There is always hope

We got to do the IUI both yesterday and today.... Yeah... They finally saw the follicle on the left today or the remnant of it... ( I told them it was there) Anyway so there is hope...... Everything went really well. Still in a bit of pain but it is sooo worth it if it works... Now praying that I am patient calm and not stressing and enjoy the next two weeks....

A Bad Day...

Started the day out with a RE appointment where I found out that his cycle is a bust and there was no need for an IUI... The right side with no tube was too dominant... Also told maybe IVF is only option because I have an overly efficient right ovary... So left the office with a sore booty(hCG)just in case one of the many right eggs would jump over and find the left tube.... Cried all the way to work arrived 20 minutes late.... About 2 hours later ended up a patient in the ER and they did an ultrasound and saw what looks to b one large follicle maybe 2!!!! So game on... Probably still not super hopeful but you never know right???? Hoping and praying feeling a little better now that I am home......

One step forward three steps back

Today's news is not good ..... Looks like all of the follicles on the left side are shrinking....The ones on the right however are increasing.... So frustrating...... So not sure if this will even be a valid cycle or not...Trying to not be sad or discouraged but I am not known for being patient..... Not a big shocker there... So hard to have no controll.... Guess that is when you have to learn to give over the control and trust it is all not in my own timing or plan...

Another appointment

Going everyday now to check on my follicles.... Looks like I have 3 ready on my functioning side and 5-6 on the right.... Possible 10.... Going to probably be my last day of stimulation of follicles.... Hoping for one more on the left...... MD says it all looks good except a lower estrogen level then yesterday?????? Praying and keeping our fingers crossed. Wow this is stressfull and time consuming.

Maybe Baby?????

So yes we have only been married for almost a month but the doctor told us we had to start right away with fertility treatments if we ever wanted children. About 3 months ago I had surgery to remove a large ovarian cyst and found out I had severe endometriosis as well as uterine scar tissue and a large polyp.... So after honeymooning the old fashioned way with no success.. We are starting to try the advanced method. About a week ago we started with Follistim which is a drug to stimulate the ovaries to make eggs... Tonight is day 7 of the drug and this morning my estrogen is climbing(880) and I had about 8 eggs.... seems like a lot but most are on the side with no tube(removed from the endometriosis) Waiting for my 8th shot and looking like I am already pregnant wish it were that easy..... Johns a champ he still loves me and ignores most of my hormonal issues.... Amazing that he can be so patient and kind........ Praying this is the miracle month with only a 20%chance of success.... We are prepared for the long haul but praying it will be a quick trip instead....