Our Plan for Baby Makin'

For the majority of folks, unprotected sex = baby. But, for some of us, we actually need a little help and a plan. Today, Sean and I got our plan.

We met with a reproductive endocrinologist (RE). He was very nice, which is always a plus. He asked for each of our histories and he gave us a lot of information. Here is how the plan is gonna go:

Thursday, August 16th: I have to go in for an HSG test. Basically, this is where a dye will be inserted in my uterus and they check to make sure my tubes aren't blocked. It sounds unpleasant, but apparently I'll only feel discomfort for a few minutes.

Wednesday, August 29th: Sean goes in for a semen analysis. Self explanatory.

If both of these tests come back normal, I will start Clomid after my next cycle starts. I will take Clomid cycle days 3-7. In theory, this medicine will make me ovulate. Of course, my body may not respond and we may need to increase the dose. There's always the possibility that my body may not like Clomid and I'll have to try another medicine. With this medicine comes a lot of monitoring. I'll have to go in on cycle day 3 and 12 for monitoring. I'll have to get bloodwork & ultrasounds. Basically, they want to make sure that I am ovulating and that I'm not making too many eggs. You know I am not trying to have a Jon & Kate plus 8 situation.

So, that is what will be involved in the next 3-4 months. If I'm not pregnant, we will move on to another medicine and more treatments. For now, I just have to hope that Clomid will help me and I will be pregnant by the holidays. Keep your fingers crossed for us!