Saturday, October 16, 2010

Hello, Lupron. I see you are still an asshole.

Whoa.  I sure could use a nap.  I forgot how Lupron sucks the energy right out of your bones.  My alarm goes off in the morning.  The dogs jump up and think we are going for a walk.  Think again, my hairy babies.  You better lay back down before I bite your head off.

Lupron, you haven't changed a bit.

I had some great sessions with my acupuncturist.  I wish I could get a spy cam in there to log everything that comes out of her mouth.  It would fail to capture her amazing energy - she gets as excited by the process as I do.

I told her how quickly things had fallen into place - stims start next week.  What.  

Leave the creativity to my acupuncturist.  She looks at me and says with dramatic flair, "Wow.  That baby is really pushing down to get here."

And I understood exactly what she meant. 

She has me applying oils.  I smell of patchouli and feel like I should have the munchies.  Some oils are for hormones and some are for blood.  They are applied on different body parts.  Some are nourishing and some are invigorating.  They are applied at different stages of my period.  It has rules and I enjoy the structure.

There is something about the ceremony of application, the ritual.  It is quiet and calm in the morning.  The scents fill the room.  I turn my thoughts towards the infant on the way to our family.  I blissfully skip over all the milestones I must achieve to welcome this baby.

Stay fertile, my friends.

22 comments:

  1. Hey Roccie, I always get a laugh out of your posts. Just what I need today. I take my lupron at night as I figured maybe I could avoid some side affects while I sleep. So far so good. Good to hear you are doing acupuncture. My acupuncturist says that her treatments help to alleviate any side affects. So whatever...I'll go with that. Hang on.

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  2. I love the part about Lupron. That stuff is evil, evil, evil. I always laugh at your posts too. Hang in there and lots of good thoughts going your way.

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  3. Hooray, you're back! Missed you, girl. Is it too un-New Agey of me to say that I might be a little acupuncturist-envious? Mine speaks little English, which is, for sure, part of his charm and makes me feel like he's the real deal, but I sure could use a little dramatic flair every now and again. I'm sorry Lupron's still a shithead. But yay for oils and relaxing and that baby pushin' down! Watch your head! xoxo

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  4. Keep skipping ... right to the finish lign!

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  5. Lupron may be a bitch but you are funny as anything.
    I like the idea of you smothering yourself in exotic oils. It must be a nice calming time for you to 'centre yourself' (I say this as if I know what the hell i'm talking about.. me, centred? never). I can't believe how quickly this all seems to be happening for you too, and I love the idea that your baby is just out there somewhere itching to be a part of your life. Both mother and child are SO ready for this. You just have to suffer through the evil Lupron first and then you'll be united. I get a warm feeling just picturing that.
    Hugs x

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  6. Ahhh acupuncture. I don't think I would have made it to pregnancy with out it, mentally speaking. Kick Lupron in the ass and keep on! You're getting there.

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  7. I love that your acupuncturist is using oils! Yes, methodical and magical all in one!

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  8. Oh Lupron. How we all hate thee.

    I love your acupuncturist. It's awesome that you have such amazing supportive folks around you. And I'm with you on rituals. There's a big comfort in them for sure.

    Keeping everything crossed for you...

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  9. Good luck,I hope this is it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. I like the sound of the acupuncturist and the oils. Structure is GOOD. Especially structure that helps you hold onto the zen (which that damned Lupron is not allowed to ruffle, damn it).

    Ah, munchies. It was a different era indeed.

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  11. Hahaha! The bit about the patchouli is just too good. :)

    Fingers crossed for you!

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  12. i love this post. and i agree with adele, structure is GOOD! you keep this frame of mind, roccie... this is going to work! i know it :)

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  13. Omg, I kind-of- hate that acronym, but its warranted. How did I space commenting on this? Maybe it was that little ol embryo transfer. You are on your way!! Sorry Lupron is an asshole, but she is a necessary evil.
    I'm the words of a fab blogger, you got this.

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  14. Hey roccie!!!!! My acupuncturist is the best! She's polish and has the most amazing accent. It's darling. She is almost as excited about my bub as I am. She thinks she's a fairy god mother. She just may be. She has her 5th ivf baby on it's way now for this year do I reckon there's something in it.

    Your oils make you sound like Esther the queen of Persia preparing for her marriage... Only your preparing to receive your babe! I cannot wait for this baby!!

    Good luck with the lupron. Next it will be morning sickness you will be dealing with and the poor furries will be still waiting for their walk... Like my poor things.

    Keep writing roccie!

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  15. Hi there Cycle Sista. I wish I had some scents to invigorate me during the mornings of my cycle, but I do get the smell of isopropyl in the evenings, so I guess that's something.

    Here's to a successful cycle for all of us!

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  16. I also feel the need to say that you make me laugh and I therefore love you. Lupron is a fucking whore, but she makes things happen. And HOT DAMN, you are moving along, greased up and everything!

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  17. I relish your posts, woman. You make me laugh. You make me hope. You make me cry. You are the full deal, you amazing woman you.

    I didn't realize Lupron is such a jackass. I'm sorry, but you sound pretty low key about it. And the anointing of the acupuncturist! Sounds divine (except the patchouli part. Me no like).

    Excited that you are already starting stims next week. Before you know it, there will be a wee little roccie-ci in your tum-tum.

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  18. You are hilarious and so very uplifting. I know this will be the one for you!!

    Sidenote: SOO glad I didn't have to do Lupron this round. She's the popular bitch that everyone hates but has to be nice to because her daddy owns the store.

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  19. Thanks for stopping by and sending you thoughts. I'm sending all sorts of luck, actually more than that.

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  20. Okay...I just got the biggest gut laugh out of your title alone. Thanks for that! :-D

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