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9/16

 I haven't posted in a while, because I haven't feel like I have had time to breathe in the last 2 weeks. 

Since my last therapy appointment, I had an endocrinologist appointment. She explained that I should monitor my TSH levels given everything that's been going on and the TPO antibodies. I did test above the normal threshold for TSH, so I started taking medication for my thyroid recently. 

In addition, I had my regular yearly physical with my doctor. It felt kind of annoying, because all she could really offer was to let her know if I want psychiatric help or medication. I did end up crying when the nurse asked when my last period was. 

Then, this week we had our consult with the RE. Basically, she followed up with what happened with the last miscarriage and what my endocrinologist said. She recommended completing my diagnostic testing and then she would likely recommend IVF due to 2 of the losses likely having a chromosomal issue, and my age with having this happen so frequently. 

So then I got overwhelmed today when I got my period, so I needed to call the doctor to set up appointments for testing since they have to be done on certain days of my cycle. I have an appointment in 2 days to do a follicle ultrasound and bloodwork. Then 5 days later I have an appointment to do a cavity evaluation and more bloodwork. I also have my hysteroscopy and biopsy 2 days after that. I am hoping they will be able to do all of this, since the nurse wasn't sure but scheduled me anyway. She said she will follow up with what the doctor says.

My husband has his appointment scheduled for next week for a semen analysis and I believe he has some bloodwork or urinalysis to do as well. I don't know if she is still recommending sperm dna fragmentation testing or not? And I believe I also have other bloodwork I need to hopefully have done with my primary doctor, or I can get it done with the RE and pay more for it. 

I just never feel like I have time to breathe. Today - with the phone call. I missed texts from my husband and I was in a work meeting, so i felt so flustered, and then missed his texts about where to pick up the dog since he was trying to help me with getting home on time. He figured it out but then I felt guilty I forgot to put the meeting in our calendar. He was trying to help! I got home late with my son and he was very crabby after a long day and emotional. We had a tough night together with a lot of tears. Then I barely had time to clean up, make my lunch and breakfast for tomorrow, take a shower, and make myself write since I haven't in so long. 

I wish I could just sit and research for hours at a time. But I barely have time to sit and focus on anything for too long. 

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