Way to go, Drugs!

April 22, 2008

This morning I went in for an ultrasound to see how the stimulation drugs are working. The nurse told me that at this stage (4 days of stimulation injections) they are looking for a total of 8 to 10 follicles (the follicles hold the eggs while they mature). They counted a total of 14 follicles this morning!!! 9 on my right ovary and 5 on my left. I was so happy to see those little black splotches on the monitor! The nurse said that I am responding very well to the medication and that I will most likely continue with the same dosage. I also had blood drawn which will tell them what my estrogen level is. We are looking for a level around 200. I will get a phone call from my nurse later today to let me know where we’re at. My next appointment is this Friday, for another ultrasound and blood draw.

I left the doctors office this morning, feeling full of hope and excitement. I know we still have a ways to go with the egg retrieval, embryo transfer and more waiting, but it was so awesome to see that everything is working the way it should.

Please continue to pray for us. Pray for the follicles to keep multiplying and growing so that we have more than enough embryos to use and freeze at the end of this cycle. Pray for my emotional well being as it seems that I can be laughing hysterically one second and on the verge of tears the next. Thankfully, these past few days have been filled with more laughter than tears, so things are lookin’ up! And of course, pray for Collin. He has been my strength, my comic relief and my voice of reason. For those who really know me, you know that I can be a handful. Now, imagine my brain on drugs - drugs filled with hormones! My husband is truly a saint and I must say that he could give Gaylord Focker a run for his money any day of the week!

Kyla


Posted by KyPo | Filed Under Blog 

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2 Responses to “Way to go, Drugs!”

  1. CoPo on April 23rd, 2008 11:39 am

    Woo Hoo!!!!

    I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy to hear about little black splotches!

  2. liz on April 25th, 2008 4:47 pm

    your so brave…

    I hope everything works out for the good… I am glad to help you out.

    I will def. keep you in my prayers.

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