Saturday, February 11, 2012

I've been feeling well, just a few side effects from the medications.  This waiting is hard.  I was doing well, feeling so positive but the last day or so have been tougher.  However, even if this cycle doesn't work I feel good knowing that I have eleven embryos frozen for future attempts.  Monday morning I will have to do a home pregnancy test, then go to the lab for the blood test.  When the home test is positive ;) the lab will draw the pregnancy hormone (HCG) level and an estrogen and progesterone level, in case my medications need adjusted.  If the home test is negative then they'll only do the HCG level so as to not charge for unnecessary labs.  Wednesday the HCG level will be repeated and should double from Monday as a sign of a healthy pregnancy.  Every step of this has been nerve-wracking in it's own way but I'm doing my best to keep the ultimate outcome of a healthy baby foremost in my mind.  Please keep the prayers coming, I appreciate them all!