It's been awhile, I know. So the perfect cycle ended up just being a normal cycle for me. No positive test, just the week-long reminder of my failure.
During that time, I did get the results of the Factor XIII V34L test and of course, just like predicted, I am positive for two copies (homozygous) of the mutation that is clearly linked with early pregnancy loss. So, I was able to start the Lovenox (blood thinner) injections at 10dpo. The injections themselves were not bad... It was more knowing that I was sticking a needle into my abdomen area that freaked me out! I got pretty good at it up until I had to stop after AF came.
So, we went on to cycle number two of trying. Same plan, 7.5 mg of Femara cycle days 3-7 and trigger shot if we had any follicles. Well, went in for the mid-cycle check and had 6 follicles total ranging from 12mm-14mm.
I had to go back two days later to see what had developed and only two on the right side actually grew. So my cycle was "cancelled". Dr. M the Second said there was "no point" doing a trigger for eggs on the wrong side. Even if the eggs did travel to the correct side, I would be at an increased risk for another ectopic pregnancy.
So, like he predicted, my period started (today of course) right on time. I go in tomorrow for another baseline appointment.
I have to say, I don't think I'll be sticking with Dr. M the Second. He basically said that there wasn't going to be much luck using the Femara and that injectable medications or IVF would be our best options. Well, I already know that!! If I had thousands of dollars waiting to be spent, we would have already gone that route.
And another complaint. For both ultrasounds, he had NO IDEA that I didn't have a tube on the right side!! He asked me the first time, "you have a blocked tube on the right?" I said no (after trying not to laugh at him or kick him in the face) and said that I didn't have a tube on the right side. He said "oh that's right, I think I saw that in your chart". Seriously? Did you really read my chart at all?! The second time he started on the right and said "I don't see a reason to wait, we can trigger today". So I asked him "what about the left side". He totally forgot that I DO NOT HAVE A TUBE ON THE RIGHT SIDE! And there wasn't a mature follicle on the left side.
It is one thing to have to have gone though all the losses of pregnancies that we have gone through as well as losing two doctors that I have chosen to work with. Not having any faith in a new doctor doesn't bode well for a good relationship.
So, I'll be requesting a different doctor tomorrow...
