Just the two of us...for now

Just the two of us...for now
And so the journey begins...

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Should we go on?

Had an appointment this morning. Thought this would be better news. Instead, the cyst on my right ovary has not gone away, and has grown to 16mm. The last plan of action we were told a few weeks ago, was that if the cyst remained, he would remove it. Instead, what really happened today was that he wasn't even there. Instead, we saw his nurse for the u/s. She said that at this point, she would need to discuss this with him so that he could decide what to do next. She mentioned that I may just have to continue on the bcp. I couldn't believe it!! I've been on continuous bcp (no placebos from the pack) for 7 months. In that entire stretch of time, I've been allowed to have 1 three-day long period. That's it. I just don't know how much more my body can go along with this plan.
She took my blood, stating that they will at least test it to see if that ovary is producing hormones, and will be calling me this afternoon to let me know. Also, to let me know what the next plan of action is.
Needless to say, I was without words when we left that office. And as a cruel cosmic joke, as we leave, there is a woman with twins right next to our car. As Jeff turns on the car, the song "What A Wonderful World" comes over the radio. Yeah, right.
Bottom line is this: I just don't know if I want to do this anymore. But if I don't continue, I will have to be able to accept the consequences of never having children or grandchildren to enjoy in the decades to come. That's a pretty big decision to make. (And for those of you that may be quick to say "just adopt!"....that is not an option for us, unfortunately. There are things that would preclude us from being able to do so.)

3 comments:

  1. I'm sorry Toots :( I wish I had wonderful words of encouragement or wisdom I could send your way. I'm sorry the battle has been so relentless and daunting for you.

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  2. I know god has a plan for all of us, and unfortunately he doesn't incorporate what we want in his plans. But prayers are with you and being sent to him for you, just incase he might :) I wish all the best for you and Jeff.

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