Time to get that little polyp removed. I have to get to Mercy Hospital super early, so I drive myself and Matt will arrive later to wait and be there for me. I get all checked in and am in the prep room. I have a wonderful nurse who really takes the time to talk to me, get to know why I'm here (as much as I want to share) and help me relax. I guess a good thing is that you have to remove your contacts and then I was not able to see a lot of what was going on. One thing that had been a constant in all my appointments so far is that my blood pressure has been kind of high. I know its nerves and stress, but I need to really work on this.
Anyway, the anesthesiologist comes in and gets to work. While they do this, they put these amazingly soft boots on my lower legs and feet. They will actually massage my legs while I'm in surgery to keep them moving. It feels strange at first, but then really good! Needles in my hand and I'm talking a lot because I'm nervous. I'm asked if I want some 'calming' drugs and my nurse says,... yes, you probably want these. So, they hook me up and I'm feeling really relaxed in a matter of minutes!
The next thing I remember is waking up and slight cramping in my abdomen. Nothing major, but uncomfortable. I think Dr.Fleming came in to talk to me, but I can't really remember. I am told everything went fine and to take pain killers for the pain, etc. Polyp is all gone and everything else looked normal, but we still have the fibroid. You have to pee before you are discharged and this is really hard, lol.
I recover really quickly. I have an exam with Dr.Fleming 2 weeks later to ensure I'm healed and everything is all good to go. I am and we are to try to have our baby the 'a la natural' way for 3 months and then go back in to see the doc.
At this point, its almost summer and I'm thrilled to be able to be doctor free and feel this is it! Over the next few months we'll be baby making and there is nothing in our way!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
4/13/11 - Die, Dye!
The morning of April 13th, I am a wreck. I have to get my HSG test to see if my fallopian tubes are blocked. Matt is able to take me to the Mercy Hospital for the procedure. We get there early and have to wait in the cold x-ray room. I am so blessed that Matt is here for me, but still nervous about this procedure. Dr.Fleming gets here and the x-ray tech arrive. I climb up on the huge table and the nurse helps me get as comfortable as possible. Dr.Fleming says it won't take long and to relax. Well, thank goodness Matt was there to hold my hand. The process was so incredibly painful! From inserting the catheter to when the dye was released! I had never felt anything like that. I actually cried it hurt so bad and I prayed that it would end! Later on I would read that if the dye gets pushed in to quickly, you get the severe, but quick cramping pains I got. Make sure your doc does this very, very, very slowly! LOL
The good news about this procedure is that you get your results right away. The x-rays show everything. I was able to see my uterus and the dye showed us that my tubes were squeaky clean! However, there was a little white finger looking thing on the inside of my cervix going into my uterus. Oh no! Turns out I have a polyp that Dr.Fleming thinks may be preventing me from getting pregnant or reducing our chances of those little guys from getting past my uterus.
We determined the next step. That little polyp has got to go. We schedule the surgery for May 12th. I'll have to go under for this one, something I've never done before. Keeping a positive attitude, I know God is walking us down the plan for this baby and eliminating any possible obstacles along the way!
The good news about this procedure is that you get your results right away. The x-rays show everything. I was able to see my uterus and the dye showed us that my tubes were squeaky clean! However, there was a little white finger looking thing on the inside of my cervix going into my uterus. Oh no! Turns out I have a polyp that Dr.Fleming thinks may be preventing me from getting pregnant or reducing our chances of those little guys from getting past my uterus.
We determined the next step. That little polyp has got to go. We schedule the surgery for May 12th. I'll have to go under for this one, something I've never done before. Keeping a positive attitude, I know God is walking us down the plan for this baby and eliminating any possible obstacles along the way!
3/28/11 - I Hate Needles!
March 28th, 2011 - My 1st ultrasound and blood work at Dr.Fleming's office. Of course I was nervous, but who wouldn't be? I knew what the procedure would entail, but nothing can really prepare you for your first ultrasound. Luckily, when I got to the office I found out that the nurse would perform the procedure! This was a relief and I told her I had never had one of these done. She said it was no big deal and to relax. The room was dark and had a screen to watch the ultrasound while she did it. It really was not that big of a deal and I'd come to find out I would have so many more of these... lol. She found a fibroid, but everything else looked normal. Good news I am thinking! Next, I move on around the corner to have my blood work done. I really hate needles and have passed out in the past from having blood taken and getting shots. Oh boy. But, the nurse was amazing, kept me distracted and I was out in no time! Now the wait to hear the results from Dr.Fleming.
The results.. Dr.Fleming has looked at my insurance plan and understands there is a process to get through this to get to the infertility treatments, if it turns out that is my case. My blood work comes back fine. Dr.Fleming mentions the fibroid, but very seldom does this effect woman from getting pregnant. Our next step is to do the 'dye test' or hysterosalpingogram (HSG) test. We schedule this for April 13th. Progress! I'm anxious to see what this test will see.
The results.. Dr.Fleming has looked at my insurance plan and understands there is a process to get through this to get to the infertility treatments, if it turns out that is my case. My blood work comes back fine. Dr.Fleming mentions the fibroid, but very seldom does this effect woman from getting pregnant. Our next step is to do the 'dye test' or hysterosalpingogram (HSG) test. We schedule this for April 13th. Progress! I'm anxious to see what this test will see.
3/17/11 - The Beginning
It was a new year, we were in a new house and all things were looking positive in our lives. We knew this was going to be 'our year'. And after almost 3.5 years and we were still not pregnant - it was time to take the next step in our journey.
Aspen had recently been accepted into the prestigious Seven Hills School in Cincinnati with a 50% scholarship. We were ecstatic. Seven Hills is one of the top schools in the entire state and we fell in love with the teaching methodology when we visited. At this point, Aspen is not thrilled about changing schools. In the meantime, driving Aspen home from school, I see a billboard for Seven Hills Woman's Center. This is where we would begin our journey to have a little one, I knew it.
I looked up my insurance policy and made sure that this center was accepted, and it was. I called immediately to get an appointment booked. I was able to get in 3 days later with doctor Christopher Fleming. Of course I looked him up - I was not keen on having a male doctor, but I put God's hands into the process and that we were making progress. We were going to find out why I could not have a baby and this was our first steps to finding a solution. On the way to the first visit on March 17th, 2011, I remember the song 'I Refuse' by Josh Wilson coming on the radio. I just knew that this was going to be the right step and God was with us.
Aspen had recently been accepted into the prestigious Seven Hills School in Cincinnati with a 50% scholarship. We were ecstatic. Seven Hills is one of the top schools in the entire state and we fell in love with the teaching methodology when we visited. At this point, Aspen is not thrilled about changing schools. In the meantime, driving Aspen home from school, I see a billboard for Seven Hills Woman's Center. This is where we would begin our journey to have a little one, I knew it.
I looked up my insurance policy and made sure that this center was accepted, and it was. I called immediately to get an appointment booked. I was able to get in 3 days later with doctor Christopher Fleming. Of course I looked him up - I was not keen on having a male doctor, but I put God's hands into the process and that we were making progress. We were going to find out why I could not have a baby and this was our first steps to finding a solution. On the way to the first visit on March 17th, 2011, I remember the song 'I Refuse' by Josh Wilson coming on the radio. I just knew that this was going to be the right step and God was with us.
To sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse...
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse...
I got to the office and it was at the Mercy Health Complex. I was nervous of course. New place, new doc, but I said some silent prayers that all would go well. The nurses were amazing and so kind. The doc came in and we got to have a meeting first so that we could go over my history and I would feel more comfortable. I liked Dr. Fleming almost immediately. I felt that he cared and that he would take my case seriously and try to figure out the problem. I then got my first exam and we set up my next appointment which would be an ultrasound and blood work. We wanted to see what was going on and to make sure my thyroid and progesterone levels were normal. I would also get my exam results back to see what that would bring.
I left the office feeling good. I knew there was a lot to go through in the next appointment, but I would start to get some answers and we were moving in the right direction. I got a call from Dr. Fleming later that day saying he had some materials for me to pick up that were on fertility and that made me feel really good. Now for the next appointment...
Sunday, January 8, 2012
The Dash Poem by Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
And spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own,
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard;
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile,
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
© 1996 Linda Ellis
www.lindaellis.net
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
And spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own,
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard;
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile,
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
© 1996 Linda Ellis
www.lindaellis.net
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