Well I meant to do an update as soon as I got back from the
RE. But you know time flies..yada yada yada. So before I get to that update. I
should write on my dear beautiful 8 year old son.
Noah is doing good. I know last time I wrote, I said he was
struggling. Well he is still struggling, but I think there may be a slight
processing issues on his part. But he is making slow and gradual improvements,
per his IEP goals. But overall he is good. He will be playing football this
fall, and his 9th Birthday is coming up in less than a month! My
baby boy is going to be 9. I am not ready for that. Hahaha. I am so glad he
loves to cuddle and snuggle with me. I will take it as long as I can.
Ok. Let me tell you, I am horrible at implementing my new
semi-clean eating. I mean we eat healthy all the time. But I am a sucker for
Mexican food. Hahaha. So my leafy green, granola, eating plans have been moved
to this next major grocery shopping round. I did however eliminate all alcohol,
have not had soda, and changed prenatal vitamins.
Now on to our RE appointment, it was what a first time
appointment to be expected. What I did like was she was understanding and
willing to work with us. She also is more proactive. I am in my diagnostic
cycle. Next cycle will most likely and hopefully first and last successful IUI
with donor sperm and medications. I keep praying it will work. That is the door
the Lord has told us to walk through this whole time. I also had my first blood
work. My TSH was normal for someone not trying to conceive but high for someone
who is. So she immediately put me on a thyroid medication. I am going on week 3
of thyroid medication. I am also on Cycle Day 1 of this cycle. I call tomorrow
for my baseline blood work and ultrasound. This will give a better picture. I
am in hopes that they also got my past RE records. My last AMH was. 0.49. But
now it has gone up to 0.87. This is a good thing. And I am happy to see that. I
think my follicles/eggs need a little push.
We did decide on a donor profile. I do have to call this
week to see if it is available, and ensure the military discount. I giggle at
the thought of using a military discount on donor sperm. We are going to talk
to our RE about the possibility of doing a double insemination this round to
increase our chances. When do have our IUI round, I will be earing pineapple,
drinking POM juice, and take baby asprin. In hopes we have a sticky implanted
little bean. We still are anxious to see the RE’s recommendations. Since we are
using donor sperm, we hope we will be more successful. But with this, I will
not be shocked if she recommends IVF. If she does, we have to take a long hard
look at what we want to do. We might be able to afford it. And may have high
success rates, but I really hope we will be successful with a double medicated
Donor sperm IUI! WOW! That’s a mouthful. Hahaha. So we will see what happens
after this weeks blood works. James and I continue to be positive, ask for
prayers and believe God has brought us to this option because this is where we
are supposed to be.
With that….. I am off to relax and endure what will be
hopefully my second to last AF for 9 months. Hahaha
Daily Tidbits
· * My best friend got me hooked on the show Empire.
I watched the whole season on Demand in like 3 days
· * James is in the field this weekend…Boo! He comes
home tonight….YAY!
· * I’m making red chile sauce here in a minute for
red chile enchiladas. Trying to decide if I want them to be just cheese or
chicken and cheese.
· * I think I need a pintrest intervention
· * Game of Thrones premires tonight!! Woot Woot!
· * I need more spring color nail polishes
