Black Friday, Green Light

On Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) my follicles were 16mm, 16mm, and 10mm.  My E2 number was 425.  According to some research, E2 numbers should be at 150-200 per follicle in order to indicate a mature egg.  I was told to continue medications as usual and return at 8am on Friday morning for further monitoring.  Every day I hold my breath and hope my cycle doesn't get cancelled.

This morning, Black Friday, I got my good news.  In just 24 hours, my two larger follicles grew from 16mm to 20mm. Typical growth is from 1 to 3mm per day, so my eggs must be over-achievers (that or they just feel bad for my pin cushion stomach and decided to save me a few more days of injections).  The technician didn't even measure the other smaller follicle.  I was told to wait for the nurse, who would be providing me with information on administering my HCG trigger shot this evening.  As of now, I will go in for my egg retrieval Sunday morning.  My follicle numbers seem very low and I am happy that I will be allowed to continue with the cycle.  I am concerned that I have had some fluid in my uterus which may impact implantation (if any eggs reach that point).  I have been told not to worry.  These lovely ladies at Shady Grove Fertility Center obviously don't know me. 

Right now is the calm before the storm.  I am not worried about the trigger shot or the retrieval.  I am bummed I will miss my nephew's birthday party, but we have waited so long for this moment, I would miss anything to have this opportunity.  I don't feel anxious or sad or nervous.  At this point, I can't do anything else except wait and hope for good results.  It is so relieving to finally be at this point.  It feels good to breathe.  It feels good to relax. I might even take a nap.