Work out from Hell

Yesterday I started Jamie Eason's Live Fit 12 week trainer.  Today I feel like I am dying!  I've never really worked with weights at the gym, but stuck to my cardio machines.  So needless to say, my muscles are horribly sore.  The diet is okay so far.  Just several small meals a day.  Hopefully I can stick with it!!

Click here to see the Live Fit Plan!

Lots of Updates

Today was my SHG.  After all the research I did on this procedure I really thought it might be uncomfortable, but did not expect it to hurt so much!  I don't think I'm in the majority with my experience though.  RE said the nerve endings in my cervix must be really sensitive for it to hurt that much.  I literally thought I was going to vomit it hurt so bad.  Once the catheter was in and the fluid was running the pain went away.  My ovaries looked good with a nice size follicle on the right side.  Uterine lining was normal.  RE said both tubes seem to be open.  And then the bad news.....  They found a polyp in my uterus that looks suspicious.  She is having it reviewed by another RE and Surgeon, but surgery to remove it looks inevitable.  She does think it might be a cause to why we haven't gotten pregnant.  So I should hear back on the surgery next Thursday to see when it will be done.

Okay now for E's 2nd SA results.  Morphology went WAYYY up!!!  No real explanation for it either.  It just is.  I am so happy about this even with the downside.  His motility went down a bit and so did concentration.  RE thinks with a better diet and vitamins we can improve this on our own.  However, right now as it stands we are in the perfect range for an IUI.

I was also very happy that my RE agrees with our plan.  First, get this polyp removed.  Second, lose weight and get in shape.  Then we will have a good foundation to start treatments with.  Diet starts Monday!

-L

AMH Level is in

The RE lab tech called today to tell me that my AMH level was 6.6.  She said anything over 1 is normal.  Of course I am googling this like crazy now, but seem to find about the same thing although I really don't understand it fully yet.  She told me she wants to discuss my progesterone when I come in for my SHG which I have scheduled next Thursday.  EEEEK! I'm a little nervous about this "gushing" of saline I have heard about, but more nervous about sitting down with the RE and going over our options at this point. 

E has his 2nd SA tomorrow.  He doesn't seem as nervous this time around since he kind of knows what to expect.  Praying so hard that his numbers come back better than last time!!! 

Today is CD2.  AF came a day earlier than normal which gave me an 11 day luteul phase.  A little on the short side.  Anyway,  please put in a little prayer for E's numbers tomorrow if you can!

-L

Giving Myself a Break

For now, I think I have decided to stop charting my temps.  I think since we have decided to spend the next few months getting healthy and lowering our stress, I'm going to let go of obsessing over each temp or each OPK test.  I'm such a control freak so we will see how long this last! 

Also, this blog may take a little detour for a while.  I'm still going to update on anything TTC related, but I may try to blog about the other aspects of my life as well.  You should expect to see reviews on beauty products, fitness related posts, and anything worth telling in my personal life. 

-L

Some test results

I got a call from the lab tech today saying my progesterone was 10.3 which they consider low and my prolactin was 9.8 which she says is normal.  She said she will talk to the RE to see if she wants to do anything about my progesterone at this point and call me back.  Still haven't heard from her.

On another note, E and I came to somewhat agreeable terms today.  After our anniversary vacation end of August, he wants us both to give up anything that is considered bad, start a very strict diet, and working out way more often.  E already works out a lot and eats well so this shouldn't be a struggle for him.  I on the other hand am slightly overweight for my height and am pretty much a lazy butt.  Anyway, he asked that I give getting healthier my best try for three months and if it doesn't happen naturally for us he has agreed to move forward with treatment.  I feel good about this because at least it will give us time to save up some money for treatment too.  However, this diet may kill me.  I'm just so happy we reached an understanding and are both willing to move forward OUR goal.

-L

First RE Appointment

I don't even know where to begin.  It was so much information and a lot to take in.  We talked about our health history and currently where we stand.  She told E that he needs to stop a lot of the work out supplements he takes and I swear I saw his heart drop.  She did blood work on me to test progesterone, prolactin, and a bunch of other stuff.  She explained that E needs another SA and I a SHG.  Then she talked about a couple options.....

Option #1:  If E's SA comes back comparable to what the first was then she recommends we go straight into Letrozole with a trigger shot and an IUI. 

Option #2: E's SA comes back with normal numbers then we just start Femera and try on our own a few cycles.

I mainly feel confused by her and scattered.  Also, E has shut off a little bit.  He doesn't want to talk about IUI as an option right now because he feels it is too drastic.  He truly feels that we are going to get pregnant naturally.  I've prayed every night that he is right about that, but it just might not be the case.  I hope that he just needs time to process all of this and then will be on board for whatever gives us the best chance. 

So for now, we scheduled the 2nd SA for July 20th and I'll call to set up my SHG when/if CD1 comes.  I should get all my blood work back tomorrow and I'll update with that too.  After all the testing I think E and I will sit down with our RE and maybe even an IF counselor to work through any concerns and get on the same page.  This sucks!

-L

Music Fav

I have had this song stuck in my head for a few days and thought I should share.  Enjoy!

Ding! Ding! Ding! Round 11

Yep, it's that time again....

I hope AF doesn't win this round!

-L

Birthday Surprises!

Yesterday was my birthday and I was reminded of how blessed I really am.  First, my friends J and C came by my "office" to surprise me with cupcakes and a wonderful present from J.  I had been talking for a long time about these fertility necklaces that I wanted.  J found the perfect one and surprised me with it yesterday.

We had lunch at my favorite Mexican spot and then they brought me home.  Then, I got the most beautiful flowers delivered to me from my parents!

Last, E told me to get dressed up so he could take me to dinner.  He takes me to my favorite sushi place where a bunch of my friends were waiting to surprise me!  I couldn't help but to get a little emotional looking around the table at all these amazing people that I am blessed to have in my life.  I couldn't have asked for a better birthday!!!

Here is a pic from last night.  Our eyes look crazy from the flash!

-L