Update for IUI#1
May 16, 2008
I don’t have much time for an update but wanted to at least check in. We are officially going to be triggering tonight. I had 14 follicles total but the 4 biggest were 19, 18, 17, and 16 mm. For some reason I thought they waited until they were a little bigger to trigger but hey…I’m not the expert. The aspiration (yes, with 14 follicles that is absolutely required) will be at 9:00 and the IUI at 11:00. Thankfully M and I can produce the sample early and then I will go in for the aspiration/IUI afterwards. They will also be putting me completely under…whew!
The timing of the actual IUI wont be ideal since I wont have ovulated yet, but they said that since sperm can live for 3 days it really should not be a problem.
My biggest concern is that my lining is kinda thin. It is only 5.2 and they like it to be closer to 8. So I’m trying to keep this in mind so that I will not get my hopes up too much! If it doesn’t work this time I’m hoping they we can do things differently next time. i.e. not so many follicles (I would prefer to avoid aspiration completely) and a better uterine lining.
If you guys wouldn’t mind offering up a few prayers for us we would so appreciate it! I just know that everything is in God’s hands and I’m hoping that in His grace He will choose now to give us the desire of our hearts! It would be so nice not to have to go through this again. I have no idea how so many of you do multiple rounds of IVF. This is bad enough!
May 16, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Prayers sent KC! More to come. I’ll be praying for fertilization! I’ll also be praying that your lining will become plush over the next several days before the embryo reaches it!
May 16, 2008 at 9:03 pm
I run a support group for RESOLVE in my area and there was a woman who had done 9 IVF cycles. She is now pregnant and expecting in a few months. You will get through whatever number of times is right for you. Best of luck. You can do it!
May 16, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Trigger night is so exciting. I am glad they are putting you under so you don’t have to worry about the pain. And it seems the timing is working out with everything. Are you sure you don’t want quads? Just kidding. But you have some good strong follicles. Glad your body responded so well. Wishing you luck tomorrow!
May 17, 2008 at 12:30 am
Wow, this seemed to come fast. I will send up some prayers for you. Please keep us posted (as if I have to ask…) about how things develop. It sounds like you have already learned a lot to take into consideration in case you need to do this again. That’s good!
May 17, 2008 at 11:27 am
Praying all goes well!!!
May 17, 2008 at 12:47 pm
I will absolutely pray for you! Good luck and I will be thinking about you.
May 18, 2008 at 10:23 am
I’m a little late posting, but I’m definitely keeping you in my thoughts for a smooth aspiration and IUI. Hugs!