A little history...My husband and I tried to get pregnant for a little over a year on our own with no luck. We then went to Shady Grove Fertility Center and I had lots of testing done and it was decided that I needed to have a myomectomy to remove a whole bunch of fibroids...I also wasn't ovulating at the time (cycles ranges from 45-90 days if I remember correctly??). Finally in January 09, I had my myomectomy and planned to returned to RE in May 09. In April, my husband sat me down and talked to me about his concerns regarding me getting pregnant at such a high weight. I agreed, although was very upset at first, and started a search which ultimately led to the VSG.

As soon as I hit goal (Jan '10), and after talking to my surgeon, we started trying again and in June '10 I made the decision to go back to the RE. I went in yesterday for 3 day blood work (to see if I was ovulating and stuff) and an ultrasound. I asked the tech if she could share if there were any fibroids and she pointed out just one and pretty small at that (she said like the size of a pea).

I got a call then yesterday afternoon and was told all my blood work looked good, but they wanted to schedule me for a hysterosonogram to check out my fibroids and polyps. I was a little concerned, but made the appointment.

Well today I had a follow up with the doctor and he let me know that he saw a lot of Fluid that he thinks might indicate that my tubes are blocked and it was decided that I'd get an HSG test to see if they are. The last one (Dec 08) showed open tubes, but that was before the myomectomy. He said that sometimes during the healing process of removing the fibroids, scar tissue can develop that blocks the tubes.

I go in next Tuesday for both the sonogram and HSG test and then will meet again with the RE to decide where to go from there. I am just so disappointed. The driving force behind me having the VSG was to get healthy in order to achieve and carry a healthy pregnancy. I know that there is still hope, but also know that after self-paying for the VSG, we really cannot afford IVF out of pocket (and my insurance has an exclusion policy).

I know that I'm blessed in so many areas of my life and AM grateful, but goodness, why does this have to be so hard? I know I need to get over my pity party, but I'm just so sad.

If you made it this far, thank you for reading. I'll be sure to post updates. Good luck to everyone on their motherhood journey!

Ah congrats on the baby she beautiful We went thru fertility treatments for many years and now we are adopted parents of 2 wonderful kids they been home for 2 1/2 yrs and now 6 and 5 yrs old

So happy for you ... Congratulations Mommy!

She is beyond goregous...

Thank you for all the wonderful words!!!!!! I am just so in love and overjoyed that I'm a mom.

Tiff,

I'm beyond ecstatic for you! CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations!!! She is absolutely beautiful, I am so happy for you!

Im so happy you found each other! What a cutie pie!

You have moved me to tears, DeeDee. I have had the same yearning my entire life!! Right now, I have no husband. It was my conviction that my kids would 2 loving parents like I had. I was adopted 57 yrs ago. For 20 yrs I was raised alone, and then when I was a freshman in college, my mom reconnected to my birthmother and siblings. The rest is history!! I have 2 moms, had 2 dads, now I am auntie to 10 and great auntie to 33!! Life is grand!! BUT, I have not given up hope of having the dreams of a loving marriage, this time grandparenting some kids, and just feeling very healthy and "complete". Adoption is a worthy endeavor with special meaning. Keep us posted on the little one's arrival.

Deedee! Kiss that precious little Lucy for me!!! She is a Doll! Congrats to you and your DH!! I love Jazzercise and will go back to it once I get closer to my goal weight.

What a wonderful follow up story. She is beautiful! Congratulations on becoming a mom.

I read this and my heart broke for you as well. I have the same issues with infertility and my reasons for the surgery are the same. I was scared thinking maybe the baby could not develop properly or that perhaps it would make conceiving difficult but it seems women are getting pg. I wish with all of my heart that you will have the hsg (which indeed can unblock your tubes, mine are blocked blocked blocked from previous surgery). If not there is always IVF (if your religioius views do not totally go against it) Good vibes going out to you and luck with your conceiving.

I'm new to the board, but wanted to encourage you--- I have pcos and all the issues that cone with it, we have tried 5 years with a fertility specialist to get preg. Several d&c's, many injections, and three failed iui's later--- still no baby, but in 2009 while still trying we became foster parents, Dec 7, 2009 the day our license came back, a baby boy was born and two days later was brought to our home, long story short 1 day after his first birthday he became ours forever! We still long for a pregnancy too, and I'm looking at the sleeve surgery in November, so we are excited to think that possibly in 24 months our son will be 4 and possibly if all goes well we can add a sibling! But if not, God has blessed us beyond all measure with a beautiful son I am convinced was meant for us all along! Best wishes on your family venture!