32 and 27...

...those were the sizes (in mm) of my wifes' follicles as of yesterday. The nurses were excited to see such mature follicles. After the test, we got the call that she would give herself the ovulation induction shot last night but that the IUI would happen today because she was very close to ovulating on her own. Her hormone levels had risen high enough that the doctor was worried that waiting until Tuesday could miss the window. So, we had our 2nd IUI procedure done this afternoon. This time I had to perform at the clinic instead of at home. As I walked in, the receptionist asked me if I was carrying the specimen or would I be "producing" the specimen there. Too funny. I waited no longer than 2 minutes before being ushered to an exam room. This was no ordinary exam room though. This one had materials to help with "producing" the specimen. I thought it would be like the lab, where they supply you with nothing. Needless to say, my wife showed up an hour and a half later and the 2nd IUI procedure was complete. Now we have to wait until Tuesday, September 4 to find out if she is pregnant. All in all, we are in very good spirits and are excited to hear in two weeks whether or not this IUI worked. More to come as the week progresses.

Round 2 Begins!

I know I haven't written to the blog since Tuesday, but it's been hectic around here. Today started round two of IUI treatment. We had to travel to Rockville since it was a weekend. Our home office is closed on weekends. So an hour down and an hour back and we are beginning the second IUI. I could tell by my wife's mood that she is growing tired of all of the doctor's visits. I can't blame her. It definitely takes a strong woman to have to deal with all of the poking and prodding that the doctors perform besides having to wait to be tested. Everything turned out positive from the testing so she begins taking Clomid tonight. We then have to travel back down to Rockville next Sunday for testing to see if she is ready for the ovulation induction shot. In the end we know all of the traveling and testing will be worth it when we have a son or daughter. More to come as the week progresses.

No go!!!

This news is coming a day late, forgive me! Unfortunately, the first IUI was unsuccessful. My wife found out during her afternoon class and had the strength to finish the class without crying. In the back of my mind, I kept telling myself to stay grounded but the anticipation of possibly becoming a father overtook any negative thoughts I had. Needless to say, we both took it pretty hard. One of the hardest things was having to find out while I was at work. So the both of us shed some tears last night and started to look toward the second round of IUI. The one thing I will admit is that I never grasped the strain infertility puts on a couple until going through this in person. Thankfully, my wife and I have a strong relationship and we will weather this storm together. I love her dearly and think that she is the bravest person I know.

Tomorrow is the Day

Tomorrow, my wife goes to the doctor to have a pregnancy test. We are hoping that by the grace of God, the first IUI has taken and that we will be on our way to having our first child. This has been a long weekend, waiting in anticipation for tomorrow's results. The hardest part for me will be working through the day, agonizing over the outcome of the test. Well, it's late and I know that falling asleep will be hard under the circumstances. Time to head off to sleep. Talk to you tomorrow and wish us luck!

Opening Entry

I've decided to start a blog today. I feel that I need an outlet to gather and maintain my thoughts as of late. You see, my wife and I are going through fertility problems at the moment. We are in the latter stages of her first IUI and it is so hard to stay optimistic about something that seems so daunting. I wish I had started this sooner so that I could have chronicled how we have gotten to this point. Anyway, this process has been frustrating, agonizing, etc. and I'm just speaking from my view. I cannot image the plethora of feelings that my wife has had to endure during the last three months of tests, surgery, and self-injections. We talk about our fertility problems daily but I'm sure that she still holds inside feelings that she hasn't shared with me. It is so tough to see her upset and there is nothing I can do to fix the issue. Well, there will be more to come. This blog will focus on our trials through infertility in hopes that other couples dealing with these issues can find some solace in knowing that there are millions of couples dealing struggling with this issue.