IUI #1 is a go...

So things are underway here in TTC#2 land. I had a 17 & 15 on the left ovary and a 15 & 14 on the right ovary during Friday morning's appointment. I will be taking my HCG trigger tonight at midnight and doing the IUI Monday at 1pm. I just realized I haven't been taking prenatal vitamins so I'm going to run to the store this afternoon. Its crazy how quickly this is all happening. I'm excited but of course trying not to get my hopes up in case its a long road like last time.

Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Here we go again...

So it looks like we're headed back into treatment. I have mixed emotions about it. While we're definitely ready to get pregnant again, the thought of going through treatment again gives me a lot of anxiety. And to be totally honest, if I get pregnant with multiples I'll probably have a heart attack.


I went to my new RE this morning. He seems very nice and knowledgeable; and more importantly he specializes in the treatment of endometriosis. We spoke about my ER visit and he says he definitely believes that the pain I've been having is an indication that the endo has returned. He says when I'm done having babies he strongly recommends doing a couple Lupron series. He also said that he thought I would mostly likely end up a hysterectomy candidate. He said people with Stage I, II usually will be fine after a pregnancy but those with IV it most often comes "raging" back. He also said they'd likely have to take my ovaries, so I'd end up on hormone replacement therapy. So that was all kind of disappointing to hear.


On the bright side, we're starting treatment again! While the thought of all the appointments, needle pricks and hot flashes gives me lots of anxiety, the thought of being pregnant, and having another LO again makes me unbelievably happy. Keep your fingers crossed for me!


Protocol is the exact same of the cycle I got PG with Lillian:
CD1 - OV - Dexamethason
CD4-CD8 = 100 mg Clomid
CD 11 = U/S + Labs
HCG Trigger Shot
IUI 24 Hrs after the trigger


Interesting Factoid.. apparently HCG is in short supply in the area and the pharmacies are charging an arm and a leg for it. I might opt to order some from an online pharmacy. Anyone out there have a suggestion?

Annoying factoid... RE's office doesn't accept my new company's insurance at all. Last time I had to pay OOP for procedure but all the office visits were covered by insurance. This time I am truely 100% OOP. RE's office does a flat fee of $750 for all the office visits between CD1 and ovulation. Then you have to pay $450 for the IUI. Wasn't quite prepared for that in the monthly budget :/