Fresh Off The Press
WARNING: High Doses of trying to conceive talk. Read if you dare.
The Beginning
Well I had my doctors appointment today. Showed up late but they still fit me in. Which was good because Chris had to drop me off to run some errands that had to get done before 11:00. So he said everything sounds normal and feels normal, so the thing he thinks is that I have one or both tubes blocked. After he the history, he came to this conclusion.
The History
Chris and I have been together for 4 years now. We’ve been using the pull out method( which we all know about ) for three years. Almost a year in August we have been trying to conceive. We’ve been timing things relatively good. And nothing, no accidents. So the fact that nothing has happened he suggests there is something wrong, and that we need medical help.
The Charts
A couple of my charts for anyone who wants a peek at my cycles. I won’t pos tthem all because of the length, but the bd and ovulation patterns are all very similiar.
August
September
The Work-up
The first step he wants to pursue is a HSG. Thats an x-ray of your uterus using dye. That will see if my tubes are blocked and if they are how bad. There are a few courses of action after that. If both are bad, depending on the type of blockage and where its located in my tubes surgery is an option, or more likey IVF. If one is blocked we can try IUI’s, or again a surgery. If the tubes are clear, then the second step is to get a SA. And if ALL else fails we will do a surragate. But this is the hardest part, you literally can’t do more than one step at a time. I had my suspicisions about infertility but its so much harder when the doctor tells you. Like its offical or something. My heart was breaking, and I definately cried for a good bit, but now I’m determined to find the problem, and fix it. We WILL have a baby, I don’t care how much it costs or if it takes a longer time, we will have a baby.
1000 points if you actually read this. Keep track. I might make you a blinkie. lol.
I’m so sorry! I hope the tubes are clear. I take it your DH has already been tested, and a sperm problem ruled out? If not, you should do that first. So much less invasive!
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Its ok just try and relax. I knwo its scary at first when they tell you all of this but i know all to well what your going thru. At first they said my tube is completely blocked right, then yesterday he was like even though the dye didnt go thru your tube is still healthy and possibly could be open. So they cant really tell sometimes! Good luck and everything will be ok…ur charts look awesome!
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Ugh, that sounds like a lot. I hope your tubes aren’t blocked or that whatever solutions in involved for you it isn’t anything that chaotic. Good luck. You WILL have your baby!!
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1000 points. But I’m so sorry to hear this. But on the bright side you are on your way. So when are you starting everything?
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i’m going through “trying to accept infertility” thing right now and man it sucks so badly. 🙁 i hope the doctors soon figure out whats up with you and your husband.
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One step at a time. Yes, the word “infertility” sucks royally. But remember, it’s just a diagnosis. It does not mean sterile. It means you haven’t gotten pregnant, that’s all. Not that you *can’t*. I’d also suggest asking about a thyroid test. Your temps are on the low side and thyroid can cause infertility too.
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You’re fortuate to be working through this at 21 rather than later in life like some. I’m also sure you’ll have a baby. I can tell you’re determined. I wish you the VERY BEST!
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yup I def made it though…but I was also very interested. Does he have any idea why you would have a blockage? How long before you get the uterus scan done?
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How much does each IUI cost? And does your ins cover it?
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Oh sweetie I’m so sorry. But don’t worry, they will find a way to fix it. My mom’s tubes were blocked too and she had a couple of different surgeries, but she had me. I know it’s hard but try to hold on to hope. You WILL be an awesome mom someday. *hugs*
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i read it. good luck!!!
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Try to relax, I’ve heard stress can make it harder to concieve! I hope everything works out, and nothing is actually wrong. Hopefully it’s just stubborn eggs and sperm, and everything will work on its own here soon!
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I am going through the same thing u are going through! we did a SA already, Clomid for 3 months and now I am on metformin. They want me to do a HSG BUT my insurance doesn’t cover it… its so nerve wrecking and heart breaking
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