If you want to try to have your own genetic child, turn to page 6.If you want to recruit a donor for donor eggs, turn to page 12.If you want to adopt a child, turn to page 30.---I've been mulling over how to write this entry since Friday's doctor's appointment, and this title … Read More »
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Questions for 5/29 Appointment
I'm scheduled to meet with Dr. Gross this Friday at 3pm. Giving my recent blood test results of positive for ATA and negative for Fragile X, I have a good handful of questions. Am I missing anything?Re: blood results:Do my ATA numbers indicate Hashimoto's or Graves?Are my low TSH … Read More »
Getting a second opinion?
Before I write posts, I usually like to tag it with labels first; keeps me on topic. I realized, in tagging this, I added "faith" at the last minute... I think I added it more for secular than religious purposes.All of my major bloodwork is in. I'm sure I will have thyroid and … Read More »
Staying inspired and motivated
In keeping up with other blogs (I'm slowly getting back on the commenting horse - I will successfully complete an ICLW damnit!), I came across this post at The Hardest Quest. I credit Gil for inspiring me to start my own IF blog, after I read her blog shortly after I was first … Read More »
Blood lab results, round 2: finally, some good news!
Dr. Gross emailed me today. The karyotype serum test results are back: negative for Fragile X and the rest of the karyotype looks normal!After a very long, frustrating day at work, combined with some other shitty news I got at lunch about some other financial related things, this … Read More »
Blood lab results, round 1
As my blood lab bruises from last week are finally fading away, I have one round of results back from the lab: the antibody tests. Still waiting for the karyotype serum testing results. Those apparently take ~21 days to complete. Links go to descriptions of tests. Normal ranges … Read More »
TMI: Hot flashes abound!
Oh em gee... if this is what normal menopause is like, then women of the 40-55 age range, you have my utmost respect.Holy jeebus... I've been having hot flashes every day this week. And night sweats. I'm not sure which is worse yet. Add to the unseasonably warm weather in New … Read More »
The results are in…
Sorry for the delay in posting about Friday's appointment. Work has been busy, and I just needed the weekend to relax and take my mind off of all of it. If this post feels a bit sterile, it's b/c I'm battling a raging migraine right now, and honestly, I'm just pooped from … Read More »
It’s Like Final Exams in my Vagina
Pillowman was excellent last night. For a student production, that was one impressive performance, from acting to design- the set design really was brilliant. It was a nice distraction for a few hours, but when I got home, I started doing some last minute reading and research, … Read More »
29 hours, but who’s counting?
I'm really not looking forward to tomorrow at 3pm. In fact, I am going batshit insane over tomorrow.There's just something about hearing your diagnosis in person that fills me with dread. And while I know that this followup could cover anything, I'm pretty sure POF will be the … Read More »
