Doctor’s Office

Shirel Kouame

by Shirel Kouame

Story
Wien 2022 – 2023

Habit Tracker 

  • Drink 2L of water [not more, not good for kidneys]
  • Walk 10.000 steps every day [slowly, if heart beat rises too much, it can harm the embryo]
  • Socializing once a week [only outdoors, so you don’t get sick]
  • Eat a healthy diet [meal plan to make sure you don’t miss any vitamins]
  • Take supplements [FOLIC ACID!]
  • Get 8 hours of sleep [no phone 1 hour before bed, except if you’re listening to your meditations]





Appointment Notes

3.4.21 – What happens during IVF? Success rate: 25-45% per try. How many tries for an average couple? 3.

9.4.21 – 2 or 1 embryos? discuss risks w/ doctor. Does egg retrieval hurt? Ask about anesthesia options.

25.5.21 – Is it normal to feel dizzy? Nauseous? Ovaries feel full. Hurts when pressed. Buy protein snacks to reduce chance of OHSS. 

12.6.21 – I HAVE OHSS. Stay calm. Surgery not always necessary. Drink protein drinks and coconut water. Bed rest. Drink bone broth. Have to cancel embryo transfer and freeze embryos. Ask if that lowers chance of success. 

23.8.21 – FIRST EMBRYO TRANSFER. I’m so excited. We’re finally here!

25.11.21 – Second embryo transfer. Fingers crossed! 

28.05.22 – Third and last embryo transfer…

Affirmations 

I trust my body to do what it was created to do. 
My womb is receptive to new life. 
My body holds the power of creation. 

I am strong. 

I can do this. 

I am calm. 
I am calm. 
I am calm. 





© Shirel Kouame 2023-08-29

Genres
Novels & Stories, Biographies
Moods
Emotional, Hoffnungsvoll, Reflektierend, Traurig
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