I am doubly infertile

I went in for my HSG today and after the discomfort and slight cramping, my doctor discovered I have a polyp on top of my uterus which will require outpatient surgery. I loved the look on his face however, when he discovered it. It was the look of a computer technician who had found his bug.

To top it all off, I had to redo my bloodwork from last week because the nurses used the wrong colored vials. I don’t even know what to think at this point since I am mostly numb. I hate this journey – I keep hoping that it’s almost over.

Plan of Attack – Part I

I had a consultation with an infertility specialist today. It was incredibly informative and made me feel better knowing we had a plan of attack and knowing that there was going to be someone to hold our hand throughout our TTC.

Step I: Involves getting blood work regarding T Cells/B Cells. Either, I will be put on a low dosage of prednisone or something-something-something injection. Update: It is called IVIG therapy.

Step II: Involves a hysterosalpingography to rule out any problems with my uterus.

I have an appointment next Friday for Step II in which I will probably also get results for Step I.

On a side note, while I was in the waiting room, there were two mothers there both talking about the joys of motherhood. There was also another woman there who had worse problems than I did (I peeked at her chart! YIKES! Accidentally!). I guess I’m somewhere in the middle.

Antinuclear Antibodies

Receiving my $2,000 bill for the recurrent miscarriage testing prompted my call to the doctor this morning for results. She called me back almost immediately and told me I had elevated levels of antinuclear antibodies. I interpret that as – my body is attacking the pregnancy.

I cried for about 10 minutes afterwards not knowing whether to be happy that we found what might be wrong with me or upset that there was something wrong with me.

I have a consultation with her associate on Wednesday who typically deals with recurrent miscarriages. I’m not sure why I’m having the consultation but I know I’m very anxious about it.

Recurrent Miscarriage Testing

I tested for recurrent miscarriages today and will receive the results after about two weeks. I got nervous when I saw the nurse pull out vial after vial for blood.

After my first regular period, I’ll be tested for low progesterone about Day 24 of my cycle. I have a feeling that this is what the cause of my miscarriages is – but learned I shouldn’t rely on my instincts too much.

Insurance may not cover recurrent miscarriage testing and the nurse informed me that it would be “expensive.” I am prepared to see the invoice.

I’ll be glad to know more information so for now, no baby making.

Chemical Pregnancy

Per my doctor, I went in today for some more bloodwork. My HCG levels have dropped down to 16. She said she wanted to see me in for some more bloodwork to see why this was happening. She said the good news is that we could get pregnant.

I’m incredibly numb right now. I can’t go through this again.

14 DPO – Lab Update

I’m pregnant!!! My HCG levels are at 27 mlU but I have low progesterone (11). I’m going to start taking a progesterone supplement. And also, I’m not anemic!!!

14 DPO – Brief Update

After Brian left for work today, I decided to eat two waffles…. and then proceeded to throw it up in the toilet. I may gag ALL the time but I NEVER throw up… so immediately following, I called my doctor for some blood work. It took me at least 30 minutes to find the stupid lab because apparently there are TWO 150 N. Robertsons in Los Angeles. While getting my blood drawn, I asked the technician when I might find out results. She told me it would be this afternoon since my doctor had ordered it, “STAT.” I saw her put “STAT” stickers on all of my test tubes.