Saturday, April 19, 2008

Miracle at 31

By the time I reached 31 years of age I had many things I had to accept regarding my life and I made changes to improve it. Going back to college to complete my studies was a significant change. I endured two surgeries that reduced my chances of conceiving and along with being subjected to many investigative tests to determine if there were even a chance to conceive made me rethink my goals.

“You might have a 30% chance of having children, Rose.” The doc responded when I asked him. “Go home and live your life.”

So, I did.

By the summer of my 31 year I was expecting my first child. All the surgery, heinous treatment, heartache and perseverance paid off.

Last week’s shot really set me on my bottom. I was smacked down ill until Wednesday and couldn’t go to work for those three days. I did have an appointment with the NP on Wednesday, but I was dragging my butt getting there.

I discussed some problems I have been having and running a temperature on Saturday & Sunday and the extreme exhaustion the days following were the topics of discussion. She ordered blood tests, chest xrays (which I had done right then) and pushed to get me in to see an eye specialist. I am having very typical sides.

All I know that every week I stay on this treatment is a gift because things can change so drastically and very quickly and I can be hauled off it for the smallest reason.

With this treatment NOTHING is consistent. Things can go whacky in a hurry.

It’s an absolute miracle that anyone completes it.

3 comments:

Terry Lee said...

It's a real ass kicker!

PATSY said...

It sure takes the wind out of your sails. Having that black cloud of discontinue treatment over your head does not help either. Day by day Rose - it is hard but you can do it.

Me said...

I agree, the fact that anyone makes it through is amazing considering one never knows what to expect day by day.