The past 14 months

A lot has happened in the past 14 months. Even though a lot has happened, we are still no closer to having a child. How can that be? I thought we would start seeing the fertility specialist and we would have our baby. But turns out that's not how it always works.

In the past 14 months:

- I was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and found out I am anovulatory (this means I do not produce mature follicles or ovulate).

- I had an HSG procedure to make sure my tubes are open (they are).

- I had an SHG to check for polyps.

- I had a hysteroscopy surgery (with IV and anesthesia) to remove a polyp and showed I have an arcuate shaped uterus.

- We did 6 medicated cycles. Out of these 6, I only responded 1 time.

- We got pregnant from that medicated cycle that I respond to. But we lost baby at 6 weeks.

- I was diagnosed with MTHFR mutation and added 3 more pills to my daily routine.

- I had an ovarian cyst that I had to take medication to shrink down.

- I have gained 20+ lbs from medications, stress, and emotional eating.

All of this and we still are in limbo it feels like. We are getting ready to (hopefully) start a new medicated cycle this month. I have an ultrasound today to get the approval to do injections. Our doctor is switching me to a different medication and doubling the dosage. If I respond and my follicles grow, they we can trigger to release the follicle(s). If not, then we will have to talk about the next option.

So only time will tell.