Here we go...

So things have progressed a little faster than expected.

 My last FB update was sharing how my HSG appointment was canceled because my labs weren't where they needed to be. So we weren't expecting to do any treatments until we got back from vacation (June 13th). Well I was told to call them after I started my cycle either way to setup a new HSG appointment. Well today I went in for labs & an ultrasound...to discover I am in a place to actually start a treatment NOW!

The treatment we will be doing is called an IUI...With an IUI because of all of my different elements I also have to take a drug called Clomid. Normally most cases take 1 to 2 pills a day for 5 days...because my body doesn't react strongly (we know this from previous rounds) I will start off with 4 pills for 7 days (this process is called a "Clomid Challenge"). 

So today I took my Clomid and will for another 6 days! It is supposed to help with my follicle growth, producing eggs ready for an IUI.

I will go in on the 29th to have my mid-cycle check up & have that wonderful HSG done :) 

May 29th is a big deal...they will see if my body reacted and if I have any follicles that matured (they will base that on its size). Then I will start a daily ovulation test at home and pray I ovulate by the 2nd! Reason is, the 3rd is the absolute last day I can do the IUI before we go on vacation. It is what it is but would rather not go through all of this if we aren't going to be able to do the main procedure. My Dr. feels like it is a good decision to go ahead and do it...so we are doing just that.

BIG PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. That my follicles have great growth over the next week...we are looking for size 15-22...higher the better!

2. That my HSG goes smoothly with no blockage

*3. That I would ovulate by June 2nd, as June 3rd would be the last possible day I could do my IUI before going on vacation on the 4th.*

4. Pray for my Robby as he loves his wife through all of the shall we say "side effects" of all the meds.

5. That over the next few weeks that we would just rest in the peace of the Lord...we are both excited to start again towards growing our family but understandably nervous and scared all the same. 

So with all of that, THANK YOU for being apart of our family...we are so blessed by your prayers, encouragement and love. I pray that you would feel God meet you right where you are, in whatever situation that may be. Just like today...you never know how He is moving...but you know He always is! Lord we are trusting you...please determine our steps!

Walking with Hope, Abby xx

Intrauterine insemination (IUI): is a fertility treatment that uses a catheter to place a number of washed sperm directly into the uterus. The goal of IUI is to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes and subsequently increase the chance of fertilization.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG): This is an x-ray of your uterus and fallopian tubes. A dye is injected through the cervix into the uterus and fallopian tubes. The dye enables the radiologist to see if there is blockage or some other problem.