In the past month or so J and I have been back and forth to Seoul to an amazing doctor.
First he intrigued us, then he scared us and today, he gave us good news: it is possible for us to have a baby. Yes!
We are able to have a baby via IVF. That's good news! We were concerned the information would tell us we were unable to have a biological child and now we know we are able to!
We are all set to begin another round of IVF this time in Seoul at Rachel Fertility Hospital. We have not made an appointment yet, but our doctor gave us a letter concerning our situation to give to them and we will see what we see.
So...what's going on and what's all the drama?
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Snags
Do you like a snag on your favorite sweater or scarf? I don't. In fact, I cannot think of anyone who does.
Medical snags are even worse.
We have hit a snag in our baby making.
Medical snags are even worse.
We have hit a snag in our baby making.
IVF: How Much?
It is much cheaper to conduct testing and have babies, surgeries, and other healthcare needs and wants in Korea.
People come from all over the world just to use Korea's plastic surgeons. IVF is no exception.
Below you will find a list of how much this cost for one round of IVF and the fertility testing before hand.
Private Hospital: Maria Fertility Hospital of Daejeon
People come from all over the world just to use Korea's plastic surgeons. IVF is no exception.
Below you will find a list of how much this cost for one round of IVF and the fertility testing before hand.
Private Hospital: Maria Fertility Hospital of Daejeon
Friday, December 13, 2013
December to Remember
Via beta testing, I am no longer pregnant. I was for a short time but due to the beta testing numbers, I no longer am.
beta test 1--> 91.1
test 2 --> 36
test 3 --> 51
From what we gather, any number above zero is a good beta number. It doesn't matter the number as long as it doubles and continues to double every day or every other day for about the first 8 weeks of pregnancy.
Mine didn't. I had what is called a chemical pregnancy which came to its conclusion December 5th.
beta test 1--> 91.1
test 2 --> 36
test 3 --> 51
From what we gather, any number above zero is a good beta number. It doesn't matter the number as long as it doubles and continues to double every day or every other day for about the first 8 weeks of pregnancy.
Mine didn't. I had what is called a chemical pregnancy which came to its conclusion December 5th.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Blood Test
Joseph and I went to the doctor today for my blood test.
We will be phoned tomorrow morning around 9am for some results.
Now...if I am, I cannot say for a few weeks. If I am not, I still may not say for a few weeks.
Either way, if I am not, it is okay.
We will do this again at least one more time if is didn't work this time.
Keep your fingers crossed!
xoxo
We will be phoned tomorrow morning around 9am for some results.
Now...if I am, I cannot say for a few weeks. If I am not, I still may not say for a few weeks.
Either way, if I am not, it is okay.
We will do this again at least one more time if is didn't work this time.
Keep your fingers crossed!
xoxo
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Hatchlings
So last week on Tuesday, November 12th, I had my egg transfer. Joseph and I lovingly and laughingly refer to them as hatchlings.
Joseph goes with me to all appointments unless it is just a shot (a 30 second process that doesn't hurt) then he doesn't need to be there for that so I let him sleep.
We arrive at 10am on Tuesday. I get my daily shot in my bum and then we are waiting to see the doctor. He tells us that there were a total of 8 eggs and out of those 2 were acceptable and viable. Of those 2, only one made it to day 3.
That being said, only one hatchling will be transferred. Only one.
Joseph goes with me to all appointments unless it is just a shot (a 30 second process that doesn't hurt) then he doesn't need to be there for that so I let him sleep.
We arrive at 10am on Tuesday. I get my daily shot in my bum and then we are waiting to see the doctor. He tells us that there were a total of 8 eggs and out of those 2 were acceptable and viable. Of those 2, only one made it to day 3.
That being said, only one hatchling will be transferred. Only one.
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| on my way home from the doctor |
Saturday, November 9, 2013
OHSS
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
This is a valid and serious concern due to Joseph and I doing IVF. It happens from taking all of the hormones.
I am concerned this may happen to me, but I am walking as much as possible and monitoring my pee and weight. I have gained weight during this treatment but not a lot so I am also monitoring that. The doctor monitors my ovaries and has not noticed anything abnormal so far. We will see after ten days from surgery and about ten days after Nov. 15th of these shots. Basically, I will worry about this until the end of December. Hopefully it is nothing to worry about.
This is a valid and serious concern due to Joseph and I doing IVF. It happens from taking all of the hormones.
I am concerned this may happen to me, but I am walking as much as possible and monitoring my pee and weight. I have gained weight during this treatment but not a lot so I am also monitoring that. The doctor monitors my ovaries and has not noticed anything abnormal so far. We will see after ten days from surgery and about ten days after Nov. 15th of these shots. Basically, I will worry about this until the end of December. Hopefully it is nothing to worry about.
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