Not So Good News

My lining is unexplainable. I've been taking the right medications to boast it up and nothing. Dr. Jarrett gave us two options: 1) to add another drug and recheck next week; or 2) have a period and start the process over with no drugs. We chose the latter. We are going to see how my body develops naturally. If this doesn't work we will then re-evaluate our situation. He did mention a third option which is have someone carry the embryo for us. I don't even want to think about that option just yet.

The frozen embryo that we have now has a 50% chance of surveying the thawing process and a 10% chance of implanting in the uterus. So at this point we are working against the odds. The numbers are discouraging; however, I'm trying to keep positive. I am really tired emotionally and mentally. Dr. Jarrett recommends that I have accupunture to relieve some stress and get some relaxation. Brad mentioned just getting a massage but I'd have to get one every week for weeks. :-) That actually sounds pretty good.

The IVF blog will be dormant for a while until I go back for a recheck.

Appointment Set

Apparently Dr. Garrett wants to meet with me tomorrow at 3:00 to discuss my lining. Hopefully he will be able to give me some encouragement.

Not A Go

My lining is 6.2, came up from 5.4. The lining has to be at least a 7 but they prefer a 9. I'm waiting to here from the doctor. Maleah thought he would add more medicine which is ok. I don't want to give up but I'm getting very discouraged. I will probably go back next Tuesday for a recheck.

Update

Just spoke with Maleah. I need to continue the estra 3 times a day and start an estrogen patch. I will change the patch every other day. I need to start taking a baby aspirin once a day as well as my prenatal vitamin. My next appointment is Tuesday, March 21. Now if the lining is up and ready then the transfer will be Friday, March 24.

Just a few more days.

My lining is 5.4, which means there will be no transfer this week. Dr. Garrett will probably add to my medications. We looked back in my records when we had Lauren and I'm mimicking the same pattern, 5.6 then 10.1. So hopefully by the end of this week the lining will have built and we can go forward next week.

Appointment Anxiety

Tomorrow is my appointment to see how my lining is building. I started the estras medication three times a day on Sunday. Of course I have no idea if it is working. Although I have to admit that my hormones are causing mood swings; however, it's nothing like before. I'm thankful for that. Please say a prayer for me.

Beginning A New Journey

Well, the appointment went well except the fact that I waited and waited to get in to see Teresa. The ultra sound was normal and my lining is where it should be at this point. I am to continue the estra's twice a day through March 14, at which time I will go back in for another ultra sound. If my lining is where it should be (.7 or higher) I will go over to Indy on Friday, March 17 for the transfer. If it is not, the plan will be to put me on a higher dose and re-evaluate the following week.

So while I was waiting to see Teresa I sat and pondered being a mother to another child. Let me just mention that it makes me very nervous. I know how busy I am with just one, having another little one running around will only double the duties. And then...a 6 month old sits across from me laughing and giggling with her mother. How precious it was. I think I'm ready. I know with God's help and a wonderful husband who is always there for me, we will conquer the duties together. So, yes I'm ready to begin a new journey.

Tomorrow's Appt

Tomorrow I have an ultra sound appointment at 9:45. I will then see Teresa to talk about what medications I need to take and find out when the transfer may be a possibility.

Just a little history..

In August 2005, Brad and I began the IVF process. After numerous shots and other medications, we were able to retrieve and fertilize three eggs. One egg survived; however, we were not able to transfer the egg into the womb due to complications with my uterus lining. My lining was not thickening so a test was performed that found that there was tissue blocking the lining wall.

After evaluating my situation and talking with Dr. Garrett, he performed a laproscopy and was able to move the tissue away from the lining and he also burned out two spots of endometreosis. With minimal problems found and the tissue breaking away easily, the doctor considered the surgery to be successful.

It is now March and we are starting the process to try to transfer the egg.