A Beautifully, HEALTHY UTERUS!
So most everyone knows that we have been trying to have a baby for a few years and there has been no explanation as to why "IT" hasn't happened. After all it only took 2 months to get pregnant with Zachy but then took 16 months to get pregnant with Brady. All of our testing, (before we conceived Brady) came back basically normal and healthy. So we decided to go up to the "U" and see a fertility specialist last year. Well, the Dr. basically threw me on Clomid and did an IUI (intrauterine insemination) and called it good. Yes, I felt like a number there. We knew that we didn't want to go back. It didn't feel right. So we waited and decided to save the money for IVF. Well, I just couldn't figure out where I wanted to go to start the long road of fertility treatments. I had spoken to a couple different reproductive endocrinologists, both of whom I didn't feel good about. So I went to see my wonderful OB. HE referred me to a wonderful practice in A.F. Oh the difference was immediately evident in patient care and priority. Dr. Faulk, who Jake and I were both impressed with, instantly diagnosed my problem in a matter of 30 minutes. First off, I produce more LH than FSH, which is why I am so cool and not moody, HAHA! (Men produce more LH than FSH). Secondly, and more importantly, I have a 2 inch round endometrioma on my left ovary and stage 4 endometriosis! I have no predisposing factors other than my c-section, that would cause endometriosis. 2 months= Zach, 16= Brady, and the condition has worsened. So I started developing it after my c-section with Zach!
Oh, the answers are astounding and wonderful all at the same time! Here is what my uterus looks like! :)
Endometriosis (or unhealthy uterus)
My massive cyst!
So, I will be getting surgery soon and will need your prayers of course! Hopefully they can clean it all out and I will be good to go! You just never know what will come your way in this life, I tell ya. So grateful for an amazingly loving and supportive hubby that is so awesome! And Of course to a rock star Dr. that waisted no time in figuring out what was wrong and to get it fixed right away! Blessings, Blessings, Blessings! Too many to count!
12 comments:
Wow, Em, glad you found some answers! Sucks to have to get surgery, but at least you know what it takes now. Sorry you didn't like your doc at the U. I loved my doctor there and always felt I had great attention. I was sad I had to go back to my OB and leave my infertility doc once I was pregnant. Glad you found someone who works for you. I will definitely be praying for you! Yay! Hope it all works out!!!
Emily, wow! I'm sure it is a relief to actually know what is going on! Uncertainty is the worst! But, I'm sorry about the surgery. I will bring dinner when the time comes! :) I have been praying for you for a long time and putting your name on the temple prayer roll too, and I will keep doing so---I hope this surgery goes well and I just want everything good for you!! PS you ARE exceptionally even-keeled and non-moody; it's what I like about you! :)
What a journey!! My good friend had the same problem and she got pregnant within months after she had the surgery. She has been trying to get preggers again and is looking into it a second time now since they have had no luck again getting pregnant. It's amazing what the body can put us through to have these sweet babies. Good thing it's all worth it in the end!! Good luck!
I hope all the best for you!!
Seriously-I need to talk to you! I want to have a little chat if you don't care and have the time!! I am so happy for you!! Will you email me your number?? natalithompson@hotmail.com
Hey Em, You left me a comment needing good books to read, so here are some of my suggestions:
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The Glass of Time by Michael Cox
The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer
Happy Reading!!!
Love you guys! Answers are good! We are praying for you.
Good things are coming your way! I can feel it!
Thank you everyone for your sweet words of support and love! And Tibby for the book suggestions!
I am so happy they finally got it figured out!! What a relief! Let me know when your surgery is and I'll be making dinner for you! ;) If you need help with your kids, I can do that too! Love you Em!
What a blessing that you have persevered and didn't listen to the first doctors. I can't help but think that with all of the prayers, fasting, temple service and hope that you've had, Heavenly Father has led you to the people that have finally provided answers.
I remember sitting in your living room talking about the simple science of why you haven't gotten pregnant (why the sperm isn't getting to the egg discussion) and now you know. What a blessing it is to FINALLY know!!!
Now you are in good hands and can receive the medical attention you need and deserve. It's just a matter of time my sister...you will be enjoying ever single joy & pain of being pregnant and you'll endure it all with bliss & happiness! I mean that sincerely and not jokingly because after all that you've been through, it will be nothing but, joy & bliss--and I know you're screaming with every fiber of your being "BRING IT ON"!!!
LOVE YOU!!!
Emily, I'm glad you guys found out what's going on and the next step you need to take. I had a large cyst on one of my ovaries before I met Ryan and had it removed laproscopically (sp?). Is that what you're having done too? It's a simple procedure, and is amazing what technology allows them to do. They make three tiny incisions and you're out in a couple of hours.
When I had mine, my surgeon found endometriosis and told me that I should get pregnant asap or I'd have a hard time having children. I was single, had just broken up with my boyfriend and wasn't anywhere NEAR having children soon. I met Ryan a couple of months later and when we got engaged I warned him I might not be able to have children, but he felt we would. Needless to say, Keira came 9 months after we got married. They say that being pregnant will also help deter future endometriosis. Anyway, sorry for all the details, but I love you and am I'm very happy for you. Please keep us posted!
Em and Jake,
I am feeling that when the next pregancy comes, you will be so very blessed to have a new arrival! Alice came over today with her little Brody who she had waited for 12 YEARS! How he has changed and brightened their life! You have and always will be in our prayers! So grateful that your medical care will get to the bottom of this! Thanks for coming to visit at Swiss Days; it was a blast! See you soon!!!
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