I wish I had some exciting news to write today, but I guess this is the reason for my blog right???
I went to my usual monthly Dr appointment last month(July) and he checked me with the ultrasound and found again only one egg. I told him we would like to try artificial insemination again but was hesitant because the chances are not very great with only one egg. He said if I waited a couple more days to give the HCG shot there may be a possibility for two eggs. He was going out of town the next week so I asked him what he recommended for us. I asked him if it would be best to hold off this month since I am training for my relay and he was going on vacation. Dr Johnson said " I don't think you can wait, I am afraid your window of opportunity is closing". I am not entirely sure what he meant by that. He did say because I have been on such a high dose of clomid for so long my ovaries are not doing what they should. So he recommended that we should not hold off any longer and go ahead with the IUI. Sunday was the best day to get the shot in hopes for at least two eggs. The office is closed on Sundays and the HCG shot cannot be mixed until the time it is given. I would have tried to do it myself but my wonderful friend Stephanie offered to give it me. It was pretty funny and awkward going to her house, figuring out how to mix it and then her stabbing me in the bare butt. The next morning was July 24th and a holiday so the Dr office was closed. Dr J. being the great man that he is, met me there anyway. I came along with my "sample" courtesy of John and he did the procedure. Then left that same day on vacation with his family. I don't think there are many Dr's out there that would do that for their patients. He really is an amazing guy and I know he cares and hopes for us. All I could do was hope for the best and try not to stress. It's been a long couple weeks and I hate the waiting game. Its so hard not to think about it all the time but I had a lot going on to keep my mind off. Planning my 4 year olds "Justin Bieber Birthday Bash" was so fun and I enjoyed sharing that time with her.I kept me pretty busy but then unfortunately I started my period yesterday. I would be lying if I said I wasn't having a hard time with it. I tried not to get my hopes up but I was still thinking positive, I thought for sure this month was it. So now what do I do? I am not sure what other options are out there for me. We can try it again a few more times maybe and if money were no option we could do In-Vitro Fertilization. But things are tight and I am just not sure what else to do. I feel like my clock is ticking and I am exhausted!!!!
So I'm asking you guys for advice? Is there anyone else who has had similar problems? What have you tried? What has worked for you?
