Updates Before the "Big" Day

Just an update of what was happening during these past few days:

Feb 6 - first day of menstruation

Feb 7 - baseline transvaginal ultrasound (Result: polyphs are still there; endometrium measuring 0.4cm).

Feb 7 till Feb 11 - was put on Clomiphene Citrate Serophene 50mg (also known as Clomid) for 5 days, twice a day -- one in the morning and one at night.

Feb 16 - 2nd ultrasound for follicle monitoring (Result: 1 dominant follicle in my right ovary measuring 18mm and endometrium is 0.7cm. We had to wait for a couple of days to let the dominant follicle grow more into a much suitable size)

Feb 18 - 3rd ultrasound for follicle monitoring (Result: the dominant follicle on the right ovary measures now at 24mm and endometrium is at 1.0cm thick which is already good for assisted reproduction.)

Feb 19 - at 12:30am I was scheduled to administer the trigger shot for the follicle. Ovidrel 250mg was given to me. This is a pre-filled syringe to be injected subcutaneously under the umbelicus (in the abdomen area).

IUI procedure is scheduled on Feb 20 at the Center for Reproductive Medicine in Ortigas. Sperm washing will be done at 9am while the actual IUI will be done by Dr. T at 12:30pm.

Of course I am not relying in science only. In between these days, my husband and I were very much occupied visiting churches offering masses and prayer requests. Everything will happen in God's time. I know He will give us our heart's desires very soon. :)

"Very Good" Patient

While waiting for the red flag to show in, I had my bloodworks done again last January 31 which was required by my endocrinologist, Dr. G.

I had to get results again for my TSH, FBS and HBA1C.  The results I had last November 2012 were not that good because my blood sugar was high. So I was quite anxious of the results now as it might go higher and my doctors would not advised us to undergo IUI treatment. :(

Thank God the results were much better than the ones I had 2 months ago!

Upon my visit with Dr. G on February 7, she said that I am a 'very good' patient! I lost 9 kilos, my bloodsugar was quite low now and my TSH is perfect for childbearing. :D

She then wrote a recommendation letter to Dr.T stating that I am now ready for the fertility treatment.

Thank God! :)

Ready...Set...GO!!!

At last, we were able to finalize our leave for the fertility treatment and was able to leave Dubai last January 28. We are all set for the procedures!

Upon setting foot in Manila last January 29, our first stop was at my fertility doctor's clinic. We went there still with all our luggages and no rest and sleep! I guess that's how eager we are on starting this treatment hehehe!

This visit was vital as we need to lay out the timetable and plan for the treatment. First and foremost, she asked us how long will we stay here in Philippines. So I told her that we would only be here from January 29 until February 25 - just enough to finish the whole treatment for 1 cycle. However, we had to revise our initial plans due to time constraints again.

Since I was not able to get HSG in Dubai, our initial plan was to have it here in Philippines. But since we will only be here for 1 cycle, Dr. T said we will just go directly to IUI. We'll just hope and pray that my fallopian tubes are not blocked.

Dr. T advised me to call her asap on my first day of menstruation so she can schedule me for a transvaginal ultrasound.

So off we went to wait for the red flag to show! I was supposed to finish the last pack of Yasmin pill on February 1 so I am expecting my first day from Feb 3-5.

While waiting, we just went for a short escapade in Puerto Galera to destress ourselves! :D