Adding a Medication to My List

Today I started progesterone suppositories. I was nervous about the application of the suppositories because it's very important to get it close to the cervix. My IUI is tomorrow and I've been praying non-stop! Crazy that even when I went to sleep my mind was still talking to God. I even woke up and was praying without even knowing. I know Jesus is making intercession for us, regardless of the outcome. I know God's plan is so much bigger than I could even imagine. I'm excited about tomorrow and nervous! No matter what the outcome...Jesus is on my side!

Ultrasound #3 & Trigger Shot

I went to the doctor today for my last ultrasound. Everything looked so good!! My follicles have grown to the size they need to be, and I will do the trigger shot tonight at 8:00. Both of my follicles were measuring 20mm which is where they need to be. The IUI will be Friday morning at 11:00AM. I can't believe it's already time for the IUI. We have talked about doing this for so long and now it's here. I'm praying this is God's will to work out...if it isn't it won't.

Update: The trigger shot was done at 8:00PM on the dot! It didn't hurt to bad contrary to what I've heard. I guess I'm a pro at shots by this point though. I have to wear two estrogen patches and change them every 72 hours. I'm so excited for Friday to get here. I have to start suppositories tomorrow morning three times a day. This should be interesting...

Ultrasound Scan #2

I have been praying for my uterine lining of my uterus to thicken. It was only 3.4mm on my first scan day, so I was praying that follistim would work to improve it. I knew that if God wanted to fix this problem he could. God is in control. And just when you think God is silent, He is usually doing the most work. I praise him today for thickening my lining. My appt. couldn't have gone better! My lining today was up to 8.6mm. My follicular growth was increased also! I go back on Wednesday for my next scan and e2 blood work. I'm praying that everything continues on the right path! God has brought us this far and we have to have Faith in Him to carry us through this process. To God be the glory!!

IUI Ultrasound Scan #1

It's 7:50 AM and I am getting ready to go get my scan done today to see if the medicine is working. I'm nervous!!! I hope that it worked but didn't overstimulate. My grandma is going with me to my appt. because it's a little difficult for Jared to get off work so many days in one week! Here's to a good report! It's all in God's hands!

UPDATE:
The ultrasound went very well!! Dr. J was very pleased with the progress he saw. I have four follicles growing on the right and two on the left. However, my uterine lining was thin due to the clomid. So I have to start Follistim injections 25iu a day to build up my lining and increase my estrogen levels. This medication is expensive and I wasn't planning on having to pay that much! There God goes again showing me I can't control and plan everything out perfectly!!! I did my first shot when I got home administered by Jared. It didn't hurt at all. Just a little pinch on the belly and in it goes. The worst part is the bruising after. Not pretty...but hopefully worth it!

Meds Day 2

Today Jared and I had to take zithromax and doxycycline to prevent infection for the IUI. I felt pretty uneasy most of the day. Tomorrow is our first scan!!! Hoping we see some good follicles growing!

I LOVE this verse:
"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou comest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee and prophet unto the nations.
-Jeremiah 1:5

Starting Meds

Today was my first day of taking clomid to prep my body for the IUI. It was rough. I am on 100mg for this procedure which is double what I've been on before. I got a severe headache (I guess going off caffeine didn't help matters any.) I got sick to my stomach and was sick most of the night. I just kept thinking..."This is worth it." I'm praying everyday that God will show mercy on us and extend his grace for our situation. God has a plan...and I'm pretty sure it's going to be better than I could ever imagine!!!

And the Journey Begins...

Well we are about to embark on a wild ride...we decided after a long break and prayer, to do IUI. We felt like we have been trying for 2 1/2 years now so its time to officially start treatments. I'm nervous and scared that it won't work. But you have to believe to receive. I know God has a plan for Jared and I and I know whatever the outcome in the end he will see us through. Its been a hard journey, but knowing God is all you need is what gets me through. We don't need everything else in our life as long as we have Him! I don't need a baby to be normal. I don't need a baby to be a real woman. I don't need a baby to validate our relationship. I want a baby because it's a gift from God and I want to share it with Jared. I know that if this isn't God's will for this to work out...it won't. I have to rest in the fact that God will take care of us. He knows everything already!! I go in one week from today to have my first ultrasound. Until then, I'll be on my knees praying God will allow this to work.
"Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!"
-Psalms 27:14