Progesterone Levels...

Came in late afternoon yesterday and of course they are low. Why would my body do something right?! So Sal gave me another injection last night and hopefully that will keep my progesterone levels up. Fingers crossed! 10 days to go!

I need motivation... ASAP!

This morning I had more blood work to test my progesterone levels. I am waiting for my nurse to call me back with the results. If my progesterone is low, then more injections. FUN! So fingers crossed for that! Let me tell though, not going to the doc in Morristown (40mins) every other day (like I was for 3 weeks) is AMAZING! I feel like I am worn out from all the treatment.

Sal and I got out Halloween costumes in the mail yesterday. I love them! We are Princess Peach and Mario, from Super Mario Brothers. ;-) They are a little snug, but that's what happens when you get fat! LOL

I am in some serious need of motivation lately. Our house is a mess and I need to clean, but I do not want to! I have laundry, dishes, dusting UGH! I always tell myself that if I just keep up with it, it wouldn't be as bad. Why don't I ever take my own advice! LOL For dinner I wanted to make homemade chicken noodle soup, but I know Sal will give me the "Soup, for dinner?!" haha. So I will make him a cheese-steak or something. I really want some good soup. I hope it comes out good!

Beautiful Flowers from the "Hubster"

I have such an amazing Husband. Someone that loves me for me and makes me smile and laugh endlessly. He is my soul mate and my best friend. I cannot wait to make him a Daddy. He deserves it so much and will be the best daddy, I just know it. xoxo

Another Amazing day!

So this morning Sal and I went for part 2 of the IUI. Again, Sal had great numbers so I am hoping that's a plus. Today was much easier than yesterday. Even though I had the young cute doctor perform my procedure! (Blushing!) ha!

Now, the dreaded wait begins.... I will go Sunday (the 24th) for blood work to check my progesterone levels and then we have to wait until Nov. 4th for the actual betas. (pregnancy blood work) to see of this month worked. My hopes are way up. How could anyone go through all this and not have their hopes up?! It's all you think about because it becomes your life with all the doc appts and treatments. Crazy, yet fascinating!

I had lunch today with my closest friend, Amy. We had a great time. Went to Cheesecake factory. Ate, chatted, shared delish cheesecake and coffee. Yum. It was fun!

Once again, I feel so blessed today. The hubster sent me beautiful flowers yesterday. "Just because I love you" is what the card read. It touched my heart as he knows everything we're going through right now. I love him to death. He is my best friend. I am also very blessed today because I have such amazing supportive friends. Well, for the ones that care and actually ask! I am so lucky these people are the reason I am staying so positive, besides Sal. They keep me on track and I love them so much for that!

Live. Laugh. Love. - Words to live by!

D- Day...

Well, this morning Sal and I went in for our very first IUI. (insemination). Sal went in at 7am to be the good little donor and I went in at 8:30am. Before they preform the procedure they doing something to the sperm called, spinning. It gets rid of all the germs and stuff I do not need. Apparently, Sal has some great swimmers! (Let's not fed the ego! LOL)

So when it was my turn to go in I felt like everything was going wrong. First, I had a twig lodged in my front axle of my car and had to pull over an pull it out! Luckily, no damage! Then I hit MASSIVE traffic! I called the doctor's office in a panic, thinking the clock was ticking. Luckily, I was only 20 mins late. When I got into the room, my nervousness hit me! I didn't know what to expect. The doctor came in and 2 mins later, we were done! Easy Breezy! Well, it was terrible and I think after everything I am going through makes it that much easier.

We go back tomorrow for another IUI. Yup, that's right! 2 in 2 days! Better chances. I am more prepared now for tomorrow and what to expect, but this is not nearly as bad as the 10 days of injections, blood work and dildo cam!!

I would also like to mention that I have some pretty awesome friends. I know as of right now none of my friends know about this blog, but when I do publish it they will go back and read this. I want them to know how much they mean to me and how much I appreciate their love and support!

Special thanks to Cheryl, Kelly, Beth, Amy, and my "U" coach, Dana! Besides my hubster, Sal, these are the greatest friends a girl could ask for, especially at a time like this!

Finally, music to my ears!!

Today was an amazing day! I got fantastic news from my doctor this morning! I had my routine morning monitoring, blood work and D cam.The 2 follies that are growing on the left side are both 20mm and ready for the IUI!! Yipppeeee! So tonight I will take the "trigger" (HCG shot) and will have 2 IUI's. One tomorrow morning and the other on Thursday morning. I am so nervous and excited. I really hope this is it for us! I know, usually first time IUI's are big fat negatives, but I am trying to be optimistic!

I really don't have anything else to say because I am so excited. I will check in tomorrow and update how the procedure went! yay!

Trying to stay Positive!

So this morning was yet another Doctor appt, (Visit # 5 this week) or what they call; Morning Monitoring. (For all patients using injections or stimulates for fertilization). I waited SO LONG this morning. It was packed and I thought that was strange for a Sunday, but that's why they are open 7 days a week. I got good news and I got bad news.

Bad news first. I have 2 more nights of the Follistim injections. Ugh. I am so burnt out from this. It is mentally exhausting. I have to go back on Tuesday morning for more blood work and D cam. Good times. Other bad news... We had to open our 2nd month supply of follistim. BIG UGH!! We paid so much money and it makes me sick if this doesn't work or it gets canceled.

Good news! I have 2 follies growing beautifully on the left side. They are 13 and 14mm. In order for us to "trigger" and have the IUI, we need those follies to be between 17-20mm! ALMOST THERE!! And with only 2 follies (maybe 3) the risk of the IUI being canceled is not too high. If I had more follies growing then it could be canceled, but not the case as of today! PLEASE stay this way! Things are looking up!

In the end, I have to remind myself why we are doing this. After all the bitching and complaining about the money, copays, and doctor visits IT WILL BE WORTH IT IN THE END. Stay positive and move forward. That's all I need right now! ;-)