HSG and Underactive Thyroid

My blood work results from Monday are still slowly trickling in. On Wednesday afternoon, I got a call telling me that my TSH levels came back high. Anything .4-5 is considered normal, and ideally, they want it around 2 for TTC. Mine came back at 8.02. I had no idea I had a thyroid issue as I have no symptoms, but I'm on medication now to try to lower those levels and they'll recheck the level in 4-6 weeks.


Then, yesterday, I had my HSG. It sucked. The pain wasn't unbearable, but it was pretty bad. I hope I don't ever have to do that again. The radiologist said that my right tube is clear, but he couldn't tell if my left one was. My left tube is the one I had surgery on, so it would make sense if it's blocked. I won't know his definite assessment until my RE gets the results and gives me a call.


So, for now, I'm just waiting for them to receive the rest of my blood work and the HSG results. At that point, we'll be able to schedule a consultation to discuss our next steps. My guess is that we'll have to hold off on any treatment cycles until my TSH levels are lower. We'll see.

Testing Has Begun

My initial consult with the RE was on June 24th, but since I was mid-cycle at that point, I needed to wait until my period started to begin all of the testing. We made sure to schedule H's SA while we were waiting, though. He had the SA on July 3rd, and from the looks of it, everything seems to be within the normal range.


I started a new cycle last Friday, so yesterday (CD 4), I went in for blood work and an ultrasound. The doctor said that everything looked great with my ultrasound, so that was good news. The only labs that are back at this point are FSH and Estradiol, and both were in the normal range.


Tomorrow, I need to go back to the RE's for a pregnancy test because my HSG is Thursday. I'm still a nervous wreck about getting the HSG done, but I'm excited that by late Thursday morning, that part will be done. Then, we can schedule an appointment with the RE to go over all of the test results and come up with a plan.


I'm ready to get this show on the road at this point.

First Date with the RE

I had my first RE visit yesterday. I'm mid-cycle now, so as expected, we need to wait for a new cycle in order to start testing. I'll call on CD 1 to schedule CD 3 blood work and an u/s and an HSG for sometime CD 5-12. In the meantime, my H will also be doing a SA.


The RE was really easy to talk to, and she explained all of the testing pretty well. At this point, I'm just looking forward to having all of the tests done and getting the chance to sit down with her again to discuss our options. Hopefully the testing doesn't reveal anything too difficult to manage and we'll have a plan for moving forward before the end of July.

Changes

Some big changes are going on around here.


First of all, on the TTC front, I called and made my first RE appointment today. It's been a year since my loss, and almost two years since we started TTC, so it was time. My appointment is next Tuesday, and I'm a nervous wreck, but it's a move in the right direction. Hopefully that brings about some more positive changes in my life.


Second, since starting running about a month ago, I've made so much progress. I was barely able to run a full mile when I started, but now, I'm up to 5 miles! Not only that, but as of this morning, I've lost 9 lbs! I'm so proud of myself, and it's always nice when you start to see the results of your hard work.


This weekend I'm running my first organized 5k, but it's not a race. It's a Freedom Trail tour in Boston, and the guides have you run in between the different stops. I'm really excited about it. It should be a good time! Then, on July 3rd, I'm running my first official 5k race at Gillette Stadium. I'm really looking forward to that one too!


It's been a rough month with anniversaries and what-not, but I'm happy about the changes that I'm making in my life.

This time last year

At this time last year, I was leaving the hospital after my laparoscopic surgery. Every time I've looked at the clock today, I've thought, "This time last year I was....." I also spent probably 3 full minutes looking at my scars this morning and thinking, "How has it been a year since I got these?" And, really, how has it been a year? It doesn't feel like it's been that long since I was pregnant.


 I hate anniversaries like this. I just want it to be tomorrow already.

Time sure does fly.

A year ago today I got my first BFP. Part of me wants to go back and read the excited blog post I wrote that day, but I know that probably wouldn't be a good idea. Going through old emails at work they other day from last May/June made me sick to my stomach. It's probably best to avoid anything I wrote during that time.


 How has it be a year already? That seems crazy to me. I'm dragging my feet about contacting a RE, but I need to do that soon. I have no more excuses not to call. It's been just about a year since my loss and almost two years of TTC. It's time to step up our game.


On a positive note, life has been pretty good lately.  The weather has been beautiful, so I've been spending a lot of time outside, and the H and I went on our first hike of the season last weekend. We'll probably start going on bike rides again soon too. We had so much fun doing that last summer.


I've also started to get into running. I don't run. I mean, I didn't run. I've been an avid gym-goer at different points, but I usually just use the elliptical. I've started running on the treadmill and outside over the last few weeks, and I've been impressed with how quickly I've been able to make progress. Yesterday I ran 2.75 mi. outside in 31 minutes, and today I ran 3 miles on the treadmill in 32 minutes. Not too shabby! I told myself I'd run a 5k when I could do it in less than 35 minutes, and I'm pretty much there already. I didn't think it'd happen so fast!

Today Sucks

I woke up with cramping and a little spotting this morning. I also tested (before I noticed the spotting) and got a BFN. Mother's Day sucks as it is since I've lost both of my grandmothers and my mother, but this year is even harder. I've been TTC for almost 2 years. I should have a 3 1/2 month old, and I should be celebrating my first Mother's Day. Instead, I'm sitting here waiting for my period to show up and avoiding FB because I feel like it won't take much to make me cry today.

On the bright side, today is supposed to be a beautiful, sunny, 80 degree day. I plan to spend the day outside working in my yard. My lawn needs to be mowed, and my flower beds need to be cared for since I haven't touched them since the fall. I'm hoping that enjoying the beautiful weather and making my yard look pretty will help to make me appreciate all of the good things in my life because I'm having a hard time seeing the good right now.