IUI and the 2WW

Today we went in for our 3rd IUI. Our app time was at 11:30pm. We made sure we were there to drop off seamen sample and swipe my healthcard for 11:20pm. We did not get in for about 45 mins after that I would say. Good thing we came early..as they were still behind yet again for this week. We are getting so used to waiting long periods of time we do not really come that early as its not worth it.

The room had to be completely filled. Things seemed to move pretty quickly considering. I think we always seem to get someone a little angry with us as for our procedure is timed and who knows how long some of them have been waiting to see the doctor.

When the room without the ultrasound machines became available we were told it was ok to come in and get ready. Now I swear every time I go in there...things seem to go a little differently. This time I did not have to cough..but it did take the doctor a couple times of pulling the catheter tube in and out to get it in the right spot that he wanted it in..before proceeding with the procedure. I am just glad I did not feel as much cramping this time with my uterus. Doug got to hold on to the catheter while the doctor inserted the warmed duck lips and cranked it open..have to admit..it is a sound that really grosses me out. I think I tend to make funny faces during each IUI aswell..the whole experience is interesting to say the least.

The doctor seemed to think he got it in just the right spot after all the figiting and said he feels good about this month. So we now get to wait for 2 weeks..we paid the secretary and were on our way. I had a friend comment on fb about it seemed fitting to be dealing with eggs around easter. As for now..like my rmt would say its out of my hands...we are "Giving it to God". Or putting it in a bubble and blowing it away. Makes things easier. Atleast today I have a couple of hours before I head into work..i plan on not doing too much heavy lifting..do not want to effect any progress in the right direction.

Today we were in the room with the coloured eggs again..another good sign.

Patience is a virtue that gives you eggs!

Today we went in for another ultrasound to see if our ovulation was any further along to do the IUI procedure. After waited 2 hours past our appointment time...we got in the room at 6:15. Our app was supposed to be at 4:30. We are getting used to waiting for long periods of time. We were the last couple to get into a room and leave.

I have been thinking fertile thoughts all week. Hoping that the reflexology had helped and that we could get the procedure done before the weekend. After waiting for such a long time...we finally got in the room and waited for the doctor again.



He informed us that tomorrow is the big day! I asked about the follicles..(aka. How many? etc). He said there is one VERY LARGE follicle that is ready to go. I had brought the injection with us and asked if he could give it to me. He replied back " That is the best offer I have had all day, of course I will stick you". He gladly gave me the injection and we were on our way. The secretary who is like a close friend whom we visit so frequently gave us an appointment for tomorrow morning at 11:30..gave us a specimen cup and we were on our way. The doctor was sure to tell Doug to make sure he brought his friends with him..as they are needed.



We are very excited about this month. We have a whole new drug we are trying..we are hoping everything takes and works together. This is a new month of being on aspirin..femara..and everything seems to be going alot more smoothly.  We even managed to get the doctor to give us our injection and I did not have to fight with work for appointments. If all goes well tomorrow we could be looking at a baby in 2012. Here is hoping...we went from not having anything ready at one point this week..to hearing things look good and are a go for tomorrow the next app.

Patience is a virtue...it gave us a egg.

Growth and Time

 Here we are in another month...a new month..a new look on our whole journey. Things seem to always take some growth and time...patience if you will.

Doug and I went in for our first ultrasound today to see where we are at with the growth of new follicles. In other words to see where my eggs were at in their stage of growth and how close we are to ovulating on our new Drug.

This past week was very interesting. From Weds-Sun I was taking the new fertility drug Femara. I was nervous on the side effects I would be experiencing on them. I did however experience some side effects. For the past 7 days I have had some very restless nights..insomnia if you will..tossing all night..waking up all night long and very odd dreams. I also had the joy of experiencing very odd sharp stomach pain...joint aches and very sharp headaches. I am glad needless to say those are the only ones I had to endure. I do however prefer it over the other one I was on..and I believe so does my husband. He does not miss the hot flashes (nor do I)..and the very large amounts of mood swings.

I was kinda hoping that the appointment would happen tomorrow for the IUI..but things do not seem to go the way they wish they would. Which I mean is a good thing also..I forgot to bring my injection with me. So we go back on this Thursday for another ultrasound. The doctor is hoping that things are ready then..so we can do the IUI on Friday...if not we may have to do a special IUI on the weekend with the doctor. This could mean rearranging work...or hopefully getting it done on Friday or early Sat morning. All in all..no worries..what will be will be.

Sometimes things just need a little more time to grow and be nourished and develop into something special..like new spring flowers...or possibly a new growth to become a baby!!

After the Storm- No Rain Boots Required

After the Storm- Mumford and Sons

"And there will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair."
April is the start of a new cycle...a new month to look forward to. For this month we start  a new Fertility drug called Femara. It is an interesting change..but hopefully a good one. It is supposed to have less side effects..works with my estrogen levels and does not thin my uterine lining like clomide does. Along side we are also taking low dosage aspirin.   Today we booked our first app for Tueday April 12th at 3pm. It is just a baseline ultrasound appointment...but its a new start. I feel we are on the other side of this one hill we kept climbing for such a long time. Maybe...just maybe..this is the drug that helps aid us on our journey of infertility.   I will have to book off availability for work..which will make things alot easier for us. Hopefully this month will be as fast at the first months. The one ovary that we will be using this time..was very quick when we started doing the IUI's. We went in for one ultrasound and then the next day did the procedure...the second month was a little more difficult..alot more monitoring.

This Weds-Sun I will be taking my new fertilty drug. Let's hope it is a very smooth and low side effect cycle. It is always an interesting thing to be adding another drug to my cocktail of fertility aids. I sometimes feel like an old lady with my little pill container and my handful of drugs that I take daily. 
This morning we went to Shoppers. Things are so much smoother there. I was expecting a 4 day wait for our injection of Ovidrel..but when I went and asked for the next refill, I was informed that I am early enough that it should be in tomorrow afternoon to be picked up.   Walmart's Pharmacy decided to give us more trouble this month. I am slowly losing my patience with the staff there and the lack of service. I ordered my two prescriptions on Sat...knowing that they would have to order them in. Doug and I came in today to get them and they still had not applied the order...this was at 2pm..So we waited an hour...which the lady had told me they would be ready by then..got some easter shopping done for our niece and nephew. We came back the hour later to ask about the prescriptions again. They still had not even looked at my order at all. I let the girl know this is  not her fault..but I am really not impressed with this pharmacy and we have had trouble with everything we have put in here..and that I need these drugs before wednesday!  We had to come back to walmart later on this evening..my roomate was selling her wii system on kijiji and meeting something at walmart for the sale..so I decided to go and check on the prescription again. They had my one for my lining ready..but not the femara. Since this was a different lady in which I was speaking to I told her what had happened earlier..said I am not leaving without my perscription and I would like her to look into it for me. I said I need it before Wednesday and that this has been happening alot. She went to talk to the on pharmacist for me and he was going to get it put through for me...we were told to wait 10-15 mins and he would have it done for me. After waiting again..we got the meds.. talked to the pharmicist and were on our way.
Sometimes I believe God sends you funny little signs. I can not buy or find rainboots to save my life. My calves are too big..is one of the problems. But maybe just maybe...its a sign that the storm may be passing in our lives..in our path of infertility. I feel like I need them just to be safe..incase it rains and I have to walk to work. Could it maybe just mean we are on our way out of the storm...into nicer weather..heading down the hill..instead of the continous hard climb. Spring brings hope..flowers blooming..bird singing..perhaps hopes and grace in your soul...fears being washed away and a clear path to follow..no rainboots required.

So here we are starting a new cycle..new set of fertility drugs..new set of appointments...after the storm without wearing our rainboots!