We have decided to go back to Dr. Griffith to do a Frozen Embryo Transfer. Daunting. There are some days I wonder- am I really ready?? However, I'm at a point that I know that these things are not on my time... they are on the Lord's time. If He waited on us to get this done on our own time- we may never do it. Why? Fear maybe. Adding another little to our clan is hard to wrap my head around, but my heart knows it's right.
I have been hesitant about how public I want to be about this. I didn't want to really create a whole new blog, but I didn't want to add this to our public blog yet. We were so public last time- so why be private now? To be honest, I'm scared of sharing it with everyone and then having it not be successful.
I went to see Doctor G last week for a consultation. It felt a bit odd, all the nurses are new. No familiar faces. That was probably the hardest part... oh! And the fact that it's in a different location. That's a little strange. So this will no doubt be a very different experience. I filled out a ton of paperwork. Tried contacting Jon. He was currently arriving at the Tulsa, OK airport to come home. Let him know that I was waiting.
I was called back to see Dr. G. I waited in the office a little bit. I saw all of his credentials on the wall and then on the other wall was another doctor's stuff. This doctor is one I didn't have the best experience with. I hope I don't have to see him later on... Anyways, Dr. G came in, we talked, showed pictures and then called Jon on speaker phone so he could be apart of it. We decided to do a July/August transfer. I also found out that I would need to do a hysteroscopy again. I totally forgot about that. It didn't even cross my mind. I'm also up for my first mammogram this summer. Yay. Lots coming my way soon.
We then decided that because I was on birth control that we would go ahead and do my baseline while I was there. That saved me another trip and a co-pay. Lots of blood work, ultrasound... all the fun stuff. Then I headed home to relieve the babysitter.
Since the visit I have been scheduled for my hysteroscopy for Monday the 29th of June. That's the day after Jon's parents come home from China. They've been there for a year teaching English. Not the best timing, but this was really the only date that we could do AND stay in-network for our insurance without messing with our timing. This procedure is minor, but I still have to be put under. It's just to check that everything looks good on the inside.
I spent over a half hour on the phone with insurance today registering for authorization of infertility coverage. Alton and Ashlyn are currently napping- although, I just heard Ashlyn kicking the wall so they're up. Time to go get them.
I'm excited. Scared. But excited. Knowing that there's a possibility for another little one to love on in spring 2016 makes my heart feel good.
Random fun fact: A frozen embryo only takes 45 minutes to thaw! Who knew??
You are being BRAVE. And with the Lord's help you can do hard things.
ReplyDeleteCongrats and good luck with all that's coming ahead! Thanks for letting us be a part of it - even if it is from thousands of miles away. I totally get what you're saying about being nervous to go through it all again. Even without all the infertility stuff every time I think about getting pregnant again it's like, "wait, that? again? *deep breath* ok, i guess i could do that again, but it's REALLY hard having babies!" We'll be excited to hear what happens in the months to come. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteWe are glad to hear your news! I truly hope that everything goes as smoothly as it can! We love you!
ReplyDeleteI want to help you. I'm not so great at being the person to come in a know just what to do so tell me what you need! I'm praying for you friend. So happy for you!
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