The tale of a water balloon

This is what I have looked like for the past couple of days.

Because of multiple factors, I have developed a "normal complication" of IVF. Basically, my body has produced a lot of fluid that has filled my abdominal cavity. It is a pretty common complication that is usually not very serious, but it is very painful. My belly is bloated all the way up to my ribcage and pressing on my diaphragm, so it is difficult to breathe and to eat. The fluid irritates the tissues and any movement causes it to rub, which feels kind of like razorblades. It is probably the most pain that I have ever felt in my life. If I lie flat, I cannot breathe so I have myself propped up with pillows in bed and am trying to move as little as possible. My belly is rock hard and my belly button is no longer an "inny" anymore.
Please don't get me wrong... I am not complaining! (I save all of that for Rusty when he gets home, poor guy!) I have struggled with whether or not to post about this because I do not want to sound like I am whining. It is uncomfortable, but I am willing to do whatever it takes for these babies! I am grateful that my body is sensitive to and responding to the medications- those are what will sustain the pregnancy!
I just wanted to be honest about what is going on. I opened the door to transparency many posts ago, so I felt like I should show each step of the journey. This isn't the most fun step in the process, but am thankful to be as far as we are. I know that it will be over soon!
I feel like I have been a bad friend and family member lately. I hate that I am not able to be there for my friends and family as they experience their own trials and joys. I feel selfish and caught up in all that is going on with us. I want to be able to do more, but have been either physically or emotionally incapable. I am sorry to each of you. I know that you understand, but please know that I love you all so much and I am so thankful to have your support!