8dp3dt- Ultrasound

Today I had my first ultrasound since the embryo transfer. I have to say, for the past 3-4 days, I feel like I've had symptoms of a period...backaches, bloating, and cramps....but today I don't really feel anything. Just bloated and extremely irritable. Who know what that means???

I have promised myself not to get stressed but I think today was it. I had to deal with a whole bunch of ridiculous problems. 11 more days...11 more days...11 more days!!! Work is a horrible place to be when you are suppose to live stress free.

Back to my ultrasound....

The nurse actually did the ultrasound today which I really liked. She is so nice and always explains everything. Basically she was checking in on my uterine lining and my ovaries.

Since my ovaries were stimulated for the eggs, they watch to make sure there is not a built up of fluid. The also watch to make sure nothing is twisted which could be caused by exercising, lifting heavy objects, of even having sex. The twisting of the ovary could cause the blood supply to be cut off. Everything looked good and there was only a small amount of fluid build up.

They watch the lining to make sure it is a proper thickness. This is the reason I take Progesterone and eat the protein. The nurse said she usually looks for about a 12 and mine was a 19-20ish. Very nice. I do not need to add or change any medications at this time.

I told the nurse how I feel like I am going crazy waiting and asked her if it would be okay to do an at home test. She said "of course," and after looking at the calendar, she said trying it on Sunday or Monday would be my best bet. Nick is not all about this but I really would like to have a little at home experience since all of our tests are done in the doctors' office. I think we are going to try it this weekend. His thing is he doesn't want me to get down if it says "not pregnant" showing a false negative. We'll see but right not I think I want to.

My next appointment is next Tuesday, June 4th. OUR PREGNANCY TEST!!!!