Thursday, June 6, 2013

When it Rains it Pours

Blughhhh! That's how I feel about today. Ultrasound this morning showed this:

Right ovary- 18mm
Left ovary- 14mm, 13mm, 13mm, 11mm
Lining 7.8

I'm guessing those two shots of Follistim helped little Mr. 11mm pop-up out of nowhere, but they failed to do much else. All that fear and worry over four follicles, and well, I do believe I'll end up with one. Again. And a pitiful lining. Yay.

I called and left a message for Dr. Slayden to call me. I want to know if there is any purpose in seeing this through. Yes, a chunk of money has been invested, but not the big chunk. We can still cut our losses. If Dr Slayden still feels like IUI is worth it, we can discuss a different protocol for next month. If he still feels like this cycle is worth it, I guess I'll go for it. But I'm currently kind wah, wah about it. We're been to this rodeo before. I know what one egg, crappy lining, low sperm survivability, and our history yields: nothing.

On top of all of that good news, the dashboard of my car currently looks like this:

Check engine light plus two little lights stating VSC TRAC and TRAC OFF


Nice right? It's just one of those days, you guys. Just one of those days. But don't cry for me. We've been down this road before. We will get through it. It actually changes nothing. We are still exactly where we were pre my doctor's over excitement about the awesome status of my insides and my sure fire chances of conception: we're saving for IVF. We'll get there.

Do, however, go over and give Suzanne some love. She's just experienced a terrible, heartbreaking failure on her first IVF. Go tell her that you care!

7 comments:

  1. Ugh, so sorry, girl. That must be SO frustrating. I wonder whether Scotty's eternal optimism will win out, or if he knows when to cut losses? Knowing the status of the follicles and lining, plus the history of crappy sperm survivability...you may have just as good of odds w/ timed BD. At least it won't kill off your sperm at such a high rate. But I know that majorly sucks.

    I can't miss the opportunity to lecture, though-- WTH are you doing taking pictures while driving 70mph!!! Let's not do that again, friend.

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  2. Your post just brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for showing me so much compassion these past few days. The support I receive from all of my blog friends truly gets me through the darkest days. Much, much love.

    As far as your cycle, even if you only have one major contender (I actually think the 14mm could catch up) your lining isn't awful. Some clinics like 7mm, most like 8mm. Yours will definitely be 8mm by the time you do the IUI, probably even closer to 9. Chin up. All is not lost. I'm sure your doctor will tell you the same!

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  3. Prayers and hugs for you Amanda!!!

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  4. Don't give up yet.... Though I know it's hard not to. I'm praying for you, girl!! Xoxo

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  5. I agree with Suzanne. That lining should be 8 by the time you do your IUI if not more. Last month mine went from 8.5 to 10.5 in 2 days. The female body is amazing. And there is still a chance that 14 could catch up. Deep breath. Fingers crossed. Don't count yourself out yet!

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  6. Don't count yourself out just yet. That lining is not bad at all my lining was less than 6 when my body decided to O on its own. I would take a 7+ any day.

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  7. gosh I hate how these negative things always come together!!! hang in there lady!

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