I really can't thank you all enough for your comments on yesterday's post. It made me tear up (but it a good way). It's wonderful to know you're all out there and know that you care. It's made a hard few days a little easier and I really appreciate that. Many ((hugs)) to you all!!
Now to some good news -- for the first time since we started with the RE in August of last year, I actually get to do two treatment cycles in a row!! Craziness!! I am cyst free and ready to go! Yay for Femara! :) (And, continue to go suck it, Clomid.)
The nurse at the RE's office was so sweet. She came in and seemed honestly disappointed and surprised that the last IUI didn't work. She really seems to understand what IFers go through. The nurses at my REs office are all great, but she seems to "get it" more than the others. I'm not sure if she's been through it herself (although I suspect she may have been), but she really gets the ups and downs and the disappointments and the feeling you get after a year or so that it is absolutely a miracle that anyone ever gets pregnant. She was incredibly encouraging and helped me feel more positive.
I was also able to look over my DH's S/A from the last IUI and previous one with her and it turns out that the 11% motility pre-wash was the "moving forward fast" sperm but that overall there were 73% moving forward. In the previous IUI there were 50% "moving forward fast" with another 14% moving forward "slowly." So I'm not sure why the super speedy guys went down (DH says he hasn't been taking his vitamins as regularly and then proceeded to go pop a few), but overall he's still got a lot of guys moving in the right direction (and actually the total percentage went up), so it's not a problem. The RE really freaked me out last time when she said the motility was only 11% pre-wash! So, *PHEW*, it's all really just me! ;)
Thank you again, everyone!! I love all you people who live in my computer!! :)
Yeah! for getting the green lights.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you found such a nice nurse to work with at the RE's office. It makes a huge difference to deal with somebody who actually honestly cares about not only for the number our follicles but about how we feel and cope with the process. I wish there would be more like your nurse.
I am also glad she could help you to clarify those screwy numbers! it's a relief and one less thing to worry about.
I wish you a wonderful February and a great cycle with your long-deserved BFP at the end!!! now, let's get those follies growing!
Yay for getting the green light for this cycle! I'm so glad to hear that the Femara is treating you better than Clomid. I'm looking forward to going on it after my surgery.
ReplyDeleteNow grow, follies, grow!!! :)
WOO-HOO for no cysts =) Femara is a lot better in that aspect and I'm so happy it's worked out that way for you! As for SA numbers, my DH's varied a lot over time too...no real known reason and the RE said it was normal and expected. GL on this cycle, sending lots of follie grow vibes!
ReplyDeleteA good nurse is like gold dust. I've got one at my hospital, Eunice, and I go all misty eyed at the mention of her name, she's helped me out so many times with sorting out appointments quickly and taking times to explain things when the doctor doesn't.
ReplyDeleteYay for two cycles in a row! And Yay for good nurses!!
ReplyDeleteYay for the cysts staying away! It must feel good to know you are in the running for another month in a row. It truly IS a miracle that anyone gets pregnant at all. Wishing you tons of luck for this cycle. Grow eggie grow!
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