Blood Test #2

This morning I went in for another blood test to test for hCG.  I spent the weekend trying to relax...I even took a bath on day. 


Hopefully they'll call me this afternoon and tell me that my hCG level is on the rise and that I just had late implantation.  What I would not like to hear is that my hCG level has dropped.  But, I think that if that were the case, I would have had some bleeding by now, which I don't. 


So, I'm cautiously optimistic about this working out. 

BFP

I am pregnant....sorta.  My HCG level came back to be 11, which at 4 weeks is within range, but isn't the 50 -100 they hope for. So, I need to go back on Monday for another blood test where hopefully the HCG level rises and I can start getting excited about being pregnant.   Right now there is still a risk of miscarriage.  So, I am keeping my enthusiasm to a minimum.

Unexpected Skin Dryness

Over the last few weeks, I've noticed the skin on my face becoming dry.  I don't know if it's related to the hormones or if it's something external.  It could be from this long winter and not having the sun on my face to boost my vitamin D and my skin moisture, but whatever it is, it's been concerning me.  And, I hope it goes away.

Day 31 - Progresterone

Today I start the progesterone capsules, vaginally, twice a day.  Not very fun.  I don't have any symptoms. The one thing I'll say about the progesterone is that...it gets messy when the capsule dissolves, so I have to wear a panty liner.

Day 30 - Cycle 2 IUI

Today, I went in for my IUI.  The sample was even better than the prior two from the last cycle.  Here is the breakdown:

The vial I got was frozen on 6/5/13

Concentration = 79 (above standard of 20) YAY!

Motility = 45% (above standard of 40%) YAY!!!!

Progression (speed) = 3-4+  (1 is slow, 4 is rapid linear) YAY!!!!

Total Motile Sperm = 16 million YAY!!!!

Wish me luck!

Day 29 - Monitoring #7

Yay!!! My Estradroid and LH levels have surged.  I mean, higher than they've ever been (LH around 47...compared to my normal 5 - 15).  No need for the Ovidrel shot... although I bought it this morning ($80 wasted) and no need for the pre-ovulation insemination ($800 wasted).  Tomorrow when I show up for my IUI, it's one and done!  I wonder if the nurses will miss me...seeing as they see me all the time.  Probably more than any other patient!