Follicle Ultrasound #3

Not that I really needed to mention it, but Round 2 was unsuccessful. After testing everyday since September 2^nd, I started on September 7^th (35 day cycle this time).

On with Round 3. Third time’s a charm…right?!

On cycle day 4 (September 10), I started my 3^rd (and highest) dosage of Clomid at 150mg. Again, I was told a larger dose would increase the number of mature follicles. My first cycle I had 1 mature at 22mm and the second cycle they were all less than 14mm.

Again, with the maximum dose there is a chance of increased side effects. This time though there were no crying spells. My eyes stayed dry. This time I was just plain mean. And hot flashes…oh my! Poor, poor Matt; I apologize, honey.

Today I had my 3^rd follicle ultrasound. Luckily, it fell on a day that I was able to have it done in Terre Haute instead of making the trek to Indianapolis. As overly ready as I was last month, I decided not to be so prepared this time. There is no feeling worse than getting excited about my future as a mother and then being disappointed when things just don’t work out. But, to my surprise, all hope was not lost today. I have six (3 on each side) almost, not quite mature follicles with the largest being 16mm! This is good news. But, I still needed to hear from Dr. Henry’s office before I got my hopes up.

My first cycle (if I remember correctly) the doctor’s office called within the hour with the results and plan of action. This time it was more than 3 hours before I heard from them. Waiting….waiting…waiting; I seem to be doing a lot of that lately. Could it have been that they were waiting for me to call and make payment ($95 for doctor to read the ultrasound and $300 for a possible IUI)? Because I called right at 9am and paid. Or was it just that they were busy and got to me as soon as they could? I like to think the latter of the two. Either way, I did finally hear from them.

The plan: Since my follicles were not quite ready today I am to give myself the Ovidrel injection at 9:30 (Indiana time) on Wednesday (September 21^st) followed by Intrauterine Insemination on Friday (September 23^rd). Wish us luck. Cross your fingers…cross your toes…your eyes…your heart and pray, pray, pray.

There is nothing more in this world that I want than to be a mother. And Matt…he will be an amazing father. I just know it.