Number 13 (That number seems to come up a lot)

There are so many things that have occurred this last week that all I can say is... wow.  It has been very interesting to say the least.  God has been moving and speaking... I am trying to listen and understand it all.  I wish I could explain it all to you, but this is one of those things you have to experience for yourself to really understand.  

What is really interesting is today is the due date for my first ectopic and I only feel God's strength, no sadness. Very thankful for His love and guidance.

Anyways, back to the journey.  Last Wednesday was day 1 of my injections to stimulate my ovaries.  I had planned on giving them to myself, but after mixing and preparing them, I realized I was too nervous and needed Dusty to do it! So after icing my tummy, Dusty did a great job at completing the task.  The only thing that I hate is how one of them (Menopur) BURNS going in.  Ouch!! They make me sleepy so I fall asleep around 8:30 every night, haha. 

After several days of injections, I have bruises on my abdomen, am super thirsty, get headaches, and am soooo tired.  Dusty and I went on a hike on Saturday and I seriously thought I was going to pass out so we turned around without finishing it. Sorry, babe!  I miss working out, but at least I can go on walks.  

Yesterday we had our first check in appointment for a sonogram and blood work.  They counted 13 follicles growing, but mentioned they are a little smaller than the Center would like and need to increase the dosage.  So instead of 2 vials of one of the meds, I have to double it and do 4!  Yucky.  

My next check in appointment is on Wednesday to see if my follies (that is what I like to call them) are growing and back on schedule.  I have to call and rush more meds and hope they come in on time... so expensive and stressful.  

Here is the printout that the sonogram provided us: