In terms of our infertility journey, we are working towards taking action, but are basically nowhere at this point, waiting for 2020 to get its shit together before we make any solid moves. I feel panicked about the time passing because the process can take a while. 31-year old eggs are theoretically better than 32-yearContinue reading “23. So, what now?”
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22. Cancer and Fertility in the time of Covid
Since my surgery, I have had monthly blood draws to test my HCG levels (my tumor marker). Currently, my blood draws consist of a screening at the front door of the lab building, a temperature check, a mask, no sitting in the waiting room, lots of hand sanitizer, and they usually have me out inContinue reading “22. Cancer and Fertility in the time of Covid”
13. Fertility, Second Opinion, Moving Forward
Just after my diagnosis, I called our local fertility center to try and get an appointment before my surgery. I was so nervous we would need to do something prior to surgery in order to have any biological fertility options afterwards, and we were quickly running out of time. They were so fantastic and wereContinue reading “13. Fertility, Second Opinion, Moving Forward”
11. Official Diagnosis and Treatment Plan
My oncologist said my ultrasound was relatively normal except for a small lesion that could indicate cell regrowth or could be bleeding from the D&C. She mentioned she could have a room full of radiologists look at my ultrasound and they would all probably say it looked normal, which, looking back now, is a bitContinue reading “11. Official Diagnosis and Treatment Plan”
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