Tag: TTC

Let’s start by saying,

So much to be done!!!

On October 19th I had a procedure called Sono HSG. “The Sono HSG is an imaging study that evaluates the inside of the uterus and determines whether the Fallopian tubes are open without any exposure to contrast dye or radiation. This technique is used in the diagnosis of infertility.”-Fertility Solutions NE.

So basically a saline solution was put into my uterine cavity to look for anything abnormal. As well as to see if bubbles were going through my tubes. Bubbles are a good thing! They mean that my tubes are open. My uterine cavity looked good. But, the tubes portion was inconclusive warranting a more in depth procedure to be done with dye and radiology.

Next Step Consult 11/17/2020

I had my next step consult with Dr Mcguirk. It was alot in such a short period of time.

First things first. I have to get a follow up mammogram at the breast surgeons office.

Next is the procedure with dye anr radiology next Wednesday 11/25/2020.

After both of these I have ALOT OF TESTING. Which include:

• Hemoglobin
• Insulin
• Cholesterol
• Thyroid (was a little high last check, nothing to be concerned about.)
• Bloodsugar??
• Vitamin D. (Now taking daily instead of once a week)

I also got some test results back. Egg and Sperm count were great! And all other tests done on blood were normal!!

Now…I’m gonna be honest, I gave up on my diet and gained double the weight. Dr. Mcguirk essentially wants me to go back on the diet and lose 50 pounds by the next next step consult.

Again diet consists of

1. No Dairy
2. No Sugar
3. No fruit
4. No Gluten
5. No Fun

Dr. Mcguirk thinks I may have PCOS (not diagnosed)

WISH ME LUCK GUYS. I’m overwhelmed. But i’m also grateful! Fertility treatments are expensive! Alot of women can’t afford them so I won’t complain about being tired of getting poked and prodded at.

I’ll update you all as soon as possible.

Here’s to future Baby Ransom! 🤘🏿🤞🏿👶🏿💞💖💓

There’s a lot to unpack here so buckle up. lol

First things first! I went and had imaging done at Delaware Imaging Network ( probably won’t ever go there again ) for the breast lump I had found. 2 lumps were actually located, one smaller than the other. The lump that was first discussed by my Nurse Practitioner Cindy N. at the Breast Surgeon’s office in the Helen Graham Center, was the larger of the two. This lump was due to a bacterial infection.

The second smaller lump (which I didn’t even know was there) is a fibroadenoma ( benign tumor ). I’ll have to get this one checked out again in another 6 months or so. Thankfully the larger painful lump has subsided with the help of antibiotics.

Now, for some more information on my prenatal blood tests that were done at my first in person appointment. So, it turns out that I am insufficient in vitamin D. I’m truly not surprised! I’m a vampire 🧛🏿( I work at night so sunlight is a rarity ). The foods I eat also don’t have much vitamin D in them as well.( No meat just seafood,veggies, eggs, etc. ).

Here is the gist of my results.

Above 30ng/ml is currently considered normal.

My Vitamin D result was: <4 ng/ml.

Below 10 is considered critically low and requires supplementation and a referral to a specialist.

So, as of right now I’m being supplemented with Vitamin D2. One 50,000IU tablet by mouth once a week (prescription dose) for four doses. After my four doses are done I’ll be going in for a follow up blood test to see how the vitamin D2 is affecting me. I’m currently on the 2nd dose I take the 3rd later today.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST!

I’m late. Yep that kind of late. I’ve missed periods before, but my cycle has been “normal”?… “regular” ( that’s the word lol ) for the past year. My patient coordinator is super excited and wants me to come in for a blood test to see if I’m pregnant/check where I am in my cycle. I’m just not gonna get my hopes up. I’ve learned from previous experiences that pregnancy isn’t always the case.

Here’s To Future Baby Ransom 🤞🏿 👶🏿❤💕

First. Sorry I’m way late idk I’ve just been energy depleted lately 😩 I had my first appointment yesterday 6/29 and everything was kinda..weird

Thanks to COVID, everything operated oddly. My husband wasn’t allowed to come with me! 😩😭😭. First I had to check in from my car and wait for a rep from the office to call and let me know that it was safe for me to come in. Upon arrival I was asked the same questions that were asked to me over the phone concerning COVID symptoms. Then I was temp checked, and given a sticker to put on my shirt. Then I get to the RAD’s office and have to ring a doorbell to enter. Upon arrival I was asked YET AGAIN. The same questions I was asked on the phone and in the lobby. I was then temp checked AGAIN. (Mind you this was literally a minute in between but hey I get it safety first)

I get walked straight back into a room and get my blood pressure and heart rate taken. Then I get weighed! I was so excited to see the number on the scale prove that my diet is working. Before my diet had begun I was 212 lbs. As of right now I’m 194!! That’s 18 lbs. In a month!!! 💁🏿

Next up I met my ultrasound tech. She was super nice and made me feel less anxious about the whole ordeal. She gave me my ultrasound and got pictures of my ovaries and uterus. She said everything looked fine so far.

Before the ultrasound she did a breast exam which I was super grateful for because I had previously found a lump I was trying to go to a dr for months prior and no one was open due to Covid. She found the lump and expedited  what I needed to be done for imaging. Ashley is truly a God’s send 😍💕😭 I got the order for the imaging so I can finally get this checked out and bypass my primary care Drs. who, would’ve just taken forever to give me my results.

Next I was sent to the lab for prenatal blood work they took 6 vials of blood. I was so dizzy when I stood up.😩😭 Most likely because I didn’t eat before I went (probably should have smh). All in all the appointment went well. We’re still in the beginning stages of diagnosing my infertility issues..it’s a long, but needed process.

I was told that lump I found in my breast is what’s priority right now as far as treatment and I couldn’t agree more it’s been painful and making me so worried! I’ll hopefully be getting the imaging done today (7/1) if I can find a walk-in imaging place still taking walk-ins. Up next is a sonogram and most likely more blood work.

That’s all for now loves. I’ll keep you updated on what’s going on.

Here’s to future Baby Ransom 👶🏿💞💞💕