Monday, June 9, 2008
The latest in my infertility
With the arrival of AF, I dropped by the doctor's office today to donate a little blood so they can test for a few hormone levels. I also scheduled an appointment for next Monday at 8am to have air and water flushed into my female regions to check for blockages, scar tissue etc. I've heard the procedure is not pleasant and can be painful. Ibuprofen is a must prior to the procedure and a friend even suggested valium. I think I can manage with Ibuprofen. My pain tolerance is low but not that low. I just whine a lot. I'm hopeful for not pleasant considering I must return to work after I see my tubes on TV. Then the next day armed with all of our results from the sonogram of my uterus & tubes, the bloodwork and J's semen analysis we sit down with our doctor and discuss the next step. I did buy a Clear Blue Easy Fertility Monitor in April so I can finally give that a try this cycle. I set it up on Saturday so I'm just waiting for it to begin asking me to pee on a stick.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
And the RE said.....
The appointment with the RE went well. We both really like her. J thought she talked too fast but I talk fast so I’m oblivious to that on most occasions. She talked with us for about an hour, took our history etc. I did take a pregnancy test since I’m so very late even though I told her the HPTs I took were negative. Results are negative.
She told us she works in 3 months plans. Once we have some testing done she’ll make plans for the next 3 months, if no success, the next 3 and so on and so forth.
First she gave me a script for Prometrium to induce AF. I started the pills last night and will hopefully have AF within the week.
Two, I have to call on CD1 to schedule CD2, CD3, or CD4 bloodwork where she will test for FSH(follicle stimulating hormone, LH(luteinizing hormone) and Prolactin. My OB/GYN already tested my thyroid etc so she won’t repeat that test yet.
On CD1 I will also schedule a airsonohysterogram(I think I am spelling that correctly). This procedure will look at my tubes, uterus and ovaries to look for blockages. She said in lieu of dye this uses air and water. It sounds interesting and a wee bit weird. She uses this test instead of the dye just in case I have an allergy to the dye. The test will have to be done the day after I stop bleeding and no later than day CD10 based on the length of my typical period.
J has to go in ASAP for an SA(sperm analysis). He is kind of nuts at work right now so once that calms down, hopefully in the next day or so I’ll schedule him. I’m a little worried about his performance. I know he is dreading it more for the comfort factor than anything else. I think he is embarrassed about having to do the SA at all. Our RE reassured him all men that come to her office feel the same way.
A few things she mentioned just from our talk and looking at my charts is that I may have a problem with my luteal phase as there seems to be a long time frame between my ovulation and AF starting. She’s not going to bother with my progesterone levels yet because my OB only checked on CD21 regardless of when or if I O’d so she feels the results from the last 4 cycles are not accurate. She may put me on Clomid again but not until after the 1st round of tests. I am to stop charting immediately which isn’t a big deal since I put the thermometer away several weeks ago. She said she will handle all the testing and whatnot and will instruct me if/when I need to temp or use OPKs. She reassured me that she’ll know and that her goal is to find out what is going on to help us conceive!
I'm feeling very positive and hoping for a resolution. My worst fear would be unexplained infertility or an unfixable issue like a complete tube blockage.
She told us she works in 3 months plans. Once we have some testing done she’ll make plans for the next 3 months, if no success, the next 3 and so on and so forth.
First she gave me a script for Prometrium to induce AF. I started the pills last night and will hopefully have AF within the week.
Two, I have to call on CD1 to schedule CD2, CD3, or CD4 bloodwork where she will test for FSH(follicle stimulating hormone, LH(luteinizing hormone) and Prolactin. My OB/GYN already tested my thyroid etc so she won’t repeat that test yet.
On CD1 I will also schedule a airsonohysterogram(I think I am spelling that correctly). This procedure will look at my tubes, uterus and ovaries to look for blockages. She said in lieu of dye this uses air and water. It sounds interesting and a wee bit weird. She uses this test instead of the dye just in case I have an allergy to the dye. The test will have to be done the day after I stop bleeding and no later than day CD10 based on the length of my typical period.
J has to go in ASAP for an SA(sperm analysis). He is kind of nuts at work right now so once that calms down, hopefully in the next day or so I’ll schedule him. I’m a little worried about his performance. I know he is dreading it more for the comfort factor than anything else. I think he is embarrassed about having to do the SA at all. Our RE reassured him all men that come to her office feel the same way.
A few things she mentioned just from our talk and looking at my charts is that I may have a problem with my luteal phase as there seems to be a long time frame between my ovulation and AF starting. She’s not going to bother with my progesterone levels yet because my OB only checked on CD21 regardless of when or if I O’d so she feels the results from the last 4 cycles are not accurate. She may put me on Clomid again but not until after the 1st round of tests. I am to stop charting immediately which isn’t a big deal since I put the thermometer away several weeks ago. She said she will handle all the testing and whatnot and will instruct me if/when I need to temp or use OPKs. She reassured me that she’ll know and that her goal is to find out what is going on to help us conceive!
I'm feeling very positive and hoping for a resolution. My worst fear would be unexplained infertility or an unfixable issue like a complete tube blockage.
Monday, June 2, 2008
T- 1 day
Tomorrow is the BIG day. We go see our RE. I'm either going to be massively disappointed or very happy.
AF is very late. No, I'm not pregnant. I've taken two tests and both were negative, unless I am one of those very rare women who NEVER get a positive HPT. I doubt it though as I did have a positive last year even though it did not turn out as hoped or expected.
Deck progress-Very slow. We have half a floor down. J bought 25 floor boards on Saturday, cut them later that day and screwed them in place yesterday. We need to purchase the remaining 27 boards this week or weekend. Railings will follow later as we don't have small children to worry about at this point and the deck at it's tallest is about 2 feet off the ground. We did opt for the composite decking for the deck floor so we are doing our small part to be green. We do happen to live in the 6 worst state for emissions/energy consumption.
AF is very late. No, I'm not pregnant. I've taken two tests and both were negative, unless I am one of those very rare women who NEVER get a positive HPT. I doubt it though as I did have a positive last year even though it did not turn out as hoped or expected.
Deck progress-Very slow. We have half a floor down. J bought 25 floor boards on Saturday, cut them later that day and screwed them in place yesterday. We need to purchase the remaining 27 boards this week or weekend. Railings will follow later as we don't have small children to worry about at this point and the deck at it's tallest is about 2 feet off the ground. We did opt for the composite decking for the deck floor so we are doing our small part to be green. We do happen to live in the 6 worst state for emissions/energy consumption.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Is Murphy being the meanest SOB on the planet?
I'm CD41, no AF yet obviously. Boobs started getting sore last night which is a typical 1-2 week prior to AF symptom. However, very vein-y boobs this morning-not typical. I haven't tested because I thought what was the point. Progesterone was way too low and we stopped BDing around the time I had the blood test. I assume this cycle is annov. But there is a small part of me that is wondering. Now that I've typed this I'll get a BFN because I swear on my pinkie toe the minute I start contemplating the possibility of a BFP, Murphy shows up and goes Nah, Nah, Nah. What as an ASSHAT! Honestly, even if I did get a faint line I would not believe it is a viable pregnancy. How can one go from a progesterone level of 0.7 not quite 3 weeks ago to a viable pregnancy?
Monday, May 19, 2008
Reproductive Endocrinologist and bullets
~Appointment is set for June 3rd at 11am. I cannot wait.
~Heading to Florida for the 4th of July! We are staying with Dupree and he has a place right on the beach...or so he says. :)
~Heading to Mexico at the end of July for vacay. A week of pure bliss I hope.
~Sink/plumbing issue in the bathroom. Stupid 50-60 year old pipes! J is home today working to fix this issue and is also installing a heating/AC vent in the bathroom. Yippee!
~Picked up patio chairs and cushions yesterday so the table is no longer lonely. Just need to get that deck built!
~Looking forward to a 3 day weekend.
~My husband is now a member of the Knights Templar! Congrats baby!
~Heading to Florida for the 4th of July! We are staying with Dupree and he has a place right on the beach...or so he says. :)
~Heading to Mexico at the end of July for vacay. A week of pure bliss I hope.
~Sink/plumbing issue in the bathroom. Stupid 50-60 year old pipes! J is home today working to fix this issue and is also installing a heating/AC vent in the bathroom. Yippee!
~Picked up patio chairs and cushions yesterday so the table is no longer lonely. Just need to get that deck built!
~Looking forward to a 3 day weekend.
~My husband is now a member of the Knights Templar! Congrats baby!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Infertility
My progesterone levels were 0.7 this cycle at CD21 so my doctor is referring me to an RE(reproductive endocrinologist). According to my doctor's nurse we should get an appointment rather quickly. I'm expecting a phone call today with the details of the referral. According to my doctor the RE is awesome, will listen to our concerns and questions and she does a lot of testing to figure out what the problem may be. I pray we have answers soon.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
mundane
Nothing new or exciting happening in our world. I got stuck today for yet another blood draw for yet another progesterone test. I forked over some $$$ on Ebay for a fertility monitor which came too late to use this month but if AF shows up in a couple of weeks we can try that out.
We moved Amy's annual summer kick-off to our house last weekend so as not to have to deal with Opera Man et al. She usually holds her party around the pool/grill area at her apartment complex. Last year, one of her neighbors who was totally drunk thought one of her guests stole his vodka. He was really indignant about it as he stumbled around the pool pissy drunk. We were all drinking beer that night with the exception of Amy's usual Jack and Diet. The guy would not let it go either. He confronted her twice after that. We call him Opera Man because he likes to blare opera music in his car. He is one of those greasy club types. The ones with the gold chains, the shirt open to reveal chest hair or lack thereof, the way too tight shirt to show off his muscles kind of guy. Icky in my opinion.
Anyway, we moved the party to our place, more privacy, the use of our gas grill versus the charcoal ones now in residence at Amy's place, the Wii and J's new PS3. Yes, J HAD to have GTA IV so we purchased a PS3 last week. The BBQ was a good time. Amy's ribs and beans were delish like always. We ended the evening with a drive to Bobby's in the convertible for milkshakes-a Saturday summer tradition.
We have a few house projects in the works coming up which include J taking a week off of work. The plan is to finally move the huge piles of dirt into position around the end of the driveway to level out the ground there, build the deck, have the house exterior painted and finally refinish the hardwood which J has decided he does not want to tackle on his own. I'm also ready to do a little painting. I need a change in a few rooms.
Amy and a few other ladies are very excited for our GNO(Girl's Night Out) at the end of this month. We will be off to the theater to see the much anticipated Sex and The City movie. We are going to try to sneak in some of those mini bottles of champagne. (Kerri-ring a bell? 90210 farewell party?) I hope I won't be allowed to drink champagne by that time but we'll see. Tickets will be purchased today by the lovely S! I can't wait.
Later!
We moved Amy's annual summer kick-off to our house last weekend so as not to have to deal with Opera Man et al. She usually holds her party around the pool/grill area at her apartment complex. Last year, one of her neighbors who was totally drunk thought one of her guests stole his vodka. He was really indignant about it as he stumbled around the pool pissy drunk. We were all drinking beer that night with the exception of Amy's usual Jack and Diet. The guy would not let it go either. He confronted her twice after that. We call him Opera Man because he likes to blare opera music in his car. He is one of those greasy club types. The ones with the gold chains, the shirt open to reveal chest hair or lack thereof, the way too tight shirt to show off his muscles kind of guy. Icky in my opinion.
Anyway, we moved the party to our place, more privacy, the use of our gas grill versus the charcoal ones now in residence at Amy's place, the Wii and J's new PS3. Yes, J HAD to have GTA IV so we purchased a PS3 last week. The BBQ was a good time. Amy's ribs and beans were delish like always. We ended the evening with a drive to Bobby's in the convertible for milkshakes-a Saturday summer tradition.
We have a few house projects in the works coming up which include J taking a week off of work. The plan is to finally move the huge piles of dirt into position around the end of the driveway to level out the ground there, build the deck, have the house exterior painted and finally refinish the hardwood which J has decided he does not want to tackle on his own. I'm also ready to do a little painting. I need a change in a few rooms.
Amy and a few other ladies are very excited for our GNO(Girl's Night Out) at the end of this month. We will be off to the theater to see the much anticipated Sex and The City movie. We are going to try to sneak in some of those mini bottles of champagne. (Kerri-ring a bell? 90210 farewell party?) I hope I won't be allowed to drink champagne by that time but we'll see. Tickets will be purchased today by the lovely S! I can't wait.
Later!
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