Fertile Friday

Well Friday I had my follicle check with Dr. Lovely.  My appointment was at 11 a.m., but for some reason they were running WAY behind.  I say way because I didn't get into an exam room until 11:55 a.m.  But I wasn't the only one who was waiting; the waiting room was more packed than I had ever seen it before.  In fact there weren't enough seats, people were standing outside. 

Apparently it was a "Fertile Friday" at California IVF. 

During my nearly hour-long wait, at least two couples learned they were "with child."  I am hoping their baby dust will rub off on me since I was seated in between the two fertile women.

The first couple were these two adorable gay men who were there with their surrogate.  It was so cute, they called her back for her blood draw (I assume it was blood because one of the guys asked her if she had to fast beforehand) and they wanted to know if they could go with her.  So the three of them proceeded back into the exam area and ten minutes later everyone on the otherside of the door broke out into applause and congratulatory expressions.  I could see through the glass window one of the proud smiling papas, holding a picture of his lil' "bean" from the ultrasound.  Then they emerged with a little baby gift bag. 

Fifteen minutes later, the second couple, a young man and woman received their blessed news... they too had a baby on the way.  Again, applause all around and hugs.  Minutes later the smiling couple emerged and went on their way.

This has to be lucky right?  Never, in the four cycles I've been going there (each cycle consisting of at least three visits), has this congrautulatory ritual taken place.  I hope I was able to inhale and consume of of that baby dust, juju or whatever you want to call it during my long wait before being called back to examine my follices.

Anyway, when I finally get back there, Dr. Lovely eventually comes in.  We exchange pleasantries and get down to the exam.  Much to my disappointment, and I'm sure hers too, there was only one follicle on right.  What the heck?  In her words, "you've had a better response to the Clomid."  It's bizarre, the dosage hadn't changed. 

So I've decided I am going to be optimitic about only having one follicle.  It was a nice, big follicle.  And even though there is only one, I was an only child... I got LOTS of attention growing up.  So I'm hoping this one little follicle gets a lot of attention from the swimmers tomorrow morning when I go in for my IUI.  This follicle is "supercharged" in the words of Dr. Lovely. 

Last night, I did my part.  I had my hcG injection at 11:30 p.m. in anticipation of my Monday morning 11:30 IUI.  So sperm, I need you to do your thing... GO RIGHT, ATTACK the EGG and MAKE MAMA PROUD!!!! 

Steph and I are ready to be parents!