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@yellowbeach: Thank you... I am trying to be as positive as I can be with so many uncertainties, however, at this point, it all depends on 2 follies shrinking or stopping progress. 🤦‍♀️ I agree, if this cycle is cancelled, at least we will have a baseline for the next. Also, I was pleased to see an optimal trilaminar appearance to my uterine lining.

That is soooooooo cool! I thought I was the only person to geek out over U/S (and xrays AND MRIs) images. My aunt is a physician ‍⚕️ and her DW is an xray tech ‍ so I love when they share [gnarly or amazing] images with me.

As for your vacation, I am SO jealous ... everything looks AH-MAZING (* side note, I have been following your blog bc, well, I love looking at pics AND I'm envious. 🤷‍♀️🤣). I am so glad that you and your family are having such a spectacular time. Relaxation and a well deserved break!

@Kaohinani: Aww thanks. I went to sleep at 12:30 (got lost in a Facebook debate about TFMR and late term abortion, I know, I know...) and had to wake up at 4:45. So running on little sleep. Will save the blog post for today and combine it with tomorrow. Glad someone is reading it!

Ughhhhhhhh still no pos opk and hubby is away Sunday for 8 days! Why does this cycle h e to be the freakishly long one?!?

@yellowbeach: I want to check out your blog! I’m a physician too what is the link?!

Update from today's U/S -

I am a "great candidate for IVF" since I react well to FSH therapy for follicle growth. (Unfortunately, we can not go that route - YET.) Uterine lining is at 9.9 mm which is optimal. 24 follicles total (15 in RT ovary, 9 in LT) were found; however NOW only FOUR are between 14.2 - 14.9 mm. Whether or not this cycle will continue comes down to my E2 levels. The RE will call later with my numbers and to tell me whether to continue Follistim (at 25-IU) or to cancel this cycle. 🤷‍♀️
I am pretty stressed out as I really want this cycle to work. 🥺

U/S picture collage affixed for anyone to view (tagging @Sams Mom: @Yellowbeach: & @Paranundrum:)

UPDATED "UPDATE" - My E2 level is now 608! I was told that I need to stop taking the Follistim. I go back in tomorrow for more bloodwork and ANOTHER U/S. It is at a 10% chance we will be able to continue ... 90% that this cycle will be cancelled. 🥺

@Paranundrum: Glad it was of interest. Thanks for the compliment but I KNOW I couldn't handle 4 or 5 infants at once.

@FuzzyPeaches: I'm sorry your cycle isn't working with yours and DH's schedule. It is so frustrating!

@paranundrum: Thank you for the positivity. I am pretty discouraged and upset at the moment.

@Kaohinani: ugh that sucks I’m so sorry. I’ve been following your story for awhile and just feel for you.
Although, I suspect you have been on the worst side of low percentages before (ie only low percentage Of women have to struggle like this!) that maybe the low percentage will be in your favour this time! Why shouldn’t it be you in the 10%.

Anyway crossing my fingers for you

@paranundrum: Thank you again. You are a sweetheart.

@FuzzyPeaches: Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I have gotten the short end of the stick time after time; however, I do believe that miracles happen so, I'm still hopeful even with such low odds. Perhaps you are correct and since I exist in the low percentage statistic [frequently], they may play in my favor for once. 🤞

@Sams Mom: Yeah, 24!!! (Which is the reason for my high E2 numbers.) Luckily only 4 look to be prime. THEY ARE SHRINKING in size; however, more follies keep getting recruited (popping up). One option may be to discontinue the Follistim, OV on my own (without the trigger), and BD only twice around OV. Perhaps, naturally, ONLY the largest follicles will release ova and my chances will be close to a regular [natural] cycle. 🤷‍♀️ As stated, I will find out more tomorrow morning (9 am). The RE's greatest concern at this point is that I have 4 all growing at a similar rate which could produce Quads (or more if any split). Due to my tiny stature and previous history with complicated child birth, he doesn't want to see me having more than twins. I get it, but, I'm just FRUSTRATED. I have extremist cycles.
P.S. An ovary T-rex. I love it! Sam is one funny guy!

@kaohinani: I keep checking back for any updates. What a not-so-fun ride.

AFM, DTD last night! 🤫 Nobody tell my RE! Lol. Also you’ll notice I’ve been much more chill about this cycle. Hadn’t been temping because I wasn’t really expecting to BD anywhere near OV (whenever that turns out to be). Probably good for me.

Update -

Cycle has been cancelled.

I have one 16.8 mm follicle and three all ranging from 14.2 - 14.9. The RE would prefer to cancel due to the fact that all would be mature (possibly ranging from 15-22 mm). His nurse said that she can't stop DH and I from having intercourse; however, she would prefer we refrained. I either go back CD3 next cycle to see him OR if I don't have an AF starting from 3 weeks from today.
Unfortunately, I have had cramping and nausea all morning and threw up. The RE doesn't think it is related to this cycle and it sounds like the start of a stomach bug mixed with ovary discomfort. His nurse agrees.

@Lazb: @Yellowbeach: and @Sams Mom: Thank you for all the support and positivity.

@Kaohinani: wow! I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine how frustrated and defeated you must feel. Talk about extremes!

@Kaohinani: I’m sorry to hear that your cycle had to be cancelled. I’m continuously amazed at how much knowledge you have about your body and cycle and reproduction - it’s remarkable! I hope that something was learned this cycle and you and your RE can take that info to refine things going forward.

@Kaohinani: I'm sorry you're not feeling well and this cycle didn't work out the way you, and all of us here too, hoped.

@Sams Mom: I tested today - 11 DPO by my count. I knew yesterday it would be pos - I was out of breath all day, my boobs hurt, and had cramps that reminded me of pregnancy with my DD (that stretching sensation, if you know what I mean). I told my husband via text ugh haha.

A few other symptoms I experienced were insomnia and baby dreams (I've had 2 in a row now where I was pregnant and in labor with wacky circumstances).

Seems light but I'm hopeful. Praying for a sticky baby now.

@Clementine12: congrats!!!

@Kaohinani: Thinking of you today and hope you are doing okay.

@Sams Mom: ugh. I was afraid of that. That's the pits.

• Cycle Day: 18
• TTC Cycle: 2
• Ovulation Date: positive opk 2/4, not confirmed yet
• POAS Date: will start 2/13 even though it will be too early because I'm a POASaholic
• Baby #:3
-- FUN OPTIONAL QUESTIONS:
1.) Do you have any "sweet" Valentine's Day plans this year? It's $1 cannoli day at our local Italian deli and they are A-MAZING so I told DH to bring those home. My birthday is the 17th so we don't do much for V-Day.
2.) If not Valentine's Day, what is your FAVORITE holiday and why? Christmas is my fave. I love everything about it. The season makes me so happy.

Jumping in a little late! Got a positive OPK today, hoping for a temp rise tomorrow. My temps are wonky due to working overnights but I did pretty good this month remembering to take it. I literally had to beg DH to DTD after telling him last month not to let me convince him otherwise so I wasn't pregnant for our kid free vaca in early March. He even bought condoms but I was like pleeeeeeeeease do it. I'm going to be hearing a big fat "I told you so" if I end up pregnant. Oh well.

ETA: I tried to attach my chart but it's been so long I don't remember how!

@Clementine12: Congratulations! Such great news!

@Phillybaby2013: Welcome and good luck!

@Kaohinani: Get well soon!