Here are my updates and they are huge:
1. I went to my final infertility doctor in November of 2016 and he immediately suspected that I had endometriosis. I had been asking about this for years from my other doctors, but it was always dismissed.
2. I was referred by the above doc to an endometriosis specialist surgeon, who is my angel and she sent me to get a highly specific MRI (with contrast dye.) Late December I was told that my MRI confirmed suspicions and I had two blocked fallopian tubes, extensive ovarian cysts, and stage 4 endometriosis.
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3. I spent the spring of 2016 getting 4 surgical opinions and ended up trusting my ovarian reserve to the angel above. It was a great choice, and I went in for surgery on April 24, 2017. I had insanely large ovarian endometriosis cysts and had to have my right fallopian tube removed. I had to be out of work for almost 2 months.
4. I returned to my lovely infertility doctor to start an IVF cycle. I was a little nervous that it was so soon after my surgery, that I hadn't given my body enough time to recover. He encouraged me to start an IVF cycle asap.
5. The universe held on tight for me and I am now 5 months pregnant. I am extremely grateful, my heart is full, and my husband and I are awaiting very patiently to hold onto my little girl on or around March 2nd, 2018! For the first fall season in a very long time, I am excited for the falling leaves, the dark of Winter, the long days. For the first time in a long time, I feel content. My spirit baby has found her way home.
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