So today was my second ultra sounds but my first one since starting the FSH injections. So when I go into the room for my ultrasound the technician gives me a chart and tells me to write down what she says. She says I will not tell you anything under 10??? She says ok, we are on the right side 11x4, 12x9, and 4 < 10 now we are on the left 12x8, 11x6 and 6 <10. (I think they are suppose to be around 15-18mm). Alright, you are good to go! I am still confused on what those numbers mean, but she acted as though they were good. She tells me to get dressed and meet with Dr. Freeman. Dr. Freeman? never heard that name, but ok. It turns out that Dr. Freeman was a sweet little lady doctor that I needed to meet with to see if I had any questions about my egg retrieval as well as tell me the details of the retrieval and give me some heads up on what to expect the day of my surgery. WOW! Is all I can say. It is amazing that anyone gets pregnant naturally, but it is almost equally as crazy to think that science has come this far and can do all of this, she was blowing me away. I could not say anything, but just listen to her and look at her pictures (this is your egg, your egg being fertilized, your egg on day one, your egg splitting, hatching, day 3, etc...So I left feeling a little overwhelmed and excited that it is all almost here!
Tonight I called and listened to our voice mail box. This is where the IVF nurse leaves messages for us telling us what we should be doing (as far as meds go) and then she gives us the results of my blood work and ultrasound. We got the green light for everything. I am exactly where I should be at this point. I will continue with my FSH injections, dexamethasone (steroid), and starting tomorrow I will take Ganirelix (another injection in my stomach-I think it is just a stronger form of FSH) with my PM injection.
I feel good and all is going well right now. Everything is tentative and totally an estimate, but they guessed that my egg retrieval will be next Wednesday if everything stays good and continues the way it should. I go back Friday for another ultra sounds and blood work. I will keep you posted! and you keep the prayers coming!! I know that it is because of all the love and support I am staying so sane right now. Love you all!!
