Well I am a little late with this post, but I went to my doc on Tuesday for a follow up after all my test and such. And the verdict was, I do have some slight infertility issues. Who would have known, I thought I was going because I have a burning desire to be a Mommy but the numbers read that I would have probably ended up having to see a fertility doc anyway. My egg count is normal for insemination, but much lower than the normal woman my age. Also my progesterone levels are lower than normal. BUT God is good, I am healthy otherwise and can still move forward with the process of having a little one.
After hearing all the results the doctor told me the next steps and OMG I can actually try this month. There is a possibility, no matter how small, that I can be pregnant within a few weeks. The doctor did tell me the chances are only like 20% of getting pregnant on the first cycle, but I am going to be praying that things go smoothly for me and I do not have to go through this too many times. The doctor did say it could take 3 or 4 cycles to be successful, but I am praying for less :-).
I received 2 prescriptions, one being a shot I have to give myself (or someone else). REALLYYYYYY. But ok. The craziest part is, it is NOT covered under my insurance and it is going to be a whopping $119. UMMM this has to happen fairly quickly cause this is getting expensive. LOL. Lets not discuss the $500+ it is going to cost per vial of donor sperm.
When I got home from the doctor, I felt so overwhelmed with thoughts and emotion. I felt like my brain was swimming. Still have to find a donor, make sure all the money is straight, continue to prepare myself mentally for all the naysayers, etc. Well I am better today, but the thoughts never leave my mind. On or about the 22nd I should be having a cycle and the process will begin. I pray I have some good news soon. I will keep you all posted on side effects and emotions while taking the meds.
I am excited but scared all at the same time. To my future child: Hopefully in the next few months we will be connected with one another and our journey together starts. I hope I am all you hope for in a mom, as I know you will be all I have dreamed of in a child.
Until next time.. Keep me in your prayers..
Hi! Just found your blog. There's a huge SMC community out there and many of us have our own blogs.
ReplyDeleteThis is a huge decision to make and it seems really overwhelming at times but if it is the right decision for you then nothing else matters. ;-)
On the donor issue, take your time. You'll find that things you found were super important aren't as important as you thought. That will sort itself out once you start weeding through profiles. And if you find one you like definitely contact the bank right away to see how many vials are left. I ran into problems with my #1 and #2 donors because they were very popular. I'd definitely recommend buying more than one vial at a time, just in case he leaves the program or sells out and his new stuff doesn't come out of quarantine in time.
Anyway, welcome to the SMC community. Looking forward to following you through your journey.
Thank you for the information! Which bank did you use? My RE office recommended xytec, california cryobank, and new englad. Thank you for following!
ReplyDeleteHi! Just stumbled upon your blog. I'm also working on becoming a SMC. Good Luck! Hopefully you'll be one of the lucky ones it works for the first time!
ReplyDeleteHello SurlyMama,
ReplyDeleteThanks and I also wish you much success!!! I will be following your journey as well, as I know one day soon you will get good news!