2nd cycle....done. No change.
3rd and last cycle begins.
I'll be making an appointment to have my tubes checked during this cycle.
Still loads going on in my life aside from this process, all of which is affecting my health and stress levels. Not a good combination!
However, we have a holiday booked for the end of October so time to chill is not far away :)
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Monday, 23 August 2010
Treatment
So, I'm most of the way through the first cycle with the drugs. Have had some crappy side-effects - mood swings, anxiety, irritability... Went for the mid-cycle scan. Apparently the drugs that boost ovulation did their job - there were two eggs about to be released (so there's a risk of multiple pregancy there). But the mucus still wasn't great. Because of that, the nurse expects that the doctor will advise just 3 cycles of drug therapy in total and will then suggest moving on to having my tubes checked (x-ray or laparoscopy) and then IUI.
Although we're not at that point yet, I was pretty upset at the prospect. I've led a healthy life and am not keen on being pumped full of drugs. And I've never had surgery so that's a big deal for me. But as a bit of time has passed since the scan, I've accepted the situation a bit more. Plus, I just heard from a friend who has been through the same thing (IUI) and she is 5 months pregnant :) It worked for her on the 3rd cycle of IUI. So that gives me hope! I'm meeting her for a chat next week. Will be good to talk to someone who's been through it.
Although we're not at that point yet, I was pretty upset at the prospect. I've led a healthy life and am not keen on being pumped full of drugs. And I've never had surgery so that's a big deal for me. But as a bit of time has passed since the scan, I've accepted the situation a bit more. Plus, I just heard from a friend who has been through the same thing (IUI) and she is 5 months pregnant :) It worked for her on the 3rd cycle of IUI. So that gives me hope! I'm meeting her for a chat next week. Will be good to talk to someone who's been through it.
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Drugs!
We had a follow up appointment at the clinic yesterday. The doc was dismissive about my concerns about the tests being done too early in my cycle. Guess I have to take his word for it...? So, he has recommended a 6 month course of fertility boosting drugs and some other drugs to improve mucus quality. Apparently, if it's going to work it will usually work in the first 6 months. Eeek! I have a further invasive procedure to look forward to within the first cycle. Nice.
Needing 'help' doesn't make me feel particularly feminine. And I didn't expect to be needing treatment, even though we have been trying for 17 months now.
To be honest, there is so much going on in our lives at the moment - redundancy, starting a new business, home improvements, potentially selling up or renting our house and moving overseas temporarily - that this feels like just another addition to the list of variables.
Needing 'help' doesn't make me feel particularly feminine. And I didn't expect to be needing treatment, even though we have been trying for 17 months now.
To be honest, there is so much going on in our lives at the moment - redundancy, starting a new business, home improvements, potentially selling up or renting our house and moving overseas temporarily - that this feels like just another addition to the list of variables.
Sunday, 20 June 2010
Coming of age
It’s my birthday today. I’ve turned 36. 36! How did I get this old?? Articles like this don’t make me feel much better about it: Age and Fertility
This feels like a turning point in my life in a way. I’m likely to be made redundant next year so I’m making plans for a career change. We’re also thinking about a temporary move overseas. The world is our oyster and it’s good to have plans for alternative adventures should this particular adventure not materialise.
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Confusion
Things have got a bit confusing...
Went for a couple of tests at the fertility clinic yesterday. They were supposed to be timed to coincide with ovulation but I think they planned it in a bit too early in the month for me. The so-called non-invasive procedures were a bit more unpleasant than I anticipated. I won't go into it.... So the result is that my mucus is too acidic and sperm probably can't get through.
To me the confusion lies in whether this conclusion was come to due to the time in my cycle that the test was done. The nurse said it wouldn't make any difference but Internet searches give a different answer.
I'm also confused as to why the nurse was trying to push me into starting a fertility drug to "boost" ovulation. even though everything else looks OK so far. What's the point in boosting ovulation if the sperm can't get to the egg?
So, there will be a few questions for the doctor at our next appointment...
In the meantime, I look forward to using a baking soda douche prior to sex!
I'm looking for natural ways of helping things along. Will be taking Evening Primrose Oil and Flax Seed Oil to "improve mucus quality" and changing my diet to try and alkalise my system. God knows if any of this will make any difference whatsoever!
Went for a couple of tests at the fertility clinic yesterday. They were supposed to be timed to coincide with ovulation but I think they planned it in a bit too early in the month for me. The so-called non-invasive procedures were a bit more unpleasant than I anticipated. I won't go into it.... So the result is that my mucus is too acidic and sperm probably can't get through.
To me the confusion lies in whether this conclusion was come to due to the time in my cycle that the test was done. The nurse said it wouldn't make any difference but Internet searches give a different answer.
I'm also confused as to why the nurse was trying to push me into starting a fertility drug to "boost" ovulation. even though everything else looks OK so far. What's the point in boosting ovulation if the sperm can't get to the egg?
So, there will be a few questions for the doctor at our next appointment...
In the meantime, I look forward to using a baking soda douche prior to sex!
I'm looking for natural ways of helping things along. Will be taking Evening Primrose Oil and Flax Seed Oil to "improve mucus quality" and changing my diet to try and alkalise my system. God knows if any of this will make any difference whatsoever!
Saturday, 24 April 2010
Positive steps
A positive trip to the fertility clinic. They are happy with my husband's test results - it turns out our GP doesn't really know what he's talking about... They're happy with what they know about me so far. A couple more tests to be done - nothing too invasive. Apparently 95% of couples get pregnant within 2 years, so we have a little way to go until then.
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Getting serious
We have an appointment at the fertility clinic tomorrow. They've sent some information outlining the basics of all the possible treatments. It all feels very serious now... It's a step in the right direction tho I guess. Not sure that much will be accomplished tomorrow - apparently it's only a five minute appointment!
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