Fertility Update

Saturday, July 20, 2013

I have been taking shots for a week now. It has not been fun at all. Two days ago I had an ultrasound. The doctor told me my eggs were small and I had only a few. I was so bummed. Then Reagan left that evening. I was so emotional. Reagan thinks it is because of all the hormones I am taking. I really turned into a monster when we went to Busan. I was really quite mean to Reagan. I asked the nurse at the hospital the next day  if one of the side effects was moodiness. She said, "oh, yes!" The day after Reagan left they doubled my dosage. It is a good thing he left when he did.

I went back again today and had another ultrasound with the weekend doctor. He literally looked at me for two seconds and said my eggs were a good size. They were so busy today, I felt like I was rushed. My regular doctor told me what size and how many eggs I had. She also took her time with me. Although she wasn't as busy as the doctor today. I was prescribed some more injections. I had two today. I go back tomorrow and also on Monday. I had no idea I would be spending so much time there. The hormones have made me really tired. I feel like I could sleep all day. I fell asleep at the hospital today waiting to be checked. A nurse was shaking me with two hands speaking to me in Korean to wake me up. I had fallen asleep so hard that I had forgotten where I was at.

Some of you didn't know I was going to Korea to do IVF. I didn't know I was either until right before I went to Korea. I have been trying to do as many things as I can as a non-parent. I know it is harder to travel with children, so my friends with kids say, so I decided to spend the summer in Korea to immerse myself in the culture. My doctor back at home told me she couldn't do anymore for me to get pregnant and referred me to a fertility clinic in Portland. I had a phone consultation on the phone which was $350.00. They emailed me a bill and it was for over $20,000. My friend Lisa knew someone who paid $30,000 at the same clinic. I was going to go through with it, but it didn't feel right. So I searched IVF in Korea, since I was going to be here anyway, and found out that they charge $4,000 to $10,000 at the maximum. I have been more than pleased with them. It is a very clean and organized facility and the nurse and doctor who speak English have been more than helpful. I want to take my nurse home in my pocket. She is the kindest person.

There are mostly Korean patients, but I have seen many from other countries there as well. I met a couple from Texas today. It feels good to be around people who are going through the same thing we are, even if they don't speak the same language. I know we haven't tried as long as most people with fertility problems and I know I worry too much. My biggest problem is patience. I know God is trying to teach me patience, but it is really hard. I can't even fathom what other couples feel like waiting even longer. I know God has a plan for us, I know this because of Sam. My brother and sister in law tried to conceive for an absurd amount of years. Then they decided to adopt. And we are all so blessed that they did. Sam is perfect for them. I couldn't imagine them without him now. So I will wait and pray.

I know so many of you are praying for us. Thank you.

Reagan took the charger or we left it in Busan. Either way, I can't download pictures from my camera. Last night we had a girls night in Suwon. Soo took me and the girls to her sister's house. I took so many pictures that I wanted to share with you. Maybe I will go to an Internet cafe and download them there. I can't explain in words all of the food we ate and the places we went to. It will be better with pictures.

On Monday, I am going to a language exchange class. I am really nervous. This is out of my comfort zone. But I want to learn some of the language. I feel like all I do is ask questions at the Hong's. I need to give them a break from my inquiries.

If you see Reagan, take care of him. He will need some TLC.

Saranghae, meaning, I love you! (All)