TMI warning, those who think talking about medical procedures is gross should probably not read this one. So, the HSG is tomorrow! I am so nervous about this procedure. What they are going to be doing is putting a catheter up past my cervix and into my uterus. They are then going to inject a contrast dye and take a bunch of x-rays. The goal of this is to see if my Fallopian tubes are blocked. If the dye leaves the tubes and spills into my abdominal cavity then they aren’t blocked. As it is at its core a series of x-rays we should get the results shortly after the procedure so at the very least we will have more results tomorrow. Continue reading “Prepping for the HSG”
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Tests, Tests, and More Tests
A bit of a TMI warning…..though that’s kind of entirely what this blog is….my period finally started! It took a little over a week after I ran out of the meds for it to start, but Dr. Amols didn’t seem concerned. So now we can finish the rest of the tests and hopefully get some results. My 3rd day blood tests will be tomorrow morning, and the HSG will be next Tuesday. I’m super nervous about both. I have a moderate needle phobia so any blood work makes me uncomfortable, but Dr. Amols is awesome and called in a prescription for a lidocaine cream to help dull some of the pain associated with the blood draw. Continue reading “Tests, Tests, and More Tests”
And Still More Waiting
We are still waiting. I finished the medication that was supposed to start my period last Friday. Dr. Amols said it would take up to a couple of days after finishing the medication for my period to start, so I’m not outside of the norm yet, but patience has never been one of my strong suits. Hopefully everything should start up in the next couple of days. We are also still waiting on Matthew’s test results from the 17th. I have theorized that since we will be seeing Dr. Amols on the 3rd day of my period, he plans on just waiting to give us Matthew’s results then. I am trying to keep myself occupied with books and doing research for when we do get pregnant. I am an unrepentant planner and going through everything we will need to know and get once we are pregnant helps keep me calm and feel more prepared. Matthew is much better at being patient (or at least faking it) and doesn’t seem to be stressing about it at all.
We greatly appreciate your prayers and good thoughts. I definitely need them in these periods of waiting, and trying to keep my sanity. Everything is in God’s hands and we are trusting Him to get us though it all.
And It Starts
We had our first appointment with Dr. Amols! We got to talk to him about our history and other testing that we have gone through. After listening to our concerns, asking questions, and giving us some very helpful information, he decided to start with me and do an ultrasound to see what my ovaries and uterus look like.
My uterus looks healthy and the lining is healthy and a good thickness. My ovaries however are another matter. Typically in the ovaries you can see 6-7 undeveloped eggs lining the ovaries, these are eggs that started to develop and for one reason or another do not develop all of the way and therefore aren’t released. In my ovaries I had 18 in one and 16 in another. Continue reading “And It Starts”
Getting Ready For The First Appointment
Life leading up to our first appointment with Dr. Amols has been pretty hectic. We are trying to fix our guest room shower that is only getting hot water, Raiden has destroyed his dog bed and the dog door cover, I’ve been working tons of hours, and the youth leader for my church recently quit so I’m going to be planning more events for the youth group as well. We are wanting to get the shower fixed before I get pregnant since it is the shower I normally use and water that is too hot can be bad for the baby. We don’t know what happened with Raiden, but he decided he didn’t like his bed in the kennel anymore and then today while I was at work he decided he absolutely had to be in the backyard and destroyed the cover. As we use the dog door as a wall for the kennel so he can to outside and still be in the kennel we need to figure out something else out for the time being. Continue reading “Getting Ready For The First Appointment”
Father’s Day and Infertility
Father’s Day can be a touchy subject for some people. The loss or estrangement from a father or child can make some people feel bitter or jaded towards a day designed to celebrate fatherhood. This day can also be hard for men who want to be fathers but for one reason or another are not able to. This day can also be one of great joy for fathers and men who were finally able to become fathers. So, how can we celebrate this day with our fathers and children while still being respectful for those who do not get to? The easy answer is by remembering those who do not get to for one reason or another while we celebrate and appreciate our own fathers. Continue reading “Father’s Day and Infertility”
Starting Our Fertility Journey
I had my routine yearly OBGYN appointment this week and discussed seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. The doctor I saw did say that the specialist I plan on seeing is someone they have recommended to patients before for fertility issues that are beyond their expertise or that they can’t diagnose. I also made my appointment with the RE this week. The appointment isn’t until next month, but I’m sure it will come up faster than it would seem. In the meantime I am going to try and relax and think of questions I want to ask the Dr. Amols (the fertility specialist) during our consultation. Some questions I want to ask him during the fist visit are: Continue reading “Starting Our Fertility Journey”
Are They Twins? 