Problem #1

Today is my fifth day of Lupron shots. I don't think it's working. I don't feel pregnant at all.

By the end of next week, I'll be living in a hotel room 125 miles away from home, with Follistim and scratchy sheets, Repronex and tiny bottles of cheap shampoo, Doxycycline and a Gideon's bible. If I'm really lucky, I'll get free cable and the remote won't be tethered to the night stand.

Can you tell I'm not very excited about this cycle?

I called the hotel about a month ago and made tentative reservations for a 10-day to 2-week stay, arriving on May 16th. This hotel accommodates hospital patients and their families, so they're accustomed to being flexible with reservations. I was assured that I could push my arrival date back, as long as I called by noon on the 15th. So yesterday, that's what I did. Oh, did you think it would be that easy? Not a chance. Now I'm told my room is only available until the 30th. I'm set to start stims on the 20th, so I don't think I'll be ready for retrieval before the hotel kicks me out.

My name's been added to the waiting list, but it's very possible that I'll be sleeping in the parking garage for a few nights. Do you think they'll validate?

Comments

[T]

Cheesus, it's always something isn't it? Unreal. I'd say you could stay with me, but I think the commute would be a real bitch.

[Emily]

Oh crap Danae. Why can't it ever be easy?

Thinking of you my sweet.

xxoo,

[AtlantaDebbie]

Find out the eviction laws for the state where your hotel is located. I've heard in Florida it is very difficult to evict tenants, including hotel guests. Even hotels have to go through the eviction process rigamorole: getting notice from Sheriff's dept, etc.

Now, they can charge you the Rack Rate (maximum charge for the room) if you don't leave, but they need several weeks of processing time to actually kick you out of the room. Friend told me this is a good backup if you can't get a hotel room for a big event (college football game, etc.) -- book the room for several nights before and then just don't leave. Might be a good backup to know this, just in case you need it.

Good luck, hon! You've been through so much. You should get a baby, some more comfy sheets, and a TiVO this time!

Not tempted to take that down comforter with you?

[Jen/VintageUterus]

Oh, for fuck's sake!

Don't they KNOW YOU'RE ON LUPRON?? WHAT'S WRONG WITH THESE IDIOTS? French onion soup with extra cheese for room service and a large mini bar selection is now mandatory. And on the house.

[Ollie]

I read your first sentence and accidentally snort-laughed a chocolate chip into my sinuses. Now I talk like Paul Lynde.

*in a nasal voice* Just remember, if they toss you out, newspapers make the best blankets.

But I do hope they won't toss you out. After all this, you should be in the Stimmer Suite, top floor, with 10,000 threadcount sheets and a personal masseuse who was genetically bred to have the soft yet firm hands of the gods.

[Kate]

If you were anywhere near me, I'd let ya stay here for FREE! Wouldn't even make ya do your own laundry. As for cooking, well, I have a stack of take out menus!

I'm sorry that you ran into this snag. Wish I could help!

[Mollie]

Sorry, D. Sounds so... full of effort.

The hotel eviction thing sounds very intriguing... but does it end up on your permanent record?

Lord knows mine is already five and a half pages.

[Mollie]

Sorry, D. Sounds so... full of effort.

The hotel eviction thing sounds very intriguing... but does it end up on your permanent record?

Lord knows mine is already five and a half pages.

[Nancy]

I have a little background in the hospitality industry, so let me give you a hint. If you’re in the room they can’t really kick you out. They can lock you out if you leave, but if you are in there, there’s not much they can do. If you are in there when the new guest arrives, they will have to “walk” the guest, meaning they’ll take the guest to a different hotel and pay for the room. You’ll get to stay put. Good luck!

[cass]

Cripes indeed. Here's hoping someone else has to push back their startdate to give you an uninterrupted stay when you need it.

[chris]

For what you're paying your RE, you should be able to sleep in one of the ultrasound rooms. The tables aren't too uncomfortable and you could always play "find the follicle" if you get bored.

Good luck.

[Sassimiz]

I am a long stimmer (sounds dirty) and needed to extend my stay for a few days. They told me they were booked, but the day before I was set to leave the room became available again.
It helps to flirt with the young cute guy at the desk (who remembered me my second stay...lol)...follistim padding plus and all.

[cheekygal]

As I write this this to you, I am actually in said hotel (HMT - I assume), about to go to ER Friday, 5/13 (good thing I'm not superstitious! When I originally made my reservations, I was only able to get the room for 4 nonconsecutive days out of the 10 to 14 I needed. Upon schmoozing with one of the desk guys after my arrival he advised me to gently/obsequiously inquire about cancellations on daily basis - and voila, in less than 48 hours I had all the date I needed. Good luck, D!

[B. Mare]

Further proof that we need a whole line of additional IF gear. In your case, a pup tent.

Maybe somebody else will be in the same boat as you and move their reservation and you can have their room! Oh, I hope this works out for you- last thing you need is the hassle factor.

[serena]

Good luck with the cycle. Hoping all goes well.

[Jo]

'Cause you reeeeally needed this, right?

I do like the rather punk rock approach of squatting, though.

Damn damn damn.

[GiBee]

I'm saying an extra prayer each night for you for the next few weeks... okay ... several weeks. I'm glad you posted and gave us a quick update so we can keep you in our thoughts!

Things will hopefully get better, and I just know you'll end up with an awesome cycle!

Best of luck to you... you deserve it.

[Pamplemousse]

I say refuse to leave.

I hope you can take your own sheets and pillows with you - I would!

[Sandy]

Like this whole thing isn't emotional and challenging enough ... now you can't even pay someone money to stay in their hotel? What the hell is up with this world?

[Heidi]

Uh oh. Don't they know better than to mess with a woman on Lupron? Lupron was like a shot of bitch juice every morning for me. They might want to clear out the penthouse suite if they know what's good for them.

[Karen]

Danae, I'm holding every bit of hope just for you, my friend.

[Karen]

Maybe the difficult/stressful logistical end of this will be balanced by a simple/successful stimulation. I like to think that the universe works like that sometimes. Good luck, I will be rooting hard for you.

[expat]

Ah, but this could be the key!!!

have you ever tried sleeping in the car during stims before? You haven't, have you?

I predict it'll be all the rage on the boards next season.