New Plan

Last month I had the HSG procedure which showed there were problems with both fallopian tubes. Thursday I had the laparoscopic procedure to determine what is really going on on the inside of my body. It seems there is a lot of scar tissue and bowel adhesions attached to my uterus. These are causing my tubes to be blocked, which has prevented us from being able to become pregnant. This was caused by my previous surgery. So, my surgery last year to remove my septum and fibroids fixed one problem, but caused another.

My new doctor, Dr. Gibbons http://www.bcm.edu/obgyn/?pmid=11872 could not fix the problem without causing more harm. He has been doing this a long time and I trust his judgement. He wanted to make sure that a child(ren) would be possible for us in the future. However, we won't be able to do it the natural way...we'll have to do IVF (in-vitro fertilization).

I'm sad that it has to be this way, but I also know that it's just a small step in the grand picture. It is a long and tedious process that involves classes for both Matt and I, and taking a lot of medications and a lot of Dr. visits.

So, to my family and friends. To lessen my anxiousness and stress, I will not be talking about the process. When it happens and we are blessed with a pregnancy, we will let you know.