After taking bloodwork at our doctor's visit, we had another ultrasound. Everything looks great so far! My ovaries are clear with 24 follicles on my right and about 20 on my left. We will wait for confirmation whether we are on track for beginning our injections this weekend. Unfortunately, we learned that my doctor will be out of town during the egg retrieval. Despite trusting the other doctors, it is a little stressful to put such an important step into the hands of someone you've never met. My nerves are definitely getting stronger.
Before we can get started, we have to do some mandatory testing through the Oklahoma Blood Institute. Joshua did great (although he got a little light-headed after they took his blood).
Since they had used my right arm at the doctor, they started on the left. My veins weren't cooperating and they asked for a seasoned nurse to draw me. Unfortunately, the first prick didn't work long enough and they moved to the other side.
No luck.
So, they pricked me for the third time and I tried to stay composed.
A couple of hundred dollars in and a really bruised arm, we were able to leave.
Joshua made sure to feed me and get me comfortable at home. At least that is one more thing down and one step closer.
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