It looks as if Patrick and I are beginning down a new road to have a baby. When I was a sweet and innocent 13 year old, I knew that I most likely had endometriosis. I started with one of the best gynecologists in the area. She has watched me grow and monitored my health. At 18, I decided it was time for a laproscopy. So, over my senior year spring break, I underwent surgery. By the grace of God and the angels around me, the doctor removed the endometriosis, as well as saved my right ovary that was intertwined with my appendix. No wonder why I was in so much pain! I started taking birth control continuously and that helped me for almost 6 years. I elected to have surgery again in January of 2005. The endometriosis was not as invasive and the course of treatment was helping keep the endometriosis under control. The best news: I could still have children!
Last August, we began trying to start our family. The doctor said to go off my medication, and wait for my cycles to regulate. To my surprise, it regulated, almost on schedule! However, with all the kits, temperature taking, etc, we have been unsuccessful. Luckily, it was time for my yearly appointment. So Thursday, we started our journey. Today I had my sonohysterogram. Good News! My uterus and tubes look open and good. I had some soreness on my right side, but that is probably due to scar tissue. I do have some endometriosis on my uterus, but nothing to cause immediate surgery! Yay!
So, Patrick and I begin the new journey. We knew it may come to this, but together we can do anything. I know that with the support of friends and family, anything is possible. And at the end, there will be a baby. Until then, we continue to take baby steps. :)
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