Tuesday, August 4, 2009
This morning session with my doctor cost us P/ 5,600.
Since, I felt the on-set of another urinary tract infection, my doctor advised me to have my urinalysis which I oblige. Upon seeing my laboratory result which indicated I am having another high infection, she prescribed me Uritracin 400 mg tablet to be taken twice a day for 7 days.
By August 6 I will have another blood test of Estradiol.
Monday, August 3, 2009
I had my third shot of 50 IU of Puregon. The same procedure we did with our 1st shot using the Terumo 26 G x 1/2" syringe. Again, before injecting I rubbed the area to be punctured with cotton which I dipped in alcohol. I pinched my belly. Then my husband injected the Puregon on the right side of my tummy. Just like the previous 2 shots, it was quite painful. I wished it's Puregon pen we used instead. After draining the syringe with its content, I continuously rubbed in circular motion the area around the punctured skin. Whenever I do that I felt relieved of pain. So I did that until I no longer feel any pain.
I took a nap after. My hubby woke me for lunch.
The varying response level of women to FSH makes it impossible to set a dosage schedule which is suitable for all patients. In view of this, my doctor prescribed 50 iu/ day of Puregon for the next three successive injections. This dose may be adjusted as my treatment progresses. To find the right dosage, follicle growth is checked by means of ultrasound scanning. This is why my hubby and I are going back to the clinic tomorrow; I’ll have my ultrasound again. I’m keeping my fingers cross and hope that my eggs are growing and responding well to Puregon.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Almighty God, most merciful Father
You alone know the time
You alone know the hour
You alone know the moment
When I shall breathe my last.
So, remind me each day,
most loving Father
To be the best that I can be.
To be humble, to be kind,
To be patient, to be true.
To embrace what is good,
To reject what is evil,
To adore only You.
When the final moment does come
Let not my loved ones grieve for long.
Let them comfort each other
And let them know
how much happiness
They brought into my life.
Let them pray for me,
As I will continue to pray for them,
Hoping that they will always pray
for each other.
Let them know that they made possible
Whatever good I offered to our world.
And let them realize that our separation
Is just for a short while
As we prepare for our reunion in eternity.
Our Father in heaven,
You alone are my hope.
You alone are my salvation.
Thank you for your unconditional love, Amen.
News article: Cory Aquino Dies at 76
Saturday, August 1, 2009
The estradiol test is a very common diagnostic procedure used to help evaluate your ovarian reserve. In combination with the Day 3 FSH test, the estradiol test can help to determine the quantity and quality of your eggs, helping you to become pregnant.
What is Estradiol?
What is the Estradiol Test?
Performed on Day 3 of your menstrual cycle, the estradiol test is one of the most common fertility testing procedures. Most women undergoing fertility treatments will receive the estradiol test. Women have particular levels of estradiol during different stages of their menstrual cycle. By analyzing these levels on Day 3, your reproductive endocrinologist can determine your ovarian reserve. The amount of estradiol in your blood on Day 3 can also indicate whether or not your FSH test was accurate or not.
Estradiol and Infertility
- lower pregnancy rates
- poor ovulation
- poor response to ovulation-inducing fertility drugs
- poorer success rate with IVF
Who Can Benefit from the Estradiol Test?
- women over the age of 35
- women with unexplained infertility
- women with a normal Day 3 FSH test result
The Estradiol Test Procedure
The Results
After the Estradiol Test
source: http://www.sharedjourney.com
sana magkaroon ng magandang pagbabago ang ating bansa
The late national hero Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr., wrote this poem for his wife, former president Corazon C. Aquino, decades ago. Composer and singer Jose Mari Chan later set the piece into music and included it in his album, Constant Change.
I have fallen in love
with the same woman three times;
In a day spanning 19 years
of tearful joys and joyful tears.
I loved her first when she was young,
enchanting and vibrant, eternally new.
She was brilliant, fragrant,
and cool as the morning dew.
I fell in love with her the second time;
when first she bore her child and mine
always by my side, the source of my strength,
helping to turn the tide.
But there were candles to burn
the world was my concern;
while our home was her domain.
and the people were mine
while the children were hers to maintain;
So it was in those eighteen years and a day.
’till I was detained; forced in prison to stay.
Suddenly she’s our sole support;
source of comfort,
our wellspring of Hope.
on her shoulders felt the burden of Life.
I fell in love again,
with the same woman the third time.
Looming from the battle,
her courage will never fade
undaunted and unafraid.
she is calm and composed,
she is God’s lovely maid.
