Thursday, August 19, 2010

IVF #2, Day 11

There are still seven measurable follicles. From what I could tell, three or four of them are the desired size. Several others are too small to measure, and Dr. A said he wished they had chosen to "play along". So I left the office feeling discouraged and irritable. Discouraged because I sense that my body has not responded as well as the doctors would have liked it to. Irritable because of the steroid I'm taking. At least that's what I assume.

Yesterday I felt hopeful and optimistic. Today not so much. I know this is a long shot, but it's also my last shot. The significance of that is huge.

Anyway, I will trigger tonight with a shot of HCG. My sister is coming over to give that to me.

Tomorrow morning I return for a pre-op appointment and more blood work.

Egg retrieval is scheduled for Saturday morning.

7 comments:

  1. Sending such big love Joannah,
    my last cycle? the one that worked? 4 eggs retrieved.
    two fertilized.
    one baby kicking me right now.

    You are in my thoughts and heart.
    xox
    Kate

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  2. Let go and let God. He has a plan for you. I know he does. Maybe in the form of the miracle you expect, maybe is some other beautiful way. Praying for you tonight...

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  3. Sending BIG HUGZ...
    Keep your spirits up girly..
    Love ya..

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  4. Praying for you Joannah. Lots of things can change between now and retrieval...and it's not quantity - it's quality. Kate made her point. Trust in the Lord. xoxoxoxox

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  5. I'm following closely, sweet friend, and I am praying for you often.

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  6. I'll be praying all weekend ((((hugs)))

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  7. Just remember that it only takes ONE.

    :::hugs:::

    Donna

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