So today was my long awaited doctor's appointment with the new ob/gyn. I had a whole list with me and was more than prepared. I loved the smaller, low key office and all the nurses were wonderful. I absolutely loved the doctor and loved that she spent an hour just talking about everything. I can say that I am feeling 100% better about starting this whole process again. Part of me is even a little excited about the possibility of actually having a baby for real this time that I can keep! So for those family and friends out there, here is a little update about what I found out and where we are at right now...
My doctor agrees that I have PCOS, which was nice to have a second opinion on the matter. So no more guessing. The pain and weird things I was experiencing the last couple weeks was all typical of a ruptured cyst. It's gone now and everything is back to normal. well...my normal anyway. We talked about my history and my concerns for future pregnancies. She did tell me that the chances of me being able to carry full term with no problems is slim to none, given my history. She is thinking I have an incompetent cervix since there aren't any signs suggesting otherwise. Given my cycle history over the past 9 months, she thinks I may be ovulating on my own and wants me to chart the next couple months and use ovulation predictor tests to see if that may help. I am a little skeptical since I have never been able to get pregnant on my own... Oh well. If after two months I am not pregnant then we will go the Clomid route again since it worked so well last time. So we will see how the next couple months pan out!
Once we get a positive pregnancy test, I will meet with a high risk specialist and he will determine whether he wants to do a cerclage or something else. And then I guess just monitor me closely. So that is the game plan and I am feeling pretty good about it! I am just grateful for getting a doctor I am comfortable with and that I am feeling comfortable with the plan for the next few months. So hopefully I will have some good news for you all in the next few months! Here's to hoping! ;)
Yayayayayayayayay!!!!!!!!!!! I am beyond excited to read this! I am so glad you saw the doc, and not only got your questions answered but even have a plan for the future! Way more than I expected! I'm so excited you're starting to get excited. Personally, I used an OTC ovulation prediction test after El and I'm so glad I did. I did get pregnant on my own with her, but afterward I found out that it was totally random-- I was not ovulating anywhere near when I thought I was! Those tests taught me so much. If you are planning on using them for a while (sounds like you are) look for some in bulk online. THey are just as good as you'd get at a store, but you can get enough to use every day and they are much cheaper and some kits come with cheaper preg tests, too. I really wish I had known that when I was going through it ;)
ReplyDeleteBest of luck!!!!! Please keep the updates coming- I'm so glad you wrote this!
Thanks :) I am slightly skeptical about the ovulations tests because I had tried those long before I ever got pregnant with Emily and they didn't help me at all. I am mostly doing it to satisfy my new doctor that it just isn't going to happen on my own. But who knows, maybe we'll get lucky this time :)
ReplyDeleteGlad a plan is in place. Def buy bulk online for the tests.
ReplyDeleteI found some on amazon :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you feel a huge sense of relief with a diagnosis...and a plan. Fingers crossed this cycle works for you and you have a little healthy one at the end of this crazy roller coaster ride.
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're on track for ttc'ing again. Sending you best wishes!
ReplyDelete{visiting from ICLW - Suzy}
Thank you! I am really excited to start this process again. Of course there are some worries, I don't think that will go away until my future baby is here safely, but I am feeling optimistic :)
ReplyDeleteHere from ICLW. Sounds like you have a great plan and a good doctor to work. That's a big step! Hopefully you will find working with this group fruitful, both with the desired outcome as well as with general interactions. Finding a doctor you trust can be hard, so it sounds like you're off to a great start. Wishing you all the best as you begin TTCing again!
ReplyDeleteHere's to hoping the new doctor brings you your miracle. Wishing you the very best!
ReplyDelete{from ICLW} Lavonne @ *Our Wish*
Thank you both!
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