Happy ICLW again! For those of you new to my blog, please see the tab above: Our Journey. Thanks for stopping by.
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And now my Ode:
Oh how I miss you, lovely Progesterone
I miss my thick hair
I miss my clear, smooth skin
I miss non-interrupted sleep
I miss my calm, peaceful demeanor
Oh how I miss you, lovely Progesterone
Won't you come back to stay?
(At least for 9 months???)
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There must really be something to that 'pregnant glow', huh? As my body comes down from the meds from my last failed IVF cycle, I see my normal hormone glitches taking over. My hair feels less full, my skin is more oily, I'm breaking out like a teenager and I'm edgier than hell. These are all signs to me that my natural body rhythms just aren't quite right.
I was talking with my RE about it at my WTF appointment last friday (yes, I still need to fess up about that.... in due time, my pretties) and telling her how much I love being on Progesterone, how calm and healthy I feel. And she tells me that likely my stress hormones are dominating (YA THINK???) and its causing excess androgens, leading to the skin imbalances, among others...Progesterone combats that. Progesterone is just fantastic really, it helps reduce inflammation in the body! It actually is necessary for implantation to allow for the embryo to implant into the uterine lining and not have the immune system get pissed off and kick it out. Its one of amazing little reactions that happen in our bodies when one gets pregnant, or so I'm told.
Anyways, enough of the science lesson. For now, I'm just wishing that my body was still happily puffed up from the progesterone, anxious about our next steps, and aching to feel a baby growing inside me...
The hormone roller coaster sure sucks, doesn't it? Hang in there!
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ICLW
Oh the hormones, I dread getting back on the roller coaster...
ReplyDeleteI hated the hormone roller coaster. I hope you get answers and your baby soon!
ReplyDeleteHappy ICLW Kathleen. Don't you wish they could just fix our hormones?! Or that yoga could fix our hormones, acupuncture, diet!! I am curious to hear about your WTF appointment when you are ready to share.
ReplyDeleteWhat? I HATE progesterone?!!!! It makes me bloated and that crap has ruined more clothes than I care to recount.
ReplyDelete(This is Runningmama from More room in my heart.)
I totally get the love of progesterone... I feel the same way! I am still trying to get my body to balance out. The sleep on progesterone is so divine, too! Now you have me dreaming of it. :)
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Hi from ICLW! Thanks for giving me something to look forward to here in a few weeks. I can't wait to feel the progesterone love, but does it have to come in the form of a needle in my a$$?
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Your comment on my last post about progesterone cracked me up. Sometimes it is nice to be the exception to the rule, and sometimes it just plain sucks.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you today and about how you have the failure to implant. I know I don't know your history, but I think you might like the book I just finished reading. It talks about that very issue in it (I don't remember what it recommends). I don't know if it would help you, but it would be worth a look. I just know that I was drawn into the book when it talked about my specific problem, which is the fact that my lining isn't building up enough on its own, and the book claimed it had ways to help remedy that. I wish I had bought the book in paper copy because I would totally send it to you, but I got it on my e-reader. Anyway, I just thought it was something for you to consider.
I hope your WTF appt gave you some good answers and didn't leave you feeling hopeless and deflated. I really hate those kinds of appointments. They happen way too often.
Thinking of you. *hugs*
Hey! I didn't know that progesterone reduces inflammation! I always feels more educated after reading your posts. :-) I would also love clearer skin...AF has wreaked havoc on my face this month. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteHappy ICLW! First timer here! Very happy to have found you. I'm on IUI #1 (also unexplained female infertility), waiting for a phone call today to let me know whether I need to start Progesterone. Hope this time goes quickly and you're able to move on to your next steps soon!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from ICLW and just got done reading your story. I'm so sorry about all of your struggles so far and really hope that your FET results in your take home baby!
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ReplyDeleteI laughed when I read your ode to progesterone! It's amazing how much our bodies are affected from all these drugs we pump in for IVF. I know my skin and hair just aren't the same anymore...
Well hopefully you will be back on it in no time! I on the otherhand really hate. I wish you could take it for me :\
ReplyDeleteI really liked your Ode to progesterone... it was funny, but serious at the same time. I'm sorry that you're struggling right now, and I hope that you start to feel better soon.
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ReplyDeleteI hope you get your 9 months of projesterone soon.
Over from ICLW and a fellow progesterone fan: Before I had to resort to IVF I had a few years of getting pg naturally (multiple miscarriages) and I always knew when I was pg due to my hair and skin...Yee Gods alive - the next things we'll see is progesterone-enhanced-moisturiser cream being advertised on the telly. Might be better than the 'umbilical cord' versions...anyway, I digress and just wanted to say huge love and luck heading your way for your FET xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteVisiting from ICLW and I just wanted to say I'm sorry for all you've had to go through. IF is not fun...
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