Since my last post we have done three IVF transfers. The first one (one embryo transfer) resulted in a pregnancy! However, at my 12 week appointment, the baby's heart had stopped beating. We were so devastated. I had a D&C the day after we found out and then a few more procedures in the office to make sure everything was cleaned out. This was in August 2014.
In October, we felt ready to push forward with another transfer. A week before Halloween, we transferred two embryos. Neither one stuck. We were shocked and disappointed, but hopeful for our remaining two embryos.
In December, the doctor found a polyp in my uterus during a routine ultrasound. A hysteroscopy was scheduled for January 2nd. What a way to start off the new year, right? I got the green light to move ahead with our final embryo transfer.
On Friday, February 13th, we transferred our last two embryos. One of them stuck and we were so, so excited for this pregnancy. Unfortunately, at my 14 week appointment, I went through the same exact scenario: the baby's heart and stopped beating and I needed another D&C.
This miscarriage felt especially tragic. Not only had we lost a second baby in a short time, but we had no more embryos. No more hope.
My D&C seemed to go better than the last one, but it was not actually the case. Just three weeks ago, about a month after my D&C, I had abnormal heavy bleeding that sent me to the ER. After an ultrasound and discussion with my doctor, it was determined that I needed a second D&C.
This second one has been very difficult to heal from. Three weeks later and I am just starting to feel better.
The Husband and I have had several discussions about what our next step will be. We feel like I should not get pregnant again. The stress of going through another pregnancy, afraid of miscarriage, is terrifying. So that leaves adoption.
And that is where the next chapter of our story begins.
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