Fertility Test #1,682

Okay, maybe I am exaggerating a bit, but I had mistakingly assumed we'd made it past the point of fertility testing. But, after the last miscarriage and then genetic testing (which all came back normal thankfully), an HSG was just what the doctor ordered. It's certainly not the worst procedure in the world, but it's definitely one of the more dreaded in the world of infertility and lucky me was chosen to have it for a third time. To spare most of the details, and just get down to the nitty gritty, an HSG's purpose is to check the shape of the uterus and ensure that the fallopian tubes are open. When, I had this test originally done years ago, before MJ was even thought of, this is how a red flag was raised that something was not quite right with my lovely uterus. Anyhow, years later, a surgery to repair the lovely uterus, a successful healthy pregnancy, and we had no reason to think anything was wrong in that area once again. But, it's standard procedure and the doctor worried perhaps I had a lot of scar tissue left over from previous surgeries that could be keeping an embryo from successfully implanting. So, I had this procedure done once again this past Thursday and was pleasantly surprised with the results! I think I was fully expecting the doctor's fears to be correct and wind up needing surgery once again if I really wanted to attempt having another child. But, luckily this time the news was all good! Both tubes were open and the uterus couldn't have looked any better, in his words. I was quite proud of that little uterus of mine! :)

I guess the tough part in this is that it still leaves us with no answers as to what is causing the miscarriages, but as for now it's being chalked up to the very low progesterone levels. He encouraged us to try again, when we feel ready, and call the office the minute I were to find out I'm pregnant so that they can check my levels and provide progesterone support if needed. That doesn't seem too assuring to me, since that's basically what has happened the last two pregnancies. I've been doing a little reading on how I can give my body a little boost of progesterone naturally, and I am just trying to stay positive.

Overall, I'm feeling pretty optimistic. We couldn't have asked for any better results with this last test. I am now trying to relax, leave it in God's hands, and stay optimistic. I am hopeful that eventually a second child will be in God's plan for us, but if not, I am keeping plenty busy with a toddler for now! ;)