New development

Hi everyone who reads this (if anyone reads this!) - - -

I have begun several different series of tests to determine why I have been having miscarriages. Two weeks after the D&C, the tissue was grown in a lab and showed that there were no genetic abnormalities with the tissues. This basically means no down syndrome issues or other genetic malfunctions. Next, 6 viles of blood were taken from me and 2 from Chris. We have yet to receive some of the panel of bloodwork back but as soon as we hear back - I'll keep everyone posted. I had a procedure done on Tuesday known as a Water Ultrasound. A catheter was placed into my uterus and a routin ultrasound was performed by a nurse. They found that I had a fist sized uterine polyp. Polyps in the uterine lining are not cancerous or even pre-cancerous. I will have surgery (a lot like the D&C) in a couple of weeks to have it removed. The doctor asked that I continue to use birth control methods until 1 menstrual cycle after the surgery - then we can try to conceive again. Chris and I are still in discuss of what we want to do...not exactly sure.

Here is some more info on polyps:

A polyp is an overgrowth of tissue in the lining (endometrium) of the uterus. The concept is similar to that of a skin tag - basically normal tissue, but growing in an abnormal formation.

Many polyps are very small (a few millimeters in diameter) and do not represent a compromise to reproductive capabilities. However, large polyps - or multiple polyps - can interfere with reproduction by causing infertility, or by increasing risks for miscarriage.

Nothing new going on...

...but all is well

Nursing

Completely unrelated topic to what the blog is about...but its a blog - and I feel like writing. Yesterday I attended the wedding of my two good friends Steve and Jenn. While sitting at our corner table with a few of our dancing friends we started to talk about school and jobs. Jenn is an RN who absolutely loves her job and is damn good at it I'm sure. She is one of the reasons I chose to go into nursing - she is definitely an inspiration! Two other people at the table, Chris who is in his 40's and Tracy who is in her late 20's are also nurses. They both attended Goodwin College as well (the school I will be attending). Tracy was talking about how VERY expensive it was to attend school there and Chris was talking about how Goodwin may lose their accreditation due to the lack of nursing students passing their exams. How AWFUL would it be if I completed all of my courses then they lost accreditation?! I wouldn't be able to find a job and I would be stuck with hellish student loans. This has definitely got me second guessing a lot of things. I think I will call or e-mail the college counselors tomorrow to see if they honestly believe this will go into affect. I have about 2 weeks to drop all of my courses and get a refund of my loan (I hope) so I need to find out soon. I could always look into attending other colleges that are further away from me but will remain accredited. This is definitely a HUGE commitment and I don't want to leave Chris and I in heavy debt - especially since I am no longer working. A lot to consider in a short amount of time.

I know with me no longer working I can make school a priority. I'm nervous about going back, of course, but I have the motivation to do very well in the classes and I am definitely a lot more mature and head strong than I was when I was in college the first time around.

Hopefully I can work all of this out in the next week - I hope I can remain at Goodwin and their accreditation  will remain. This is definitely going to give me a stress ulcer...

Good News So Far!!!

So today was my post op doctors visit with Dr. Shaneyfelt. It appears that although I had some concerns (because I was lifting and being active WAY too soon) I have nothing to worry about. Everything healed properly and everything looks great! I am being sent to get blood drawn to test for blood clot disorders as well as the hubby and I are being tested for chromosomal abnormalities. I will also be getting what is called a water ultrasound to check my uterus out. They put a nice catheter in my uterus, fill it with water and check things out. Not looking forward to it - but if it rules out any issues, I'm happy to do it. My doctor kept reiterating that she thinks both miscarriages were a fluke. As she had said before, 60% of women go on to have a healthy baby after a second miscarriage. She believes that there is nothing wrong with me but it can't hurt to get tested for any issues. I may begin taking progesterone if I get pregnant again to help aide in the pregnancy. I'll be getting the blood drawn Thursday and ultrasound on the 19th so I will update what they find after those tests have been completed. I'm hoping that there is nothing wrong with Chris or myself and we can go on to have a normal pregnancy - but honestly, there is nothing we can do about it so no sense in worrying about it....easier said than done! Am I right?!

I know if we go on to have a healthy pregnancy we will cherish this child more so because of the struggle we had to go through to conceive, but I often think about those who struggle for YEARS to have children and do not succeed. I hope to one day have those people's strength.

Doctor Appointment Tomorrow

Just a quick update: I am meeting with my doctor tomorrow for a post op visit. I'm not sure if they have the results from the genetics lab yet but I will definitely be looking into it. I have a lot of questions to ask the doctor at tomorrow's visit (poor lady) :0)

I'll update with what I know.