So, you know that we are on this journey this month right?
I told you that I had done really well at the studying part part, right?
Well, I ended up with a moderate (almost severe) case of OHSS (Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome). I look like I am 4 months pregnant. The swelling is insane. Each of my ovaries ended up bigger than my uterus. How is that possible? I don't fully understand. But, apparently I was slow to respond to the medicine that stimulated the follicles in my ovaries. So, they have swollen up so much that they are touching each other!! Needless to say (although, I am going to anyways!) I could barely walk and function. However, I was not running a fever or nauseated and throwing up. So, I didn't call the doctor and waited for 3 days until I had an appointment.
The doctor ran some tests to make sure I wasn't a severe case of OHSS. He then put me on bed-rest for 5 days. Good news swelling has gone down although I still cannot fit my jeans.
My next doctor appointment is Monday. We will learn if we are pregnant and check on the status of my ovaries. If we aren't prego then we will take a month or two for my ovaries to get back down to size. (heal?)
That's my update for now.. I'm really feeling much better and I am very thankful for all your prayers!!
~Christa
God is good, all the time.
2 comments:
Yikes & ouch! Praying you are doing okay.
Hi Christa, What happened at the doctor on Monday?? Praying for you, Sally
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