Post by jules82278 on May 2, 2008 22:04:58 GMT -5
I've had a heck of a year. I moved for a serious relationship ... we were talking about marriage. It ended. Then I became very ill and lost 20 pounds. Through medical work-ups a cyst was found. I had my first lap six weeks ago. I had complications and was rushed back to the hospital where I stayed for five days until my vitals were stable. Monday I had my first appointment with the endo specialist. He is regarded by the Endometriosis Association as one of the best in the country. My ovaries are enlarged, inflamed, and fragile. I already have another cyst. I am stage 4 with severe implants. It's everywhere including the bowel, rectum, and bladder (both inside and out). He is recommending Lupron and then more surgery. I'm overwhelmed and need time to think about my options.
I turn 30 this year. I am still healing from my last relationship. I am trying to date, but for obvious reasons, I've been preoccupied and am not enjoying it. I want to have children. I am stressed and think about my fertility all the time.
I've started to think about having my eggs harvested and frozen. I think it would take the pressure off and give me hope. If I decide to pursue this, I am wondering if now is the time... before I even start on birth control (which I was planning to start in a couple of weeks). I still have major reservations about HRT, but I might be more willing to try it if I know I have some eggs waiting for me.
I am wondering if anyone has done this or at least researched it. I'm wondering what the cost is. I've been saving for a down payment on a condo, but maybe I could use the money for this.
Would love any suggestions, feedback, positive vibes ...
Thanks.
I turn 30 this year. I am still healing from my last relationship. I am trying to date, but for obvious reasons, I've been preoccupied and am not enjoying it. I want to have children. I am stressed and think about my fertility all the time.
I've started to think about having my eggs harvested and frozen. I think it would take the pressure off and give me hope. If I decide to pursue this, I am wondering if now is the time... before I even start on birth control (which I was planning to start in a couple of weeks). I still have major reservations about HRT, but I might be more willing to try it if I know I have some eggs waiting for me.
I am wondering if anyone has done this or at least researched it. I'm wondering what the cost is. I've been saving for a down payment on a condo, but maybe I could use the money for this.
Would love any suggestions, feedback, positive vibes ...
Thanks.