To my surprise I started my cycle a whole week early last Saturday. I’ve never had such a short (21 day) cycle! I’d been having PMS-like cramps and sore boobies, but figured that my symptoms must be related to the cysts. I should have trusted that I know my body better than that.
Our November iui cycle was canceled due to cysts that were leftover from my first iui cycle. The holiday calendar meant that we would also have to cancel my December cycle. I was so sad. But I came to accept that this wait was a part of our story, and just as I embraced our chance to move forward with a cycle, I needed to embrace this wait as well. We made our holiday travel plans without regard to my cycle. I made plans with friends and family, without regards to my cycle day. I joyfully planned for a no-holds-bar NYE festivity. It was nice.
But then, low and behold, my cycle started a week early. I checked the calendar and it seemed like the timing just might work for a cycle this month. At first I questioned myself, wondering if I was pushing to hard, wanting this too much. A very rational conversation with Bestie reassured me that it was not unreasonable to think that I could pull off a cycle this month. ML was on board, and my RE was able to get me in for a day 3 baseline ultrasound on Monday. I knew that there was still a chance that I’d be sidelined by the cysts, but figured it was worth a shot.
ML and I floated out of the RE appt yesterday after getting the green light to cycle this month. The cysts are gone! We agreed to decrease the clomid from 100mg to 50mg since I responded so well last time. I got my prescriptions filled and we are ready to rock and roll!
We’ll be pushing up against Christmas for the actual IUI’s, but I was ready to trigger on day 10 last time, and I already have one follicle that should be ready to go before too long. This also means no drinking with the in-laws over Christmas, and sober NYE festivities, which I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to.
BUT IT IS ALL WORTH IT BECAUSE
I GET TO CYCLE THIS MONTH!!!
14 comments :
YAY!!!! I am soooo excited for you!!!!!!
WOOHOO!
yay for cycling! It'll all be worth it when you get pregnant. Sending prayers your way.
YAY!!! Good Luck !
I never thought I'd say this but...hurray for a short cycle! What a wonderful surprise for you. Good luck!!!!
Exciting news, Foxy! I'm so glad that you get to cycle unexpectedly this month. I'm reminded of the John Lennon quote: "Life is what happens to you when you are busy making plans."
Hooray! Yay for AF cooperating.
wow, heeeere you go!!
Yay!!!!
Yay! Cysts gone bye-bye! So happy for you! When you are pregnant, you won't miss the drinking. Well, mostly. And there are plenty of years ahead of you where you will be able to live it up! Congrats!
WOO HOOO! That is awesome! I am so excited for you. Kingman was asking about you last night and how you were doing. He worries about you, and is hoping you get pregnant soon. :)
Fingers crossed sweetie!~
Yes! I've been thinking about you a lot- so glad to see a new post- and one with good news too!
That is awesome! I am so happy you don't have to wait a month unnecessarily. You've got momentum and you shouldn't have to pay a price for having a life during the holidays. Your New Year's event sounds like a blast! My fingers are crossed for you guys!
Glad the cysts cleared up and you are ready to rock and roll! I'm expecting starting our next cycle in late Dec. and to-do or not-do New Year's has definitely crossed my mind, I think that's only natural.
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