And here we go again…

Prepping for Transfer #2.

Last night was my first progesterone shot for this round, so obviously I spent most of today in pain. I tried to be productive in the morning but by noon the pain took over and after 4 hours of laying on my sofa with intermittent napping, I finally feel better at 5pm.

Only to have to do it again tonight.

Today was one of those cool, crisp, fall days. After an entire week of dreary, rainy weather, the normal me would be eager to get outside, bask in the sunlight. Today I was unable to move.

The nuances of this journey is what makes it frustrating and stressful. Yes the shots are necessary and a pain in the butt, literally. But it’s the inability to be who you normally are, embrace the things you would normally do- for me it’s the forced isolation. Not being as social because my body literally can’t handle it.

And all one can think- it’s worth it. The pain is worth it. The sacrifice is worth it.

Let the shots commence.