This blog is about our journey in starting our family. We have both struggled with this for a long time. I feel like this is the time to share what we have gone through because I know we are not the only ones going through this. I hope to be an encouragment and to recieve encouragement from others through my posts.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Just a big waiting game!
As some of you already know, we started going back to the doctor about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I have been on a break for about 3 months, taking three different medications to help bring my hormone levels down. After school let out we went back a week later and during the first ultra sound she checked for cysts. I was clear and at that point I was put back on injections. I was a little concerned with the type of injection she put me on because I had been on it before and responded not at all. Then I had to remind myself that I wasn't on any type of medicine to help my hormone levels, so instead of questioning I trusted the doctor. She has been right thus far and knows how much we want this to work so I knew she wasn't taking this lightly. On day's 3-5 I injected 75iu of Bravelle. When we went in for an ultrasound check I only had a few follicles that were measuring between 7 and 8. This had me concerned, but she reassured me she started me on the lowest possible dose and she expected this. I stayed on 75iu's for the next couple of days and went in again and they grew between 8 and 9 this time. So we were progressing but very very slowly. At this point she doubled my dose through the weekend. When I came back in they were between 10 and 12. I was kept on the same dose for a few more days and when I came back I had 2 follicles on my right ovary that were at 13mm and one on my left that was at 10mm. At this point I was getting excited because this was the biggest they have ever been. So I was kept on the same medicine, same dose over the weekend. When we came back for another check to my surprise on my right ovary I had one at a 16 and the one on my left grew to a 17! She said they like them to be between 16 and 20 mm before we do the trigger shot to induce ovulation, so we are right on target. I couldn't believe it and neither could she. I think the Dr. was just as excited as we were. So the plan is to take another dose of medicine to allow them to grow a little bit more, trigger the next day and IUI after that! Only time will tell at this point. It's always a waiting game with this process, but it will all be worth it in the end. I honestly can't believe we are this far. It's almost as if we are already pregnant. I think it helps that even if it doesn't end up as a pregnancy we know what will work now. Our prayers are being answered and I thank God every day for allowing us to get even this far. I know with out Him none of this would be possible. I want to thank everyone for lifting us up in prayer. We still have a long way to go so please keep praying for us. We are halfway through the process and we are very much thankful and praising Him for getting us this far. Again, thank you for praying and keep them coming.
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