How do you feel...? This is a questions we hear many times throughout our life, and even more while you're donating. Why is it that whenever we are asked this question we never give an honest answer? During a typical cycle you'll be seen about 5 or so times for ultrasound and blood work before you go in for your retrieval. At each appointment you'll be ask by at least 3 people "How are you feeling today?"
Everyone at FCI is super friendly and always smiling so you know that they genuinely care how you are feeling. My response was always along the lines of "great, good, sun is out so can't complain..." When what I should have been saying, and what I want to tell you, is the truth... "Bloated, uncomfortable, crabby, irritable...basically all the joys of PMS without your period."
Don't get me wrong it's a very small price to pay for $7,000 and giving an amazing gift to someone, but I feel that you should hear what it's like from someone who's been there.
So basically this is how I felt for about 10 days and then it was over. I went in for my retrieval, my husband by my side, and walked out a few hours later with a badge of honor that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. That first day was filled with sleep, sleep and more sleep. By the next morning I was back on my feet, taking it easy of course.
This first cycle they retrieved 14 eggs and afterwards I needed no additional pain medicine other then some Tylenol. I had some crapping and bloating but no more then a bad menstrual cycle. My next time was a little different...more on that to come.
If you are a donor and would like to share you're story I would love to blog about you...send me an email at danielle.swanson@integramed.com.
So proud of you being a donor!!!
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