Once an Infertile: The Gate Is Open!

Fertility Terminology

** AF - Aunto Flo (menstruation)
** BD - Baby Dance (gettin' it on)
** BFN - Big Fat Negative (refers to pregnancy test)
** BFP - Big Fat Positive (refers to pergnancy test)
** CD - Cycle Day (day 1 of a cycle begins at menstruation)
** DPO - Days Past Ovulation
** FRER - Fi.rst Re.sponse E.arly Re.sult pregnancy test
** FSH - Folicle Stimulating Hormone (used to grow and mature folicles [eggs])
** hCG - human chorionic gonadotrophin (the hormone given off during pregnancy - it is also used to trigger [or eject] mature eggs)
** HPT - Home Pregnancy Test
** IUI - Intra-uterine Insemination (injecting the sperm into the uterus via syringe - also known as the "Turkey Baster Method")
** IVF - In-Vitro Fertilization
** LP - Luteal Phase (the time between ovulation and menstruation)
** OPK - Ovulation Predictor Kit
** PG - Pregnant
** RE - Reproductive Endochronologist (fertility doctor)
** TTC - Trying to Conceive
** TWW - Two Week Wait (the time between ovulation and menstruation)

** The future is hidden from us by infinite wisdom, Molly, or else I should like to know it; one would calculate one's behavior at the present time so much better if one only knew what events were to come. ~Elizabeth Gaskell (Wives and Daughters)
** So apt are people to look forward to a different kind of life from that to which they have been accustomed, as being free from care and trial! ~Elizabeth Gaskell (Wives and Daughters)
** Madam your wife and I didn't hit it off the only time I ever saw her. I won't say she was silly, but I think one of us was silly, and it wasn't me. ~Elizabeth Gaskell (Wives and Daughters)

Friday, March 12, 2010

The Gate Is Open!

I called the May.o Clinic today to verify that they had received my records and to see if the doctor had had a chance to look over them. Once again, it was a good thing I followed my instinct to call.

My records were transferred to a doctor in the RE department, and we now have an appointment on April 2!!!

I am giddy with excitement!

I am just praying that this doctor can help us and give us the answers we want and perform the surgery the way we hope is possible.

*fingers crossed!!!*

Leah and Tammy, see you in a couple weeks. :D

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Nixy said... [Reply to comment]: yea! This is great!

I wanted to follow up with you that I did some checking with my "contacts" to try to find a "premiere" GYN surgeon for the country, and couldn't find a solid contender. Most said that Mayo clinic is good and that you probably can't go wrong there.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but glad to hear that everything is moving along splendidly!; March 12, 2010 at 4:14 PM
twondra said... [Reply to comment]: OH MY GOSH!!!! I'm sooooooo excited for you!!! WOW!! I don't have any other words other than just soooooo excited for you!!! :) :); March 12, 2010 at 4:20 PM
twondra said... [Reply to comment]: Oh, and e-mail me when you get plans settled!! E-mail is in my profile. :); March 12, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Leah said... [Reply to comment]: Oh my gosh!!! So exciting! Seriously, give me the details when you know them and I'll plan on meeting you. :-D (As long as my stupid job doesn't get in the way) :-D Oh wait! Just realied that is good Friday, so work definitely won't get in the way. YAY!; March 12, 2010 at 5:28 PM
S.I.F. said... [Reply to comment]: I've got my fingers and toes crossed for you too!; March 13, 2010 at 1:16 AM
Marla said... [Reply to comment]: Wow! April 2nd! Hopefully, MN will be thawed out by then ;) Seriously, that clinic is your best chance, so I'm hoping that you get good news. Yay for progress!; March 13, 2010 at 8:41 AM
Potters said... [Reply to comment]: I hope things are what you need them to be when you get to that first visit at the clinic.; March 15, 2010 at 4:19 PM

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The Gate Is Open!

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