And These Are the Days of Our Fertile (?) Lives...

My friend Melissa keeps telling me we should write a comic strip about our fertility experiences. I have to admit there have been some really funny moments. I hope that looking back on this IVF experience we will think this is also funny. I'm thinking now that a soap opera would be better suited and here's why...

I still have no definitive answer as to whether I am pregnant or not. I have been in this limbo world since Tuesday morning. It felt like an eternity just getting to Tuesday and now we still don't know any more than we did. My HCG level was at a 2 on Tuesday which is very low. I think 5 is the normal cut off for not pregnant. They cautioned me that this is probably not a pregnancy but it could be. Dr Z said that they have had someone that started as a 2 then went on to have a viable pregnancy.

So, I had to go this morning (Thursday) for another blood draw. Su called and said that my HCG number doubled to 4 which is somewhat good news. However, it still does not mean I am pregnant. They cautioned me that this is probably not a pregnancy. I was told to continue on as if I am pregnant, though- progesterone shots, estrogen patches, fertility diet, no exercise, etc. BUT don't get excited. HAHA! I wanted to say "You've GOT to be kidding me!"

I will go back on Wednesday the 18th for another blood draw. They want to see my numbers at 32 or higher. Until then, we will remain cautiously optomistic, as my friend, Michelle, likes to put it.

To sum it all up...I'm probably not pregnant but there is a slight chance I might be, don't grieve yet don't celebrate either, proceed as if you are pregnant, keep getting shots in the butt, not eating all the foods you crave, and no sex. Happy Valentine's Day, honey! haha.

Please, continue to pray!

To be continued...