Follicle Ultrasound

I had my follicle ultrasound today. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I have had a transvaginal ultrasound before. So, I was prepared for what was going to happen. For those of you that have never had one, just remember this..it's not painful. I promise.

The results: I had one mature follicle (22mm) from my right ovary. The rest were less than 10mm. That means that this evening (in about 10 minutes actually) I will give myself the HCG injection. And I am nervous.

I just keep telling myself that if my sister can give herself an insulin injection into her pregnant belly (she had gestational diabetes with my niece Aubrey), than I can surely do this.

To be continued...

Clomid

Today I started my first (hopefully only) round of Clomid. I was warned of the side effects; upset stomach and hotflashes. So far, so good. But, I only took it an hour ago.

These things I am used to. I have been taking Glucophage (since I am diabetic) for a year now and I have had an upset stomach pretty much every day since. I also have hotflashes every now and then. Once, I got so hot and sweaty in the morning while getting ready for work that in a fit of womenly craziness, I went and got my hair chopped off.

It is what I read last night on WebMD that is freaking me out a bit...Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS). This causes fluid to suddenly build up in the stomach, chest, and heart area. It's supposedly very rare for this to happen. But with my luck...

I would take that risk every day though just to have a little Maryn (my favorite girl name) or Nolan (my favorite boy name) sleeping in my arms someday.

Our journey continues...

Here We Go

The bad news: I started today. 36 days in between cycles this time. Ahh!

The good news: I start my first round of Clomid on Saturday. My ultrasound is scheduled for Monday the 18th. Hopefully (please cross your fingers) there will be mature follicles so we can get this started.

I am anxious. Can you tell?

Here we go...