Just a quick update about today's appointment. It was crowded and I had to wait about two hours. Of course I left my book in my car so that was no use. In any case, I was eventually seen and had my sonogram. I have a couple of large follicles and some smaller ones. Dr Garza almost postponed my retrieval to Tuesday but, after further scanning, stuck with the Monday plan. He upped my meds even further for today so, instead of mixing one liquid with four vials of powder, I mixed one liquid with six. I have another shot to do tomorrow morning and then, at 10:00 pm, I have to do my trigger. It will be my first IM injection on myself and I'm trying to practice with a pen... I can do this!
On Sunday I'll have no meds to take at all - first time in over a month that I won't be injecting myself! Then, on Sunday night, I have to stop eating and drinking in preparation for the procedure. The anesthesia is twilight rather than general but still knocks everyone out briefly.
I keep planning a post that will delve into the medical side of things more - should come along soon.
In other news, I visited the Palo Alto Battlefield this afternoon. There was something very profound in being there - one visitor described it as a feeling of peace. Maybe that's what happens when noble people give up their lives when following the call to duty.
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