Infertility

Our Infertility History

May 2006- Rebecca went to the OBGYN for a Check up. The Doctor diagnosed Rebecca with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (See PCOS definition below) and told her that she would not be able to have kids. 

 

June 22, 2006- Happiest day of our lives so far... WE GOT MARRIED in the Salt Lake Temple!

August 2006- We went and got a second opinion about Rebecca getting pregnant. The doctor told Rebecca that it would be very difficult and dangerous on her health to have kids, but it was still a possibility. Rebecca decided to take the risks and started fertility Medication.

February 2007- False Pregnancy, our hearts were broken.

May 2008- Rebecca was rushed to the hospital for an Emergency D&C because of the PCOS. She also had to receive a blood transfusion.

September 18, 2009- Rebecca suffered a Miscarriage at 6 weeks along. Most devastating day of our lives!

July 2011- Went to the Doctor due to difficulties from PCOS. Started new fertility medicine in hopes to get Pregnant!

May 2012- Back to the Doctor due to difficulties from PCOS. The Doctor put Rebecca on medicine to help with the PCOS and try to get her body regular.

October 2012- We went to see a Infertility Specialist and get a great amount of tests and blood work done.

November 30, 2012- We went to see the Doctor for our test results. The doctor told us that Rebecca's eggs are the age of a 43-48 year old. He said that we only have a 2% chance of having a child with Invitro Fertilization, but unfortunately it would be near impossible for me to get pregnant and carry a baby full term.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. The name of the condition comes from the appearance of the ovaries in women with the disorder — enlarged and containing numerous small cysts located along the outer edge of each ovary.Women with PCOS appear to have higher rates of: Miscarriage, Premature delivery or Infertility.

Babies born to women with PCOS have a higher risk of spending time in a neonatal intensive care unit or of dying before, during, or shortly after birth. In women with PCOS, the ovary doesn't make all of the hormones it needs for an egg to fully mature. The follicles may start to grow and build up fluid but ovulation does not occur. Instead, some follicles may remain as cysts.