The Verdict

Today we had some testing done, I'll spare you the nitty gritty details because I feel that is inappropriate, but given the long list of options of how to treat our specific situation....IVF with ICSI is the plan the doctor most recommended, given my results and Luc's results. The other options he gave were options that, though less invasive, were sort of "you can try them but chances are they won't work" type of options. He even said I could try ovarian drilling surgery and then MAYBE I would ovulate. Basically he didn't seem to think it was worth my time, and I certainly do not want any unneccessary surgery (especially if it involves burning holes in places that should not have holes burnt) if it won't guarantee me a baby in the end.
I found out that I have lots of eggs....stupid ovaries just don't want to release them!! I aslo found out that because of my PCOS I have a very high risk of OHSS (hyperstimulation)...which means I could realease too many eggs (another reason he was leary of the aforementioned other options). In otherwords, those nightmares I was having about having triplets...let's just say they are not so far-fetched...so pray that God will give me healthy children, no more than I can handle at one time. Obviously I would be exstatic with 1...2...3...however may babies....but I want them to be healthy!! I hear to often of multiples who do not make it to term and have health issues...I don't wish that on myself or anyone. It's certainly not that I don't want the babies....it's I want them all to be healthy.
Anyways, the doctors and nurses and lab/ultrasound techs in Calgary have been fantastic. Very helpful and very courteous. We are still electing to go to Victoria. Especially now that we have discovered we need IVF with ICSI and the cost of that alone is $1300 less in Victoria. The cost of everything is less in Victoria...and I know it is further away...but I can fly there for free on airmiles, and the cost of a hotel is the same in both places (actually i checked vacation rentals in both places and Victoria seems to have the better availability with better pricing and amenities).
Now I know I had this great plan to walk in and demand my results be given to me in hand, but they are being sent to Dr. M's office....so I can call and have them directed to whichever clinic I need them to be, as well, I can call and let Calgary know we are electing to receive treatment elsewhere for personal reasons and they would have to forward the information to our clinic of choice.
I can't really describe what I am feeling. I didn't really learn anything I didn't already know, other than the ICSI part (and all the information I learned last night at the info session)...which I have to say I had a feeling we'd need the ICSI...so I wasn't extremely surprised and it is not really a big deal (it's more money but it's not like it's an obstacle we can't overcome). I guess I also got some reassurance from the fact that I have all the right parts and pieces required..lol...just need some help to put it all together. So am I happy???......I'm happy to have the information I need to move forward with the process. I feel more relieved than anything. Relieved to have the testing done and there is no big issues with cysts or fibroids or anything!! Also happy to have a plan of attack in black and white and the ability to move forward when we're "ready" (if you know me...you know i'm READY...it's the money and the time off work that are really dictating when we can actually go for treatment).
So...verdict. IVF with ICSI.
Place of treatment...Victoria
We have a plan...it's time to take steps towards executing it and making our dreams a reality.
I hope this all makes sense to everyone. We are happy to have a plan of attack...now we work towards executing it =0)
Thanks for reading, for praying and for caring!!!
Love you all

Jen