Back on the Bandwagon

Sorry I haven't updated you all this week. We are back in the game. This will be our last IUI before moving to IVF (petri dish method). We have a consultation with the doctor to discuss our options (mainly IVF) next week. They said it was good to do that mentally before your last IUI so that you know you do have options and you aren't hanging all your hopes and dreams on that cycle. Makes sense.

So - the Day 3 ultrasound Wednesday showed that I already had one follicle on each ovary. They were either follicles or cysts, but even if they were cysts, they were so small that they weren't concerned about them. The doctor said my ovaries and my uterine lining look great. They have no idea why last time didn't work - but there's only a 20% chance each time anyway. They upped my dosage of Follistim this time - that's the shot in the stomach that makes me produce more & better quality eggs. I go in for another ultrasound & bloodwork to see how I am responding tomorrow morning. Hopefully I have a few really good quality eggs and not a bazillion sucky ones.

My acupuncturist was really sweet - he said he thought last cycle was it and seemed genuinely bummed that I wasn't pregnant. I told him that Monday was a pretty emotional day for me. When he was done putting the needles in me, he put some needles in my forehead and kind of whispered - these are for emotions. This time I had them in my wrists & feet again, but also my inner ankles and inner shins to nourish the follicles to help them grow. He didn't put the needles in my ear this time, BUT (here's the coolest part) - I now have ESP's - Ear Seed Pods. Pretty Star Trekish, huh? They are basically little balls (seeds) that are on what is like a little square band-aid. They are stuck on the 2 points in my ear where he usually puts the needles. I keep them on for 2 days and press on them for about 15 seconds every 2-3 hours. He said they help regulate my energy. I am just fascinated by all this. Not sure if it works, but at this point, I'll try anything.

Many of you have told me that you just don't know what to say - or are worried about saying the wrong thing. You don't have to say anything at all. Knowing that you care and are rooting for us makes all the difference. It really does. And I don't mind questions at all - so ask away. Now get to thinking positive for us for this last IUI! I'll update tomorrow with - what else? - the follicle report.