Live in the moment...

I hope that we are each able to put aside those things that may be bothering or hurting us this week and enjoy the holidays.  Get lost in the moment, enjoy what you have and more importantly who you have in your life right now.  We are all blessed in many ways.  If there is a week to count your blessings, it's this week.   Merry Christmas!

Decision Time

Well, it's time to really start looking at the data and statistics on the Reproductive Doctors around St. Louis and make a final decision.  We interviewed with three and we like Dr. A.  I have never had a male OB before so I was a little hesitant.  Dr. A was unique to me because he gave me his email and phone number after the first meeting and even emailed me a couple of reports on causes of infertility.  I have the emails of all of his nurses and financial people as well since he cc'd them on all of the emails he sent to me.  I have had quick responses with questions as well I have emailed the office with as well. 

Anyway, that's it for now.  I just wanted to confirm that I have settled on a Dr. and am waiting for January so we can get things started.

: )

Back in the Saddle Again

So, vacation was amazing.  Best week of my life, I can say that easily.  We did everything and more than we dreamed.  The food was expensive and delicious and I  have to share a triple berry pie recipe from the Lahaina Grill.  This pie, the Triple Berry Pie is $13 a slice and we ate dessert here three nights.  We only had dinner at Lahaina Grill one night, the other two nights we drove across town after eating elsewhere to have this pie for dessert! This pie is freaking amazing and served COLD-like you are eating it straight out of the fridge! 


Anyway, we did many great things, we drove the 54 mile drive to Hana, which is cliff side along the coastline, stopping to admire waterfalls and lava beaches, we snorkeled at an uninhabited crater island and even woke up at 2am one morning to drive three hours to the top of a volcano to watch the sunrise at 10,000 feet above elevation!  We saw the sunrise from above the clouds.  REALLY AMAZING!  Many great drinks too.  Did I mention I snorkeled in front of our hotel and a sea turtle swam two feet from my left shoulder????  Just came towards J and I and it was so beautiful and peaceful. 

We flew home Sunday night but before I left I went and floated along the shore at our hotel.  I felt very at peace drifting in the waves.  I laid in the water and had a talk with God.  I am not overly religious, in fact I haven't been to Church in many many years but I talk to him now and again.  I laid in the water and tried to come up with something to say, I tried to have a conversation but all I could say over and over was "Please God, let me have a baby."  I looked at the sky and just kept repeating it.   

So, we are moving forward.  Got the new insurance cards in the mail while we were away so I called Blue Cross this morning to ask how much of my Laproscopy they would cover, they said 90%.  It looks like we just have to schedule the blood work and lap procedure for January along with Jamie's tests and we should get some results back and know what to do from there.  It sounds so easy right?  I think that starting all of this in January will let us enjoy the holidays a little more although it will definitely be on our minds. 

Vacation

It's been a while since I was really excited about something.  I leave tomorrow for vacation...I am REALLY excited.  They will have to peel me off the beach.  I've never been to Maui but I can say I am a fan of any place with a beach so I anticipate it being like heaven. I plan on coming back tan, relaxed and ready for making babies!

Here's what I have planned to do...

Grab a drink and sit on the beach.  Okay, I rarely drink but this looks quite good.  I don't remember the last time I had a mixed drink.

In room massages for two please...

A romantic dinner with my hubby for our 1st year anniversary...

A little reading...

Fishing...sometimes a girls got to do things that make her hubby happy...

More drinks...

Hopefully I won't get this bad...

A little whale watching!  So excited for this!

Snuba diving.  Yes...SNUBA, as in combo snorkel and scuba!

More reading...

And drinking?  My husband doesn't drink for the record...

Snorkeling anyone?

Yes please!  Gosh, I love a good nappy.

Hey, how did this lady get back in the line up?  :)

Drive the road to Hana?

Stop and admire a waterfall or two?

And Repeat...

This lady with the drink is stalking me...

Say...what type of drink do you suppose that is????  A Mai Tai perhaps?  I will investigate.  *grin*

Well, that about covers it.  I will catch up with you ladies the week of the 14th! 

Back in the Baby Making Game!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!   It's Thanksgiving week and first off I want to say I do have a lot to be thankful for even with my family and infertility situation.  I am thankful for my husband for being my best buddy, his mother for stepping in while my mom is, ummm...on sabbatical...i am thankful for my brother, his wife and their new baby, Peyton.  I am thankful for my beautiful new home and the wherewith all to renovate it and make it "ours".  I am blessed to have a job and even more blessed that my hubby is a month into his new job, one that he loves and I feel will offer him many wonderful opportunities.  I am thankful for my dog, Wilson and I am thankful for every person that has come across my blog, posted and even those who lurk but don't post.  :)  Last but not least I am thankful for my trip to Maui Dec 5-14
We need a vacay. 
December is the month we have been waiting for.  We finally have health insurance through Jamie's new job beginning Dec. 1st.  I contacted our Reproductive Doctor and I am eager to get started once we return from vacation.  Dr. A wants to see if he can figure out what the problem is instead of just recommending IVF like my other two RE's.  I emailed the Doctor this morning and here is the course of action for the weeks after we return...


1.  Start Provera if AF hasn't visited, once AF visits...

2.  Blood work :(

3.  AFC (Antral Follicle Count) 
What Are Antral Follicles?

Antral follicles are small follicles (about 2-8 mm in diameter) that can be seen - and measured and counted - with ultrasound.

4.  FUS (Fluid ultrasound) involves saline injection into the endometrial cavity and simultaneous transvaginal sonography to visualize the endometrial cavity. This test provides information about the pathological lesions in endometrial cavity (i.e. myomas, polyps, adhesions, and congenital anomalies) as well as limited information on tubal patency.

5.  Laparoscopy surgery - Laparoscopy is direct visualization of the peritoneal cavity, ovaries, outside of the tubes and uterus by using a laparoscopy. The laparoscopy is an instrument somewhat like a miniature telescope with a fiber optic system which brings light into the abdomen. It is about as big around as a fountain pen and twice as long.  Carbon dioxide (CO2) is put into the abdomen through a special needle that is inserted just below the navel. This gas helps to separate the organs inside the abdominal cavity, making it easier for the physician to see the reproductive organs during laparoscopy. The gas is removed at the end of the procedure.

6.  Jamie needs to schedule the MSA and SCSA (These test the male fertility, he had a Sperm Analysis a few months ago and was above average but Dr. A thinks they need to check DNA Fragmentation)  Jamie is thrilled...I'm sure!


Okay, so I am so happy to have a plan.  I am hoping insurance will cover all of these things.  Fingers crossed.  x x

Speak of the Devil...

she showed up this Saturday.

Dear Aunt Flo...you suck.

It's been 46 days, care to visit?  You seem to forget our quality time together each month. 


Most girls would think they were pregnant if their Aunt Flo didn't show her face by now.  Not me.  Sure would like a provera prescription right about now to convince my dear Aunty Flo to visit...in between insurance though.  My luck, she will show her face in another 30 days while I am in Hawaii.