Here we go!

My much-detested period arrived just one day late so we are not pregnant. I guess I don't get an iPAD! (Tears are streaming down my face. Not really, but I really wanted that damn iPAD)

Last Friday, we started the treatment for Intrauterine Insemination. We got to the doctor's office, they took my blood, and then a fun filled trans-vaginal ultrasound (Can you sense the sarcasm? Just checking). The ultrasound technician counted 12 antral follicles! The last ultrasound showed 8 follicles on day three of my period so my egg reserve is a little bit better. My husband was in the room with me during the ultrasound and it was so funny because he (nor I) could see what the technician was counting!

I started Clomid (100mg) on Saturday at 8:00pm. I will be on this drug for 5 days. After the first two doses, the side effects have been mild to none existent. I have had a headache since Saturday and I feel tired. However, I understand that some of the side effects may include hot flashes, blurred vision, nausea, bloating, headaches and mood swings. My Dear Husband is not looking forward to the mood swings. I have been in rare form for the last 2 weeks and he has been so patient! Let's hope he keeps being patient!

This coming Friday by husband will inject me with Bravelle. This shot is in my stomach! OUCH!!!!! This should cause my ovaries to produce more eggs and increase our chances of having a baby. Saturday I will go back to the doctor and again they will do blood work and another exciting trans-vaginal ultrasound. At this point, they will see how many follicles I have and check the size/maturity. If the follicles are not where they need to be I will have to get another shot of Bravelle. Should the follicles be where they need to be I then get a "trigger" shot of Ovidrel, again in my tummy! Finally, within 24 to 36 hours we will be ready for the Intrauterine Insemination.

AND THE WAIT CONTINUES...