Waiting (formerly Wishing) For The Wee Ones: Follicular Frustration

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Follicular Frustration

I went in for more bloodwork this morning and they took 8 vials! I nearly passed out from the sight of them. You'd think after four nights of sticking myself, I'd be used to needles but they still bother me.

I got a call from the RE's office this afternoon that my E2 level is only at 36 so they're upping my dosage from 75 mg of Bravelle to 112.5 mg. The clinic I go is very conservative with injectables -- they'd rather start out slowly and increase than risk over-stimming. In theory, this makes sense. I don't want to have to cancle a cycle because my ovaries are over stimulated. But after four nights of injecting myself, I was hoping to see a little more progress. Oh well. If I've learned anything through my IF trials and tribulations, it's that patience is a virtue.

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NICU Lingo

Since we've starting speaking a whole new language we like to call NICU-ese, here are some translations for some of the crazy new words we may be using here.

Apnea - A pause in breathing that lasts longer than 15 seconds.

Bilirubin - A breakdown of red blood cells. Too much bilirubin in the bloodstream causes jaundice, a yellow coloring of the skin.

CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, which is the admisitration of humidified oxygen and air through small prongs that fit into the nose. This helps to keep the lungs slighty inflated in between breaths, making it easier to breathe.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (aka NEC) - a gastrointestinal disease where infection or inflammation can cause damage to, or even the destruction of, the intestines.

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Oralgastric Tube (aka O.G.) - A small plastic tube passed through the mouth into the stomach. Feedings and medication are given through this tube.

Parenteral Nutrition (aka TPN) - A method of feeding essential proteins, electrolytes, vitamins, fluids and sugar solution through an intravenous line.

Phototherapy - Treatment for jaundice that involves placing the unclothed baby under flourescent white or blue lights. Special eye patches are worn to protect the eyes from the light.

PICC Line - A specially placed intravenous catheter that is inserted under the skin, run through a peripheral vein and advanced through larger veins towards the heart. This line can be used for parenteral nutrition or to deliver medications.