We have the IUI procedure scheduled for tomorrow morning, Wed., Dec. 10th. I was on fertility medication (Clomid) again this month to help ensure good ovulation, and last night I was given a shot of HCG, which is supposed to trigger ovulation in 36 hours or so. I had an ultrasound of my ovaries yesterday and things seem to be progressing along well: the doctor said there is a 60-70% chance two eggs could be released (twins!). The more I look at things this month, the more I am convinced that 2 months ago when we did the IUI procedure we missed the ovulation, just as my doctor suspected. So I feel more hopeful for this month. Also, the doctor has prescribed supplemental progesterone for me to start taking 3 days after the procedure. That is an answer to prayer because I have been concerned this whole time that low progesterone may be part of the reason I am having trouble getting pregnant. For those who don't know, the woman's body normally produces much higher levels of progesterone during the 2nd half of her cycle (after ovulation). If progesterone levels aren't high enough, a fertilized egg can't implant in the first place, or, if it does, early miscarriage often occurs. I have just felt in my gut for a long time now that this could be a problem for me, but even if it's not, it doesn't hurt to take the supplement. Since we are only going to do this procedure one more time if it doesn't "work" this month, I want to give it the best shot possible this time around!
So, now I once again covet your prayers for us. Please join me in prayer for the following:
1) that ovulation will be well timed with the IUI procedure tomorrow morning, (that we won't miss it this time!)
2) that more than one egg will be released (betters our chances, plus we wouldn't mind having twins) :)
3) that fertilization and implantation take place
4) that I'll become pregnant this month: what a miraculous Christmas present that would be!
5) for comfort if we don't get pregnant this time
6) for patience, endurance, and strength to try again next month, if needed.
Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for me and my family. I have felt such peace, in the last few months especially, that I know comes from your interceding prayers on my behalf. If there is ANYTHING I can be praying for for you or your family, please let me know. I really want to return the blessing to you, and to have the wonderful privilege to go to the Lord in prayer for you. I know many are going through very rough times right now, especially with the economy the way it is. I'd love to hear from you.
Below is a Bible verse I have been focusing on the last couple of weeks as I find myself hopeful, yet sometimes weary from the race. I really do feel like this is a race which I am walking very slowly in! The "race" part feels like my biological clock, since I am nearing 36. Yet I feel like I'm walking because it has been over 3 years since this journey began. As more and more people around me get pregnant, I liken them to runners passing me by in the race. Like me, most of you have read or heard the verses many times probably, but I've just really lately focused on all the words. The three sins that have tripped me up most often during this wait to have another baby have been doubt, impatience, and worry. I pray against these every day because I want nothing to take my focus off Jesus. If I were to try to run this race wearing those hinderances, I would never get to the finish line; and if I let my eyes shift their focus from Jesus, I will surely stumble and fall.
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." Hebrews 12:1-3
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