Everything looked good at our baseline ultrasound today! Doc's ultrasound machine wasn't working at it's best today, but he was still able to count 10 antral follicles! I am pleased with this because not only is it two more than my check two weeks ago, but there are most likely more that he didn't see because the machine was really acting up.
Unfortunately he was still able to see the endometrioma on my left ovary. It is either two moma's between 1-2 cm or one moma between 2-3 cm. He said it was probably just the one because they were so close together. Sigh. I will admit I prayed and hoped for a miracle - but my E2 was nice and low (35) so Doc doesn't think they will interfere with the IVF and we were given the green light to start stims on Saturday!
We are so excited and also scared. We have been on cloud 9 lately feeling like we are closer to our dream than ever before. Husband said that after we got off the phone today (I called him to let him know we were good to go) that a feeling of complete euphoria and confidence washed over him. I am hoping that was directly from God. I am leaning on his positiveness so much - I am feeling good, but I also understand the reality of it not working.
We had to do all of our infectious disease testing after our appointment today. Five vials of blood for each of us = not fun! I am hoping the stims won't be that bad. I anticipate each shot so much and then it is never as bad as I think it will be. Nevertheless, I am getting a little antsy about the new shots. So throw any encouragement you have my way! We will be starting with 375 IU of Follistim, 75 IU of Menopur and 5 ml of Lupron each night.
Sounds like good news all around! Good luck with the injections! :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I am so excited for you and so hopeful for great results!! The shots aren't as bad as you would imagine - you can do it! ;)
ReplyDeleteI haven't been blogging lately - If all goes well for us, I start stims a week today. We are doing IVF together YAY! I really hope and pray that we can walk the entire journey (pregnancy etc) together!!
Praying!!
Thanks K! I am so excited for both of us - Keep me posted on how things are going with you. I am keeping you in my prayers and so anxious for you - it would be so awesome to walk out of this infertility together into motherhood!
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DeleteHey sounds awesome. I too have have mine on the same ovary and it was 20mm (2 cm) measuring at the last ultrasound. I get another ultrasound and lab work tomorrow. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteLefties seem to be a theme for us! Here's hoping it doesn't mess things up for either of us.
DeleteThinking of you--praying all is well! Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteGlad that things are progressing well. Hang on to hubby's positivity and confidence as much as you can! The stims weren't too bad for us last time. We're starting lupron suppression this Friday the 27th so we're right behind you! Best wishes!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and keep the excitement and positivity up! It is good for the body and soul and will help you so much through this process. Celebrate every little miracle along the way :-)
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