We did the hyseroscopy yesterday in NYC. The procedure itself took about 5 minutes to perform. The drive to NYC and the anticipation of it all was far worse! In the end, everything looked really good. The Dr. found one tiny polyp which he removed. At this point - we're clear to proceed with the FET. Yay!
On a side note - I found this link to an interesting video on my support group. We have a lot of friends who have been supportive through our journeys. But sometimes I feel a slight distance forming between us because we have less in common as their families grow.
This video really summarizes what we feel through this journey. If you have a few minutes, please take a look at it. It's quite moving.
Tears and Hope - the infertility awareness project
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Big Box of Medicine!
Hi All,
We are on our way to attempt #14! I got my shipment of medication from the new clinic on Friday. HOLY COW! I had to take a picture so everyone can appreciate it as much as I do! Although I am slightly freaked out about some of the new medications I will have to do this time around, (as well as the extra injections-ouch) I am happy that our new clinic is on top of everything and addressing every scenario possible!
We go to the city tomorrow for the Hysteroscopy. The new clinic does this as a diagnostic procedure to get a better image of the inside of my uterus. I'll post tomorrow and let you know the diagnosis!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
2009 Update
Hello all. I know it's been a while since I have posted. Hubby and I needed to make some decisions.
We did another frozen embryo transfer on Nov 20th which ended up as another negative. Although we both really love Dr. Lavy, we just felt that something was being missed. After much discussion, and hearing my doctor say that he agrees something is wrong, but he doesn't know what, and he isn't sure what to test for - hubby and I decided it was time to get another opinion. It's nothing personal, I believe Dr. Lavy and his staff are doing everything within their power, but it's been 16 months with them and we're still in the same spot.
So - I had a phone consult with a doctor from SIRM (Sher Institute) in NYC. Our plan is to do another FET with them. The plan is to do more extensive blood work to test for immune disorders, clotting issues and the like. Then we will do a hysterscopy just to make sure everything looks A-ok in my uterus. The new doctor said he would make sure my uterus is an optimal environment before he places any more embryo's back in there. Considering we are down to 5 frosties left, I think that sounds great to me.
SIRM also does another type of treatment about a week before the transfer. They do an intralipid infusion. As the doctor explained it to me, basically it is vitamins that they put in your systems intravenously. It takes about 2 hours to complete and he's been having a great response with the women who have been treated. At this point, we'll try anything.
So keep your fingers crossed. Hopefully 2009 will be our year!
Love to all of you and best wishes for a Wonderful Year ahead!
We did another frozen embryo transfer on Nov 20th which ended up as another negative. Although we both really love Dr. Lavy, we just felt that something was being missed. After much discussion, and hearing my doctor say that he agrees something is wrong, but he doesn't know what, and he isn't sure what to test for - hubby and I decided it was time to get another opinion. It's nothing personal, I believe Dr. Lavy and his staff are doing everything within their power, but it's been 16 months with them and we're still in the same spot.
So - I had a phone consult with a doctor from SIRM (Sher Institute) in NYC. Our plan is to do another FET with them. The plan is to do more extensive blood work to test for immune disorders, clotting issues and the like. Then we will do a hysterscopy just to make sure everything looks A-ok in my uterus. The new doctor said he would make sure my uterus is an optimal environment before he places any more embryo's back in there. Considering we are down to 5 frosties left, I think that sounds great to me.
SIRM also does another type of treatment about a week before the transfer. They do an intralipid infusion. As the doctor explained it to me, basically it is vitamins that they put in your systems intravenously. It takes about 2 hours to complete and he's been having a great response with the women who have been treated. At this point, we'll try anything.
So keep your fingers crossed. Hopefully 2009 will be our year!
Love to all of you and best wishes for a Wonderful Year ahead!
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