Today was a BIG day.
Today was the day we have been waiting for.
Today was the day that we didn't make it to on our last cycle.
Today was the Cycle 11 day ultrasound...
Today started out like any other Friday, me waking up with the dog right by my face, relaxing until I absolutely have to get up, took a shower, walked the dog and headed out to my appointment...
I failed to realize that I was not appropriately dressed for the "public"...I was in my "at home only" itty bitty, see thru tank top WITH my yoga pants and flip flops:)
ekkkkkkkkk...Before I walked out the door I did have the mind to grab a jacket in case I got cold.
As I am driving to the Dr's..I get cold, so I reach for my jacket and my "jacket" is actually a very dressy turtleneck sweater...At this point I look down and realize what I really have on!!!! I LOVE a good laugh, but on this very important day I was in no mood....
So I did what any other woman in my position would do: I drove DIRECTLY to Kohl's to go buy myself some appropriate clothing that would cover-up the WHOLE outfit...
(you should know that my Dr is in Irvine, and I was driving on the freeway by the time I figured out my outfit sucked)
I did have a good laugh at myself because what I actually purchased was an over sized men's T-shirt that had a picture of the Pillsbury Dough boy on it that said "POKE ME"
My only thinking was go cheap and to go big, something that would just cover...:)
Sometimes I think the Lord allows these things to happen to me, so I can take a moment to just breath and turn my eyes toward him and not me......ahh man was I an "interesting" sight at the Dr's.
Fast Forward 1 hour:
The Dr was pleased to see 2 follicles on the right ovary, each 16mm in size...
So this means that the Clomid did its job and we are right on track for the next step in our IUI cycle.
The next step is the HCG shot. The HCG shot is a "trigger" shot for ovulation, once given the shot I will ovulate within 24-36 hours. Trav received only written instructions on how to administer the shot...ekkkkkkk!!
He says the shot is the part he is the most nervous about..:)
We have to set an alarm for early Sunday morning for 1am...The shot is VERY time sensitive, so it MUST be done at this time only.
We have the IUI scheduled for Monday the 27th at 11am!!!!!!!
We are very excited to take the next step in the Cycle...this will be new territory for us, but we are ready!!!
To my amazement, Dr A never once questioned my choice of shirt, or the flip flops!!!
I am strangley peaceful...
Today was a BIG day, yet I felt peace throughout
Today I feel good!
I am at Peace
Friday, June 24, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Here we go again!!!
We have officially started our 2nd cycle of IUI....truly our first FULL cycle of IUI.
I had the first ultrasound on Thursday and the Doctor said we were good to start all the medication!
He also said a few things that caused me alarm:
The lining of my uterus is thick..."Many women have conceived with thick lining"
I have a large Fibroid..."But it isn't in the way of your ovaries, unless it grows or we see more at the next ultrasound"
My left ovary was "hiding", being pushed by the Fibroid
My uterus is tilted..."This isn't a reason for infertility"
Dr. A said that none of these are a reason for infertility, and most women can conceive with one of more of these...BUT I left that appointment really confused.
I am really bad at thinking in the moment. If I have any questions, they usually come to me a day after the appointment or when I try to relay the information to Trav. Trav is good at "on the spot" thinking, therefore he always gets his questions answered. When I go by myself, I almost never get my questions answered...at the time of the appointment I really don't have any!
After talking with Trav, he is going to my next ultrasound. I'm really looking forward to having him by my side and him being able to ask the right questions.
The Cycle 10 day ultrasound is new territory for us, and this is the appointment where the Dr. can see if the medication is working.
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.
Please join us in prayer as the anticipation and anxiety rises!
Pray for me (Carey) to relax
Pray for the meds to do their thing
Pray for Travis and I...this isn't easy to go thru, it is hard on your marriage, your patience, and your intimacy.
I had the first ultrasound on Thursday and the Doctor said we were good to start all the medication!
He also said a few things that caused me alarm:
The lining of my uterus is thick..."Many women have conceived with thick lining"
I have a large Fibroid..."But it isn't in the way of your ovaries, unless it grows or we see more at the next ultrasound"
My left ovary was "hiding", being pushed by the Fibroid
My uterus is tilted..."This isn't a reason for infertility"
Dr. A said that none of these are a reason for infertility, and most women can conceive with one of more of these...BUT I left that appointment really confused.
I am really bad at thinking in the moment. If I have any questions, they usually come to me a day after the appointment or when I try to relay the information to Trav. Trav is good at "on the spot" thinking, therefore he always gets his questions answered. When I go by myself, I almost never get my questions answered...at the time of the appointment I really don't have any!
After talking with Trav, he is going to my next ultrasound. I'm really looking forward to having him by my side and him being able to ask the right questions.
The Cycle 10 day ultrasound is new territory for us, and this is the appointment where the Dr. can see if the medication is working.
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.
Please join us in prayer as the anticipation and anxiety rises!
Pray for me (Carey) to relax
Pray for the meds to do their thing
Pray for Travis and I...this isn't easy to go thru, it is hard on your marriage, your patience, and your intimacy.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Camping!!!
We took a "mini" camping trip to O'Neill Park over the weekend!
A few of our friends had never been camping before, so Trav being the Eagle Scout that he is, really wanted to take them and show them a good time!
It was probably the fastest camping trip EVER! We only stayed one night, but this turned out to be perfect.
We took a small hike, lots of pictures, played Frisbee and just relaxed. It was a really nice break for Trav, it was so good to see him relaxing. We also celebrated Travs b-day!! Elise made brownies and we sang to him:)
Poor Elise was so sick, you won't see her in any pictures...poor thing...Deneva and I laughed a lot! From her making funny noises to cover up my funny noises, to sticking candy all over our shirts...to playing catch...Whatever we do, we always laugh!
I really enjoyed watching the mother/daughter relationship between Deneva and Megan...It is refreshing to see that they still hold hands and sit laps..I guess, we are always just our mommies little girls
Maddy, Darrin, Ashton and Megan climbed this HUGE tree! Oh man...those kids have so much energy!!!
7 Truths about our camping trip!
1. Yes, Its true...some men read directions
2. Even Eagle Scouts burn themselves on fire
3. Rocks make really good toys for kids
4. Yes....camping is dirty!!
5. Deneva only wore 7 bracelets on the first day:)
6. Trav and I are LOUD
7. It was a PERFECT weekend with friends!!
A few of our friends had never been camping before, so Trav being the Eagle Scout that he is, really wanted to take them and show them a good time!
It was probably the fastest camping trip EVER! We only stayed one night, but this turned out to be perfect.
We took a small hike, lots of pictures, played Frisbee and just relaxed. It was a really nice break for Trav, it was so good to see him relaxing. We also celebrated Travs b-day!! Elise made brownies and we sang to him:)
Poor Elise was so sick, you won't see her in any pictures...poor thing...Deneva and I laughed a lot! From her making funny noises to cover up my funny noises, to sticking candy all over our shirts...to playing catch...Whatever we do, we always laugh!
I really enjoyed watching the mother/daughter relationship between Deneva and Megan...It is refreshing to see that they still hold hands and sit laps..I guess, we are always just our mommies little girls
Maddy, Darrin, Ashton and Megan climbed this HUGE tree! Oh man...those kids have so much energy!!!
7 Truths about our camping trip!
1. Yes, Its true...some men read directions
2. Even Eagle Scouts burn themselves on fire
3. Rocks make really good toys for kids
4. Yes....camping is dirty!!
5. Deneva only wore 7 bracelets on the first day:)
6. Trav and I are LOUD
7. It was a PERFECT weekend with friends!!
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