Tuesday, July 17, 2007
IVF # 1
We are finally gearing up for IVF 1 =0) I am currently scheduled for egg retreival and transfer for the last week of August =0). Aug 16th thru Sept 1st. I go to my Nursing class next Friday the 27th, and start meds and stimming the 2nd week of August. It will of course be more real once it's here. My Dr wanted me to shed some lbs and has of right now I am down a grand total of 16.5 lbs. The sad part is I didn't even really try, just cut back on sugars, caffeines, and eating all lower fat due to another medical reason for the past week or so. So there is a new ticker in my bio...to help ya'll keep track. So for right now I guess we need prayers that our little embies grow after retrevial, and sticky baby dust after transfer. Thanks again everyone for the huge outpouring of support. While some think this is a private matter, I am ok with sharing, as there are so many dealing with the same issues, and one of the things that has kept me going and has given me strength is by sharing my story as well. Looking to offer the same support to others... We'll update soon, and we can't wait to share of BFP (Big Fat Positive) when we get it!!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Post Op Appointment
Just got back a little while ago from my post op appt. Dr. explained to me the pictures that we were given from surgery, and can I just say no WONDER why we would have never gotten pg on our own! She showed me how bad my tubes were, and what a normal one looks like. My tubes didn't even look like tubes that is how swollen and blocked they were! Basically she said the end of the tube should be like a flower almost open and clear..then ends of mine looked like the end of a sausage...round at the ends with no opening (sorry if that is too much for some of you). So anyway, she said we should be just fine for an IVF in July! I am so excited I was dreading thinking we would have to wait until September with having to the overview class, consents, and nursning class for injectables. We go June 13th for the Class and then the 15th for the rest, and a few days after I should get AF, and I start BCP, LUPRON, & then STIMS, and then we should be able to do the Egg Retreival, and Egg Transfer in July...so excited..I could be pregnant a month and a half from now!!! Sorry just had to share in our good news today..thanks for reading!!!
Monday, May 21, 2007
Hey everyone, just wanted to take a quick few minutes and let everyone know I am home and doing ok. For those of you that cared so much to call, and send cards, and even send an email thank you so much, it mean alot to Bob andI!!!! I owe the biggest thanks to my Husband who was an absolute life saver, and took such good care of me! He loves his wife, and he shows it in whatever he does!!!
Surgery was a sucess, both tubes were completely removed, but recovery was not fun. They admitted me after surgery, and as of Friday they were unsure if I would stay or go home, but after being given a pain medicine that actually worked, and helped me sleep our Dr. allowed us to go home on Friday late afternoon. Thanks to Ally and Sean for coming to visit me, and help us out! Saturday was another bad day the nausea patch I was given fell off in the shower, and I was really sick to my stomach. Poor Bob had to drive to Latham NY to fill a script to help settle my stomach, this is exactly why all hospitals should be required to fill emergecny scripts with Dr. phone call approval only! It was so frusterating for us both more than anything I felt bad for Bob that he had to drive 3 hrs round trip for a medicine that the hospital should have been easily able to fill with no problem....but nope it would have required us to go the ER sit for 4 hours in pain in their waiting room just to sit in the ER for another 4...it's crazy if you ask me. Yesturday felt ok, today feeling any better. Obviously I can't go doing strenous things, or heavy lifting until after our Post Op Appt, but I am planning on trying to go back to work tommorrow.
After this we will be attending an IVF Oveview class at Baystate, we'll meet with the Dr. to sign consent forms, and then hopefully we'll do IVF in July, if not then we have to wait until September as the center doesn't do IVF's in August. I'll write more when I can right now I am gonna take a cat nap, and thanks again to those of you who called, and sent me myspace messages, and cards! Really shows who is caring enough to send thoughts, prayers, and get well wishes!
Surgery was a sucess, both tubes were completely removed, but recovery was not fun. They admitted me after surgery, and as of Friday they were unsure if I would stay or go home, but after being given a pain medicine that actually worked, and helped me sleep our Dr. allowed us to go home on Friday late afternoon. Thanks to Ally and Sean for coming to visit me, and help us out! Saturday was another bad day the nausea patch I was given fell off in the shower, and I was really sick to my stomach. Poor Bob had to drive to Latham NY to fill a script to help settle my stomach, this is exactly why all hospitals should be required to fill emergecny scripts with Dr. phone call approval only! It was so frusterating for us both more than anything I felt bad for Bob that he had to drive 3 hrs round trip for a medicine that the hospital should have been easily able to fill with no problem....but nope it would have required us to go the ER sit for 4 hours in pain in their waiting room just to sit in the ER for another 4...it's crazy if you ask me. Yesturday felt ok, today feeling any better. Obviously I can't go doing strenous things, or heavy lifting until after our Post Op Appt, but I am planning on trying to go back to work tommorrow.
After this we will be attending an IVF Oveview class at Baystate, we'll meet with the Dr. to sign consent forms, and then hopefully we'll do IVF in July, if not then we have to wait until September as the center doesn't do IVF's in August. I'll write more when I can right now I am gonna take a cat nap, and thanks again to those of you who called, and sent me myspace messages, and cards! Really shows who is caring enough to send thoughts, prayers, and get well wishes!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
It all comes to a screeching halt!
Well, we've hit a roadblock with our journey. I had my HSG done on April 23rd. That is a test done at the hospital where a contrast dye is injected into the cervix, and the dye shows if there is any blockage in the Fallopian tubes, and in some cases fibroids.
The test showed that both of my tubes are blocked, and need to be removed.....it's a very sad decision, but we do have hopes that IVF will work after the surgery. I know so many of you are rooting for us, and I just wanted to keep those that are in the know aware of where we are in this long emotional roller coaster ride. Thanks again everyone for your well wishes, thoughts, and prayers
The test showed that both of my tubes are blocked, and need to be removed.....it's a very sad decision, but we do have hopes that IVF will work after the surgery. I know so many of you are rooting for us, and I just wanted to keep those that are in the know aware of where we are in this long emotional roller coaster ride. Thanks again everyone for your well wishes, thoughts, and prayers
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Our Journey Begins
Well today was our Reproductive Endorine appt...It's been a long day and I am mentally exhausted...information overhaul...well here's the scoop. Good and Bad news...I have been diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrom) long with the Endometriosis, the ultrasound done today confirmed the PCOS. What is PCOS...you ask well...
Some basics
Is also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome or Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD).
Affects an estimated 6-10% of all women and most don't even know they have it.
Is treatable, but not curable, by medications, changes in diet and exercise.
Is one of the leading causes of infertility in women.
Has been identified for 75 years and they still aren't sure what causes it.
Affects far more than just reproduction.
IT IS NOT just a cosmetic problem.
When ovaries become polycystic they create a lot of follicles that form like a pearl necklace on the ovaries. No one follicle becomes dominant and ovulation can't occur. For the most part, these multiple ovarian cysts are not dangerous in themselves—unlike larger ovarian cysts that cause pain and can rupture. But they do bring with them a range of uncomfortable side effects. Because a woman with PCOS doesn't ovulate, her natural sequence of hormonal events gets interrupted, her levels of estrogen and androgens (testosterone and DHEA) remain high, and her body reacts with symptoms
What a Polycystic Ovary looks like:
The many cysts in a polycystic ovary are follicles that have matured but, due to abnormal hormone levels, were never released. In a normal ovary, a single egg develops and is released each month. We are scheduled to begin treatment with my next period.Due to my cycles being so out of wack we will have my wait until next Thursday to see if I get AF . If I do not I will begin a round of Provera. Once AF arrives on CD 3 I will go in baseline my blood work done and start clomid. CD 12 I will go in for Ultraounds to determine the follicular growth, I will be given Oridrel or Novarel, the HCG Trigger that same day. On CD 7-11 I will have an HSG done, and an IUI procedure set up, depending on exactly when I am ovulating.
Due to having the Endo and the PCOS we have opted for more agressive treatment, which our insurance will cover. Usually, one has to do 6 months of strict clomid and trying on your own, however women with PCOS and Endo may seek going right into IUI with Trigger. So that is the scoop. We will keep everyone updated....as time goes on...Thanks for all of your well wishes and prayers!
Some basics
Is also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome or Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD).
Affects an estimated 6-10% of all women and most don't even know they have it.
Is treatable, but not curable, by medications, changes in diet and exercise.
Is one of the leading causes of infertility in women.
Has been identified for 75 years and they still aren't sure what causes it.
Affects far more than just reproduction.
IT IS NOT just a cosmetic problem.
When ovaries become polycystic they create a lot of follicles that form like a pearl necklace on the ovaries. No one follicle becomes dominant and ovulation can't occur. For the most part, these multiple ovarian cysts are not dangerous in themselves—unlike larger ovarian cysts that cause pain and can rupture. But they do bring with them a range of uncomfortable side effects. Because a woman with PCOS doesn't ovulate, her natural sequence of hormonal events gets interrupted, her levels of estrogen and androgens (testosterone and DHEA) remain high, and her body reacts with symptoms
What a Polycystic Ovary looks like:
The many cysts in a polycystic ovary are follicles that have matured but, due to abnormal hormone levels, were never released. In a normal ovary, a single egg develops and is released each month. We are scheduled to begin treatment with my next period.Due to my cycles being so out of wack we will have my wait until next Thursday to see if I get AF . If I do not I will begin a round of Provera. Once AF arrives on CD 3 I will go in baseline my blood work done and start clomid. CD 12 I will go in for Ultraounds to determine the follicular growth, I will be given Oridrel or Novarel, the HCG Trigger that same day. On CD 7-11 I will have an HSG done, and an IUI procedure set up, depending on exactly when I am ovulating.
Due to having the Endo and the PCOS we have opted for more agressive treatment, which our insurance will cover. Usually, one has to do 6 months of strict clomid and trying on your own, however women with PCOS and Endo may seek going right into IUI with Trigger. So that is the scoop. We will keep everyone updated....as time goes on...Thanks for all of your well wishes and prayers!
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