I had my third hysteroscopy surgery yesterday, let's hope it's the last! During a recent sonohystogram, they thought they found two polyps, but during surgery it turned out to be a bunch of blood clots they removed. I have spent the day resting up and am feeling quite good. Feeling pretty positive about our upcoming IVF which should hopefully start in the next two weeks.
I've already been taking some meds in preparation for our IVF: Metformin (to help with egg quality), DHEA (to improve egg quantity and quality), Levothryoxine (to get my thyroid levels to a point where that can sustain a pregnancy), and prenatal vitamins of course.
I should be getting my meds for my IVF cycle later this week or early week sometime, along with my protocol and schedule from the fertility clinic. I will post some pics when we get those.
Next week I will start my weekly acupuncture appointments again as well. Acupuncture is very important when going through an IVF cycle. It assists with blood flow to the uterus, hormone balance, and also helps to control pain and stress throughout the process. Research shows that it can improve success rate as well.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Another IVF for us!
As some of you may, or may not know, we have been through years of fertility treatments and surgeries in hopes of having a family. Four years ago our journey started with a gamut of tests, resulting in a few surgeries. We went through approximately 7 or 8 IUI's and then moved on to IVF. We were thrilled to find out our first IVF was a success, only to find out at 10 weeks pregnant the babies heart had stopped beating. Devastating - no other way to describe it. A few months later, more surgery. Then we decided to do another IVF which resulted in the birth of our son, the happiest day of our lives!
In the 2 1/2 years since the birth of our son, we have tried on our own, with no luck. In May we decided to use our 3 remaining frozen embryos from our first two IVF cycles. We were devastated when we found out that we were unsuccessful once again.
After more tests, we were disheartened to hear that my body is nearing the end of it's fertility (or ovarian reserve). With this news, we've decided it's now or never if we are going to try one more IVF in hopes of a sibling for our son.
IVF is such an overwhelming process and I wanted to have a way of updating all of my friends and family at once. I am not only looking for your support, but also hoping to enlighten you on the entire IVF process. I look forward to your questions, feedback, and strength to get me through these next few months!
Please check back daily/weekly for updates and pictures!
In the 2 1/2 years since the birth of our son, we have tried on our own, with no luck. In May we decided to use our 3 remaining frozen embryos from our first two IVF cycles. We were devastated when we found out that we were unsuccessful once again.
After more tests, we were disheartened to hear that my body is nearing the end of it's fertility (or ovarian reserve). With this news, we've decided it's now or never if we are going to try one more IVF in hopes of a sibling for our son.
IVF is such an overwhelming process and I wanted to have a way of updating all of my friends and family at once. I am not only looking for your support, but also hoping to enlighten you on the entire IVF process. I look forward to your questions, feedback, and strength to get me through these next few months!
Please check back daily/weekly for updates and pictures!
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