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08/23/2006
Dispatch from the Trenches
Day 11 ultrasound with Dr. Perky this morning was better than the last, which is good news. I’m impressed and, frankly, somewhat surprised that my body seems to be responding in the way that it should. Also utterly dumbfounded by and about to make everyone jealous with the fact that I’ve yet to have any Clomid side effects. I know, I hate me too!
Lining was triple-striped in both horns of my uterus – left horn was 5.2 mm, right horn was 6.7 mm. I’ve still got 2 days of Estrace and 4 days before trigger, so I’m feeling better about my lining this time around.
Follicles: 7! Holy shit! That was a surprise. Left ovary had 14, 12.5, and 11.5, and right ovary had 17, 14, 11, and 10. I’m suppose to test for an LH surge until Sunday, and give myself an Ovidrel injection that evening if I haven’t yet surged.
After the ultrasound, I said, “I’m a bit baffled by the fact that none of my doctors have offered progesterone supplementation since I regularly have a 9 or 10 day luteal phase and have a history of a chemical pregnancy.” She replied that according to many recent tests, progesterone supplementation was having no greater affect on maintenance of early pregnancy than placebo, so the REs in her practice weren’t generally recommending it. She explained that Clomid and injectibles were actually proving to be more helpful for luteal phase defect than progesterone is (by producing extra follicles which produce extra progesterone after ovulation). I mentioned that I was on Clomid for the last cycle with three follicles and still had a 10 day luteal phase, and she said, “All right, let’s do progesterone and see how it goes.” So, cheers to me for being proactive in my personal health care. I mean, hey – it worked for cows.
So, that’s where I’m at. In conclusion, a few more pictures from my sister’s wedding.
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Oh, pretty Molly. You look lovely in those pictures.
I am so glad to hear you got the progesterone--it can't hurt, after all. And holy follicles, Batman!
Posted by: Alexa | 08/23/2006
Awwww. How cute!
The baby's not too bad, either.
Posted by: DD | 08/23/2006
Nice work, lady.
And lovely pics, you and Hal look great.
Posted by: Natalie | 08/23/2006
I do hate you for not having any bitchy side effects on the clomid, but it sounds like the clomid is really working well for you, which hooray for no shots.
Posted by: statia | 08/23/2006
Good for you for asking for the prog. My clinic was the exact same way. I kept telling them that my LP was never longer than 11 days (& that was rare) & they kept telling me that my eggs must have been poor quality. Finally- on my last IUI (which was my 13th) they prescribed prog. For the 1st time I had an LP of 14 days. Still didn't get preggo- but at least there is more time for the kid to implant.
it is a bitch to take tho- so get ready.
oh wait- you don't get symptoms. argh!
xo
Posted by: Cali | 08/23/2006
If all those follicles mature, will they let you go ahead?
My doctor sets the limit at 3 mature follicles.
Good luck!
Posted by: Lut C. | 08/23/2006
You and your fella look fantastic!!
Posted by: rockmamainwaiting | 08/24/2006
Dear Molly, you look maaahvelous. And what a beautiful sight in your arms. Cute baby, too! ;)
Good news on your bumper crop, and congratulations on being proactive!
Posted by: Kath | 08/24/2006
Wow. You are a babe. A genuine, honest-to-goodness babe. I bow before you.
Here's hoping all those follicles know what to do with themselves.
Posted by: thalia | 08/24/2006
way to go at the doc's office! placebo my arse. sometimes, you just have to insist that they give you what you want. good for you.
lovely pictures. I just love weddings.
Posted by: waitingline | 08/24/2006
I think it's great that you asked for the progesterone, and then asked again when they said no! It definitley worked to extend my LP from 10 days to 16-20. I don't know how they can say that that doesn't improve the chances of implantation!
Posted by: Nico | 08/24/2006
Just wanted to wish you good luck with the trigger tomorrow.
Posted by: Menita | 08/26/2006