Days 3 - 22

So it's been an interesting few weeks.

Day 3: March 26th...I went and had my blood drawn at 7am. Jen went, hungover, and nearly needed the cot in the next room. By Monday afternoon my results were in and all was well with the thyroid and ovaries.

Day 14: April 6th...took my first ovulation test and managed to screw it up by peeing all over the stick, not just the text stick. I couldn't find my stream so it was literally a shot in the dark. There was no blue line, just a blue blob. When I had my appointment we shared a chuckle with Dr. B about it. She suggested the alternate...pee in a cup. My exam went well...all the lumps and bumps I worried about were nothing. It was actually the fastest exam I've ever had. I asked about the blood work. She said the numbers corresponded with my age but nothing to be concerned about. I'd get a postcard with my lab results in the next 2 weeks. I also enquired about prenatal vitamins...start them now. She wrote me a script for Clomid with 4 refills. So, we made a stop at Walmart for vitamins, cups and more ovulation tests. We tried the cup method when we got home...negative test.

Day 19: April 11th...lab results are in...all is normal! YAY!

Day 22: April 14th...I continued to pee in a cup and dip the stick every morning...negative on Day 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20...she said where I had a longer cycle, I might ovulate near the end of my cycle. I pulled S.J aside at work because I was starting to stress. She talked me down. Day 21 there was a very faint line...could it be the start of something? Sure enough, Day 22....two pink lines clear as day. I was thrilled. I called Dr. B's office to tell them...Nurse K said to call back on Day 1 of my next cycle so I could start the Clomid.

So the forms have all been faxed to California Cryobank...just need to call to talk to a rep. I have 10 donors in my favorites box so far. This is all becoming so real. I'm trying to take one step at a time because the whole process is so overwhelming. I am really hoping this takes the first time...but I'm trying not to worry about that. Happy Baby Thoughts!!!