Monitoring Appointment #2

I went to the fertility center today for my second monitoring appointment.  Once again, everything looked great.  The ultrasound tech counted approximately 16 large eggs, which is the exact same number I had last time at this stage.  I also met with a nurse and she told me she suspected that my retrieval date would be on Thursday, January 8. 

The only difference between this cycle and my previous cycle is that my lining seems to be better this time.  During my previous cycle, I was still spotting at this stage and at this appointment the tech said that my lining is already where it should be for embryo transfer.  

My next appointment is scheduled for Monday and I'm thinking I might have one more appointment after that.  I'm already starting to feel a little uncomfortable so it will be interesting to see how the next week goes for me.  It's not terrible yet, just a little soreness and tenderness in my midsection.  

I'm trying really hard to stay positive.  I've been told over and over again by my friend, Sandra, to keep reminding myself that there is no reason that this shouldn't work.  I'm finally working to heed her advice.:)