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The IUI is done. We had 28 million little guys for the mission. The doctor said they like to have at least 20 million, so that is good. Since they thought I may have another polyp, he did an u/s super quick before the procedure to check. Ice he looked at my u.terus, that was it.(He didn't see anything that appeared to be a polyp, so that is good.) I asked if they look to see how many follicles they suspect to be mature and was told they just go off the day 12 u/s. Out of the eleven follicles, four appeared to be mature. So, we have one follicle/egg per seven million sperm. It seems like more than enough, but I know many people take several IUIs to get pregnant, IF they do get pregnant with IUI. I am praying for peace and guidance over these next two weeks. If this doesn't work, I think I will begin the process of accepting no more. No more treatment. No more baby clothes in tubs. No more. It is sad, but it is also not sad. I am amazingly thrilled and in love with my child. He IS enough for this momma and I want him to be confident that his parents love him very much and thank God for him everyday. Our instructions were to resume normal activity today, BD tomorrow, then take an HPT in 15 days if my cycle hasn't started. I WILL be texting early. I am not sure if I will test out the trigger first or just wait until 11/12dpIUI, but u won't be waiting 15 days! I have had a lot of cramping today and ovarian discomfort the past couple of days. Not sure how normal the cramping is, but I am going to try my best to stay off the forums and blogs to just let this cycle ride out. At this moment, we are about 30 minutes from home and looking forward to some boating or swimming later today. I am really looking forward to this long weekend and spending time with both my boys. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!

Back Again?

So, we head back to Jax tomorrow for an IUI. We spell compromise that way... IUI. I still want to do an IVF cycle with the remaining coverage we have, but DH is still not comfortable. I think we are both still reeling from August's miscarriage & December's fail. But, when my period came on Mother's Day right before heading to church, that night my brain started whirling. I called Monday morning to see if they'd be willing to do an IUI. They said yes & called my script in. I was thinking they may not stim me on cl.omid as I have been diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve & required LOTS more stims than most people. I was on 100 of Clo.mid on day 3- day 7. I went for the CD12 u/s on Thursday. Guess what?! They measured 11 follicles?! I mean, granted, they are not all the same size or even close to be mature... but I was nervous! I didn't even make half that many follicles with our first IVF. So, yesterday, the nurse called & said to check with OPKs. I tested twice yesterday and once this morning, then was told to take the trigger shot (only 3300, though) this morning. We are scheduled for an IUI in the morning. I know our chances are fairly low, but I can't help but be hopeful. My doctor won't be on call tomorrow, but I do plan to ask plenty of questions anyways. In other news, I have continued to eat better & exercise. In fact, I'm in between my pre-IF treatment weight & my pre-pregnancy weight. Only took 2.5 years, but I'm still happy to be back here. My little guy is still amazing. He is so sweet & witty & charming. Looking forward to spending the summer with him! :)