Monday, August 10, 2009

So far so good

This morning I went for a lining check and blood work. Fairly routine and easy visit. I didn't get nervous like I did during my fresh cycle. Not even when the freshly graduated medical assistant asked if it would be o.k. for her to take my blood. She looked so scared. I think a lot of patients must turn her down. The regular M.A.s were there saying that I didn't have to accept her if I didn't feel comfortable. But I figured what the heck. It took at least 10 minutes to draw one vial of blood. It was sort of cute in a way. She was so careful, checking my vain several times before doing the shot. I told her that she did a great job when she was finally finished. Hopefully it gave her a little more confidence for next time.

The ultrasound room gave me one tiny pang of pain. Just remembering seeing a squirmy little Lydia on that screen a few months ago made me frown. But after a deep breath I was fine. The tech didn't recognize me. I guess it has been a while and she has seen a lot of patients. But I remembered her. She did most of my follie checks. The follies that made Lydia and her little embryo siblings. I was glad to see a familiar face. My lining measured over 10 so I'm in the clear. I guess the combination of acupuncture, Pomegranate juice, and 3 estrace pills a day did the trick. And my blood work came back perfect.

So my FET is scheduled. I have to get my blood checked on Sunday to make sure things are still quiet and then Friday the 21st will be the transfer.

17 comments:

Eileen said...

Good luck!!! I'm praying this will be IT for you!

Anonymous said...

I am glad that everything is on track. It must have been hard to have all of that brought back. ((HUGS))

'Murgdan' said...

I'm scheduled for Friday the 21st too!

Busted said...

Glad all looks good - fingers crossed for you. I remember our first ultrasound in prep for our FET, and remembering having our "big" u/s there and seeing the Doodles. (((HUGS)))

Momasita said...

Keeping you in my thoughts over the next 10 days. Glad that things are moving along.

janessa said...

I'm thinking good thoughts for you. I'm happy to hear everything's on track thus far.

Tabitha said...

That is so soon!!! I'm so excited for you, and I'll be praying!!

K8e said...

GL! The Pom juice really does work wonders! The 21st is right around the corner!

Astrid said...

Wow, sound good so far, and the 21st is SO very very close. Thinking of you!

B MoM said...

woohoo, so far so good. Continuing to wish you an uneventful transfer that turns into an uneventful pregnancy!

Michelle said...

I am excited for you1 I am sending lots of luck and baby dust and keeping everything crossed for you!

Anonymous said...

The 21st is coming up quickly! Sending lots of good vibes your way!

Petrucia said...

how funny we are indeed cycling together again. I guess my retrieval will be around the 21st. :)
You are so kind to be open to the newly graduated woman to draw your blood. I would have fainted if someone would take ten minutes doing it.
So, congrats! you are on your way. Seems you are a little mellow about the whole thing, but I guess that is good.

Anonymous said...

Such exciting news! That's just around the corner.

theworms said...

So glad everything is on track.

Saying prayers and sending you tons of + vibes.

(((HUGS)))

Anonymous said...

it was nice of you to work with the MA grad. :) sometimes it's hard for them to get practice, you know?

glad to hear that everything looks so good. this seems to be going by really quickly! i'm excited for you and for next week!!!

xoxo

asandersbonelli said...

I recently started following your blog, and I just want to wish you the best of luck on your FET. I also wanted to let you know that I nominated you for a blog award.