Since my last post we have tried and were unsuccessful at our first round of what the Fertility Clinic calls "Min Stim" which means minimum stimulation.This treatment involves the use of 100mg of Clomid from days 3-7 of my cycle followed by (what is priced like gold $$$$) 3 (150 unit) shots of Menopur [in my tummy] from days 7-9 of my cycle. Then, on cycle day 12, I get what's referred to as a baseline ultrasound. This is the "not so pleasant" kind of ultrasound, if you know what I mean. During the ultrasound, they check the measurement of the lining of my uterus, check for cysts on my ovaries that may have formed and finally, they count and measure the follicles in my ovaries. (If you're not sure what a follicle is, it's the sac around what becomes the egg once I ovulate). Typically, there are 2-3 more ultrasounds to monitor the growth of the follicles after they've been "stimulated" by the Clomid and the Menopur. Once my follicles reach the measurement of around 15-20mm, they're considered "ready" for my final shot. Ovidrel. The final shot is the one that forces my body to ovulate.
After taking the Ovidrel shot, my body is supposed to then respond via ovulation within 36-48 hours. During that window between 36 & 48 hours is "go time" for at least every day for a few days. After that, the waiting game begins. Since the Ovidrel shot is made of hormones to cause the body to ovulate, it will cause pregnancy tests to test positive. In this case, I had to wait at least 2.5 weeks until I could take a test.
We waited the recommended 2 weeks and took a test. NEGATIVE. Man! I was so sure that this would work!! I know that God has this process in his hands and that at the right time, our treatment will work but it has been SO HARD! I am so thankful that we have such amazing and supportive friends and family through this process.
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