Hello World…
So those of you that have been keeping up with my journey, whether in real life or virtually, you know I had a consultation planned for yesterday March 17. Monday they called us to explain due to the virus that they were just meeting with us and nothing more, so even though I was a bit discouraged I still felt like this appointment would mean a step in the right direction.
The office for our clinic was so warm and welcoming, I was beyond happy that they took us in right away and was on top of everything. The office had this home style feel and almost every where you turned either there was a picture or someone wearing the symbol of kokopelli. For those that don’t know- Kokopelli is a fertility deity, usually depicted as a humpbacked flute player (often with feathers or antenna-like protrusions on his head), who is venerated by some Native American cultures in the Southwestern United States. It made me feel really good to have these nurses, staff, and doctors rooting for us and getting us to where we needed to be.
We first met with one of the nurses, who was beyond sweet and understanding. After that we met with our Doctor, he was a bit of a straight shooter and was very knowledgable and what he didn’t know he researched! My husband and I felt truly comfortable there and was beyond thrilled with how they handled us. Originally we were going to ask if they could write us a script for me to get the hormones tested as I finally got my period on March 14 and yesterday was the third day. For those that don’t know they like to check certain hormone levels on the third day of your period. However, the Doctor was already on board with getting all primary blood work out of the way and doing an internal sonogram on me.
The internal sonogram confirmed that I have very mild PCOS and so he increased my Metformin to 1500 mg. Some of hormones came back and they called me today to let me know my estrogen, progesterone, egg reserve, and others are fine. The only concern they had was my thyroid as it was higher than it should have been. So they have increased my Levothyroxine and recommended I see an endocrinologist regarding this so we have everyone on the same page. The nurse that called was beyond kind and said looking at these tests she is very hopeful that we will get pregnant.
Our genetic testing should come back over the course of the next two weeks and we are hopeful for the best. Though they technically couldn’t start me on Clomid until April they wanted to see how well the metformin and the levothyroxine work on me first. We both go back on April 7 for follow ups and more testing. They are checking to see if I have any egg growth and they will be doing the sperm analysis on the husband. Then from there they will tell us the next steps in proceeding with IUI and IVF. We hope to do IUI first and then if that fails try IVF. Our next steps however, depend on the Corona Virus dying out enough for them to authorize a cycle.
Until then I am continuing to work on eating better, loosing weight, taking the appropriate medications, and relaxing as much as I can in this crazy time. On the way home yesterday I cried in the car from joy that we made at least the finest bit of progress. As most of you can relate the want and desire to be a mom or in some cases a dad consumes everything in your life. So, when you get even the finest step closer to having your desire and dream filled whether it is the first, second, third, or even fourth time it feels like you have won the lottery, that the universe is finally tipping in your favor.
I will keep writing about my updates as I get them and writing other pieces in between as well. Please message me on instagram or comment on what you want to read about! I am open to researching and writing anything I can. Also, please do not ever be afraid to reach out I will always be available to be a friend to those in need no matter the situation.
Stay safe everyone!
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