Tuesday, March 17, 2009

I meet the Doctor for the first time

Welcome to my blog. This is way to keep up with my infertility treatment. I'm doing IVF (in vitro fertilization). I've already had artificial insemination 6 time with no luck. This is my last hope. I'm using my late husband Judge's sperm.



Today I spent most of the day at the Doctor's office. I started with a psychologist to make sure I'm not mentally ill. I pasted. The I got to drink lots of water to fill my bladder for an ultrasound. While waiting for my bladder to fill up I got to meet with the business office to make payment and sign the concent forms. Then I got to meet with a nurse to explain the tests I was going to be having and go over a few other things. I think this was one of the longest hours of my life. I just wanted to go use the bathroom. Those of you who know me well know that I have a small bladder and don't lease beer or water very long.



An ultrasound is done while the Doctor does a test run of putting the catheter into my uterus. They they filled up my uterus to look for abnormalities.



Both these test paid off. My uterus is shorter then most. This lets the Doctor know how far to put in the embryo's on transfer day. Polyps were found in my uterus. This could be why I haven't gotten pregnant and have irregular cycles. I'll be getting these removed.



As long as I can get in within the next week or so to have the polyps removed I'll be on schedule to have my egg retrieval on April 20th. Which means lots of shots starting at the end of the month.



I'll update as things change. And theirs something to report.



Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I go through this journey.



Anna

2 comments:

  1. !!! Yes you are in my thoughts and prayers. I invited my mom and my sis to follow you, too!

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