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Not TTC, but I could use some support
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CaidensMommy
My 3 Miracles!
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Melissa
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Not TTC, but I could use some support
I met with my OB/GYN yesterday. I made the appt back in August. I've been having Endometriosis symptoms for a long time now and I guess I was just in denial. I finally met with her. So far it doesn't sound good. We're going to do a few tests to see if there is indeed Endo there, (I KNOW there is), and then take it from there. We're going to do a few tests to try to find it before I even go ahead with a LAP. She doesn't want me to have one right away because it can cause more scar tissue. I have to go in for another ultrasound, then she wants me to have an HSG done to see if it has attacked my tubes, and other inside female parts. Then I'll probably need another LAP. As of now, it seems that the Endo has "killed off" my right ovary because that hasn't worked in over a year.  Now it looks like my tubes might be damaged, possible my left ovary, and quite possible in other places.  I am beyond upset. I was told that after you have a couple of kids Endo "usually" eases up. I have been out of the norm for everything female related, even during PG. My body is quickly falling apart in there. At this rate, I'll need a hysterectomy before I'm 40 yrs old. Oh, and birth control isn't helping either like it's suppose to. I just can't deal with this. We want to have another baby, but we can't right this minute. My OB/GYN says that after having all of these tests and a LAP is when it's the best time to TTC, but the timing is not right. If my DH said yes to TTC right now, I would do it in a heartbeat, but he's not going to say that yet. We're working on some financial issues. But how am I suppose to just wait knowing, and it's going to be proven that the Endo is just taking over and taking over quickly? My reproductive organs are dying as I write this! That's all I can think of. I know, I am beyond blessed and so grateful to have my 2 little one's right now. But in my heart I want another baby as much as I did the first and second one. Maybe even more since I know it would probably be my last. I am an emotional wreck right now. This all happened so fast. I only saw the doctor yesterday at 4pm so it hasn't even totally sunk in yet. I can get second and third opinions, but I already know that she's not wrong. I've gone through this before except the Endo only damaged my right ovary and slightly damaged the rest of my insides. Now, it's done a lot more damage. And I'm suppose to just sit here at work and not think about it??? Yeah right!
Sorry this is so long, I just needed to vent. My DH and I haven't even really talked about it yet. I only really briefed him on the phone yesterday about it and I started crying. We hugged a few times last night, but I wasn't in the mood to talk about it yet. Thanks for listening. 
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Posted 10/9/08 9:06 AM  |
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Daisy32
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Re: Not TTC, but I could use some support
awww I'm so sorry you're going through this....if you need anything we're here for you 
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| Posted 10/9/08 9:15 AM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Not TTC, but I could use some support
How old are you now?
I would take a few good things into consideration. You DO have time...and you have gotten PG with your two children very very quickly and easily...thats another thing on your side.
Also my good friend has SEVERE endo and had endless laps. The Dr's told her to have a hysterectomy at age 28.
She ended up wanting babies. She did what she had to do ( she had 1 already) and had 2 more children...shes 34 and her endos currently controlled.
This doesnt have to be a death sentance for you.
Negative thinking will KILL YOU. The mor epositive your attitude, the more positive the result, I believe this 100%.
I think you need to try to say, Im gonna fight this, have another baby and worry later.
No one here can tell you any different.
HTH! 
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| Posted 10/9/08 9:26 AM |
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CaidensMommy
My 3 Miracles!
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Melissa
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Re: Not TTC, but I could use some support
Posted by daisy32
awww I'm so sorry you're going through this....if you need anything we're here for you
Thank you so much!
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| Posted 10/9/08 9:33 AM |
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CaidensMommy
My 3 Miracles!
Member since 5/05 5777 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Not TTC, but I could use some support
Posted by dm24angel
How old are you now?
I would take a few good things into consideration. You DO have time...and you have gotten PG with your two children very very quickly and easily...thats another thing on your side.
Also my good friend has SEVERE endo and had endless laps. The Dr's told her to have a hysterectomy at age 28.
She ended up wanting babies. She did what she had to do ( she had 1 already) and had 2 more children...shes 34 and her endos currently controlled.
This doesnt have to be a death sentance for you.
Negative thinking will KILL YOU. The mor epositive your attitude, the more positive the result, I believe this 100%.
I think you need to try to say, Im gonna fight this, have another baby and worry later.
No one here can tell you any different.
HTH!
I am now 31. They first found the Endo when I was PG with my first, which was minimal in 2003 so I was 26 yrs old. But after Caiden and in between Connor it was about 2 yrs that it got REALLY bad. That's when they diagnosed it as Stage IV Endo. I had a LAP then and got PG that same cycle with Connor. But, now it's again, a little over 2 yrs later and it's back again and worse then before with taking birth control pills, which is suppose to control it. I know I got PG very easily with them, I was soooo lucky, it doesn't mean that it will happen again, right? I guess I won't know until we try obviously. I'm just really upset because it just keeps getting worse and it's attacking more of the major parts that you need to conceive with. My right ovary is already useless, my tubes might be damaged beyond repair and I don't know how my left ovary is at this point, hopefully I'll find out soon.
I know it's not a death sentence. But it's still scary just thinking about it. But you're right. I need to think positive and see what we're dealing with and go from there. Whatever I need to do to be able to have another baby, physically, mentally and financially I'm going to do. My DH and I will need to talk A LOT, and figure out a plan of action. Thinking positive for me right now is VERY hard. With all the diffucult things going on for us right now, this is just another punch in the gut for me. I'll try to be positive and get through this.
Thank you so much! I'll keep you updated on the test results. I believe I'm having the HSG test next week sometime since I started my period yesterday. I'll probably have the ultrasound done next week as well.
Thank you! 
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| Posted 10/9/08 9:49 AM |
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DRMom
Two in Blue
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Melissa
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Re: Not TTC, but I could use some support
You may want to read Dr Atilla Toth's theories on endo. he has two free e-books and instructions on how to follow his regime through your own Dr. It involves antibiotics.Link to e-books
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| Posted 10/9/08 10:07 AM |
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