Well, the injections are going fine. I am barely minding them, although there is a slight sting as the needle goes in and out. But we went in for an ultrasound and blood work this morning and not a single follicle looked like it wanted to be dominate. There were a ton of eggs, in fact H. says she has never seen my ovaries look so full. We had a new RE today (because now my RE is in a practice with 3 other people) and she said that she did not expect my Estrodial level to go up between last Friday and today, however it did 30 points. I am still not an Estrodial level of 100 which is when I think they will be starting to think that I am close to ovulating. The new RE, lets call her DR. M, said that it is difficult with women with PCOS to get the dosing right. I am frustrated and a bit sad. The truth of the matter is that I wanted this to work perfectly, and quickly. Well that is not going to happen and tonight we are increasing my dose just a little bit and that will hopefully take one of those eggs, that H. said looked like a beaded bracelet, and make a dominate follicle. I will go in on Monday for another ultrasound and hopefully we will be talking about the scheduling for shipping sperm. I hope.
There are so many levels of waiting in this lesbian, baby-making challenged process. I am as I am sure you can see from my previous posts not really a patient person but today I do not feel impatient but more like my heart is heavy and unsure.
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giggleblue // August 20, 2008 at 4:22 pm |
heres to one of those eggs growing big enough to meet a swimmer!
ttc is a control freak nightmare. trust me, i know.
there is still time to turn this thing around, and it’s not over yet. have faith!
mulberry // August 20, 2008 at 4:58 pm |
sorry sweetie! i will send vibes for one of those ponies to pull out in the lead and get this show on the road!
just got your comment on my post – we are crossing in cyberspace… would love to commiserate/maybe celebrate a winning pony in person with a fellow brooklynite. you can reach me at mulberrymail (at) gmail (dot) com and we can plot a rendezvous.
jessie // August 20, 2008 at 5:27 pm |
I suck at patience.
yup, another sara // August 20, 2008 at 5:27 pm |
I know the heavy-hearted feeling that you write about. Hang in there– I am hoping the new dosage will do the trick and that one of those ladies will pull ahead of the pack soon!
Olive // August 20, 2008 at 5:32 pm |
That’s frustrating, sweetie. Even though things aren’t going perfectly according to plan this time, that in no way means this isn’t your month. I’ve got a lot of hope for you and those eggs.
Lizzie // August 20, 2008 at 7:08 pm |
i’m sorry it wasn’t what you wanted/needed/expected today. but i’m hoping that the upped dosage kicks (at least) one of those follies into high gear!!
wishinghopingpraying // August 20, 2008 at 7:28 pm |
I am so sorry today didn’t bring you better news. I hope the higher dose will get things moving. PCOS sucks as do waiting and heavy hearts. ((HUGS))
j. k-c. // August 20, 2008 at 8:49 pm |
(((hugs))) I’m hopeful for you, but I also know how much it can suck. Take care of yourself and know there are lots of us out here cheering on your eggies!!
nutella // August 21, 2008 at 8:59 am |
But things are growing, right? So that’s progress right? No, not as fast or a pefrect as you had hoped, but you are still very much in the game. You can do it!!