My New Year's Resolution...?

Happy New Year!!!

So I guess, since I have been nothing short of inactive since May 2013, I should bring the blog up to date with what Matt and I have been up to!  And since I can anticipate a new life journey beginning, perhaps I'll be a bit more committed to updating the blog on the reg..so anyway...

Matt and I have been trying for our first baby since November 2012.  We tried everything you could possibly think of...green tea, Robitussin, vitamins, hanging upside down...you name it...we did it! So after months with no success, I called upon an old friend...the nanny babies' mom, who happens to be a Reproductive Endocrinologist and super woman!  We had our initial appointment, an exam and some blood work.  Everything came back normal. Matt's sperm are in tip top shape. My ovaries and uterus look good. Although my uterus was a bit heart shaped...no big deal.  I also have an incredible amount of eggs! And I get my period regularly! YAY! Except, doc was concerned about the amount of debilitating pain and suffering I go through every month when Flo comes. She suggested a laparoscopic procedure to confirm that Endometriosis was the culprit in my pain and our infertility.  So on December 11, I underwent a minimally invasive procedure where the doctor "cleaned me out" so to speak and while she was in there, she reshaped my uterus!

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OK! GREAT! What does all of this mean? Well, I have been diagnosed with Stage 3 Endometriosis with severe tubal damage. Dr. N is not confident that we will be able to conceive naturally, and the longer we wait, the more time the Endo will have to grow back...so this means that we will begin our first IVF cycle in February.  It is a very exciting time for Matt and me. We are ready for this next chapter in our love story.  As things get underway, I will try to keep the blog up to date...even though I never anticipated being the girl who put all her bidness out on the interwebs.  A big shoutout to The Bestie for all of her support and love and to the amazing staff at RAD for making this journey (even if it is just the beginning) a smooth sailing and love filled process.

xoxo