The week that science makes us a baby

Woo hoo!  The week is finally here.  The week that science will make us a baby (here's to positive thinking).  We had a great day today and I'll tell you all about it.

It started early, as DH and I got up and headed to the lab to get my blood work done.  Then we made the 3 hour trek to the city.  We got there early, so took the dog to the park for a walk (it was a cold, but gorgeous sunny day).  DH dropped me off at the clinic and went to go look at guitars (haha, what a guy... but I had given him permission since he didn't really need to be there).  I had a great CD10 check-up.  Here's the scoop:

I have a grand total of FOUR follies nicely developing (3 in the left ovary and 1 in the right, I think)!  Woo hoo!  They were all about 15-16mm, which is right on track.  So there's no problem there and (thankfully) no cysts to get in the way.  My uterine lining is a bit thin, but the Dr. said at this point that's common on clomid.  They could give me estrogen to thicken it up, but my estrogen is already high and that causes the risk of releasing the eggs prematurely.  So, basically I'm good to go!  It is such a relief.  I was so glad we made the trek and have the peace of mind to go along with this cycle.  The Dr. did mention that there is a risk of multiples and asked if I was okay to go ahead.  FOR SURE!  Even DH would love to have more than one at this point in time.  Now 3-4 is not quite what we're hoping for, but we'll take whatever God sends our way.

The Dr. asked me to start going for blood work on Wednesday (CD12) but then they got my blood results after I left and called me to go tomorrow just in case.  I checked my results online and my LH is 14.7.  I think after 15 is when it starts to surge?  I am a bit worried that it will surge before the eggs are fully ready and my lining is thick enough.  Anyone have any tips on that?  Also my estriadol is super high again (over 4000).  I asked the Dr. about it, but he said not to worry...  So I won't worry.

All in all, I am super glad we went, and super excited about what this week brings.  We have lots of people praying for us (well, our close friends and family) and things are looking good.  Of course, there is still a huge chance it won't work, but I'm still hopeful to try something new.  We spent the rest of the day shopping, going out for lunch, and taking a nice walk on the beach with our pup.  Then made the 3-hour drive back, and here we are.  Whew!

Thanks for all your support.  It is SO nice to log in and know that there are others in the same boat and cheering us on.  I'll keep you all posted!