This week I have been preparing for an HSG (hysterosalpingogram) test that is supposed to take place on Friday afternoon. The purpose of the test is to take x-rays while shooting dye through my fallopian tube to see if there are any blockages or if it is all clear. On Monday (yesterday), I had to go get bloodwork done to find out the latest numbers of my hormones and see if there is any new information to gain from it. I asked the nurse that morning to include an HCG (pregnancy) test as I just wanted to rule out last cycle as an option for getting pregnant. Yes, on Saturday morning I started my period and knew that the chances were only there for another ectopic.... but my instinct was to test.
Sure enough, this afternoon (Tuesday) I got a voicemail from my fertility doctor stating that I had a low positive pregnancy test- 13 hcg. In order to be pregnant you need a 5 hcg level, but it really should have been around 40 or 50 to be viable. He took it as I could be miscarrying at first, but I know he is fearful for what I already believe to be true.... another ectopic pregnancy.
You see, I have had the exact same situations occur this time as I did with my last ectopic. I had horrible cramping (worse than normal period pains) as well as a really bad migraine on day 2. I also started getting side aches and nausea in the morning, but blamed my prenatal vitamins for the symptoms.
Anger..... frustration.... feeling too weak to go through this AGAIN. Ugh. I just can't. I possibly can't physically, emotionally, or spiritually go through this again. LORD, HELP ME!
I have two prayers/options:
1- (this is my preference, in case I get a choice) that the Lord causes a miracle and moves the baby to my uterus and allows me to finally have a child.... I know He can. I pray and beg for Him to bless our family. Lord, hear my cry.
2- please let it be a miscarriage and not an ectopic. Maybe we could be wrong and it could be a blighted ovum or something.
My plea is to not have to go through treatment again for an ectopic and further delay my trying to conceive. I really want to move forward with IVF.... and if this happens, then I will have to delay it for 3-4 months or even more.
I don't even know why I am typing this. Could be an outlet, could be just to document my journey, or it could be my plea for prayer and support. This is so hard and I would not wish it on my own worst enemy.
Love you!
ReplyDeleteThere are no words except that I will be praying fervently for the best outcome. Hang on to the Lord, He IS carrying you through this. XOXO
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