Apparently One is All it Takes

So just a quick update. I went in to the doc on Friday for Bloodwork and Ultrasound. I only had one lonely follicle that was dominant and growing with several smaller ones. It was 10.8mm. I was a little bummed but I knew the rest still had a little time to catch up. I went in this morning and I was wrong. Still just the one follicle now at 15.5. I was upset because we are paying lots of money and putting ourselves through alot just to be "normal"? What? I had one follicle the first time we did injections and did not get pregnant. A "normal" couple with no problems releases one egg every month with the exception of twins, and there is only a 25% chance of conception each month. With this much money I want a higher percentage! Anyway the cycle I became pregnant, I had 4 mature follicles. That made me feel alot better even though there was a higher chance for multiples. But as everyone so graciously keeps telling me "It only takes one" so I am not counting this cycle out yet. A little bummed? Yes! Giving up? No! Praying Fervently? Absolutely!!

I will say this. Statistics show that pregnancy occurs most often in the second consecutive Follistim cycle which is what happened the first time. So I will stay optimistic about that. But still how much waiting and needlesticks and bloodwork/ultrasounds can one girl take? My husband of course is wonderful through it all!! He even came home for an hour today to be with me since I was so bummed out! He is amazing and I don't know what I would do without his unconditional love and support. He has really been through it with all of my glorious hormonal mood swings. Poor thing. He really deserves a child! I hope I can give him one here on earth soon!

I go back to the doctor in the morning for another ultrasound and bloodwork. They seem to think I may be ready to trigger tommorrow or Wednesday. Then I will ovulate 36 hours from then. Please pray that sweet little egg will get fertilized this time! Hope everyone has a great week!!