I had my SHG today.
The RE found a very large polyp that he said HAS to come out. He also said that the cysts on my ovaries have not shrunk on the birth control and those will be removed with the polyp.
He said my right tube IS blocked on the outside and is too risky for ectopic pregnancy.
So his only course of treatment that he recommends is IVF (after the polyp is removed).
We can't really afford IVF and the thought of it terrifies me. I can't even begin to imagine going $12,000 into debt and it not working.
I know that I'm blessed to have my daughter. But I feel like the world just crashed down on me and all my hopes and dreams for my future and my life just got sucked away.
Re: I think our journey is coming to an end.
So sorry to hear that
I would defnitely take some time to think about it though. If you talk to others that have gone through IVF it may not terrify you as much as you may think.
Best of luck in your decision!!
I am so sorry to hear this. As the others have said, take some time to think this over. I am sure there will be a healing process involved after the surgery, maybe you could talk to others about the IVF in the meantime. Also, talk to your RE, maybe there is some financing available too.
Good luck to you!
So sorry about that. (((HUGS)))
When we found out about our genetic issue i was so sure i could never do IVF becuase i was terrified of all the shots etc. Now that i have started the process its not bad. So leave your options open and you might be able to find a way to afford it.
This is what we did! I didn't want to keep thinking "what if" and hold that over my head for the rest of my life.
I am so so sorry! Hugs to you! It is a hard decision, so take some time off and think things through. You will do what is best for you and your family. I'll be thinking about you!
TTC #2 since Nov '07
Tried 4 cycles of Clomid, TI, Gonal-f, and IUI's - all BFFN's
Both tubes removed Nov '09
Low AMH = 0.3
IVF #1 for Feb '10 - cancelled due to poor response - Gonal-f and Repronex
IVF #1.2 for June '10 - Gonal-f, Menopur, and micro Lupron
ER - 6/19 (2 retrieved), ET - 6/22 (1 transferred with ICSI), Beta 7/5 = BFFN
IVF #2 for Nov '10 was cancelled due to poor response - Follistim, Repronex, and micro Lupron
IVF #2.2 for Feb '11 - Gonal-f, Repronex, and Ganirelix
ER - 2/24 (8 retrieved), ET - 3/1 (2 transferred with ICSI), froze 3, Beta 3/11 = BFFN
FET - 4/19 (3 transferred), Beta 4/28 = BFP, EDD 1/4/12
"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming..."
Im sorry.
We are right there with you. (trying desperately not to quit but just might have to again for awhile.. or forever)
"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming..."
Our Thanksgiving Day baby 11/22/07
Pregnant with #2 with LPD, uterine polyp/hysteroscopy, DOR (AMH = 0.17), 2 c/ps
Our early Christmas present 12/9/10
Mrs T ~
Very sorry to hear the news. I know you said you are terrified abt going $12K into debt and it not working... have you considered adoption? At least you are more or less assured you will get a "return" on your investment!
Either way, I know it's really tough. I hope you and your H will be able to come to a decision that works for you.
BB
I had a myomectomy in February where they removed a fibroid and scar tissue.
The RE looked at the scans from that SHG that led to that surgery and he said there is no sign of the polyp on there at all. The first thing I did was question whether the OB missed it.
That's a fast growing polyp then! Wow! Do they have any idea why or how it occured?! I'm so sorry for this for you. I hope you find your answers fast!
I am so sorry.
TTC #2 since 4/09
Unexplained Secondary IF
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4 failed rounds of clomid ~ 4 failed IUIs ~ 1 m/c
2/3/11: IUI #5 - Femara/Follistim/Ovidrel/Crinone = BFP (2/14)!!!
Beta #1 (12dpiui): 53 Beta #2 (14dpiui): 203 Beta #3 (20dpiui): 3932 Beta #4 (28dpiui): 60,775
1st U/S (3/3): 2 sacs & yolks 2nd U/S (3/8) 2 heartbeats-TWINS!
Baby A:6w6d HR 131 Baby B:6w4d HR 124
TWINS!! EDD 10/25/2011
"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming..."
Miracle DD born 12.2005
TTC #2 since Dec 2008 w/ PCOS
***P/SAIF Always Welcome***
Keep it Natural, Baby!
He had no answers for me except that some women are just more prone to them. If we wait too long on the IVF, I risk more polyps coming back and the surgery needing to be repeated. Same with fibroids. Once you've had them, your chance of them recurring is higher.
Definitely. I'll certainly ask about it. I want all my options out on the table before we make a decision. DH won't let me decide anything tonight or even this week. He thinks (and he's right) that I'm way too emotionally stunned and hurt right now.
I don't even gamble in Vegas. I hate how much of this is a gamble.
I just got here right now to check in on the latest and I am HEARTBROKEN for you. I can't even imagine what you are going through but tonight know you are in my prayers.
All I can say is give yourself a few days for the shock of everything to wear off and go from there to make your decision. I've been given some major life curveballs and I just remembered being OVERWHELMED by emotion, options, stress, sadness, etc. But with a little time, the decisions became clearer.