Surgery scheduled

Well, Jay & I went Monday for my surgery consultation, pre-op appointment, and surgery registration.  The doctor of course had to review my medical history, so that entailed discussing my crazy menstrual cycle, the seven miscarriages over the last nine years, and our intentions to conceive again . . . perferably on our own.  All of which, she seemed to find intriguing, but would have to be discussed in greater detail at a later date and time because the D & C is here and now.

In coversation she did inquire if they had ever checked me for a chromosomal disorder or an anitbody because the fact that I can get pregnant and miscarry early are usually indicators of one or the other.  Which I have to say, I'm not sure if that avenue has ever been traveled, so she said we'll discuss that at a later time.  She also inquired about what avenues of fertility we had used and I explained several cycles of clomid over several years, but in '07 we did three cycles with clomid, the HCG to stimulate ovulation and then IUI's.  She was very curious why the IUI, especially since Jay's swimmers are "super swimmers."  We told her we weren't too sure other than to increase the odds of conception. 

Then I explained the doctor had recommended after those three cycles, it was time to be aggressive, and move on to the next level of ovulatory medications (daily shots) to increase the odds of conception.  I explained to her that I wasn't ready for that then or now so we haven't pursued any other fertility specialist assistance.  She agreed too that she wasn't even ready for me to move to the next level because I could get pregnant but just wasn't staying pregnant.  So, that was comforting.  However, because of my history of miscarriages she said if we get to the point where we would like medical information about conception she would refer/recommend us to a reproductive endrocronologist that comes in from Fargo once every other week. 

Now back to the surgery.  The D & C is scheduled for Mon., Feb. 8, 2010.  She went over the surgery, the recovery, and the possible side effects.  She also said that possibly, just cleaning/thinning the uterine lining may help with my fertility, and hopefully help regulate my menstrual cycle.  Wouldn't that be awesome if it were that easy!!