31: Egg Retrieval Injections

The Backup Plan

We've moved into the injection phase! Meredith is 22 injections in and reporting on all of the wild side effects: vivid dreams, unsupportive family members, and an incredible amount of trash. Truth be told, it's a lot easier than she anticipated and way more enjoyable than the estrogen priming.
ITEMS MENTIONED:
Small Ice Packs with Sleeve - https://amzn.to/3vMNfC2
REPORTS MENTIONED:
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology's 2021 National Report - https://www.sartcorsonline.com/rptCSR_PublicMultYear.aspx

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I'm becoming a single mother by choice using a known donor; I'm so stoked to be having a baby with my gay best friend. After a few tries with the turkey baster in 2023, I turned to IVF in Spring of 2024.
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1. 31: Egg Retrieval Injections (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:18)

3. Finishing Estrogen Priming (00:02:28)

4. Hormone Shifts and Family Drama (00:04:16)

5. Day One (00:05:04)

6. Day Two (00:07:06)

7. Day Three (00:14:46)

8. Day Four (00:16:13)

9. Day Five (00:18:38)

10. Expectations Going Forward (00:21:05)