Glimmer of Hope

So, I had another ovarian ultrasound this morning (cycle day 12). I went into this one a little bit more hopeful, as I felt like I could tell the drugs were working.

I was on Femara this cycle, and last night, I was getting very sharp pains from the area around my right ovary. It also felt swollen when I would massage that area.

And sure enough, the ultrasound showed a 20mm follicle in my right ovary. A good sign, for sure. They look for follicles that are 18-20mm, and I've never even gotten close before. My left ovary, on the other hand, had a few tiny ones; but none that were viable to mature. But, they tell me it's normal for one ovary to dominate each cycle.

So, I drove home with a little sense of hope; immediately texting my husband to share the news, and then stopped at Starbucks for my own personal celebration of a smoothie and blueberry scone (but let's not dwell on that). I know it's still a long shot. But at least I know we can check one thing off the list of hurdles we need to overcome. Who knew that cancer medications and fertility yoga could actually get my ovaries to do something they're supposed to do?

I've been instructed to take my trigger shot tonight. This is super scary to me. I don't particularly like injections (who does?), and I really don't like the idea of giving myself one in the stomach. *shivers*

We won't really know if this cycle worked until early to mid March. So stay tuned.