So much has happened since I last blogged! Major event is BRIAN IS HOME!!! This was a "short" deployment (compared to others) but with everything since December, I have to say it was definitely the most difficult being away from each other. Everything worked out that his leave falls exactly when the retrieval is! I am so grateful for that!
We arrived in Phoenix last Thursday for an ultrasound to see how I have been reacting to the meds. Everything looked fine. Had an appointment on Friday for another ultrasound, physical, and blood draw. Met with the Doctor on Monday, to go through all the paperwork, and to see when the follicles (eggs) would be ready for retrieval. He said that the last couple months, he has been pushing everyone an extra day then what he has always done, and they have been having even better results. Basically, normally they "trigger" you when the average follicles are 18mm, but pushing it one day after to get closer to 20/21mm. Yesterday, most of mine were about 16/17mm. Ultrasound today, they were closer to 18/19. He said there are about 12+/-.
I take my "trigger" injection tonight. It is red. I remember that from last time, but it still kinda freaks me out. Haha! Tomorrow I will be taking no medications. Thursday morning is the day of retrieval!!
Friday we will find out how many eggs fertilized. Sunday, we will get a "Day 3" update, and then Tuesday will be "Day 5" and they will biopsy (for chromosome testing) and freeze. That is one week from today!
This week I have really been allowing myself to be excited again! All the build up to this, I have just been nervous. Just trying to protect my heart, I guess. But I have to let that go. I am looking forward!
Brian and I have really enjoyed our time relaxing here. We have been at the pool almost every day, and the condo is right next to some hiking trails. We have only gone on those once, but it was a great little hike.
Also during this week, Caryn has started her meds, and we now have a date for the IVF! July 22! Yay! So happy to be seeing everything coming together.
