Dr. G sent over my latest results, with more thoughts on Larry’s SA. While the numbers may be borderline, they’re ok for IVF, but he wants to boost Larry’s count when we eventually go that route. Most likely will involve a modified diet and some vitamins.
Latest thyroid panel: TSH is down from 5.69 to 2.93. T3 and T4 are still mid-range normal. Dr. G wants to up my Levoxyl to 100 mcg. I’ve felt a noticeable difference since re-upping my dose. We’re almost there, but not yet. I’ll be so glad when my levels are where they should be.
As for IVF, donor eggs… That’s all up in the air. The finances just aren’t in place, our current housing arrangements are less than ideal, and really… are we ready to be parents yet? I seem to think I am, but there are moments where I wonder if I’m just blinded by a biological imperative. Larry has a clear timeline in mind, so it looks like it’s going to wait for a couple of years yet. It’s frustrating, confusing… I’m hanging in, I suppose. I am seriously doubting the viability of even trying to use birth control to stim my ovary anytime in the future. 2 reasons: 1) disappointment. 2) I’d have to complete readjust my thyroid meds again, and lord knows, I am not about to redo the last 7 months of work.
So, we wait.
Until then: get my thyroid in shape, get me in shape.
And wait.
