Thursday, August 6, 2009
I wanted to note my daily injections of Puregon. I will be updating it from time to time. The tests were arranged chronologically, that is according to the time there were taken or done.
Jul 28
My 1st time to undergo Estradiol Test. Result 54pg/ml ---------------Paid P/ 1,200
My 1st time to undergo FSH Test. Result 54pg/m ----------------Paid P/ 750
Ultrasound to check the size of my egg
My 1st day of Puregon shot.
Doc prescribed 75 IU/day of Puregon for 4 days. July 28-31
Bought 1 vial 300 IU of Puregon ------------------Paid P/ 12,000
Total spending for this day's medicine and tests ------------------Paid P/ 17,850
Aug 1
Estradiol Test. Result 103.29 pg/ml --------------------Paid P/ 1,200
Ultrasound to check the size of my egg. No Estradiol test done.
Doc prescribed50 IU/day of Puregon for Aug 1-3
Bought 3 vials of Puregon with 50IU each vial -----------------------Paid P/ 7,500
Doc's fee and TVS -----------------------Paid P/ 600
Bought medicine for my UTI ----------------------Paid P 1,000
Total spending for this day's medicine and tests ---------------------Paid P/10 ,300
Aug 4
Ultrasound to check the size of my egg. No Estradiol test done.
Doc prescribed 50IU/day of Puregon for 2 more days (Aug 4-6)
Bought 2 vials of Puregon with 50IU each vial ---------------------Paid P/ 5,000
Doc's fee and TVS ----------------------Paid P/ 600
Total spending for this day's medicine and tests ---------------------Paid P/5 ,600
Aug 6
Estradiol Test result 73pg/ml ---------------------Paid P/ 1,200
Ultrasound to check the size of my egg.
Doc prescribed 75 IU/day of Puregon for 4 days. Aug 6-10
Bought 1 vial 300 IU of Puregon ---------------------Paid P/ 12,000
Doc's fee and TVS ---------------------Paid P/ 600
Total spending for this day's medicine and tests ---------------------Paid P/13 ,800
Aug 10
Ultrasound to check the size of my egg.
Doc prescribed 75 IU/day of Puregon for 4 days. Aug 10 - 13
Bought 1 vial 300 IU of Puregon ---------------------Paid P/ 12,000
Doc's fee and TVS ---------------------Paid P/ 600
Urinalysis (Urine Test)
Aug 14 - Day 18 since the 1st day of injecting Puregon
had my last shot of Puregon before my appointment w/ my OB
Ultrasound to check the size of my egg.
Result: size of eggs are not significant enough to mature
doc's verdict to abandon the treatment and rest for a while and continue if we already have the money
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Today is the burial of our beloved Pres. Corazon C. Aquino. It will be the last time we’ll she her. But I pray we will never forget the legacy she had left us. Let us continue to nurture and guard the democracy that we enjoy today.
We bury our dear departed President Corazon C. Aquino, but not her legacy. She will continuously live in every Filipino who stands on guard against those who threatens to suppress our freedom.
No, I’m not a relative. I have never seen her in person. I never even had the chance to speak to her. So, why am I weeping as though my kin died?
I look up to her like a daughter looks up to her mother. She had been a good mom to us Filipinos by living the values of integrity, moral excellence, simplicity and piety.
During the Marcos regime, our nation was shattered by suppression of freedom, chaos and uncertainty. She stood to unify our nation. Urging us to make a stand for what is right and just. She taught us that change is possible. She showed us that strength does not only imply the use force and violence alone. And change we got and we won back our freedom without any spill of blood. Despite her lack of political experience, she dared to accept the responsibility to lead the Filipinos. Her term as our president was never tarnished with scandals of graft and corruption.
Amidst the turmoil that plagues her during her life first as a mere wife of Ninoy Aquino, then as his widow and later as our president, she often resort to prayer and find solace, strength and peace in God. All throughout her life, she never loses sight of God who was always with her.
She never left her people even when her term for presidency ended. She continuously tends her us; guiding us to the right path. She calls the attention of those leaders whom she knew does not serve the best interest of our people. She does these things always accompanied with prayer.
Towards the end of her life, just when she thought suffering was done with her, colon cancer gripped her. She embraced her suffering. Every pain she felt she offered all to God. Even though she was sick already, she would ask if her kids, grandchildren and medical staff had eaten their meal. She was always the self-less Cory; ever mindful of the needs and welfare of others.
That’s what mothers do to her children.
She was a loving mother always by her children’s side.
She taught us many good things and shared her wisdom.
She looks after us her children.
She was never domineering and imposing.
She never grew tired of praying for us and for our nation.
And this is why I shed tears for Pres. Cory. I felt her loss.
She had fought a good fight. And finished the course which her husband, Ninoy, started.
Demokrasya at pananampalataya.
Ito ang mga pamana niya sa ating lahi.
Pagyamanin natin ito.
Panatilihin natin ito.
Rest now our beloved Cory.
Farewell our dear mother.
You had a life well lived.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
This morning session with my doctor cost us P/ 5,600.
Since, I felt the on-set of another urinary tract infection, my doctor advised me to have my urinalysis which I oblige. Upon seeing my laboratory result which indicated I am having another high infection, she prescribed me Uritracin 400 mg tablet to be taken twice a day for 7 days.
By August 6 I will have another blood test of Estradiol.
Monday, August 3, 2009
I had my third shot of 50 IU of Puregon. The same procedure we did with our 1st shot using the Terumo 26 G x 1/2" syringe. Again, before injecting I rubbed the area to be punctured with cotton which I dipped in alcohol. I pinched my belly. Then my husband injected the Puregon on the right side of my tummy. Just like the previous 2 shots, it was quite painful. I wished it's Puregon pen we used instead. After draining the syringe with its content, I continuously rubbed in circular motion the area around the punctured skin. Whenever I do that I felt relieved of pain. So I did that until I no longer feel any pain.
I took a nap after. My hubby woke me for lunch.
The varying response level of women to FSH makes it impossible to set a dosage schedule which is suitable for all patients. In view of this, my doctor prescribed 50 iu/ day of Puregon for the next three successive injections. This dose may be adjusted as my treatment progresses. To find the right dosage, follicle growth is checked by means of ultrasound scanning. This is why my hubby and I are going back to the clinic tomorrow; I’ll have my ultrasound again. I’m keeping my fingers cross and hope that my eggs are growing and responding well to Puregon.
