I'm on the other side today and yet nothing feels different. It all started Tuesday when I had my second ultrasound to see how I'd responded to the Letrozole. Apparently pretty well. I had two follicles growing nicely, the one on my right side was 19 mm and the one on my left was 17.5 mm. Also my uterine lining was thickening on target and by CD 13 it was 9 mm. So my doctor's office administered my trigger shot and sent me on my way with instructions to come back the next two days.
Day one I was a ball of nerves. Even though my appointment wasn't until 10:30 I woke up to take my temp at the usual time of 6:30 and wasn't even close to going back to sleep. I spent the rest of the morning puttering around the house getting ready for our realtor and trying to distract myself. We left the house at 8:45 to drop off Babe's sample and decided to go to breakfast while we waited for my appointment. It started off as usual, with an ultrasound to see how everything was progressing followed by some pressure while the speculum and catheter were being positioned. A few short minutes later and the procedure was over. Babe and I stayed in the room for about 10 more minutes joking and laughing until we were finally released. E had to go to work in the afternoon so I spent much of the day lounging around and napping on and off. It was awesome. And other than cramping before bed, it was pretty much a breeze.
Day two was pretty much a repeat but I felt less anxious. This time when I arrived no ultrasound was needed. Instead it was just a couple of minutes and way less uncomfortable. After the 10 minutes we were asked to speak to the nurse who gave us instructions for my Progesterone tablets and the go-ahead to test on the 11th. We left the office feeling happy and hopeful. Since it was so much later and neither of us were expected back at work, we decided to take in a matinee before dinner.
Overall I feel good about the IUI's and am hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. After all, the 11th isn't too far away is it?
0 comments: