I had my ultrasound and estradiol blood test today. I know they had wanted to see a uterine lining of 8. When the doctor did the first measurement, it was 7.5. I panicked. Then he did it from a different angle, and it was 8.5. I sighed. A little.
Then I silently freaked out. I've been hearing of other ladies whose linings are like 11, 13, etc. I was feeling inferior, if I must be honest.
And then Dr. Keenan called. Dr. Keenan never calls. Why isn't his nurse calling? I panicked again. He was going to tell me my lining was not thick enough and my estradiol was too low and we have to cancel this month's transfer.
He did not.
He said the lining was good, even though I expressed my doubt. He laughed and told me to not be jealous. (Ha ha). He gave me the rest of my protocol -- I go down to taking estradiol 2/day starting tomorrow. We also start the progesterone shots in the morning.
I'm scared to death of these shots. Not the actual shot itself, but my dear husband who will be administering them. He's terrified of needles and I'm afraid he's not going to be able to do it.
We are supposed to meet with our clinic here tomorrow to have them walk us through it.
Dear God, this is my big prayer request now -- please please let Tygh be able to do these shots and they go off perfectly. Amen.
I also freaked out when Dr. Keenan called- thinking he was going to tell me that something was wrong! I think my lining was 9.3.
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for your husband. Mine is not a big fan of needles but he did a good job giving them last time. Good luck! We're almost there!
Came across your blog through another EA blogger, my husband & I are beginning the process of EA. Hope everything goes smoothly for you with the injections, you'll be surprised at how they'll be come a routine for you guys. I was so nervous when we started our first round of IVF, but we soon got used to them. So exciting that you're so close to transfer!!!
ReplyDeleteBritney-I also came across your blog through a trail of EA blogs. Have been checking every day to hear your updates and to follow you along this path. I want you to know that even though I don't know you my heart is praying for favor on the 18th for your transfer...for peace during the 2ww, and for you and your husband to continue to learn from God during the whole process. I appreciate your honesty and willingness to share your thoughts through the process and am thankful for having come across your blog. In prayer for you guys!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, you have one person you beat with a thinner lining! Today mine was an 8.3. I was a little worried about that too, but my local doctor did not seem to think this would be an issue.
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