I’m sorry that it has taken me so long to post. This has been the longest day of my life. Yesterday I started having trouble breathing and I was having severe headaches and dizziness. I was also in tons of pain from my ovaries and it was hard to go to the bathroom. So I called the doctor and they said that I needed to relax a lot and drink fluids. Today was my transfer. We got there at 9:15 and the doctor came in immediately to see me. She was very concerned about me and said that I was in the moderate stage of OHSS (Over hyperstimulation syndrome). She almost didn’t put my eggs back in because she was so concerned. She said that this condition hadn’t even peaked yet. She said the worst was yet to come in four to five days. She said that I might even need to take off some additional days at work. Ugh. So we talked more and she said that we could go ahead and do the transfer but we could only put back 2 eggs because if we get pregnant this syndrome comes back for the first few weeks of pregnancy because of the hcg. She said that it is worse with multiples so she didnt want to chance me having triplets. She said that I had to take it easy for the next few days and really take care of myself to get through this. I have to say that I am a little scared. So after we decided that it was into the transfer. Well that was a mess too. My ovaries are so big that it tilted my uterus and it was standing straight up. So after 45 minutes and lots of tools and doctors coming in, my two little embryos were put in place. Thank God. She told me to rest, rest, rest and I was sent home with symptoms to look for to see if the OHSS comes on stronger. Please if anyone has had this please let me know how you helped it go away. I have already drank a gallon of water today and Im going to the bathroom regularly so that is good. My preg. test is on March 7 so we just wait now. I’ll let you know how Im feeling as the weekend progresses.

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February 24, 2008 at 9:49 am
kelster5
OMG! That sounds like a horrible experience! The good news is that you have 2 babies inside of you now fighting hard with you!!! I’m so proud of you and all that you’ve gone through! Keep your chin up! I never had OHSS so I can’t help you with tips, but just listen to your doctor as I’ve heard it’s a common, but not fun symptom of IVF!! GOOD LUCK!!! Hope these next days ZOOM BY until 3/7!!!! xoxo
February 24, 2008 at 6:58 pm
jess
I am sorry about the OHSS, I also had moderate hyperstim. the first time, just make sure to drink plenty of liquids and eat protien. It will get better. I am praying for your two babies
February 25, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Jo
stay away from water.. You need to drink electolytes.. gat08rade or some other types like that.. water will make it worse.
I am surprisedyour dr did not mention this. OHSS can be very painful.
February 25, 2008 at 2:46 pm
azalea_baby
Hi, I found you from cyclesista and have been lurking for a while now. I didn’t get OHSS, but from what I have read and heard, water is not what you need to drink. You need to drink tons of gatorade and V8 juice and snack on salty foods. Something about the salt from all of these draws the fluid out of your abdomen. HTH…
February 25, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Claire
I hope you are doing ok! I didn’t have OHSS, but my ovaries did start hurting again after ET. I did drink lots of electrolytes after my ER, which helped. Rest as much as you can! Good luck!
February 26, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Rebecca
I’m sorry about that…that really sucks! Hopefully seeing the date of you PG test will give you something to focus on rather than feeling crappy! Take it easy…
February 26, 2008 at 10:43 pm
kellypeterson
Feel better soon!!!
March 4, 2008 at 12:46 am
Tara
Found you from cyclesista – I’m cycling right now with IVF#2.
I had OHSS with my first cycle. Mild to moderate. I drank lots of electolytes as wel – Gatorade or Sportade. It seemed to help. Also I was told to eat chicken noodle soup. The sodium is what you need. And the comfort level of the soup is not so bad either.
Hope you’re feeling better soon.
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