April 30th- We met with our Dr to see how this mock cycle was going. Where is my lining? Where are my E2 (estrogen) levels? We were anxious to see what could this mock cycle mean for our future.
To our surprise, my lining had improved to an 8mm and my E2 levels were in the normal range but decreasing instead of increasing. We decided to meet again next week and see what we would like to do and he said we could possibly continue on the meds and transfer in May... we had no idea this was even possible!! So the rollercoaster continues.
May 7th- We met with the Dr again and my lining was continuing to thicken, almost 9mm, however the E2 declined again... I don't know what is happening!!! i have researched this, asked other Doctors, Acupuncturist, and of course in all my FB groups... but no responses! So I decided to just trust and have faith that I was on the right path and all of this had to happen for a reason. There are some things and at times many things that are not going to make sense to me, but I need to just trust my gut... so I did and Chris was feeling the same way, so we took it as a sign and agreed to come back on Friday May 11th and make our final decision to transfer the following week or cancel and stop all the hormones.
May 11th- Finally my body is making sense!!! Now my lining is at 9mm and my E2 levels increased to 2,000 which is where it normally is for most women when ready to transfer! So we thought about it, talked with our Dr and we decided we are READY!! So we scheduled our transfer for May18th.
We are very excited and of course nervous.
To all the other IVF Warriors out there that may be reading this. Keep fighting. Trust your gut. Ask questions. And push to be treated as you deserve. Chris and I were the ones to suggest we try the mock cycle, and I am in no way saying anything negative about or Dr., its just as I have said many times before, you know yourself and your body and you have to be willing to advocate for yourself.
I had a lot of people tell me to get 2nd opinions, and we haven't really at this point, and many may disagree with that, but I feel that I am right where I am supposed to be at this point. It works for me, but if you are not comfortable and not happy then please get another opinion, find a way to be an advocate for yourself and if there is any way I can ever help, just ask!!
So for now.. I will begin preparing myself for our TRANSFER!! Some self-care, acupuncture, baths, reading, eating avocados, cleaning the house (so I don't need to later) and of course meditating.
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