Summer 2018

One of the most popular questions people ask around back-to-school season is "what did you do over the summer?" I feel like honesty in this case is TMI. I had a lot of procedures and spent most of my time in doctor's offices? I cried a lot? I worried about the future? It was too hot and gross to be outside?

It wasn't the most relaxing or fun-filled summer. We did accomplish a lot though, such as crossing off several items recommended by the RPL specialist. Whether or not that means we're closer to our goal, who's to say. It was an investment in our future so I don't regret spending it this way.

May
- Varicocele repair surgery
- Visit to RPL Specialist in NY

June
- Glucose/insulin testing
- Toxins bloodwork
- Hysteroscopy and CD138 stain

July
- Quest to figure out cause of headaches, including visits to: ENT, physical therapist, eye doctor, PCP, and endocrinologist
- Start medication for blood pressure

August
- IVF 8
- Pathology results for CD138 and start of antibiotic treatment
- Post-op appointment for varicocele repair

Maybe next year we can do a relaxing beach vacation or fun travel trip. For now, this is the honest answer to what we did over the summer.

In store for the fall season, in no particular order:

• Retest CD138
• Natural cycle ERA
• FET or IVF, depending if any embryos available
• Retest glucose/insulin
• Follow up blood pressure