So I had appointment today for a ultra sound. The ultra sound was to check and see how my follicles were maturing and see how my developing egg was coming along. Much to everyone's delight I had a perfect follicle at 21 mm ready to be released! They also checked the lining of my uterus and it is in perfect shape and ready to have a embryo implant itself there and make a home for the next 9 months! The nurse gave me a HCG trigger shot to release the egg. Normally I would go get the prescription and give myself the shot but since today was my first time she took me through all the steps. First the idea of giving myself a shot seemed crazy! But I have to say I didn't even feel it and in general there isn't one specific spot in has to go in. Just needs to be around your hip area. ( Some Doctors suggest the stomach as well) so if need be I'm pretty sure I could do it myself! The reason for the trigger shot is proper timing. We know that I will 100% be ovulating within the next 36 hours so we know exactly when to time everything! I will also begin progesterone on the 18th and continue taking it until either my period starts or God willing I am 10 weeks pregnant! I'm not 100% sure what the progesterone is for. From what I know it helps in conception and helps lessen the chance of miscarriage but honestly I'm not to sure. Everything has gone so incredibly perfect this first cycle I want to get over excited but have to remind myself we haven't finished the journey!
I have to say all this doctor talk about ripening eggs can't help but make me laugh. I feel like a piece of ripened fruit ready to be picked off the tree or a chicken, proud of the eggs she's laid!
It's so great knowing that there is really a chance this month! I KNOW there is a healthy egg there, I KNOW Greg has healthy swimmers, and I KNOW I am/have ovulated! We have a valid chance at conceiving this month!
For now only the Lord knows His plans and we trust in Him!
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
I have to say all this doctor talk about ripening eggs can't help but make me laugh. I feel like a piece of ripened fruit ready to be picked off the tree or a chicken, proud of the eggs she's laid!
It's so great knowing that there is really a chance this month! I KNOW there is a healthy egg there, I KNOW Greg has healthy swimmers, and I KNOW I am/have ovulated! We have a valid chance at conceiving this month!
For now only the Lord knows His plans and we trust in Him!
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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your posts totally make me laugh!!! just as an FYI: the progesterone make the lining extra sticky so that the egg can stick in there better which reduces the chances of a miscarriage. Also, if you work out, you might want to think about taking then next 3-4 days off to let that little (hopefully fertilized) egg get nice and nested in there :) good luck
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