Growing some Follicles!!!

Well.....I've been going to monitoring appointments everyday this week and so far so good!! The u/s is no biggie, but the drawing of the blood is a different story! Today I told them they were gonna have to get it from the top of my hand because my poor arms are bruised. It wasn't that bad, just a little pinch. I'd rather it be a pinch than them go through a bruised place.

Ready...Set...INJECT!!

Well, nothing much has been happening lately until yesterday. I finally started my cycle on Tuesday!! I was so happy! So, I called my RE in Mobile and told them we would be seeing them on CD3! The appointment went great! I had an u/s, b/w and my husband had to give them a "sample of his lil swimmers"(hehe) as well. Originally we thought he wouldn't be able to go with me(because of school) but it worked out perfect! He had enough time that he could miss a full night of school without going over his 14hr limit.
After having everything done, the doc told us to go to lunch and come back in about an hour and 1/2 and she would go over the results with us. When we got back from lunch, she said everything looked really good and we were ready to start the injections. OH BOY!! I was a little nervous to say the least! She showed me how to mix the meds and then I did the injection......ALL BY MYSELF!! I am so proud!! It didn't even hurt! Whew!

Update on...........well.............EVERYTHING!!

Well let me start off by saying.....HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

Update on little Emma Grace: She went home from the hospital yesterday!! Woo-hoo!! She had Group B Strep infection(I think that's how they said it). She had to be on antibiotics for 14 days and she finished them up yesterday. She is doing much better! Thank goodness! Her parents were SO glad to finally go home! I'm sure they all slept better last night.

Update on Me: My WONDERFUL brother-in-law(not the one that just had the baby, but my husband's oldest brother) decided to send us $2500.00 so that we can start our treatment!!! YAY!!! So, I talked to the nurse in Mobile last Friday and she said for us to go ahead and order the medicine so that we'll have it for when i start my next cycle. Today I'm on CD16.....so we won't really need them for another couple of weeks, but I wanted to get them here and read up on how to do everything.  Originally, we were gonna wait until my husband graduated from college in December but since my brother-in-law wanted to send us the money, we decided to go ahead with the process. Also, when i had my appt in Mobile in June, the nurse wanted my husband to have a SA before we started any treatments and wanted us to do IUI, but he cant have that done until he is in between semesters and I will be in the middle of my cycle by then.......so that's why she said we could go ahead this next cycle. We won't do IUI this time, but if we have to do another month of treatments then we will do IUI. He will have his SA on August 13. But hopefully we won't need another month!! I hope it works the first time(but of course, doesn't everybody?) 

I ordered the meds on Wednesday and they were here Thursday morning!!! I can't wait to get started. Although, I've heard that the Menopur burns. If anyone has suggestions on this medicine PLEASE tell me....I'm open to hear anything you have to say!! Thank you!!

                

Prayers for little Emma Grace

Yesterday my brother-in-law & sister-in-law had a precious little girl, Emma Grace. She weighed 6lbs 3oz. When she was born she had a fever of 102.2 and a couple of hours later her oxygen levels started dropping. They gave her oxygen for about 10 hours and took her off this morning. She is now breathing 100%  on her own without oxygen and her fever is gone. Thank you Lord! But, she has an infection and will stay in the hospital for atleast 10 days and she's on 2 different antibiotics. They don't know for sure what kind of infection she has, but they should know in a couple of days(they are growing cultures).  Please keep sweet little Emma in your prayers.

I hope you all have a SAFE and HAPPY 4th!!

A day of silence for Cohen

June 7, 2010-June 18, 2010

What: Moment of silence for Cohen

When: Thursday July 1st from midnight to 11:59pm

How: bloggers participating will post the Cohen banner or simply post Cohen's name in large letters on their blog.

Why: July 1st Megan and Brent will be holding Cohen's memorial service. The moment of silence is an opportunity for Megan's blog community to stand behind her and support her on this difficult day. Linking up will give Megan a chance to the support at a glance. 

Participating bloggers can Link Up on July 1st at  Send love to Cohen

Doc appt update!

Well, I went to my doc appt last wednesday and they confirmed i have PCOS(polycystic ovarian syndrome).....boo! The next step will be to start Menopur/Ovidrel injections twice daily and daily ultrasounds after day 5 of injections.......trigger shot(if everything looks good) then IUI. Not exactly what I was hoping to hear, but if that's what I have to do then so be it! Although, it's fairly expensive, so we're gonna try to wait unitl my husband graduates from college(which is only 6 months away) and start then start the process. This way we will have more time to devote to it and not be stressed with his school. In the mean time, I'm gonna try to lose a few pounds and try not worry about it. I know in God's time we will have the family that we've always wanted! If any of you have advice to give me it would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!

Happy Friday!!

Woo-hoo!! I'm so glad it's Friday!! I am also getting anxious about my appointment in Mobile next Wednesday! I have a whole page of questions for him(poor guy.....he's probably gonna think I 'm nuts) :) Oh well.....that's what he's there for, right? I have a pretty good weekend planned! Tonight I will be babysitting a little cutie named Aubrie(I love that kid) and tomorrow I will be doing a little shopping with a great friend! So excited to be spending some time with her! As well as spending some time with my hubby! I will be sure to update after my doctor appointment. I hope you all have a safe and blessed weekend!!