Saturday, February 28, 2009

Day 12

And then there were nine - follicles that is! A couple of them are still small (but measurable), but it looks like they will have another three days to mature. Just got home from my appointment. We're waiting for confirmation later today, but it's likely that we'll be told to do one more night of stims tonight. Estrogen is at 1225 (UPDATED: 1500+ as of today), and the nurse said that was good.

We go back in tomorrow morning for another ultrasound and blood draw, then tomorrow night we'll do the HCG shot. In again on Monday morning for a blood draw and pre-op exam. Tuesday morning egg retrieval.

Thursday we'll start the PIO (progesterone in oil) shots. Michael has to travel that day, so my mom will be trained to do those at our appointment on Monday morning. Thanks, Mom!

Transfer will probably be Friday or next Sunday. Then I have to be on bed rest for a week. Just called my favorite sub to have her hold those days for me.

It's going to be a busy week ahead.

I'll post again after tomorrow's appointment if anything changes.

8 comments:

Jill said...

Hey girl!

We're going to have the same retrieval day...yay! As for transfer day...I'm praying we both make it to day-5. :)

Praying for you guys...

((HUGS))

Sugar Cookies And Hope said...

Definitely on your way!! Looking good!

fuzzandfuzzlet said...

Good luck. My bum hurts just thinking of those PIO shots.

OH MY #6 said...

I can hardly stand the excitement.

Lea
xo

Jan said...

We are so excited for you!! Wishing you the very best!! Looks like you are making great progess!! Keeping our fingers crossed for you!!
Jan, John & Jillian Rose

AprilMay said...

Thank you so much for posting the details...now I can pray specifically on each day for things to go well, which I know they will!!!

Kate said...

Sounds like your body is responding really well Joannah! How sweet of your Mom! Good luck with the results today and the trigger shot tonight. Enjoy your shot free day tomorrow!

Elaine said...

Enjoyed reading your blog and your IVF journey so far! 9 follicles is exciting! Praying for you! Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog.