Warning-This is a technical post. If you are not interested in the Why of our infertility then feel free to skip this. It also was written the beginning of September. We are currently in the middle of our 5th cycle since starting to see our fertility doctor.
This is my fourth cycle since we started seeing our fertility specialist. I think we may have a good idea of what my body is doing. The mucinex worked this cycle and we are excited that one hurtle is out of the way.
Unfortunately we still have many problems with my ovary and fallopian tube on the left side of my body. My ovary is partially (or totally) covered with scar tissue and tissue from the organ it has attached to. The doctor explained that this tissue is a problem because an egg can become stuck in it. =( My left fallopian tube is also blocked, not allowing an egg to travel to the uterus.
We were hoping that I would ovulate one month on my left side and one month on my right side.
I had marked my calendar with little L's (for left side), and R's (for right side) on alternating cycles to "know" which cycles I would be most fertile. It was my way of controlling SOMETHING. This month was supposed to be an R and I was excited at the thought that this could be THE cycle. Looking back now this was overly optimistic and a little foolish. I went in for an ultrasound on day 14 of my cycle and found out I had ovulated on the left side. We've gone left, right, left, LEFT. Tears.
We are still hopeful that we will be able to conceive naturally but we know this is unlikely. As I look at the sacrifices we have made and those we are expecting to make in the near future I have found peace. I know that the Lord will bless us with what we need.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Friday, September 02, 2011
family: Year Seven
Tomorrow we celebrate seven great years together. I've been so lucky to spend these years with J. We've accomplished so much and come so far. Here's a peak at the fun we've had over the last seven years.
Year 0
LDS Temple, Portland, Oregon
Year 1
Aialik Bay, Alaska
Year 2
We bought our house!
Year 3
Haceta Head, Oregon
Year 4
Happy 30th sweety
Ensenada, Mexico
Year 5
Level Edwards Stadium, Provo
Year 6
M&M Factory, Las Vegas
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