holy, cheese!

TTC update: Briefly, this cycle was Femara, cd3-7 and Repronex 150mg cd 8-10. I had the longest AF cycle ever after arriving 2 days late post Beta due to Prometrium. Even on cd8 I was still spotting. But the Femara hadn't been making my ovaries twinge and cramp like it had my first 2 cycles. And even with the Repronex, I hadn't felt hardly any cramping at all; I didn't think it was working. I had my cd10 scan today (cd 11 fell on Saturday so it was one day early) and I have 5 (F-I-V-E) follies! To date, I've only had puney follies and at the most, 2 (last month was maybe 3). I am SO happy. So, So, So - happy! (Thank you, Lord!) I will take injections tonight and tomorrow and trigger on Sunday. My IUI is scheduled for Tuesday morning. I feel really good about this cycle. My doctor was very happy.

Weight Watchers: I have had a perfect week back on WW. I am down already but will officially weigh-in on Sunday. I'm very proud of me and happy I've finally found the motivation to do this!

just when I thought...

this was my month to get a BFP; turns out Prometrium can increase your LP. My beta was this morning - the Dr. called around noon. Turns out, my 2nd BFN. Yes, still no AF. Apparantly, when increased from 100mg to 200mg daily, your LP can be affected....this I did not know. I was so convinced....even the slight cramps I had been having I thought was normal...at least everyone in Google land said so....I was sad but didn't cry. Maybe I knew deep down it wasn't going to be my month. But...I am ready to wipe away the sadness and move foward. My therapy this month will be aggressive. We are moving straight to injectables by passing the mix-therapy (of both Femara and Injectibles). I am very happy with this. I don't want to dilly-dally. I would rather spend the extra $ and see results vs. playing around with lesser therapies. But, until next my next ultrasound, my next lab, my next Beta....faith will lead my journey. This wasn't my month; I am completely content with that. I am in God's hands.

I really might have, what?

Happiest Friday, to you! I'm enjoying the beautiful blue skies before yucky storms set in over the weekend. If you don't know me in real life, I am petrified [yes, still at the age of 30] of storms. And being caught in a tornadic storm a few years ago, it's only made things worse. I guess I'm almost embarassed to admit this fear, but we all have ours. Just to say, this doesn't work well because my Jay loves storms. Go figure.

Today is cd15. I woke up early this morning to tinkle and noticed there was no twinging, cramping, zilch, nada - going on down there, especially following a rather active day. Could I have actually ovulated, on my own? I am not set to trigger until tomorrow but I feel nothing. When I was getting ready this morning, I still felt nothing. There was a bit of CM during my early morning potty trip, but none now. I called my RE first thing and requested an u/s to see if indeed, I did ovulate. They called and had me run over for a bloodtest for more accuracy. I should know the test results this afternoon. Should I be happy I [may have] actually O'd on my own or bummed that we might not get to do our IUI cycle? I will not borrow worry; I will update as soon as I get the call.

It saddens me that so many other couples have to experience the IF journey. I am so thankful that we have such a wonderful support system through blogging. All lovely comments give me so much hope and encouragement; so thank you.

Have a beautiful weekend. I can't wait to catch up on reading your blogs. Wishing all success in weekend IUI cycles and positive results to those waiting.

*update: I didn't O on my own....trigger is scheduled for tomorrow night with my IUI Monday morning.

 

I think I am ok with this.

First of all, welcome ICLW! This is my first month participating. I am so excited to have found such a fabulous support group; it means the world to me. I look forward to visiting your pages and getting to know more about everyone.

My cd13 ultrasound went ok this morning. I have more eggs than I have EVER had which I am happy with. In addition to a bunch of small eggs, there were; however, only 3 [could be] dominant.  I have a 10mm and 12mm on my right side and a 12mm on my left. I will trigger on Saturday [which will bring all to about 16mm and 18mm) and my IUI will be Monday. My RE seemed to think the 10mm might not be ready, which confuses me....isn't 16mm good? Also, my lining was 6.5. (which is better than last cycle)

My husband is very optimistic. I maybe went in wanting more than I got; which sucks as I wanted to cry when I didn't hear "you have 5 x 18mm follies". I'm so unrealistic. What a weirdo. & being on Femara I know I am not going to get those results. I did that last time and set myself up for an emotional crash. But, I did have one more good follie this time and a bunch of small ones - in which last time, I only had 2, period. So I am happy with this. Jay is very, very optimistic - and I need that; he's so wonderful.

happy news!

good morning, friends. AF arrived this morning! eek! i was hoping another week but i was over that in about two-seconds when my eyes filled with tears and realized after months of waiting, we can try again for our precious little one.

i am going to call the Dr. as soon as 8:30 rolls around and will report back.

any cycle buddies?