My IVF cycle officially started today! I am super excited. I go in for a progesterone test on Feb. 16 and, if I’ve already ovulated, they’ll tell me when to start Lupron. That’s when all the fun starts. If I haven’t ovulated, they’ll give me something to force ovulation and then start me on Lupron. I’m not excited about being a living pincushion, but everything about to do will be worth it when I see that bfp!

My IVF coordinator told me today that they treat us as if we’re already pregnant, so she wants me to come off as many of my arthritis meds as possible. I’m hoping to hear back from my rheumatologist today so we can figure out what our game plan will be. I’m going to need *something* to get me through the next month.

I’ve had an overwhelming sense of peace come over me in the last 24 hours. I’m still anxious, but no where near as much as I was before. I like to attribute my talk with a friend who’s gone through this and all the prayers being lifted up for us. Prayer is a powerful thing. And, if I have a few good Grade A embryos, I’m pretty certain they’ll implant.

But, please still keep us in your thoughts and prayers. It’s going to be a crazy ride.