More Smore

Day 12. Tomorrow is the last day of injections! What a relief.

Doctor visit went well this morning. Bloodwork from Day 8 came out ok, and I had more blood drawn out to make sure my hormone levels continue to be in check.

Ultrascan showed my uterine lining is super thick at close to 20mm (I think thats what the doctor said), and we are aiming for 22mm, which is a good thing I'm told. The thicker the uterine wall, the better it is for the embryo to (hopefully) implant itself.

My left ovary is still a stubborn little fella with only one decent size egg and two additional small ones hanging out in the follicles. My right ovary is a bit more cooperative (read: responsive) and currently shows 5-6 eggs.

So, in total we may have 6-7 viable eggs. I hope we have some good quality ones to work with which can grown into beautiful and healthy embryos. I am just thankful I have any at all. Everything is a blessing! Must remember this at all times.

Based on my bloodwork and ultrascan, the doctor feels that I have met the criteria to begin the egg retrieval procedure which is scheduled for Day 15 at 7.30am. I hope we can wake up early! Definitely both DH and I are not early risers, but I think we should make an exception this time. (Note to self: Hello? Seriously, hello?)

This an outpatient procedure and will be performed under sedation. I got a whole list of instructions from the nurse on what to do this weekend (Days 13 and 14) prior to the egg retrieval Day 15. Will share more on that later.

I have made a conscious decision by the way of not browsing the internet re the average number of eggs a woman has at egg retrieval. Too much browsing can be damaging to your brain. And the thing is, you can't make comparisons or it will drive you insane. Like my doctor said, we're going for quality over quantity.

"More isn't always better. Sometimes it's just more" - Sabrina Fairchild