Was saving my next post for when I got my IVF protocol. But, it doesn't look like I'll be getting that any time soon. Last week was pretty uneventful. We had our IVF consult with Dr. G. He went over the basics of IVF & the stats, described the steps (4) and why we needed to move forward. Of course, since he & I had discussed skipping injectibles, there was no need to try to convince us, we were there to move on anyway. Hubby did his bloodwork Tuesday, mandatory Hepatitus B, C, HIV & Syphillis screening. Doc said the gov't requires these tests be performed, yet says that even if you come up positive for any of them, you can do IVF anyway. Hmmmm. So I'm continuing on birth control, pending my IVF protocol schedule from TG.

My results for the Hepatitus B, C, HIV & Syphillis screening = All negative
Cystic fibrosis screening = Negative

At least this way, we know that we're not dealing with major gene mutation problems. I know that we've had a 45x gene problem, thus my miscarriage in September. The December miscarriage, only God knows.

The four (4) steps that Dr. G described are:

1) Suppression
2) Stimulation
3) Egg retrieval
4) Egg transfer

In a nutshell, I'll be going into more detail as I progress. Right now, I'm in the birth control "suppression" stage. Pretty easy. I've started exercising and have gotten rid of all sweets and junk food in the house. (took them all to work)

Tuesday July 19, 2005
Antoinette gets induced today. She's been having back pain all yesterday. I hope to get alot of work done early so that I can go over to her apt. and be with her in case she needs anything. My dear sis, Betty, will be there with her too, of course.

Spent the weekend with Antoinette and cousin Nancy from the valley. She has 4 children. Benny (14) Brianna (9) Bianca (5) and Bella (8 months) They are all adorable and sweet children!

More later, going upstairs now to do my mandatory 2 miles.....then oatmeal or grapenuts breakfast and off to work!