Bladder instillations continued

I haven't posted for awhile because not much has changed. I am still having weekly bladder instillations. I have had 8 in total now. Honestly, I am not really noticing much of a difference. Some days I feel like things are getting a little bit better and some days I really can't tell. My doctor told me it could take several weeks to have any benefits if I am not taking Elmiron along with the instillations. Although I dread being catheterized, I will continue for several more weeks with the hopes of achieving some positive results from all of this. The nurse at my doctor's office told me it seems as though I have a pretty severe case of IC since it doesn't really seem to be responding to the instillations. I try not to really get caught up in the severity of it though. I can still work and do some normal activities so I am thankful. It is what it is and I just try to take one day at a time and anticipate that things will improve. Today, my husband and I are headed off to a Chicago Cubs game, so that should be fun. I do get a little bit nervous but I usually have to go to the bathroom several times...should still be fun though. I need to have a little fun now and then.