Come out, come out, wherever you are…
Yesterday was the last of our scheduled doctors' appointments to find out what the next step will be. And I’m happy to report…
We need more tests.
I know you’re all shocked.
We met with the specialist for about an hour going over all the details and then he wanted to take a look at my ovaries. That was a really pleasant experience. Especially when what he was looking for wasn’t there so he kept poking and poking and poking. He says he likes to see 5 “chocolate chips” per ovary. I have 5 combined. So that means we now move to the 3 day fsh test and the clomid challenge. I know most of you don’t have a clue what that means and until yesterday, neither did I. Specifics don’t matter because all it really means is we have another 2 week wait before we find out just how healthy or unhealthy I am.
Since this is the week when I tend to be sad and with Ike looming, it’s raining and yucky outside, I have to say I’m a little disappointed. However, Chris and I know we are on the right path. Too many pieces have fallen into place in just this past week. It’s humbling, overwhelming and exciting all that has happened. I’ve been crying out of sheer joy and on my knees with prayers of gratitude like never before. So even though my hormones make me cry during every Steven Curtis Chapman song (and a few Coldplay ones too), I know in my heart the Lord has an amazing plan and really, a miracle waiting for us.
Yesterday was the last of our scheduled doctors' appointments to find out what the next step will be. And I’m happy to report…
We need more tests.
I know you’re all shocked.
We met with the specialist for about an hour going over all the details and then he wanted to take a look at my ovaries. That was a really pleasant experience. Especially when what he was looking for wasn’t there so he kept poking and poking and poking. He says he likes to see 5 “chocolate chips” per ovary. I have 5 combined. So that means we now move to the 3 day fsh test and the clomid challenge. I know most of you don’t have a clue what that means and until yesterday, neither did I. Specifics don’t matter because all it really means is we have another 2 week wait before we find out just how healthy or unhealthy I am.
Since this is the week when I tend to be sad and with Ike looming, it’s raining and yucky outside, I have to say I’m a little disappointed. However, Chris and I know we are on the right path. Too many pieces have fallen into place in just this past week. It’s humbling, overwhelming and exciting all that has happened. I’ve been crying out of sheer joy and on my knees with prayers of gratitude like never before. So even though my hormones make me cry during every Steven Curtis Chapman song (and a few Coldplay ones too), I know in my heart the Lord has an amazing plan and really, a miracle waiting for us.
Hang in there - believe me I know what you are going through. Have you done all your research? Your 5"chocolate chips" are your antral follicle count. That is how many eggs you have for your body to choose from growing and making them ovulate. If you do any kind of stimulation meds this number gives your doctor an idea of how you will respond. Your FSH will give him an idea of how many remaing total eggs you have b/c FSH tells him how hard your body has to work to ovulate - lower is easier - higher is harder. There is your mini Reproductive Endocrinology lesson! You probably already knew that but if not . . . I'm thinking and praying for you. On another note - do you have a Facebook - I'm totally addicted now! It might be a good distraction for the next two weeks!
ReplyDeleteThe tea is totall going better! Its still nasty but I don't gag as much anymore. We are going to that game too! I hear you about planning outfits! That will be a long trip for ya'll! Are you anywhere near where IKE might hit?
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