Go!!

The cycle is a Go!!!  My E2 levels aren't ideal, but that's why we're doing this aggressive protocol!  Woo hoo!

If we liken this whole process to a marathon, I feel like this milestone is the acceptance of my registration papers!  Still not in the race, but at least I am invited. :-)

Cycle start

Today is cycle day 1.  Never so happy to be at cd1 before! lol!!  My baseline ultrasound and blood work is scheduled for Friday morning at 7:30.  I'm praying so hard that my hormone levels are perfect, my lining is perfect, there are no pesky cysts, and ultimately this cycle is a big GO!

Prediction

Alright, I'm saying it. Throwing down the gauntlet. Twin boys. There, I said it.

Meds Arrived!

My meds arrived, my meds arrived!!  So stinkin' excited.  Tomorrow should be Cycle Day 1, with my baseline ultrasound and blood work on Friday.  Praying so hard all levels and lining are perfect so that this cycle is a go!

These huge boxes arrived with everything but the intralipids which will be delivered to my clinic where it will be administered via an IV.  Oh, and lets not forget the package of 30 needles and sharps container!

Med Cost

Holy crap!  It's been 18 hours since I found out the cost of my extensive list of meds, and I'm still blown away!  In a good way!  My insurance is covering most of it!!  My OOP cost is less than a quarter of what I thought it was going to be!!!  Wow!!  Blown. Away.

God Wink

Oh my goodness! A total God wink! I'm 8 days away from starting my new protocol, feeling good, and was just reviewing my schedule and meds list. I stopped doing that to de-clutter because we're hosting dinner tonight. I saw some junk mail and sorted through it to toss. I often get a lot of stuff from ChristianBooks.com so I thought it was either that or a MOPS thing (that kind of magazine/flyer that comes wrapped in a plastic sleeve). I was about to toss it when I saw a free miniature book/pamphlet inside that said, "Woman of God, Joy in the Journey, 25 Devotions." I paused, thought how I didn't need any more devotionals because I had so many, and speaking of so many (this is the thought process going on in my head), I really need to open up my Prayers That Avail Much and search for topics on infertility again to encourage me. I went to toss the booklet, but decided to open it up. Listen to this, guys. The very first page: "Sarah: A Joyful Journey of Faith. Sarah is portrayed in the Bible's book of Hebrews as a woman of God, not because of what she accomplished, but because of what God accomplished through her. Sarah struggled and failed, just like you and I do at times, but our Lord graciously lifted Sarah's eyes past her circumstances [infertility] and toward His unfailing Word of promise. This week, as you read about Sarah, remember this: the God who loved and brought Sarah through her doubt and failure is the same Jesus who calls you by name! May your relationship with our risen Lord Jesus bring you much peace and joy as a woman of God!" I was blubbering by the time I finished. Seriously, the walls fell, and the tears were falling. I believe with all my heart that this was a sign from God, just for me. I have exactly one week to go until I start treatments, and exactly one week of devotions on Sarah. Coincidence? I think not.

Meds are ordered!

Eeeeek!!!  Just finalized the med order!  Prior authorization went through, and everything is scheduled to arrive March 31!