A little update 👶🏽
Well, my HSG is scheduled for next week! I’m super nervous but also excited because we’ve been waiting on this test for so long. All in all we’re looking forward to getting answers and/or putting us one step closer to parenthood.
I’ve talked about the procedure a couple of posts ago, but with the HSG procedure, a thin catheter is inserted through the cervix and into my uterus, and then they will inject a dye while taking X-Rays to be sure my tubes are clear. This is really an important test, especially for me, because if you remember from my previous post, I had a tumor removed from my left Fallopian tube five years ago.
If we get good results from the test, we will jump into treatments probably in March. If he finds that any part of my tubes are blocked, we will come up with a treatment plan and go from there.
Because I really want to be transparent on our journey, I want to talk about something that people tend to avoid talking about in order to not hurt feelings. And that is...what to say and what not to say to someone who’s going through infertility.
Often others are quick to think we need time to deal or that we’re in the deep dark depths of infertility depression and need special treatment. Yes it’s sad, yes we hate it, but we have to remain positive about our experience and keep moving forward and being reminded of this isn’t encouraging at all. Others want to offer their opinion on your treatment and tell you what their best friend did to have a baby. My personal favorite. PEOPLE PLEASE STOP DOING THIS. We know you mean well which is why we keep our cool. I promise you anyone who’s going through infertility and seeing a fertility specialist understands their body and their challenges and it’s not always going to be the same challenges as the person you know who had success. Instead ask how their treatments are going and wish them well. And while I’m wildin’ out, God is not going to make me ovulate so telling a person that God will bless them with a baby when the time is right is hurtful and thoughtless. A nicer way to religiously encourage someone would be to say that you’re praying for strength and understanding instead.
We really do appreciate everyone who has checked in on us. You have no idea how nice it is to have people treat you like normal after expressing experiences like ours. I will update next week after my HSG and hopefully we’ll be ready to move on to our next step!
(Thank you so so much to those who’ve donated so far. You helped pay for part of our last appointment and it was much appreciated. We love you! ❣️)
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