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Jacky-Someone told me recently to remember that God gives out all different types of blessings... Children ofcourse are big blessings... She told me to remember that children are a blessing from God and that He loans them out to us. When he wants them to come back home to him, they must go just as we must go home to him, eventually no matter how long we are they have been on this earth. I know that all of this will pay off for us. We just have to be strong... Deal with emotions as they come and lean on each other for strength... I realized that I don't have too be so strong. Its OK too feel emotional, etc... I have to keep reminding myself that God will not give me more than I can bear... I've been spending my time giving to other children... It takes my mind off of things. A few wks ago, I bought a little 4yr girl in my church a lil stroller and cabbage patch doll. It made her day... The stroller was almost bigger than her but I watched her walk with her parents down the street pushing it... It feels so good to give... And we have to be greatful for life... Another woman in my church pa__sed a few yrs ago. I spent the last 6 months with her in the hospital. I went there everyday after work... She died of cancer. I watched her system fail... I watch her hair fallout... I watched her drop over 45 lbs... I watched a woman who had a good memory forget who I was... I watched a woman who could speak well not be able to form a sentence... I saw a woman who was terrified to die so soon because she wasn't sure if she would get into heaven... She fought death until the end... I never saw anyone try to fight death... We really have to be thankful for life and just trust. Writing this is even a great reminder for me...

Hey, Guys. Just wanted to let you know that AF arrived today with bags. She will be here for a few days... Lol! Called the clinic and they scheduled my tests. I go in Friday for 16 tubes of Bloodwork, March 28th HSG, March 29th Hysterosonograph, April 03rd Post Coital, April 11th Endo Biopsy. Somewhere in that time my hubby will do a s____n a___lysis. That next wk we will find out the route and push fwd. The Doctor thinks IVF...

Wow, MsMonet, you're on a roll ........ with no inhibitions whatsoever. So, what's April 3rd post coital? Lol. Keep the positive spirit up !

Hey Ms Positive-How are you? Hope all is well with you? Whats going on? I went online to find a detailed definition of the Post Coital Test. Post Coital Test - Near the time you ovulate each month, estrogen production from the ovaries stimulates mucus production by your cervix. Sperm must penetrate and swim through this mucus, then travel through the reproductive tract to reach the egg for fertilization. In some cases, there is an incompatibility between the sperm and the cervical mucus, causing the sperm to become immobile or die, thus preventing fertilization. The postcoital test (PCT) evaluates the interaction between the sperm and your cervical mucus at a time near ovulation to determine if an incompatibility exists. Abnormal mucus may occur because of infections, surgery or clomid therapy. The PCT may be useful to determine the need for intrauterine insemination. Ms Positive- I go in and the fertility inst will do a culture. Real simple... So, excited that all of this will be done in a matter of wks. I went through an emotional period since my Myo surgery because I was getting so tired of the world looking between my legs but this forum is wonderful. Lol! I am not the only one!!! He he he! I am so excited!

MsMonet, the elaboration is well-detailed ....... and I tell you, we would not be surprised if in the near future you pen down a bestseller "at a bookstore near you", chronicling the many stages of this journey. At this end, just breezing through the tide and basking in the benevolence of the Supreme One who has made, and will continue to make, all things possible. Yep, there's reason to be excited.

Ms Positive-Lol! It's funny that you say that... My journey has been a very unique one. I've actually already started writing, a few yrs ago... It's t_tled "This is My Story". Lol! It's like therapy. It's taking awhile. Sometimes, I get so drained and I remember things that I blocked out but I know it's what I have to do. Ms. Positive, my life has been so crazy from early birth until now... It would totally amaze many... I identify with Joseph and Job in the bible. I think they are my brothers... Lol! My route was created before I was born. Obviously, God knew I could handle it. He sees a strength in me that I don't see... Thou, I may get weary sometimes my strength comes from Him an others who He uses to encouraged me like women on this forum. :)

RU93....Please email me. I got a question about your surgery. Thanks

Hi everyone. Hope everybody is doing fine. I'm okay, 6 weeks after my myo my scar is healing nicely , the belly is getting smaller ;-) and my doc suggested to have an hsg done, to check everything out, before we ttc. Is that really necessary? Wouldn't a simple ultrasound suffice? Before my mc last year I got pregnant on our first try despite of the fibroids and I would prefer to just go ahead and try again. Dou you think my doc wants to get the tubes involved, cause something went wrong during surgery or why should they suddenly be the problem? Sorry, I am just sick of all the testing and stuff...btw. I havent' even gotten my period back yet and the test would be in june. A propos, MsMonet: How are your tests coming along? Did you have the hsg? My thoughts are with you. Take care.

Hi everyone..I hope everyone is doing well. MsMonet how are things with you? Please post and let us know you are doing great. Moon..congrats on your surgery! I don't know why your doc wants to do more testing so soon after your Myo..I don't think he wants to do it because something went wrong..they have to tell you that..by law! I think some doctors are test crazy, but also the surgery can cause scar tissue which can affect the tubes..maybe he wants to make sure everything is good to go so you don't spend another 6 months trying to get preganant..it really is a race against time with these fibroids possible growing back. Take care

MOON-Good to hear from you!!! 6 wks after your Myo! That is great! It's funny that you mentioned the HSG. I just got one, last Wed. My doctor told me that if I didn't get pregnant within 5 or 6 month after the Myo, I would need to go to a Fert Clinic. I did as of 2 wks ago... Been taking lots of tests including the HSG. Ugghhh! Going in for another tomorrow (Post Coital Test) and an Endo Biopsy on April 11th. The HSG test is too make sure there are no problems with your tubes, etc. (Scar tissue, etc) I get all of my results after the final test. This will determine what route we will travel... My FSH level was 8. I was told that my ovaries look great and my follicles look great. Still waiting more results... Otherwise, I am fine. Getting closer to finding out, ladies. Say a prayer for me and I will do the same for you... What's going on, JOKER? How are things? What's new? JULIANNE AND SPARKETTE, how are you?

Hi everyone..hope all is well. I've been doing great! Went back to work 4 weeks after surgery and have had very little pain or none during my recovery. I'm telling you it must have been the epidural and I recommend it to anyone getting this surgery. I HAVE A QUESTION...Did anyone have a bulge on one side of their abdomen? I notice my left side sticks out more..as if things settled and one side settled lower than the other? I don't know if that makes any sense?

Hi Joker! Good to hear from you. Thanks for your answer to my post earlier this week and congrats on your surgery and going back to work so early. About the bulge: I had a big bulge above the entire scare length that worried me quite a bit. But it disappeared within the last week. Could it be that your bulge too is just the rest of the swelling or does it feel any different than before. I would just wait and see. If you feel good otherwise I wouldn't worry to much. Good luck to everbody (Msmonet: I'm rooting for you!)

Hi All, Moon and Joker, it is great to hear that your recoveries are going well! Joker, I also had a bulge above my scar that eventually diminished, but it took quite some time. Ms. Monet, I hope your tests are going well! Please keep us posted. I am doing good physically. At this point, the whole myo experience seems far away. Although recently I have been having intense anxiety about getting pregnant... or more specifically about NOT getting pregnant. I know it is irrational, but I have these fears that I won't get pregnant. I have many friends and family who are supportive and encouraging, including my husband, who has been really great throughout this whole process. But it almost feels like huge amounts of pressure to now "produce" (ie get pregnant). I keep having these fears that if I don't calm down and stop thinking these irrational thoughts, that my fibroid will come back and that somehow it will be my fault that I can't get pregnant. I have this voice in my head saying "there must be something bad/wrong with you and it is your fault for not getting pregnant" It is such a crazy cycle of thoughts! Ugggh. Anyway, I had the same fears about surgery... somehow thinking that I would have a hysterectomy or have an accident and die. The surgery turned out fine, so I try and rea__sure myself that the pregnancy thing will be OK, too. Happy Easter! Juliane

Hi Juliane, I'm glad you are doing well. I know exactly how you feel. But you just have to sit down and have a talk with yourself. I do this with myself..because I believe there are two parts to our minds..the rational..scientific..the "grown up" part and the other more mystical side..I call this part the "little girl". you just have to rea__sure mystical side that the fears are normal but you can't let it control you..realize that you have them, accept them but don't let them consume you..you know what I mean. You are going to fear not getting pregnant and when you do get pregnant you are going to fear that..but that is OK you just have to comfort your own self. i know from my experience from losing my baby and going through the surgery that no matter what anyone said or did it was up to me to put my mind at ease. I wish you all the best with getting pregnant and going all the way! I'm on my way and hopefully time will fly and I will be there soon. My doc told me I would have to wait a year before ttc because they had to make two incisions and he was going to put me on birth control and all of this was said to me the day after the surgery while I was still heavily sedated..and at the time and even now I thought of it as a relief..the pressure is off..I don't have to get pregnant..but actually I am sadden by it. It took hearing that for me to realize as scared as I was for ttc 3 months after surgery I was hoping in 3 months I would be on my way to becoming a mom. Back to you Juliane, (I just has to slip my stuff in because I was feeling it at the time) You will be fine. Don't let the pressure get to you because everyone around you are supportive and understanding turn that pressure you are putting on yourself into Happiness. You are past your surgery and when you do get pregnant you will not have to worry about the fibroids. Everything you every wanted is now waiting for you and no fibroids will stand in your way. Take Care and keep in touch

Thanks for the response, Joker. I know that you are right! It was a good emotional boost to hear it from you. Take Care, Juliane

Hi all - I just had to respond to the BULGE question. I had a Myo last year and I had a HUGE bulge, like a sausage, above the incision. It turns out this is common, it's the "camping fashcia" or rather muscle fat layer, overlapping at the incision point. The doc can't tell what will happen when you stand up as they sew you up lying down (of course). It's like an overlap of the fat inside of you. It's a bummer and fairly common. It won't go away so don't torture yourself - fix it instead. I cried for weeks over the miscarriage that necessitated a myo in the first place, and then my perceived "disfigurment." I went to a plastic surgeon within 8 weeks after the surgery and had "scar revision" surgery. It cost about $750 total and it was an outpatient procedure done in the plastic surgeon's office. Worth every penny, I am very happy to have it done. Word of advise if you have this done, this is a very standard very simple surgery. You do NOT need to go to a "premier" plastic surgeon for this type of procedure. Find a good plastic surgeon in town, then request an appointment with their newest a__sociate on staff. The cost will be half as the a__sociate is in the process of building his practice, and the new a__sociate will be more likely to spend twice as long st_tching you up as the guy with 20 years of experience (which is a good thing - you WANT 100 st_tches versus 20 to get the best result).