So its day 13 of my third cycle on clomid and this morning's ultrasound showed one 7 mm and one 8 mm follicle one on each side. My thyroid tests from a couple weeks ago showed tsh was down to 3.something which is good. But the next week, I had it tested at the clinic and those results were 5.something (as I found out today). I asked the nurse if it is normal for the results to go up and down and she said yes they go up and down a little and being from 2 different labs might cause some differences in results.
I will have another ultra sound on Sunday to see if my follicles have grown that will be day 16 and last time I was monitored I ovulated on day 18 with a 21 mm follicle. So they have some growing to do.
How do I feel? Complacent. I am somewhat emotionally detached at this point. I hope that doesn't sound drastic because it is more that I am maintaining a calm and taking the steps in a methodical way. I know that getting too emotionally involved at every step is a very dangerous game for ones own well being. As I go along there are more and more hurdles to overcome. So once again I have moved on in my mind to thinking about what I will do if I cannot get pregnant. Adoption is a serious option, if or when the situation is right. That is where my mind goes when I feel like pregnancy might not be possible or that trying too much longer might be too emotionally difficult.
But for now I am avoiding those emotions because I know them all too well...and whole heartedly hoping to get to the bottom of my own health issues. Right now solving my thyroid problems would be fantastic!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Timing
Timing is off...I had my thyroid tested last Wednesday and my cycle started before the results came in. So the fertility clinic is pressing the lab for the results because the fertility clinic's lab doesn't test T3 and T4. But if my thyroid levels are better since the medication than I can begin on clomid again this cycle and monitor... But based on how I feel...I'm doubting that my thyroid is at a good level. Anyway I am going in to the clinic tomorrow for blood tests and an ultrasound...I'm hoping to see the doctor to communicate directly about my thyroid and ideal levels... cause I feel a little foggy about where I need to be for conception and I have no idea how fast the medication works since its just my first 3-4 weeks... I'm having concern about swollen lymph nodes and I think I'll ask about those at the appointment too... We will have to see...
TTFN
TTFN
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