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November 19, 2002
Where I am at
I decided this week, that I am tired of waiting for things to happen on their own. What does that mean? I called my RE and told him that I want to start taking Clomid and any other fertility drug I can to get things rolling. I guess that everyone else must be feeling the same with the holidays coming up because the earliest appt I could get is in January. Drats, another 2 months to wait. The good news is, that I found a huge box of drugs from my last IVF and all my instructions and I am half tempted to get started without the doctors. Has this crossed anyone else's mind? Am I crazy to do this?
A really trying week
AF was late by 5 days. I finally decided to test on the 11th (Mon) and I swear that I saw a very faint line. Because I didnt have an extra test and Brendan was at home for the day, I decided that I would go out on the following day and purchase another test. My emotions were running high but I told myself that I needed to be patient and not get my hopes or Brendan's up. Tuesday rolls around and no af. About halfway through the day, I noticed some pink spotting and I felt heartbroken. I spotted red blood for about 6 hours- nothing heavy. That was it- it left as fast as it came. I finally broke down and called the gyn and asked for an appt. I went in and told him about this crazy cycle. He thought that I should have a blood test and see what the results were. He said that it was possible that I was pregnant and miscarried. He said often women who miscarry in the early weeks never know they are pg because there cycle isnt different. Off I go to the lab and give my 3 tubes of blood. I anxiously await the news on Friday for the results. Time ticks away slowly. Finally the phone rings and the dr asks that I come to the office- thankfully I am 5 minutes away. The good news is, that he was smart enough to test for thryoid issues and auto-immune (sp) issues and we got a positive on both. I was shocked, why are we just learning this after 3 failed IVF's. My gyn explains that he wants to do another blood test to further evaluate my thryoid problem- he said that it is underactive. A common problem in women- 5 times more likely in women than men. He said if this test comes back positive, we may have an answer to why I didnt conceive. And, he said that my prog is low for what should have been day 3. Now he said that each cycle I will take prog shots starting after I ovulate and I will come in for a blood test 14 days later. I guess the fun begins! ANy ladies out there with autoimmunity problems???? Any help would be appreciated.
A miracle
Often in life, we are fortunate to meet people that touch us in a way that is like no other. When I began my journey down the road of infertility, I searched and searched for a place to find refuge, friendship and support. I found such a place on the male infertility board. It was there that I met some absolutely wonderful people that have become my dearest friends- Aimee, Julie, Jennifer and Dena. One of these wonderful women, has been granted her miracle. Aimee, just found out that she she is pregnanct and she just had her ultrasound and saw a heartbeat. Aimee, I hold you in my daily thoughts and prayers and know that you dream will become a reality. I love you girl!
Hugs to all,
J
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