Today I went in for a monitoring ultrasound and labs. The doctor I saw today confirmed my doctor is okay she just delivered her baby yesterday. I can’t believe I didn’t know she was expecting though had my suspicions last week when I saw her. She will be out for maternity leave so the other providers and senior practitioners will be taking over my care.

I’ve worked with this covering provider before. He is kind, gentle and sensitive which is a relief for a male provider. Now, I’m optimistically hopeful because we saw 13 growing follicles today! He is hopeful to get 10 this cycle which is double from last cycle. It was nice to hear him say I am responded better this cycle than last. I am definitely hopeful that our final round next month will yield similar results to give us better chances at numerous healthy embryos. I know I cannot get too ahead of myself though this has been the biggest “win” to date! Remember it’s a numbers game with IVF. Just in that moment my body was acting as if it was its age.

My body and mind have reached completely fatigued. Based on what we’re seeing today it’s likely my egg retrieval will be moved up at least a day. I was asked to come back sooner for a monitoring appointment since my follicles are responding better than last time and growing more appropriately. Interested to see the outcome of this cycle, even if it’s more or less.

-A