Day 3 and S/A test results

This is a follow up to my day 3 post found here! I have received the results from my bloodwork!!!  It's all good news too, so let me get started.

So as noted before, I had the following tests:  AMH, FSH, Estradiol and LH all tested.

Here are the results:  For the AMH, which to me, was the most important given the age factor, came back with a 3.9 and the RE likes to see 2.5 or greater, so I'm great with that test!  {Huge sigh of relief}

My day 3 Estradiol came back as 29 and the doctor likes to see it below 80.

My FSH came back as 6 and the RE likes to see it below 8.

As for the ultrasound results, I posted here but my resting follicle count is 20 on the right side and 10 on the left side. The RE likes to see at least eight with both ovaries combined.  So I'm well above that which makes me so grateful and relieved.

The S/A results are back and although I know the results, I won't post them just yet until I can read the results and the explanation.  I will say this, there is a minor issue with the morphology but I've been told and understand that it's not a HUGE issue.  Also, the count and motility were great!  More on the S/A results later.

My next post will be about the HSG.

Until then,
Sunshine Bud

Update to CD 3 Bloodwork and Ultrasound

So yesterday (Sunday) was cycle day 3 for me, which meant a trip to the RE to have my blood drawn as I mentioned in this post located here.  I also had my CD 3 ultrasound done too.  I didn't have any pain or discomfort during the u/s.  I also didn't experience any cramping during or after the procedure either.  The u/s was completed within about 10 minutes which was nice too.

The nurse told me that the ultrasound showed 10 follicles on the left side and 20 follicles on the right side!  My lining measured 3.7 mm and NO cysts!  That is all great news and the lining is exactly what they'd expect or want to see on CD 3.

My HSG is scheduled for mid-day Friday, Oct 9th.  And Mr. Sunshine Bud's SA will be completed on Wednesday.

We will then just have a long wait until Weds. Oct 28th for our follow-up consult with our RE.  That is when we will found out my blood test results and Mr. Sunshine's SA results along with next steps.

That's it for now!

Have a great week!
Sunshine Bud

Taking the Emotional Leap

Mr. Sunshine Bud and I have put all we have, and then some, into making a baby.  I've devoted months to charting, we've spent plenty of time BDing and we've experienced the emotionally draining ups (time to test again) and downs (it's negative, once again!).  We have done absolutely everything we physically can, to conceive on our own.  Emotionally, I was and yet, I wasn't, ready to get help.  I have had to overcome this emotional hurdle, so we can begin seeking the help we now need.  I had to realize, the sooner I begin seeking answers and possible treatment, the sooner we'd have the baby of our dreams.

Wednesday (9/30) was the day that I've known would come.  We met with the RE to figure out what the issue may be and to take the next steps in the journey to conceive.  I wanted to cry but NOW I'm fine.  We have the beginning of a plan as I've outlined below.

The plan for me is:  I will have blood work taken on day 3, which will test for FSH, Estradoil, AMH & LH.  Then between days 1-5, I will have an ultrasound for the Basal Antral Follicle count.  Finally, on day 6-12, I will have an HSG performed.

The plan for Mr. Sunshine is far easier.  He will have his SA completed on Oct. 7th.

Since AF started late last night, I will call and set up my blood for CD3 today.  This test will determine my ovarian reserve.  This is done by measuring my "day 3 FSH".  FSH or Follicle Stimulating Hormone is the all-important hormone that signals the ovary to release an egg.  The fewer good eggs (and good follicles) left, the more FSH is released.

By measuring a baseline FSH on day 3, my doctor can get an indication of how close I might be to having fewer and less viable eggs.  And THAT is just scary, but I'm over it.

The AMH or AntiMullerian Hormone is also used to determine ovarian reserve in older women (isn't that nice - they just called me old!).  AMH levels reflect the number of follicles present in the ovaries and can estimate how close a woman is to menopause!!!

Well, that's all for this post.  My next post will detail the ultrasound and HSG.

Until next time,
Sunshine Bud