I wonder if I can force my body to produce follicles? I've tried mind-control by concentrating on follicles and eggs, I've dreamt about follicles, I've prayed for follicles but tomorrow we will find out if the Clomid worked.
Clomid stimulates the release of hormones necessary for ovulation to occur. When Clomid is used, the hope is that I will produce 2-4 follicles. Follicles are tiny fluid-filled sacs which carry and egg. The more follicles I have, the more possible eggs I have!
Each follicle must be within 16-24 mm in size. The size of the follicles dictates whether or not it contains a viable egg. If the ultrasound indicates that the follicles are not big enough, the IUI is cancelled and I am put on a stronger dosage of the Clomid, and we try again in a month.
If the follicles are big enough and the Doctors like what they see at tomorrows ultrasound, then we move forward!!!!
Moving forward means that Travis will be instructed on how to administer a shot to me, and I will be taking Progesterone daily..(yay! more meds)
The shot is called a "Trigger" shot, once the shot has been given, I will ovulate within 34 hours. This allows them to specifically time the IUI with my ovulation.
Wheewwwwwwww! Did you get all that? I had NO idea that so much was involved and that there are many steps in just one Cycle of an IUI.
Thank you for all your prayers and encouragement. Travis and I are truly blessed with such amazing friends and family!!!
I will let you know how the ultrasound goes tomorrow!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to Him,
and He will make your paths straight.
Jeremiah 29:11 The Message I'll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.
Philippians 4:8-9
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
No comments:
Post a Comment