5.18.2011

A Sense of Accomplishment

My first appointment with Dr. Servy was very informative. Very proactive. Just what I needed. I went into this appointment extremely nervous though. I had no idea what insurance was going to cover exactly, what test was he going to do, and what Joey was going to have do go through.... However, the appointment went great. He did an exam on me, and also tested Joey. We found out the same day that Joey was good to go. Whew, one potenial additional problem checked off the list. Joey, played football in high school and college, and well, lets just say he received a terribly painful kick in a very important area. And even though we always knew that I had major issues, we knew he could very well have issues as well. But thankfully, he was fine. I think this boosted his confidence, in a good way.I think he deeply worried about this before, and then was so relieved once he found out he was ok. I know how infertility affects me, I am sure it affects men just thesame.

So, the doctor decided to make me go through a cycle and then go have a HSG. He wanted to make sure that my tubes were ok. I had heard of this procedure before, and was really nervous about it. First of all, let me say, I have never had any type of surgery, never been in the hospital, so this really freaked me out. For anyone that doesn't know, this procedure is where they take a small catheter and insert dye into your cervix, and watch how it flows through your tubes. If it flows out freely, then you are good. However, if there is a blockage, then it will be painful.... They did the procedure at the surgical center, which intensified my nerves. I had to wear a hospital gown, and hair net thingy, and those awful things that doctors wear over there shoes, except they were just on my feet. But luckily, my tubes where fine, and the procedure actually wasn't too bad. I mean I would't want to do it all the time, but it was bearable. I went to work right after it was over.

After the procedure, Dr. Servy wanted to try clomid once again. But with a steroid. He said this was an "old school" trick. I tried it, but again I didn't respond. He did an ultrasound after this cycle, and it was more painful I think than the HSG. He had a difficult time finding one of my ovaries. Wow, 7 years ago, I had this same problem. It really made me wonder what one of my previous doctor's was looking at. He had no explanation for this though, and said that it looked like I had scar tissue on that ovary. There is no real explanation for the scar tissue. I have not had any surgery, no infections, so once again no explanation. But here I was with another unsuccessful cycle of clomid. I was getting more and more discouraged as we went on, but Dr. Servy was very proactive, and his next plan of action was far beyond what I ever expected.



5 comments:

  1. Keep 'em coming. I know what you mean about that first appt. it was killer. Dr.Emmi didn't make things better by reminding me how fat I was. That didn't help and actually had me worried about getting help ever again. I am glad she mellowed out.

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  2. That HSG test was very painful for me...I had it after my surgery...and I always wondered that myself about the 2 lines...I must have taken 100 pregnancy tests...Still praying for you and Joey and that God has his hands in this...that you will have a story to tell like we do...

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  3. I hope so! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. Oh Heather I pray that you will have that exciting day very soon where you see two lines. I thought that day would never come for me either and after surgery, removal of one of my ovaries because it had become incased by a grapefruit size tumor and after my doctor still telling me there was no chance that I would be able to conceive because of the amount of scar tissue present and my tubes being partially blocked. I still beat the odds with no medical intervention (because my doctor would not prescribe me clomid because of the issue with the blockage in my tubes), only one ovary and the fact that I was a little irregular never having a 28 day cycle. As hard as it is try to relax and still enjoy your intimate time with Joey. For so long thats all I could think of that it ran through my mind during the day and at the most intimate times in my life. I just couldn't get having a baby out of my head. As soon as the doctor told me that there was no hope for me I was however depressed but I wasn't thinking about getting pregnant as much anymore. Less than two months after my doctor telling me that invitro would be my only option of conceiving I became pregnant and as you know I actually have two now both naturally.Katelyn Grace (3) and Kenslee Faith (1). I have faith and will keep praying for you and Joey. I know how much I wanted it and how much enjoyment I get from being a mother and every woman that wants to be a mother deserves that chance. I wanted to share this with you to give you hope and a little bit of relaxation. It will happen and you will appreciate motherhood so much more after going through all that you have, I know I do.I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayer.

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  5. Thanks Karis! I know there are so many people that are inspirations, and I have to keep reminding myself that it can happen. I really appreciate your support and for reading! I hope things are going well for you!

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