Well this morning I went in for my final ultrasound and blood work prior to egg retrieval. Aurora was so happy with what the ultrasound showed. Yesterday I had a couple follicles measuring 20-21 and quite a few 19's, some 18's. They have all appeared to progress just as they wanted them too. The 19's have moved to 20+ and I only had a couple under 20. Heidi went with me to my appoitment today. We went over with Aurora the trigger injection and the lupron injections that I would be starting tonight. I planned to go into work after my appoinment but that was nearly impossible. I barely slept last night because there is no comfortable position. Sleeping on my back is out of the question and laying on my side feels like I am squishing my abdomen. Luckily my office is 100% understanding and I was able to come home and rest. It would be helpful if I could take some advil or something but I refuse to take anything other than what they've asked of me. I want these follicles to have eggs and for them to be as healthy as possible. Lacy and Paul will drive in to town in the morning and I will meet them at the doctors offce for her ultrasound. We are praying everything looks clean and no fluid build up. We know that whatever happens is in God's plan and we know he will take care of us. Heidi and David came over to visit this evening and Heidi was able to give me the trigger shot. I have to be honest the shots have been really easy.. yes it stings a little and as I have gotten more bloated they are a little uncomfortable but I would do every part of this as much as needed to get that baby in my arms. Tonight I had to take two injections in my stomach of Lupron and one in the hip (with a ginormous needle).. The first two were easy, just a little uncomfortable because my stomach is about like a pin cushion at this point. The one in the hip I placed some ice on my hip for a few minutes before Heidi did it.. stung a little but overall not too bad. I had to take both of them at 7 tonight and I will take the Lupron again at 7am. Timing is absolutely important with these injections and the egg retrieval. We are hoping each follicle has an egg inside. Right now the eggs are attached to the lining of the follicle.. these injections will cause the egg to release from the lining allowing the egg to flow freely inside the follicle, this will allow them to use a needle to asparate the follicles and retrieve the eggs. My mom will drive down tomorrow and go with us to the appointment on Saturday morning. I am hoping to be back to normal a few days after and hopefully back to work Monday. If everything goes good with Lacy's ultrasound tomorrow the transfer will be any day between the 13-15 but we anticipate it to be on the 15th. Extra prayers would be greatly appreciated.. especially for Lacy!! Tomorrow is her birthday!

Different views of the follicles..
The size of the follicles and the number explains why I look like I'm pregnant!
I've kind of gotten used to this pooch, I might miss it when it's gone!
All measuring big and plentiful!!
Lupron injection and Novarl/HCG trigger shot
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