It’s show
time! My head is spinning right now and I cannot stop smiling! I am officially starting
my first IUI! It is so surreal, I can’t express into words how I am feeling!
Last month, I went in for my preliminary ultrasound and they found a 30mm cyst
on my left ovary, so they cancelled the IUI. I was thoroughly bummed about that,
but I kept my head up and hoped for the best. Mid-cycle, I had quite a bit of
cramping, and it was so hard not to fear the worst, that my cyst was growing. I
knew that my period was right around the corner, so I decided to wait and see
what the doctor said before making another appointment. I went in this morning
wearing my ‘Hope is all you need’ shirt just for good measure. I took my place
on the table, and held my breath as she looked around at everything during the
ultrasound. After a long silence, she told me that it shrunk to just under
12mm, and it looked small enough for us to proceed as long as my estrogen
levels came back normal. Since 8 this morning, I have been hoping and praying
that my levels came back good enough, and trying to push all of the negative thoughts
away from my mind. I got the call a half an hour ago that my levels look good,
and I am all clear to start the Letrozole! I will be taking the Letrozole for
the next five days starting tonight. Next Tuesday I have another ultrasound
scheduled to check on my follicles and their size. If all looks good, within the
next 2 weeks, we will actually be doing the IUI! I have never been this close
to potentially becoming pregnant before! I am beyond excited to have this
opportunity and as equally scared! I will be sure to update as I start this
crazy journey! Here is hoping there will be a wee one in the near future!
