My lady parts haven't been very cooperative.....
2000: First diagnosed with endometriosis via laparascopy
2000-2006: On the Pill for management of endo
2006: Laparascopy #2 to remove endo
2006: Lu.pron De.pot therapy for 6 months to help keep endo from coming back (continued to take Pill)
2007: LEEP procedure to remove abnormal cells after 2 abnormal Paps and an abnormal biopsy
2008: Laparascopy #3 to remove endo (Pill and Lu.pron F-A-I-L)
April 2009: Went off the Pill
July 2009: Officially started TTC
December 2009: Positive pregnancy test
January 4, 2010: Bleeding at 6 weeks, diagnosed with a subchorionic hematoma (SCH). Baby had a heartbeat of 117 bpm. Put on lifting restrictions and pelvic rest.
January 18, 2010: Ultrasound to check on SCH. No heartbeat.
January 19, 2010: D&C
February-August 2010: Continued to TTC
September-October 2010: 2 cycles with Clo.mid and Pro.fasi
October-December 2010: TTC break because of recurrent infections. Itching and irritation prevent TTC :(
January 2011: Laparoscopy #4 to remove endo. 60% of endo removed. HSG- tubes are open.
February 2011: Appointment with RE. Diagnosed with vulvar vestibulitis. Finally an answer to all the infections and itching! Started acupuncture for inflammation.
April 2011: IUI with Clo.mid and Ovi.drel= BFN
Early May 2011: WTF appointment with RE. Prognosis grim. FSH 21 and AMH 1.4, SHG showed adenomyosis and a uterine septum. RE gave us 1% chance of conceiving on our own, 5-10% with IUI, and 15% with IVF
Late May 2011: Decided not to pursue fertility treatments. All costs would be out of pocket. We are excited to begin our adoption journey. We WILL have a family!
June 2011: Surgery to repair uterine septum. RE estimated he gave my uterus 25% more surface area. Told to call if I get pregnant on my own (what?)
June 2011: Began working with a wonderful adoption consultant
July 2011: Began home study process
September 2011: completed home study
October 2011: Actively waiting for a match
November 2011: Holy shiz- surprise BFP! Adoption journey on hold
July 2012: Welcome our miracle baby, Sadie. We are so the luckiest people in the world!
