I know that I've been horrible about updating my blog, but it's been a little hectic around here. I found out August 27th that I wasn't pregnant, so even though both cycles were the best ones I've ever had, I failed to achieve pregnancy. I would've posted a blog, but honestly, I've been so busy adjusting to the new school year and this ridiculous eight-period day. It has truly been a nightmare and very stressful. The good news is that it's kept my mind off all this fertility stuff. Plus, I wanted to wait until I met with our doctor before I posted any updates.
Richard and I had to take a day off today to have a video conference. That may not seem like something you would need to take a day off for, but I always end up waiting forever to see the doctor, and today was no exception. They were running behind as usual. We had a nice appointment. Dr. Allemand said that I responded the best that I ever have. They definitely found the perfect dose and combination of meds. He literally said that he was baffled as to why I'm not pregnant. They've gone down the list checking for every possible reason, but I don't have any conditions.
He gave us two options. First, we can do a cycle with a really high dose of meds. However, I've tried to avoid that because of the increased chances of multiples. Second, he said we could do exploratory surgery to rule out anything internal that hasn't shown up in tests. I chose the second option. I just feel like we should rule out everything before we spend more money. I told him about a sweet friend who has two unused boxes of our meds and offered to sell them to me at a very low price, which is truly a blessing. So, if he decides after the surgery that he still wants to do an increased dosage, we have the meds.
No one wants to have surgery. I hate missing school with all that is within me, but it is what it is. I will have surgery in October. I don't know the dates yet. The surgical nurse should call sometime this week or next to schedule it. I will have it done at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham. It will be outpatient surgery, and I will be able to go home that evening. He said it normally takes 4-5 days to recover, depending on what has to be done. If he finds excessive endometrial tissue, he will do a D&C and remove it, and if he finds any endometriosis, he will go ahead and laser it. Those procedures could cause recovery to be a little longer. He will do laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, which are very common.
Honestly, I'm fine with it. I said we would be aggressive this year and do whatever we have to do to get pregnant, and that is exactly what we are doing. God is in control, and I know I'm having a baby. I was reminded recently that God loves me, I will have a baby sooner than I think, and God wants my life and my story to be a blessing and a testimony for him and his glory. I truly believe those things.
God has already blessed us. Richard got an extra part-time job, and I started teaching voice/piano lessons from home. Those extra jobs have helped out tremendously. A sweet friend offered us her unused meds for only $200. You have no idea how much that saves us. And, despite having to wait today, they felt sorry for the wait and didn't charge us. Those are all great financial blessings. Fertility treatments are expensive, but God is making a way.
Thank you all for your prayers and kind words. It means so much to us. Continue to pray for us. Pray that the surgery goes smoothly and there are no serious issues.
