Friday I went in for my final ultrasound and bloodwork of this cycle to learn that my 13mm follicle had grown to 21mm and that I was ovulating naturally so no need for the shot to help me along! I then scheduled my two IUI appointments for Saturday and Sunday mornings at 8:30am.
I know you want to see my follicle right? Super cute right? Amazing this could actually be my future child.
(And as a quick refresher on what a follicle is... I believe it to be the sack that holds the egg until ovulation. This was news to me...)
As well, on Friday I had this sinus procedure that was not as in and out as the doctor said it was. I think I have experienced worse but can't seem to recall what could have been worse. Ultimately, I was just really shaken and once the bleeding stopped many hours later I settled down a bit - in time to help celebrate a friend's awesome 40th....that served as a perfect send off for me as well!
Saturday morning I made my way in for my insemination and was prepping my playlist in the waiting area. And I had plenty of time to do it as well since I had to wait an hour for them to thaw the "guy next door plus" for the insemination.
The actual insemination was really straightforward. I listened to Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah" to keep myself calm, Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On" during the actual insemination, and Bread's "Make it with You" after. Added in a little Carla Bruni as well during my post wait time which in total was about 8 minutes.
They told me I might have some cramping, like when I had my saline ultrasound (even though I had none), but yes I had cramping throughout the day. Would like to consider that a good sign but a friend who went through this had the same her first time (of three)....but I am still, as always, optimistic!
(writing interrupted for insemination número dos)
Easier than the first! Although funny she told me to wait 15-20 minutes before I got dressed (vs. 5 to 8) and elevated the bed (which the other nurse told me was a wives tale). In the grand scheme of things I feel like I have covered all my bases.
It only takes one!
This time musically I led with Buckley's "Hallelujah" and then directly into "Eye of the Tiger"...on repeat resting on my belly post insemination. Then a little "Chariots of Fire" to close it all down.
So what is next?
The doctor has me using 8% progesterone for the next two weeks to create a nice spongy uterine lining primed for my future baby to nestle into. Then on the second Friday from today I will go in to find out whether I am with child or not. Insane. And pregnancy tests are frowned upon before the Friday. Of course I asked. Needed her to tell me no.
I have been finding myself having some bizarre thoughts....
Like in getting dressed yesterday and today I was careful to wear only gender neutral clothes - no pink or blue. I want to be as unbiased as possible.
Logical right?!
Been really tired but have also been having some pretty jam packed weeks as well leading up to it so I am sure much of my exhaustion is linked to all of that - plus the nerves and excitement around this.
More to come.....
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