We added Ganirelix to the daily injection parties on Sunday morning. Since starting our daily injections, we had to increase the Follistim dosage from 150 IU to 225 IU… then to 300 IU. The first few days, the follicles were just not responding at the rate they were supposed to. Thanks to that, we had to refill our Follistim prescription last weekend in case we had to continue the dosage at 300 IU.
Our weekend ultrasound and blood draw was somewhat encouraging - the follicles seemed to be responding and growing at a much better rate than before. This morning, however, the doctor was very excited because they were finally at a decent size for where we are in the overall schedule. So, she told me to come back tomorrow for another ultrasound and blood draw so that we can get another measurement of all the follicles and determine a retrieval date.
As it stands, it looks like the retrieval will be this Friday. If so, I can stop the nightly Follistim and Menopur injections after tonight, and instead, give myself the HCG (trigger) shot tomorrow night to prepare for Friday’s procedure. I have exactly enough of both Follistim and Menopur for one more injection, so I’m hoping that we’ll be good to go for Friday, and we won’t need to get yet another refill of the meds.
My right arm and lower stomach is bruised from all the needle pricks, but I don’t even care. It’s almost a temporary badge of honor that I look at fondly because through all this, Jin and I will be able to welcome a child of our own into this world. And as we prepare for the procedure, I remember all the prayer support we’ve been receiving from friends, and once again, I count our blessings.
What God has planned for our family, and why His timing is what it is… it’s still all a mystery to me. What I DO know is that our little family of two is truly blessed. And it’s not just us that’s blessed. As a close sister once pointed out to me:
How blessed is your child that it is being COVERED with prayer even before conception???