My appointment this morning did not go as well as I had hoped. The follicles have not grown much since yesterday. So, the plan is to go back again tomorrow and see how they look. Hopefully, I will be able to do my "trigger shot" tomorrow (explanation below)
The hCG trigger injection is one of the most critical parts of the IVF medication protocol. After the eggs have been stimulated to grow and develop, the hCG trigger is the final medication given before the egg retrieval. The hCG trigger has several functions:
Induce final maturation of the eggs
Loosen the egg's attachment from the follicle wall
Allow for the timing of the egg retrieval
If that happens tomorrow, we will be able to do the retrieval on Easter Sunday. I feel like there should be an obvious reference here to "egg hunting" on Easter, but frankly I am not witty enough to come up with one. My brain has ceased to function over the past few days. I don't know if it is hormones or it is simply overload, but it is a little scary. I put Rusty's shoes on the other day and had them laced before I realized that they were his! Then, I put V8 (instead of yogurt) on my granola!
I want to rest in God's timing on this. I am anxious, but want to follow God's hand. He knows how many follicles He needs and when He needs them! My prayer tonight is for patience.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
More Waiting
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2 comments:
I was in a similar state at the same point in my cycle. You are not crazy! The hormones are messing with you, yes, but it also VERY normal to be nervous/scared. I know I've already mentioned this verse to you before, but I think it's appropriate again:
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still." Exodus 14:14
I repeated this verse in my head and out loud hundreds of times a day during the final days of my last cycle. The Lord is faithful!
I'm still praying...
That says it all: Exodus 14:4!
I love that verse now, and will hold on to it.
Jennifer I'll be praying for you this weekend. Just hang in there!
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