How do you define success? Figures given for the success rate of vasectomy reversal surgeries can be confusing. There are two different numbers to consider. One is the patency rate — the return of sperm to semen. This is very different than the vasectomy reversal success rate in terms of pregnancy. In general, vasectomy reversal results [...]
At my last doctor’s visit, we discussed first trimester screening. The first trimester combined screening can help to determine the risk of having a child with Down’s Syndrome or other chromosomal abnormalities. The test will determine your risk based on combining factors like your age, info from a blood test, and the results from an ultrasound to measure the amount of fluid [...]
Although I just recently wrote about my last ultrasound (which happened almost three weeks ago), our next OB visit was today. I’ll admit to being a little paranoid about this pregnancy after the miscarriage, and I’m happy that small town doc does monthy check ups at this point in the pregnancy. It just makes me [...]
I went to get a 6 week ultrasound the day before I left for 2 weeks of traveling, and am finally getting around to updating you all about it. Pregnancy nausea, traveling, and a cold have slowed me down a bit…
I’ve been meaning to post and update everyone about my HCG levels (doubling), progesterone levels (a little low), and general progress in this pregnancy, but I’ve been so tired and nauseous that I just haven’t gotten to it. So there you go, as much update as I can muster right now. I’ll check back and [...]
Yesterday, I had my first doctor’s appointment following our BFP. I was a little nervous, but the visit was reassuring. The most reassuring part was the ultrasound. When I had the miscarriage a few months ago, I had an ultrasound, and our Small Town Doc said he could see the gestational sac. This time, not only could he [...]
