MCFOORD (ivf)

11 = Waiting Game 👎☹️

KATIE'S POV:

Caitlin stayed in the gym yesterday, since the physios believed she would just injure herself if she trained fully. Caitlin agreed and didn't fight it, obviously very much fatigued. She finished training before me and just went and sat in her cubby, while us girls outside went a little longer. We all went back to the changing room, and I saw Cait's face, she was done today, and she wanted to go home. I don't know if she was tired or feeling a bit run down but I gathered that she might feel some comfort if I give her something of mine. "Here babes" I give her my jumper and headphones, assuming she had a headache as well. "I am going to have a quick shower then we can leave." Caitlin nods. Before I leave, I bend down to her eye level, "If you have a headache or feel I'll just go ask Beth if you two could go find somewhere quiet together.

BETH'S POV:

I noticed Caitlin in the corner curled up, not really talking and looking down. Katie was nowhere to be seen. I finished my conversation with Steph quickly before signalling where I was going. She agreed but kept her distance not wanting to overwhelm her. I go over and sit next to her, she doesn't notice my presence, so I place my hand on her back. "Hey Cait, you feeling, okay?" She puts her head up slowly, "Yeah just a headache." I nod. I think about my next more not wanting her to speak too much because she feels ill and not wanting to cause a scene. "Cait why don't we go lay on the physio beds they are pretty comfy." Caitlin nods. "Let me just tell Viv so Katie doesn't worry." I run away and back in a matter of seconds. "Come on then Cait." I walk behind her just as a precaution if she starts to feel dizzy. I direct her into the room. "I sit down on the bed closest to another one, but she jumps straight up onto my lap, "Oh hey there." She gets comfy on my stomach, and I brush my fingers through her hair. She had been cuddling this jumper the whole time. "Hey Cait, what that?" "Katies hoodie." I smile. After everything they went through to now be in a 2-year long relationship and on their way to making a baby. "So, tell me what's up?" Caitlin then moves her head to look at me, "I don't know just overwhelmed, I guess. And right now, my head is pounding." I feel so bad for her. "You go to sleep darlin'. Katie will be finished soon.

Katie comes in not too long after and walks straight in to here. "Hey Kate." Katie smiles happy that Caitlin is asleep and doing well. "How is she?" "She is alright. Said she had a headache but went off to sleep." Katie comes over and takes the headphones of her head and takes her jumper from out of her hands. "She hasn't let go off it once."

*next morning*

It was now Monday and Cait had her egg retrieval today. We both had the day off today since this was a surgery, and Cait did need quite a bit of support as well. Cait was still asleep, and it was 11. After yesterday she hadn't woken up once. Our appointment was at 12. Caitlin wasn't allowed to eat, to make the procedure much easier and quicker and to make sure she didn't throw up after. I went to wake Cait up, the same as always. I stroked her face and gave her a cuddle and let her wake up on her own. Cailin takes her time and eventually wakes up.

By now it was 11:30 giving us 10 minutes before we had to leave, "Babe I am really loving this cuddle, even better with you, but we need to leave like really soon." She nods and I get up. "I will pack you a little bag and you get ready." Caitlin nods. I peek my head around the door frame and quickly go back, "Cait I would wear sweats because it would be easier after the procedure." Caitlin agrees with me. I leave her to be and go downstairs to pack her a little care bag. I put tampons, pain killers and wipes in, because you never know. Caitlin soon comes down in sweats, fluffy socks and one of my hoodies. "You ready?" She nods.

We drive in the car in silence. No one speaking and Caitlin just looking out the window. My hand is on her knee for any sort of comfort. She drinks a whole bottle of water by the time we get there since it was quicker with a full bladder.