Grow little eggs grow...

So I had my 2nd Ultra Sound yesterday and the results were a little better this time.

I have a handful of "lead" follicles, but they are still tiny (10mm). I need them to be twice the size without making twice as many.
So the nurse has upped my Gonal F from 150iu to 200iu in the hope that we can slowly but surely grow those little suckers.

So if you refer to the PCOS text book diagram above, you can image how swollen I am at this point with both ovaries being purposely stimulated to produce even more follicles... I can’t wait to try and tie my shoe laces next week when the follicles should all be twice the size!

Happy Mother's Day!

Sunday was Mother's Day and it was really a mixed bag of emotions. I’m so grateful I still have my Mum and was able to spoil her... But of course I had hoped this year would be my year.

I guess in a way I am closer to becoming a Mum than ever before, but actually holding that little baby in my arms seem so very far away.

I’m on cycle day 10 of my injections and after a few oopsys we have finally gotten them as painless as possible. Notes to self –

·         Don’t move during the injection

·         Don’t scream at husband while he is injecting

·         Don’t let cat jump up on lap while injecting

 Yesterday was my first Ultra Sound at the clinic...

They found about 22 follicles, but all of which are under 6mm (Damn you PCOS!)

It’s not a bad result, we just need to tread carefully now... going to keep on injecting and try to grow them without adding to them. Otherwise I could end up with OHSS (Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome ), which can make you incredibly sick.

Also, just found out my Fertility Doctor is away for the month... fantastic timing!

Yuk Sick Yuk...

So as much as I hate medication... I really must listen to my GP and the FS...

So, I have finally started taking Metformin.

It's meant to help with fertility, PCOS,  insulin levels and possibly even weight loss!

It's been a week and yes I have lost weight... mainly because I can’t stop pooing! It's made me nauseous, given me terrible diarrhea and I feel like SHIT. (Pun intended!)
They say it should only last for about 2 weeks. Fingers crossed.
Tonight we are off to the first of a series of "couples" meetings at the IVF clinic.

 It’s our choice to go and I think it might be nice to meet others in a similar situation and hear their stories.

Well, I better get going... before we become "that rude, late couple"!