So there I was going to Lindenhurst everyday, feeling boated and uncomfortable! But at least I wasn't driving to the city, thank god for FCI's multiple locations! Finally the day came, and man was I ready. Unlike last time I was uncomfortable the majority of the time and just really crabby, which I am sure my husband loved! But I assure you that the $7k was well worth the discomfort that I went through.
The retrieval went just fine and this time 20 eggs were harvested. I was told by the doctor that this was most likely why I was more sore and uncomfortable this time, but again, well worth it. Also, something else happened this time that didn't the first. Right before they took me back the doctor came in and went over the routine stuff with me like before but then took my hand and thanked me for doing this on behalf of the patients. This really touched me. Don't get me wrong, I was well aware of what an amazing thing I was doing and felt great about it, but there is something to be said for someone else giving your good deed some recognition. I went home feeling ok and this time with pain medicine. Spent the rest of that day resting and doing absolutely nothing at all. The following morning I awoke to the worst period like cramps ever, took some pain pills and back to bed I went. Throughout the whole day I felt really bad but by evening was feeling a little more myself and by the next day getting even closer to normal.
Even though my recovery took longer this time and I was in more discomfort from start to finish I wouldn't take it back for the world. I gave someone the chance to have a family, which without me would not have been possible. I am moving on to trying for my second child and will be retiring from egg donation as I am getting too old LOL : ) (No really I am getting too old)!
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