantee it shall not be the last time, it is well worth going to) and in the evening we went to the pub with friends. Then last week we had a slightly smaller group (only 25) in at work all week and on Friday I went to see my aunt in a panto at her church with my husband, my mum and gran. It was really good. Gran stayed at ours for the weekend, Saturday mum came round and in the evening so did my sister as my husband was out we had a movie night and ordered a curry which was nice. Then on Sunday my sister, her friend and myself went to London to celebrate the Chinese new year (year of the sheep). Needless to say this morning when it came to getting up at 6.00am ready for my 7.00am shift at work I was a tad tired and could have done with a lot longer. My next day off is Friday. It is going to be a long old week I think.
I do not mind though after all the busier I am the quicker time goes, the quicker time goes the sooner March comes. I am really looking forward to March (I can not go into too much detail just yet but all I can say is watch this space).
I went swimming for the first time since September it felt great to actually be able to do something that physical and not be shattered after. Back in September I was able to do 10 lengths in 30 minutes, last night I done 10 lengths in 60 minutes. That is not as bad as I thought it could have been. I am planning on going again on my day off tomorrow.
It is almost March and I am so excited what with it being Endometriosis Awareness Month. My sister and I are planning on doing the Worldwide Endo March (last year’s million woman march) in London. I am really looking forward to this as last year it was great.
On Friday night I ordered two books from amazon about IVF :- Zita West’s guide to fertility and assisted conception – essential advice on preparing your body for IVF and other fertility treatments, and the Complete guide to IVF by Kate Brian. I was really surprised on how quickly they arrived (on Sunday). I started to read Zita West’s book first and straight away I wished that I had bought this book before. I would seriously recommend this book to anyone that is trying to conceive, whether you are just starting out or further down the line. It is full of very useful information about both the man and woman. It is also really well written, bearing in mind that I am dyslexic and am a very slow reader I am already on page 263 and it is only Tuesday. I have only been able to read it all Sunday afternoon and Monday evening for a couple of hours. It is worth getting and also touches a bit about endometriosis and other gynaecological illnesses such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Obviously it cannot go into too much detail about these diseases as that would take up a whole series of books each.
My first week and a bit back at work is going very well. I was back Thursday and Friday then lucky enough to have the weekend off. This week is my first full week where I am doing five full days in a row. To be honest it is going really well but would be going better if I did not have this stinking cold. I have not had a good night’s sleep three nights in a row. Although I can do this with pain it is really hard when it is a cold.
In fact I take it back nothing like this could possibly be a cold, it must be ‘Woman Flu’ which is worse than ‘Man Flu’ 10 times worse. It is Thursday and I am shattered just one more day to go then I have another weekend off. At least my pain has eased tenfold. It is a constant 2-3 instead of a minimum of a constant 6-7. Although I am having a fair few side effects with the Zoladex it seems to be doing its job and is worth every single little side effective it means I get to have less pain.
I have booked my next Zoladex injection for Wednesday. Just need to go to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription. I am a bit apprehensive about it because I know that it is a painful and large needle that will be going into my stomach. But then again I also know that it will benefit me. My husband is coming with me to hold my hand. There is no way I am going to have this injection done on my own.
Before I was able to pick up my prescription I had to phone my gynaecologists sectary to confirm that it is the monthly Zoladex injection that I need to have instead of the three monthly. Knowing the answer I still phoned up whilst on the phone I said to her that my gynaecologist had verbally confirmed that our IVF had been successfully approved for NHS funding but other than that I had not heard anything. She was very helpful as always and looked it up explaining that you do not normally get anything in the post until just before your appointment at your chosen clinic. I think this is bad you should at least get a letter in the post confirming that you qualify for funding. She read the letter that my gynaecologist had received stating that we get one cycle on the NHS, she also told me that it could be a couple of months before I will hear. I feel so lucky to even get that as I know some people have to pay a lot of money for every single cycle that they have. Fingers crossed that it will work well for us.
Since the beginning of December I have had one thing or another happen and this cold is STILL here. It feels like I have been ill for 2 months solid (infections, cysts, recovery, colds). This cold or should I say ‘Woman Flu’ is taking forever to beat I am really struggling with it now. The cold took hold on Monday 2nd February it is now Sunday 8th February and there is no sign of it clearing. I am using lipsal on my nose to stop it from drying out but even with that my nose is so dry through me having to blow it so often that it is so cracked and even bled a bit today, on top of this my throat and chest are so sore. As for my head I swear it is about to blow up, starting with behind my eyes, mind you that could get rather messy if you consider the amount of snot coming out of my nose at the moment. Especially if it blows up at work:-
“Would you like an eyeball with your soup sir? “
Hmmmmm I do not think that would go down well at all.
On Friday it was very busy at work we did not get to sit down at all. I done a 8-4 shift. I was so glad for it to be over. There was me before my shift thinking maybe I could do a 9-10 hour shift next week instead of just 8 hour shift, because I am getting stronger but after Friday I know that I am not ready yet, I bloated out for the first time since my laparoscopy. In the evening I was so sore.
Next week is a busy week at work we have 55 people in for breakfast, lunch and dinner the last 2 times that this group have been at work (all be it just for the weekends) I have been really ill (in December with my infection and in January with my cyst). Hopefully this time nothing will happen. I still have ‘Woman Flu’.
Wednesday I have my next Zoladex injection, nervous is an understatement. I am really dreading it.
My Zoladex injection went ok. I had a lovely nurse (the type that will take no shit from silliness but is kind at the same time). I told her last time the doctor said that it was a short sharp scratch and it hurt like hell. She said that she would never describe it as a short sharp scratch as it does hurt. To be honest it was not as bad as last time. As I did feel it go in which did make me wince and call out a little but that was all, it was ok whilst the injection was in and as she removed it. I hope that I get this nurse again next time I have the injection. She said that she was a midwife and had worked in the infertility field. She had a quick look up off my notes before I came in as well, she seemed well informed of my history and what I have been through the past few years. She said that if I wanted she would do my next smear test as well, we had a conversation on when I had my last one and I asked her what I should do when it comes to needing my next smear as so many people had tried and failed. I think I trust her enough to try it when the time comes.
What a weekend, so busy. In fact the last 2 weeks have been busy. We had that big group that I always seem to get sick with for a week at work, through which I have a stinker of a cold but I got through that week. The Saturday was Valentine’s Day. My husband and I went to the Harry Potter Studio Tour (for the second time and I can guarantee it shall not be the last time, it is well worth going to) and in the evening we went to the pub with friends. Then last week we had a slightly smaller group (only 25) in at work all week and on Friday I went to see my aunt in a panto at her church with my husband, my mum and gran. It was really good. Gran stayed at ours for the weekend, Saturday mum came round and in the evening so did my sister as my husband was out we had a movie night and ordered a curry which was nice. Then on Sunday my sister, her friend and myself went to London to celebrate the Chinese new year (year of the sheep). Needless to say this morning when it came to getting up at 6.00am ready for my 7.00am shift at work I was a tad tired and could have done with a lot longer. My next day off is Friday. It is going to be a long old week I think.
I do not mind though after all the busier I am the quicker time goes, the quicker time goes the sooner March comes. I am really looking forward to March (I can not go into too much detail just yet but all I can say is watch this space).
I went swimming for the first time since September it felt great to actually be able to do something that physical and not be shattered after. Back in September I was able to do 10 lengths in 30 minutes, last night I done 10 lengths in 60 minutes. That is not as bad as I thought it could have been. I am planning on going again on my day off tomorrow.
It is almost March and I am so excited what with it being Endometriosis Awareness Month. My sister and I are planning on doing the Worldwide Endo March (last year’s million woman march) in London. I am really looking forward to this as last year it was great.