Round # {we lost count}

Here I am again a month later in the same waiting process. The last treatment did not take and we now have increased dosage (clomid) plus injectables (daily shot in tummy) with trigger shot (makes body release follicles) plus IUI (short in-office procedure). I n-e-v-e-r thought I'd have my husband giving me shots every night in the stomach so we can do what couples do naturally. Conceive. I'm still trying to understand how this effects 1 out of 8 couples. I'm wondering if it is hormones in the chicken...because I've always loved some chicken! ;)

Dr. W's office

Oliver didn't leave my side during bed rest

We had two good size follicles (largest to date) after our injectables so we proceeded with our 2nd IUI hoping this time was the right combination. This journey seems to be continuing longer than I had hoped. In a few short days, I will know if this journey will continue or we will begin our new chapter as soon to be parents. I believe that this has tested my faith, tested my ability to have faith and trust. Infertility is something people do not talk about. Only those who have walked this path understand the emotions of this wild ride. I'm thankful to have a handful of those people who have journeyed before me to share insight or just let me know they are praying. Those prayers I covet most because those prayers are from the hearts of women who know EXACTLY what Billy and I are facing and understand that it is a dark and lonely road. I'm so thankful for this journey because I feel closer to God, it's made prayer time sweeter and I have learned to praise and thank God for what He has done AND IS DOING. I've learned that the small things in life really don't matter. When you are unsure if you'll ever see a positive pregnancy test, carry a sweet blessing in your womb...the little things in life, the pettiness just doesn't matter. Today, I'm praising the Lord for His blessings on my life. I'm thankful for His mercy and grace. Today, I choose to believe this journey is ending for us, I'm choosing hope. Claiming Mark 11:24 daily and thanking Jesus for my sweet babies.