TTC Post #7 - Had My HSG Test

Well I'm here to share my results from the HSG test which aren't great news.

We had to head to the hospital this morning and be there at 7:30 with the test starting at 8am.  We got there at about 7:15 and there were a few people ahead of us in line already.  They schedule 10 women at a time and only run the tests in the early morning. They led us in small groups to change and then we were lined up in our hospital gowns sitting in the hallway as we were called into the test room.

I was the 4th women in line and I got to see several women come out and most said it was a breeze.  I was glad that it sounded quick and painless.

When I got in, I was very nervous.  I had to lay on a bed while they inject the dye.  I won't go into graphic detail but they had trouble getting the dye into me and it was very painful because of this.  The doctor said they couldn't get dye into my right tube at all, it could be because it's blocked or because of the pain from the test making the dye not go in.  The doctor also said that my left tube looked strange, deformed.

This was not news I was expecting.  I was really upset.

The doctor said my fertility doctor would probably recommend I go for a laparoscopy so they can see my tubes better.  Hubby and I talked about this but because of the other conditions we are facing (low sperm count, not ovulating, PCOS) plus problems with the tubes, it seems more reasonable to go right to invitro fertilization (IVF).

Tough decision and I feel like my reality has changed a lot going from wanting to get out of debt to be a stay at home Mom with several children to wanting to get out debt to pay for IVF in hopes we can have one.

TTC Post #6 - Booked for an HSG

Just a short post to say I received a call today that I am booked for my HSG on June 17th.  It happens to be the same day and my hubby's semen analysis appointment.  This is stressing me out a bit because he can't drive and I am supposed to drive him to his appointment.

I am quite nervous for the appointment but I have blind faith that it is going to be ok!

TTC Post #5 - Our First Appointment at the Regional Fertility Clinic

Hubby and I had our first appointment at the Regional Fertility Clinic today.  I was really nervous and I didn't know what to expect.  We also were going to see a male doctor which made me nervous.  Turns out, our doctor is fabulous! He has an excellent "bedside manner" and a good sense of humour.  The clinic was extremely organized and we felt like we had enough time to ask questions and make sure we understood everything.  The doctor is sending us for more tests, Hubby is to have another semen analysis (test #3) and I am to have an HSG test.  Why do men get the better end of the stick?

From the test we got back today, Hubby's semen analysis is better than it was last time (woot!) and he thinks I have PCOS (boo!).

My OBGYN didn't think I had PCOS originally.  I do have some of the symptoms (not ovulating, irregular periods, trouble loosing weight) but not all of them (no extra hair, not overweight).  I'm nervous that this is going to be another road block in the road to getting pregnant, but I am happy that I have something a bit more concrete to research.

As for the HSG test, I am a bit nervous for that.  Most women who have had this say it's nothing, but one I know said it's extremely painful.  

Finger's crossed we can complete our tests and they go well!

TTC Post #4 - We Got Into the Regional Fertility Program!

Very exciting news!  We have an appointment at the Regional Fertility Program at the end of May!  I'm very excited and counting down the days till we go.

Fingers crossed it's going to help!

TTC Post #3 - Follow Up with OBGYN

Hubby and I had our follow up appointment with my OBGYN.  We received some news that we were expecting - I'm not ovulating and then we received some we weren't expecting - hubby has low sperm count.  Our OBGYN said he only specializes in female infertility so he is referring us to the Regional Fertility Program.

It's going to take several months to get into the clinic, but they will be able to help us further.  They offer all kinds of services so if we find out we need additional help, they run all types of fertility treatments.

I am just trying to relax and get through the wait, maybe I'll be pregnant before we get into the program.

TTC #2 - Saw OBGYN

We got into the OBGYN, it took us a few months. It's been a long few months for be starting to worry if everything is going to be alright.  At this point, I'm trying hard to keep a positive attitude.  It's been hard to count cycle days and guestimate fertility while my cycles have been so irregular.

My hubby came with me to my OBGYN appoint which made me feel a lot more comfortable.  I really like my OBGYN.  He sent us both for some tests and after our tests we get to see him again.  He sounded pretty positive saying that he thinks we should just need some help ovulating which is fairly easy in most cases.  I left happy to have the process started but I know it's going to be awhile for these tests and I'm anxious to get started.

TTC Post #1 - Saw the Family Doctor

I haven't spoken to many people about my hubby and I trying to conceive (TTC) yet, but I thought I'd start to share on this blog.  I've mentioned a few times on this blog about how I want to get our money situation under control so we can start to have children.

Now that my hubby and I have an idea about money management and we are getting closer to being out of debt, we've decided to start trying for children.  It's very exciting but really hard not to know when it is going to happen.  I am having problems with my cycle being irregular so I went to my family doctor.  My family doctor decided to refer me yo an OBGYN and said it can take a couple of months to get into.  I've never seen a OBGYN, only a family doctor but I am excited to get the ball rolling.

In the meantime, I've been keeping myself busy with lots of research online.  I love to read and to research which could be both a good thing and a bad thing.

Fingers crossed for us!