I know that there are a few of you out there that actually read my blog and are my friends on Facebook. So, I thought instead of typing out a huge status update on Facebook I'd do it here! More appropriate on the blog, right? Yes.
I've finally finished up all of my infertility work-up tests to determine why I'm not getting pregnant. They have discovered that I have PCOS (which I already discussed), hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid), metabolic syndrome (caused by the pcos) and higher LDL cholesterol (also a result of the pcos). Luckily I don't have the insulin resistance that is also associated with PCOS, so praise God for that! What I do have is answers! Answers!!! Praise God for answers!!! I've been waiting so long to hear the things that I've suspected all along, but I'm not a doctor so I can't make a diagnosis.
So, where do I go from here? I have had to make good, positive changes in my life like right away! When I got the results from Dr. Hudson about my situation, I have to say I was less than thrilled. I mean I spent that whole day pretty much crying. Crying? Why? Well, my emotions are raw and all I want is to be healthy and whole.....I'm not healthy though and that needs to change....quickly! So, I started to make those changes straight away! Last week I started a diet that is PCOS and cholesterol friendly and I joined a gym on top of my ballet classes that I do 2-3 times a week. Oh, by the way, I'm going to be in a recital in May! Ha! Isn't that funny/exciting? Maybe I'll be pregnant by then? Hmmmm.......we shall see. Oh and the Dr. started me on a low dose of Synthroid which is for my lazy thyroid.
I'm due for a follow-up in April and they will re-assess my health at that point. All I know is that I feel very positive about my situation. I feel that what's going on with me is a wake-up call to get healthy and not just get pregnant. I don't want to be in the shape that I'm in right now and be pregnant, that isn't fair to my child. I know that pregnancy can happen at any given time and I am open to whenever God chooses that time for me, but while I'm waiting, you will find me eating right or on the elliptical machine at Spectrum!
I promise to keep posting about my progress and such!
SJR
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*If I had a plush stuffed uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries, this is what they'd look like!*
I found the above picture on google......hahahaha!!! I had to put it on here, it's just too good!
Okay, okay.......just wanted to report that as of today I have a "photogenic and beautiful" uterus and perfect, open fallopian tubes. My ovaries are full of little cysts because I have PCOS, but we're gonna get them functioning properly with medicine and such. The Dr. mentioned that I have a slightly elevated TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) level, which means my lazy thyroid gland is working overtime to try and get my body the hormones that it needs to function. This quite possibly means that I have Hypothyroidism which I've suspected all along.....it's hereditary!!! Duh!!! Anyways, I have a follow-up appointment with Dr. Hudson next Monday so we can discuss their findings and then develop a "let's get Sarah knocked-up" plan! I will be sure to let everyone know what's going on after that.
Can I just say that I'm excited? I'm glad to finally have some answers as to what is going on with me. I'm happy that I don't have any malformations or unwelcome growths inside of me! I know that I can be treated for the disorders I have and I can get healthy for my future children! I'm relieved!
Anyways, thanks to all y'all who've been there for me over the past few weeks with all this testing and such. I appreciate all your prayers and kind words more than you'll ever know! I will need them still as we continue on our journey down this path that God planned for us. All I know is He is good and He will provide as He always has!
Love, Sarah
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Those of you who read my blog know that Matt and I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year and of my recent visits to the R.E. I just wanted y'all to have an update on what's going to be happening in the next few days so that you can pray specifically for it.....
-The Dr. prescribed me a dose of Provera (Medroxyprogesterone) to "jump start" my cycle. After two months of nothing I finally started last Tuesday. This is a praise request because I can finally get the ball rolling with the other procedures that I need for a full diagnosis and treatment plan.
-I went in for more blood tests last Thursday and I'm not exactly sure of what they were testing for this time, but they took like 6 more vials of blood. We shall see.....
-I was scheduled for two different tests for this coming Monday and Tuesday. The first test is a SHG (Sonohysterogram) which is an ultrasound of my uterus that they do with a saline solution. What it does is check for uterine abnormalities, fibroids, polyps, or anything that would hinder a fertilized egg from implanting in my uterus. The second test is an HSG dye test (Hysterosalpingogram) which is a test where they inject a dye into my girl parts again and at the same time they are taking x-rays to check the health of my fallopian tubes. The tubes could be fine or they could be blocked, damaged, swollen, etc. But this test will determine if they are normal or not. If there are any blockages in the tubes sometimes they can be unblocked by the dye (which is a good thing). A lot of women who have blocked tubes become pregnant shortly after this test because the blockage has been removed and finally their eggs can travel freely! Not that I'm hoping for that result, but if I'm blocked I wish to not be blocked any longer.
My fears are that they're gonna find something terribly wrong with me and not be able to fix it. I don't want to hear "You have a condition that makes it impossible for you to bear children". I know that when people say "impossible" God says "possible", but I'm still human and I'm still scared of the unknown. I'm afraid of the pain that's associated with the HSG test and I'm afraid that the pain will be so unbearable that I won't be able to finish the test.
So, now that you know what's going on here's what I'd like prayer for.......
*A peace-filled mind while I go in for the tests.
*Wisdom for the Dr's as they perform the procedures on me and for a "fixable" diagnosis.
*For the pain, that it would either be non-existent or very minimal.
*For my emotions to be kept under control no matter what the outcome.
*For the diagnosis; to be clear of what my condition is and to have a good, solid game plan as to what the next step is.
Friends, I really want to thank you for your heartfelt words and prayers for us as we go through this tougher time. It would be harder if there weren't people out there lifting us up in prayer and encouragement, so thank you, thank you, thank you in advance for your kindness! I've said this before and I'll say it again, if you're ever in need of prayer please let me know because I would love to return the favor!
Love y'all and I'll be keeping everyone posted as we know more!
Sarah
Pre-result Results
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
*If I had a plush stuffed uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries, this is what they'd look like!*
I found the above picture on google......hahahaha!!! I had to put it on here, it's just too good!
Okay, okay.......just wanted to report that as of today I have a "photogenic and beautiful" uterus and perfect, open fallopian tubes. My ovaries are full of little cysts because I have PCOS, but we're gonna get them functioning properly with medicine and such. The Dr. mentioned that I have a slightly elevated TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) level, which means my lazy thyroid gland is working overtime to try and get my body the hormones that it needs to function. This quite possibly means that I have Hypothyroidism which I've suspected all along.....it's hereditary!!! Duh!!! Anyways, I have a follow-up appointment with Dr. Hudson next Monday so we can discuss their findings and then develop a "let's get Sarah knocked-up" plan! I will be sure to let everyone know what's going on after that.
Can I just say that I'm excited? I'm glad to finally have some answers as to what is going on with me. I'm happy that I don't have any malformations or unwelcome growths inside of me! I know that I can be treated for the disorders I have and I can get healthy for my future children! I'm relieved!
Anyways, thanks to all y'all who've been there for me over the past few weeks with all this testing and such. I appreciate all your prayers and kind words more than you'll ever know! I will need them still as we continue on our journey down this path that God planned for us. All I know is He is good and He will provide as He always has!
Love, Sarah
I Need Prayer
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Those of you who read my blog know that Matt and I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year and of my recent visits to the R.E. I just wanted y'all to have an update on what's going to be happening in the next few days so that you can pray specifically for it.....
-The Dr. prescribed me a dose of Provera (Medroxyprogesterone) to "jump start" my cycle. After two months of nothing I finally started last Tuesday. This is a praise request because I can finally get the ball rolling with the other procedures that I need for a full diagnosis and treatment plan.
-I went in for more blood tests last Thursday and I'm not exactly sure of what they were testing for this time, but they took like 6 more vials of blood. We shall see.....
-I was scheduled for two different tests for this coming Monday and Tuesday. The first test is a SHG (Sonohysterogram) which is an ultrasound of my uterus that they do with a saline solution. What it does is check for uterine abnormalities, fibroids, polyps, or anything that would hinder a fertilized egg from implanting in my uterus. The second test is an HSG dye test (Hysterosalpingogram) which is a test where they inject a dye into my girl parts again and at the same time they are taking x-rays to check the health of my fallopian tubes. The tubes could be fine or they could be blocked, damaged, swollen, etc. But this test will determine if they are normal or not. If there are any blockages in the tubes sometimes they can be unblocked by the dye (which is a good thing). A lot of women who have blocked tubes become pregnant shortly after this test because the blockage has been removed and finally their eggs can travel freely! Not that I'm hoping for that result, but if I'm blocked I wish to not be blocked any longer.
My fears are that they're gonna find something terribly wrong with me and not be able to fix it. I don't want to hear "You have a condition that makes it impossible for you to bear children". I know that when people say "impossible" God says "possible", but I'm still human and I'm still scared of the unknown. I'm afraid of the pain that's associated with the HSG test and I'm afraid that the pain will be so unbearable that I won't be able to finish the test.
So, now that you know what's going on here's what I'd like prayer for.......
*A peace-filled mind while I go in for the tests.
*Wisdom for the Dr's as they perform the procedures on me and for a "fixable" diagnosis.
*For the pain, that it would either be non-existent or very minimal.
*For my emotions to be kept under control no matter what the outcome.
*For the diagnosis; to be clear of what my condition is and to have a good, solid game plan as to what the next step is.
Friends, I really want to thank you for your heartfelt words and prayers for us as we go through this tougher time. It would be harder if there weren't people out there lifting us up in prayer and encouragement, so thank you, thank you, thank you in advance for your kindness! I've said this before and I'll say it again, if you're ever in need of prayer please let me know because I would love to return the favor!
Love y'all and I'll be keeping everyone posted as we know more!
Sarah
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