May 3rd return visit to Dr. Kwak-Kim

Talked with my RE today YAY! he called and he said he has my FET plan and will fax it to Dr. Kwak-Kim, he also said if I need to do Intraplids cause IVIg is too costly then he can help me with a Dr. to do that with. (for those not sure what that is I tested pos for some NK Cells and inflammation which can cause implantation failure or early mc and the Intraplids or IVIg is suppose to help lower that in your body and prevent this from happening)

I called Dr. K and got a follow up apt. for Friday May 3rd at 1pm (fx Scott will get that day off) to go over what she wants to add to the plan, teach me about lovenax shots, and any blood work. So another trip down to IL for us. After that I will go to the RE talk about it all and see about getting the ball rolling.

Still waiting on my second thyroid test results so hopefully those will be good. Nurse said she just got them and will update me with any results soon.

Getting excited!! :)

 

YAY some good news for once.
Thyroid testing from 4/11/13
TSH 1.31
FT3 3.59
FT4 1.40
Dr. K has my FET plan and now that thyroid is under 2.0 everything is set for my May 3rd trip to see her in IL. Now I need to go get some DHEA 25mg (my DHEA was low) and start on that this week as she wanted me on that a few weeks before FET happened but wasn't going to start till thyroid was good. Also a cholesterol check got to go do that in the next few days. BP has been really good except for today went up a little so I have another check on that next Thurs. Seems like finally some things are coming together.

 

4/11

It's been a long month - between working on my thyroid levels (had second blood test yesterday) and my bp getting the right dosage to keep it in check and continuing to lose weight and being patience the whole time was not easy. Today I met with my family Dr. and my bp was perfect 118/80 I was down to 196 over 25lbs weight loss from last year. He is going to check my cholesterol yet and I got a few new tests for my asthma going on this month with my pulmonary Dr. But I think we are ready to go see the RE for our FET consult and set up our return visit to Chicago as soon as my thyroid is where it needs to be which I will find out the results of the latest test next week. Waiting is so hard but makings sure my health and all issues are the best they need to be will be worth it in the end. Thanks for everyone's continued prayers and support.

Update

Got my thyroid results they are going down YAY! Although I could tell they where as my hair is not falling out or breaking off. Still needs to be under 2.0 yet.

Bloodwork results from 3/27 are as follows... TSH 3.14 (ideal range less than 2) Free T4 1.36 (0.76 - 1.46) - okay Free T3 3.99 (2.18 - 3.98) - slightly elevated. The TSH is closer to the ideal range. Please continue on current dose of 25mcg. Recheck thyroid function in 2 weeks from last draw (around 4/10).

 Still working on my blood pressure though they had to up the medication last week and I go tomorrow for another check. Not looking forward to going and if they have to up the meds I get so sick from them at first. 

Just talking it one day at a time, exercising more, eating right, using myfitnesspal.com to count calories and lose a few more pounds yet. Can't go forward till these things are under control but the waiting is so hard right now. 

 

 

Apt. obgyn

Got a apt tomorrow with a obgyn. My family Dr. didn't want to deal with my blood pressure said I should go see someone who knew more what I should be on while ttc. So I got a apt with one, sent them my records from the RI all the testing I just had done so they also know what I am dealing with for the future. Hoping they will be able to put me on something else safe to take and get my number lower last check it was 150/100 even on meds.

On the good note the thyroid meds seem to be making me feel better today was 1 week on them now. Next week I do my first blood draw to see if they are lowering my levels back down. Still waiting for my Metanx to come in the mail hoping that will be soon. One step at a time maybe by end of April we will be on the way to doing a FET. Just trying to be patient in the meantime lose more weight and let these new meds get things to work better.

 

UPDATE 3/19: My apt. with the obgyn went well today. Explained my whole ttc journey in a few sentences lol - She feels she can help me monitor my health and even into pregnancy she said I can always transfer if they decide I am more higher risk than they can handle. We went over what is currently wrong with me took note of the clotting issues. My bp is way HIGH we took it with 3 different bp cuffs the lowest one was 148/106 the highest was 220/108 so defiantly have a issue. She put me on Nifedical xl 30mg and I have to go back next wed. to check my bp and if still not lower we will up the dosage till we get it back to normal. Pharmacy said if can cause headaches and dizziness at first so I am taking it at night. Glad I went in as it was dangerous high. Also talked about weight loss as they do have a program there but insurance won't cover any of it so that was a bummer, she said in 3 months it help me drop at least another 20 if I followed it but the cost is not something I can see doing right now. Going to just keep on the track I am on be more strict I got the readers digest 30 day diet and going to do that, up the exercise. I feel a ton better on my thyroid medication too so things are coming along.

 UPDATE 3/27: Blood pressure still not in check was 145/101 not much better from the week before. So they doubled my bp meds. I was not happy about it as it made me really sick for the rest of the week while I adjusted to the higher dosage. Praying next week it's better. 

Current Fundraiser

If you wish to support us in our journey we still have our magazine/cookie dough fundraiser 40% goes to our medical fund. We also have a paypal donation site and of course my jewelry page HBW. The cost of travel, testing and procedures has been adding up quickly.

Thank you everyone for your support and prayers, it means so much to us to have another chance to become parents. I can not begin to explain what we have gone through for the past 10yrs the pain the struggle to just have what other couples do. With this new Dr. and results of testing we have a little hope back that we know what is wrong and with medications special treatment during a cycle we can finally have a good chance at our dream. Please keep us in prayer.




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Thyroid Meds

Day 4 of my new medication synthroid for my thyroid, I can say I feel less of a total overall exhaustion that has been with me for years, my mind feels clearer and if this keeps up I can see having some renewed energy that has been missing in my life. My other new medication Mentax (high dose folic acid b vit for clotting issues) was not covered by my insurance but I found a place to get it at a good price so as soon as that comes and all the new supplements VIT E etc. get here in the mail and get into me - it will be interesting to see how I feel. Really thankful for a Dr. who has finally listened to me did the right testing and gave me back hope.

Prayers and Book Recommendation

Found this very encouraging today and wanted to pass it on ...

I came across this prayer today and I wanted to share. I hope this blesses you as much as it did me. We can't forget who is in control. Not doctors, not what your circumstances look like right now. Our heavenly father is in control. And he has a beautiful baby waiting for each and everyone one of us.I would like to start a prayer chain right here, for all of us to get the children that we have been wanting for so long. When everything else fails, try GOD. Don't let diagnosis shake you, don't let psychic readings break you nor believe in them. Cling to the Lords unchanging hand and see what he does for you. I hope you enjoy:

Many women trying to get pregnant have become frustrated as days go by and no pregnancy shows up. However I want to encourage you, from God's Word, that barrenness is not your portion. God created you to be fruitful, so expect it. Expect God's Word to establish fruitfulness in your life today, in Jesus name. I want to encourage you with this scripture from God's Word. God says, "He will love you and bless you and increase your numbers.

He will bless the fruit of your womb, the crops of your land, your grain, new wine and oil, the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks in the land that He swore to your forefathers to give you. Deuteronomy 7:13.

This scripture promises you total blessing in all areas of your life, including fruit of the womb, which means having beautiful and healthy children. Now I want you to receive this promise of God by faith and praise Him for it, as you pray, in Jesus name.

Prayer: O Lord, You are my praise and my song and I bless You. By faith I speak out and bless You that You have done for me all these great and awesome things you promised in your word. By faith in your unfailing word I call myself a happy mother of children. I am fruitful because that is what you have said concerning me.

Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. You alone are God and you have made the Heaven of heavens, with all their hosts, the seas, and all that is in them and you alone are God. I worship you Lord. What no one could do for me, you have done it, Lord.

Because you love me so much you have blessed me and increased my numbers and blessed with the fruit of the womb. Lord you are my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid of all the negative reports about me conceiving a child of my own, for you are my strength and my song; and have also become my salvation. I praise You, O Lord, and call upon your name. I declare your doings among the people, and make mention that your name is exalted. Thank you Father, in Jesus name. Amen

Dancing Upon Barren Land is a great book if you looking for more prayers. I got mine the other week and really enjoy reading it.