I ovulated!

Well I triggered on Sunday, at 8pm, that wasn't the easiest injection to do. DH and I got busy and had some fun, over the past couple of days. I hope we succeeded this time!!!  I will be traveling over the 4th of July weekend, so I won't be obsessing too much. Let the 2ww begin!!!!

CD 11 Folliscan

Today I had my third and final folliscan for this cycle. My Right ovary had one at 20mm and one at 16mm!!! Left ovary follicle stopped growing at 14. The Nurse at first wasn't sure if my right ones were big enough, but then she was able to get a good look and noticed the one follicle was 20mm which is what they are looking for to trigger. I am to  trigger tonight and DH and I will be getting busy for the next couple of days!!!! Looking forward to the 2ww.

CD 9 Folliscan

Well went today to get my 2nd folliscan. The news wasn't as good as I had hoped for I had 4 follicles on Wednesday that were growing, now I only have 3 Follicles that are growing, 2 on my right at 14, 11 and 1 on my left at 9mm, Lefty is being lazy! Was told by my nurse that I might not trigger on Sunday, and might have to wait until Monday or Tuesday. Grow Follies Grow!

CD 7 Folliscan

Today I went in for my CD 7 Folliscan, I'm not sure if this is great news or good news, but I have 4 Follicles! 2 Follicles on each ovary, they are measuring kind of small at the moment but the nurse assured me they'd get bigger over the next couple of days. My E2 (estradiol or estrogen) level is at 129 which is in the right range for the number and size of my follicles. The nurse also complimented me on my lining, telling me it was really nice number for only being CD 7. I am to continue Follistim injections at 125 IU and I am going to go back for another blood draw and Folliscan on Friday. Grow Follies GROW!!!

Second day of injections

Today I woke up feeling like a mack truck had hit me, backed up and hit me again. I had a headache, body aches and some type of sinus problems. I was concerned, I looked it up online and these wonderful things are all side effects of the medicine I'm injecting into me. GREAT! But the end result is worth all the suffering. I finally felt better around the time of my next injection, how ironic lol.

The second injection went more smoothly then yesterdays. This time I took some advice I read saying to ice the area for a few mins before injecting the meds. Then to slowly insert the needle,and slowly push the plunger down and holding it in for a count of 5. No stinging today, I think I have gotten this injection thing down. Now lets hope my follicles are growing, but not too many!

Baseline Ultrasound Today

Well I had my baseline ultrasound today at 7:30 am. Everything looked perfect!!!! No cysts and my lining was good. My nurse just called me 15 mins ago to tell me that this injectable cycle is a go, and to start my follistim injections tonight between 5-10 pm and stick within 30 minutes of whatever time I chose. I'm thinking about 7pm might be a good time, now if only I can get over my fear of needles by then lol! I'll update as how my first injection went later tonight, wish me luck! My next sonogram to check follicles is on the 23rd at 9:15 am.

**Update**

Well I didn't do my injection until 9pm. It was a little unnerving at first, but I sucked it up and did it. OWWIE!!! It wasn't so bad going in, but after I took the needle out the area stung for a while due to the medicine. All in all not too bad. I think I can do this again.

My Meds have arrived!

Well after arguing yesterday with the insurance people and the pharmacy about what is and is not covered, it was finally confirmed that I am approved coverage for my injectable cycle. The meds were delivered today. I opened up the box and was so overwhelmed by all that I will be taking this cycle. After cycles of only taking two pills at night, now I have to inject follistim nightly, then Trigger and then take progesterone suppositories. I know its alot less than what those who are doing IVF have to do, but its still just a bit overwhelming to me. I go for my baseline sonogram tomorrow, I hope my ovaries are free of cysts, so I can begin my treatment!