Sunday, May 8, 2011

Im not and have never been bitter about being fertile and then not so much

At 17 years old I had no idea what infertility even really was, I just knew that some women could have children and some could not. When I did get pregnant, in a unplanned kind of way. I did have a tug at my heart for the people that could not make a family on their own. But it was not my major reason for placement.  

When I found out about my own infertility this past year I have to say I was beyond surprised. Never for one second did I feel mad that I lovingly placed my son for adoption, and now I cant get pregnant. I have always seen it as two different times in my life. But what I do not understand is how my thyroid was the same thyroid. But now it works differently.

My family doctors, OBGYN Etc have always been surprised when they tested my thyroid in the past. It has always came back normal..I have always been a small person.. skinny I guess you can say, I HAVE NEVER had normal menstrual cycles. I did gymnastics and didn't have periods often for many years. I have always heard you must just have a fast metabolism.(so side note I was 90 lbs when I got pregnant so I don't for a second think thinlyness has anything to do with not getting pregnant)  Once I started seeing our RE. I then got the answer I was not expecting. My nurse this winter told me that when I was diagnosed my "numbers" were in the triple the number that the doctor likes to see. Which there for can mean I was either not ovulating when I thought I was or at all. ( I know when I ovulate tho.. I know strange)

I recall one day at my OBGYN when I was pregnant with Cody.. it was a normal emotional I'm pregnant and am placing my baby day. I saw a nice looking sweet lady staring at my LARGE belly..and she began to cry.. I sat in my uncomfortable chair and looked at my mom.. as to say what do I do? I did what my heart does best .." are you ok sweety"? NO was her reply. I asked what was wrong and I got a "I cant have babies!!" I then told her my story which made us both cry. I make friends fast.. but I have never in my life met some one in public like that and had such a strong painful reaction.I could almost feel her pain and my pain at once. I will never forget that lady! Now I sit here 8 years latter and I am that lady that cries in the OBGYN office.. and yes in the waiting area once... OK twice. But I'm not and have never been bitter about being fertile and then not so much. Do I understand it, no. BUT I'M NOT BITTER.


 I still do however have hope that God may give us another child/children either from IVF or Adoption once more!

I'm not a medical professional so don't take my words to knowing much medical knowledge.

2 comments:

  1. Life works very strange way I must admit. I have never tweeted this but I was once pregnant in Japan when I was 18 before I started my new life in USA. I am not proud of it but I had an abortion. In no way, I was ready to have that baby. I was too young. And I am 33, ready and want to have a baby.. and can't seem to have one at all... I totally understand how you feel!
    That's right, you have thyroid problem and I have Parathyroid problem. Now that I am in for aug IVF, I am thinking to skip annual blood test this year. I don't wanna know about my parathyroid level anymore. My surgeon said that I am fine as long as i feel great everyday. And I am! I am hoping with you that God will give us a chance one more time!! Let's do this, Stephanie! HUGS!

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  2. The fact that you shared this is so touching! Im so glad to have met you threw our journeies! Your correct LETS DO THIS!<3 Hugs to you and the tears.. so moving!

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