Dealing with azoospermia?

[deafgal01]

That's frustrating... I had DH inquire on the phone whether their office do SA or not. When I first booked my appt for the check up- my dr told me over phone when I asked her secretary if they did SA or not. They didn't, so I asked for a referral and they gave me a name and number, so that's how we found the urologist.

Maybe you could ask over the phone whether they do SA and which type (like if your hubby has to do it somewhere at home or something and bring it in or if they do it at the office). There are pros and cons to both types.

 

[Stinas]

Its sooo frustrating! Im sure it will all work out eventually.

 

[snd80]

Suprised they didn't give him better instructions! Geez! Like you would know already! Not all of us are dr.'s, although as much as some of us have been through, we could be! LOL! Now I'm guessing he will have to wait a few days until he can submit a new one, right?

Jersey Girl! =) Do you know Snookie?! LOL! Had to ask!

 

[Deb111]

Now I'm guessing he will have to wait a few days until he can submit a new one, right?

I was thinking the same thing

I hate to say it, but the blunders and medical imcompetence are not new to us here! Hope it's sorted soon xx

 

[Stinas]

snd - NO lol Dont think anything on that Jersey Shore show is what real NJ people are like. Far Far Far from it...all except 2 I believe are even from NJ...most of them are from Staten Island NY....most of them are like that lol
I know you would think these people would know what to tell dh. Now we are going to have to wait a few more days for a new sample. Problem is, its not easy for him to just go any day. He works a lot and its hard for him to take off. I know this is what our future is going to look like, him taking off and that sort of thing, but it just makes me mad that something so easy could be messed up. Hopefully it all gets sorted out ASAP and we get good results back.

 

[Stinas]

Now I'm guessing he will have to wait a few days until he can submit a new one, right?

I was thinking the same thing

I hate to say it, but the blunders and medical imcompetence are not new to us here! Hope it's sorted soon xx

Oh I know...im not shocked actually. When he came home to tell me he was going to do his thing in the cup and go drop it off I was like "already? that easy?" I knew it was too good to be true.
It is what it is. DH is good with sorting things out. He drives me nuts in the meantime, but he always makes things better.

 

[Mercury1]

Silverbell - thanks for the welcome, and wishing you the best of luck for your 2ww. From looking at all the posts, there are so many people behind you for this, you deserve to have everything you hope for.

snd - what amazing news to have chosen your donor! that must be the kind of decision that no couple expects to be making, but it gives me hope that if that's what's needed to get where we want to be, that one day we could be able to do the same as you two have done today.

Raelynn - so pleased that your first results are good. how did your OH find the TESE? was it painful?

I'm just back from dinner with a pregnant friend - I've been avoiding it, but couldn't come up with any more excuses! She doesn't know what's happening with us (although quite a few friends do), but I managed to switch into a professional mode for a while I think to deal with it. I also made my appointment for IVF consult today - the first available is 23rd may, the day after the follow-up at the urologist. J's going to do his 2nd SA at Hammersmith tomorrow, but they won't tell us if anything was found for freezing in the first one. So frustrating it's OUR result and it makes such a difference if there's anything or nothing, but have to wait until the end of may to find out. Oh well. I suppose this will help me improve my patience......

 

[raelynn]

Great news snd!!

As for me, I spoke with our fertility center today and they are calling in my birth control script for down regging. We start as soon as AF shows (which could be quite some time since PCOS has given me crazy long cycles). We'll do the mock embryo transfer this upcoming cycle as well. Come on AF!!

 

[raelynn]

Raelynn - so pleased that your first results are good. how did your OH find the TESE? was it painful?

DH had a really easy TESE. The worst part for him was the IV since he hates needles. The nurse had me try to distract him while he was waiting for anesthesia. He was tender for a couple of days but he was on pain meds and I kept him on bed rest for about 4 days and just brought him anything he might need. The urologist said he's healed up really nicely and doesn't need another follow up and all restrictions on lifting and strenuous activity have been lifted.

 

[deafgal01]

Just found out last night dh gets blood taken this Friday?! Wow- pray for good news or at least the results we have been waiting for. Think if blood levels are finally right, they will schedule another SA sometime before May.

 

[Stinas]

Congrats on all the progression ladies!!! It's nice to read!!!

 

[silverbell]

Nice one, deafgal Keeping everything crossed for you guys.

 

[wibble wobble]

Hey everyone sorry I've been away soooo long. I've been one of those dormant members taking a step back while nothing is happening with me except for going

Welcome to all the newbies you really have found the best thread ever,with the nicest group of girlies ever

It's nice to see so many of you moving forward in what seems like big leaps, choosing donors,having iui,finding sperm, getting results Things do happen eventually.


afm it's 5 days now until my Ivf planning appointment, I haven't had a call yet to say I've been matched to a donor and I don't think I'll be finding out tuesday... that's just a run through the paperwork and drugs I'll be on. I've decided now that I'll give the donor co ordinator a ring mid next week, I need to know a rough waiting time frame. My life feels like it's on hold, I need that piece of info for piece of mind.

wishing you all lots of luck and hope good things happen to all

 

[Deb111]

Sorry for the lazy copy and paste from my journal but I'm exhausted!

Well what an eventful afternoon! I've been having some chest pains and shortness of breath so I thought I ought to just pop to Dr's and check it out.

Saw a locum at the Dr's who listened to my chest and lungs, examined my legs for swelling or pain and then said although he couldn't find anything to worry about, there is an increased risk of blood clots in pregnancy and he didn't want to take any chances and there and then phoned the local hospital and asked to be put through to the oncall registrar who suggested I pop in to A and E.

Took my Mum with me as I didn't know how long I'd be and Terry has to be in bed for 9 as he's driving at 3am.

Only had an hour's wait so not too bad. Lovely male nurse did my obs (BP, oxygen levels etc), had an ECG - all fine. Apparently oxygen levels were 100% so didn't suggest a blod clot, but couldn't do an xray to confirm because of me being pregnant. So they took some blood out of an artery (not a vein) in my wrist - I asked her for some reassurance that it wasn't going to be anymore painful than a blood test ... and she said 'ermmm I'm afraid it will be' Anyway, it wasn't horrific, but stung pretty badly and has left a nice bruise. Then I had to do laps of A and E (like a nutter) for 10mins and have the same blood test repeated to see if the levels had dropped and they hadn't so it confirms no blood clot.

She thinks the chest pain is muscular, which I can believe as I think I've been lying awkwardly on my shoulder in bed and with everything loosening off, it's pulled something. She's not concerned about the shortness of breath at night as she says the main reason for concern with that would be heart failure and the ECG shows nothing wrong with my heart.

She used to work in fertility so was interested about the ICSI and the male (very lovely and very gay) nurse gave me a big hug when I left and said if I was ever passing, to pop in and show him the baby.

So, I feel reassured which is good, but will keep an eye on the sleep / breathing thing as it's not pleasant - I've had it in the past, but maybe like once every month or 2 whereas I've had it about half a dozen times in less than a fortnight xx

 

[Stinas]

wibble wobble - Hello!!!

Deb - Im glad you are ok!!! That must have been scary! Its nice meeting people like that...there are not too many nice & caring people that work at hospitals and such anymore. Makes you feel reassured.

 

[raelynn]

Deafgal - Everything crossed and lots of prayers for good results!

 

[silverbell]

Deb, not sure if you'll remember but I had exactly the same issue a few months ago and had to go to A&E and they all panicked when I said chest pain and in the end all my tests were clear and it was put down as muscular pain from my back and chest causing the pain. I used hot water bottles to try to relax the muscles in the end and it went away eventually. I hope you're feeling better soon.

afm it's 5 days now until my Ivf planning appointment, I haven't had a call yet to say I've been matched to a donor and I don't think I'll be finding out tuesday... that's just a run through the paperwork and drugs I'll be on. I've decided now that I'll give the donor co ordinator a ring mid next week, I need to know a rough waiting time frame. My life feels like it's on hold, I need that piece of info for piece of mind.

wishing you all lots of luck and hope good things happen to all

Great news, Wibble! Let us know how you get on. I know what you mean about your life being on hold, but you're so close now.

 

[Step Mummy]

Sun- I would check into the CMV status. I am - and they told me if we used a + one, it risked the baby being born handicap... but YAY for progress!!!!!! I know it is sooo exciting knowing there is finally a "real" chance in the works! I feel the same!!! HUGS!

I thought I would add a little to this, as when you look into the details, it does not seem quite so scary! I am CMV- and we struggled to find a donor the same and were going to go with a CMV+ donor, in the end found a negatve one last minute that matched our requirements better).

This is my interpretation of CMV - I am not a doctor so don't quote me on this, have a look online yourself: but I discovered that if you are CMV negative, it means that if you contract the CMV virus during pregnancy this can cause risks to the baby (which could be severe). I understand that the worry is that the CMV will pass from the positive donor to you and then affect the baby. However it is unlikely you will catch CMV from the donor because the virus is "sleeping" and it is unlikely you can catch the virus from someone where the virus is "Sleeping". They do not use donors with a "live" virus.

You can also catch this virus out and about, so all CMV- ladies should take extra precautions when pregnant like washing hands often, don't kiss kiddies on the lips etc, avoid people with colds, as most of the population have had the virus, mostly when they were children - it is very alike Chicken Pox, so for example you could catch it off little kids who it would seem just have a cold, but we would never know if they have the CMV virus.

I also wondered; if I am still having BD with DH and he is a positive (but sleeping virus), I am more likely to catch it off him than the donor, surely as we do DH often and the IUI is only a few times????

I hope the info helps!

 

[snd80]

Thank you Step for the input! I really didn't search too much into it after what the doctor told me, but me being me and having shitty luck always following me, I didn't want to risk anything! So we picked a - donor...........

And drum rolll!!!!! I placed my order this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 vials and shipping and $1900 dollars later, our spermies will be in Jackson MONDAY!!!! I am SOOO freaking excited!!!!

They called me this morning and said my progesterone levels were great! So I have my annual exam for the 30th of this month, which if my cycles are still on track it will be CD12-CD14, so I can also have my scans done to see if the good side is producing, and maybe, just maybe, we can go for the 1st try!!!! It is like we have been in limbo forever, and now it is all happening soooo fast!

 

[snd80]

Good luck to WW, and DG! Everything including eyes crossed for you!