So, this past Wednesday we met with another IVF specialist in Memphis, Dr. Brezina, a specialist at Fertility Associates of Memphis. I was prepared for whatever he told us and was even prepared for the worst--that he would come in unknowledgable and not be sensitive to our particular situation.
I am happy to report that it was the most wonderful experience. Dr. Brezina had taken the time to read our file and immediately came in and offered his condolences. It was nice to see that he had such care and concern for our situation and that this was just not your average infertility case.
It was at this time that Dr. Brezina gave us "his plan" for us. A specifically designed plan for us for the place that we were in. Not the run of the mill plan for every infertile woman that walks through the door. A plan just for us and our needs.
The initial step in that plan... I have to lose about 30 pounds. And I've given myself 3 months to do it. I lost roughly 40 pounds in the same time frame last year and feel confident that I can do it again. It's about carving out gym time for me. It just so happens that the gym time is 530 am every morning. Yes, it's early, but it works for me and my family. I'm there, get my workout in and home to shower and get ready for work.
When I've lost the weight, I'll schedule my blood work appointment and meet with the doctor again. I'll have an ultrasound to take a look at everything going on and see what I do on my own. Hubby has his own tests that he will undergo as well. This is where the ball starts rolling. As long as I've lost the necessary weight, we get to start this journey!!
The next several steps are rather tedious. I'll start birth control pills and schedule another test in the next couple of days. From there, we start the injectable medications. We'll have a a trial transfer to know where is the perfect spot to put our little embryos. Multiple blood tests, ultrasounds and more tests. Then the big day--the egg retrieval. Fertilization of the eggs and then on day 5--the embryo transfer. From then we just wait and see. We pray and keep our fingers crossed that one or both stick and that we can celebrate the start of a healthy pregnancy.
It's a lot to take in. I have my work cut out for me. Thirty pounds is a lot of weight, but the weight loss is simply to increase our chances of success. And honestly, why would you go through the time, energy and money if you didn't want your chance of success to be good. We want to put ourselves in the best possible situation to make this happen. The plus, it will get me started on another healthy pregnancy.
I was so impressed with Dr. Brezina and his staff. I left feeling hopeful and excited. The next several months will be filled with a lot of emotions. I already feel like we've started the journey. I know every step we make from here on out is the step in the right direction for our future child(ren).
--Kathy
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