Here we go again!! We received the green light by the doctor to start a new round of IUI. They upped my medications to 225 IU of Bravelle in the morning and 225 IU of Menopur at night. EVERY DAY. lol How am I doing with this? I'm in pain but it feels like it's a good thing. It feels like the follicles are seriously trying to grow haha I will update you below on what's been going on so far in this cycle. So far... so good :) I am so happy with how things are going now, so hopefully things will stay on this path and we can actually move on to IUI and we are wishing for nothing but great things! Let's pray that this is the cycle!
Okay, so here's what has been happening so far...
July 27th - Started Cycle Day 1. Called the doctor's office and scheduled my upcoming appointments for this cycle.
July 28th - First appt for the cycle. Estradiol levels taken and ultrasound done to check the lining of the uterus. Everything looks good. Got the okay to start my medications on CD3
July 29th - Started injections in the morning of 225 IU Bravelle and at night 225 IU Menopur. So far so good. No change except light cramping. Slept really good.
August 1st - CD6 appt. Checked estradiol levels and U/S. Follicles are growing!! Yay!! Biggest one was 10 mm. We are getting somewhere! We didn't even get this far last time. *fingers crossed. Estradiol levels: 133... not bad... not bad (I was much lower the past few cycles by this day.)
August 3rd - CD8 appt. Estradiol levels and U/S. YAYYYY!!! Follicles are still growing! Biggest one at 14-1/2 mm and the other two are at 13 mm each. YES YES YES! Trying not to get excited, but we havent gotten this far since we had Kaleb.
Estradiol levels: 378... YESSSSSSSSS!!! IT IS LOOKING GOOD SO FAR! I know I shouldn't get my hopes up so high, but just to have the chance to actually attempt IUI is a big thing since we've had two failed cycles already. I was told to keep on with my medications and hopefully they keep growing!
I have another appt in two days. We are crossing our fingers and hoping that this is the cycle. THE cycle. As long as we can get at least one of the follies to get past 16 mm and my estradiol levels are good, then we are on our way to IUI!!
I know that I shouldn't be too excited so fast. but right now I am just happy that we are as far as we are. We will be praying and I hope that you will be praying with us. I will be sure to update you guys after Wednesday and hopefully I have great news for you guys!
Have a great day! I will update you soon!
FYI:*Labtestsonline.org defines "Estradiol levels" as Estrogen tests are used to detect a deficiency or excess in a woman and to help diagnose a variety of conditions associated with this imbalance. They may also be used to help determine the timing of a woman's ovulation and may be ordered to monitor the health status of the developing baby and placenta during pregnancy.
