Our appointment yesterday went really well. Dr. Hill was very nice and very thorough as we talked through my history. He said that I've received a comprehensive work up already and there's not much more we can do. He was impressed at the care and attention I have received thus far. I have to agree. Heather has been so good to me.
I'll skip all the super fun details and just tell you that he ruled out a lot of the more scary issues that were possible. We were relieved once again to hear that. He said he's concerned that I have a luteal phase defect. I've wondered that myself (I do a lot of research, can you tell? Most of you are like. . .a luteal what? I won't go into the details about what that is. Basically a problem that stems from my hormonal imbalance. From my understanding it has a lot to do with the foundation of a pregnancy. If your luteal phase is not up to par, there is a good chance the pregnancy will be lost. Don't quote me on any of this. My doctor and nurse friends are likely reading this and cringing at my simple and inaccurate explaination.
All that to say, we just have to continue to use Clomid and then I'll get a hormone injection on a certain day of the month. Not too much different than what we did before.
Dave and I left very hopeful and at peace. I can honestly say I am no longer afraid of conceiving again. I know the waiting will be hard. . .waiting to see if I am pregnant, then waiting to make sure the baby is ok. . .but I feel even more prepared for the wait now that He has proven it's all out of my control.
I started the Clomid again last night. How's that for timing? It actually happened to be the right day to get started. So here we go again. We wait. . .and we hope.
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I'm so glad things went well at your appointment, and that you are already starting another cycle! Every month counts when you are trying to have a baby. Don't worry-I wasn't cringing :)
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