Still no results yet.I love my practice, I do. I love my doctor. He's a bit gruff with bedside manner and a lil spacey when it comes to technology, but the man knows his shit, and is practically a pioneer for women's reproductive health in the Boston region.However, the admin … Read More »
In Treatment
Posts about using infertility treatments, including Keiko's own personal journey and the stories of our contributors.
The waiting never ends…
Larry had his SA yesterday. Guys have it so easy initially ;) I got 7 vials of blood drawn for my first round of Dx, he gets to... well, you now how it works.He called the dr's office today, but the results aren't in yet. I'm chomping at the bit to find out how his swimmers are. … Read More »
I feel like an old lady.
Follow up appointment today went well, for the most part. Latest b/w results:Thyroid Panel:TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) = 5.69 uIU/mL [0.34-5.60] Status: HighFree T3 (Triiodothyronine) = 3.25 pg/mL [2.50-3.90] Status: Normal (slightly lower than last time)Free T4 (Thyroxine) … Read More »
Whirlwind week.
July 4th weekend was fantastic. Had friends from out of town at our place this weekend, with their adorable 10 month old in tow. Babies are exhausting! And cute, and fun, and wonderful. I particularly enjoyed seeing Larry with the baby- he's going to be a great dad someday.Blood … Read More »
“That’s a nice looking ovary you have there.”
Thank you?I had my ultrasound this morning. I haven't had one since after I had a cyst rupture in 2000, and this morning was actually a pleasant experience.[Funny side-story: When Dr. Gross asked me my scheduling preferences for my u/s, I told him anytime was fine. I asked him if … Read More »
Choose Your Own Adventure
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 »
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 »
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 »
