Night before retrieval :) ..tips on getting through an IVF cycle

Some people take weird supplements or have their rituals of what they do leading up to their retrievals. What did I do/take??

1. Prayer of Faith using the name of Jesus only

I have said a prayer of faith over my body and each reproductive organ almost everyday , praying in Jesus name (no other name will work!!). I have held the scripture VERY close to my heart that I paraphrase "I will not miscarry or be barren" from the verse that says there will be none that are barren and miscarry among you. Anytime a doubtful though comes to mind, I try my best to be on guard and refute it with what the Word says about me and "having a quiver full of kiddos" (fyi:quivers means 5).

2. Prenatal Vitamins, Selenium, Royal Jelly (pills), and Vitamin E

I didnt start taking any of these until I started stimming so I dont know how effective they were but I do know that I havent felt tired and my ovaries NEVER hurt . I NEVER felt bloated until AFTER my trigger tonight (being the first night Ive felt bloated) - my belly looks like im 6 months preggo, im serious! Prenatal Vitamins because I had a dream that I needed vitamin D or E ( iInever remembered which one lol, hence the reason Im taking vitamin E-vitamin D is included in mine already).Selenium? I just saw some people taking it and read that it was good for overall reproductive health. My husband is taking my prenatals (lol y not?!) with me and selenium- its good for spermies :) he's taking the vitamin E too.

3. Pinching up tummy fat 3 seconds before the shot numbs it !

Yup thats what I learned and it really worked good at the end I was really good at getting it numb I didnt feel that trigger shot at all !! :)

4. It's weird but I snacked on frosted mini wheats almost everyday of stimming and I found that tmi ..it cleans you out REALLY good and cuts cravings. Ive only been wanting fresh things like salads (from Panera bread yum!!! ) and apples. It's just soo crazy how picky Ive become. I read that when you get your colon cleansed it removes all the addictive stuff found in foods. Im a carbs girl so Im shocked by my new "healthy" craving for a "good salad" lol. This has nothing to do with IVF but sort of does because you can go into retrieval and transfer with a cleaned out system :)

Anyways retrieval in the am , got a collection condom for hubluv today waaay too early in the am for non baby makin lol I have to be in my RE's at 7am and the collection has so be within an hour LAAAWD lol

That was a weird conversation with the nurse btw lol "How is he going to collect ? hisself or (weird pause)" Me: (sweet n tender ) Um, I was wondering if the lab has collection condoms? Nurse: (races in ) YEA! thats what I was going to ask you ,If you are going to have intercourse ( me thinking: i hate that word ! this is so awkwardly embarrassing!!!) me: yes. Nurse: So after ejaculation (wow, lady) , put the entire condom in the cup do not dump out the semen. Me: okay, I got it. Cant wait till this is over even though it's DEFINITELY gonna be worth it lol whats up with all the caps lol till tommorrow sometime after retrieval!!!