Last time, I promised I would write about my husband's semen analysis. I know we went in not really knowing what to expect. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
My husband was referred for a semen analysis (SA) by his endocrinologist. G was originally seeing Dr S as a yearly check up that he's had since he was first diagnosed with cancer back in 1985. While at the appointment, we explained to Dr S that we had been trying to have a baby for almost a year. He recommended that we have an SA, and we made the appointment about a month later. I really procrastinated on that. I didn't want more bad news.
Anyway, I made the appointment for 24 April. We had to be there by 9:00am. That sounds really great until you realise that we're about an hour and a half away from the hospital with normal morning traffic. We knew that we needed to leave no later than 7:30am. We also knew that because it would take us so long to get to the hospital, we knew that G would have to do his stuff at the hospital. This is because they will not take any semen to be tested for fertility if it was not collected within an hour of ejaculation. Fortunately, we were able to find a single person toilet for him to carry out his business since Lincoln Hospital does not provide rooms for men to do that.
Once there and after G had finished his part, we dropped it off at the sample collections counter. They asked for some information, and we left. We only had to wait about a week or two before we found out the results.
The time in the hospital did not take long, and it was not what I anticipated. I didn't really know what to expect so I hope this helps someone out there. Please just remember that this was done on the NHS in England.
I was not able to get a picture for today, but I will get G to take one soon.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
Where Has the Time Gone?
Sorry for being away for so long. I meant to keep writing every couple of days, but life just got in the way. Our computer broke, and it took us almost a month to get the new one. I hope it continues to work.
There is so much to tell all of you. I don't know if anyone is actually reading this, but I'm going to write anyway.
On April 23rd, I was officially diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). I had kind of self-diagnosed this already, but that made it no easier to hear. I remember talking to the doctor, but I have no idea what was actually said, and the only thing I took away from that meeting was that I would be referred to a dietician in order to lose weight. I couldn't think of any questions for that day. I don't meet with the gynaecologist again until I've lost the necessary weight. Fortunately, G and I are thinking in small bits right now. The only bad thing is the PCOS makes it so hard to lose weight. I didn't want to try any supplements, but I'm definitely going to. I'll tell all of you about my experience with them on another day.
People always say to take someone with you when you might be hearing bad news so G went with me to the doctor that day, but he was no help. He remembered even less than I did. Is that a typically man thing? I don't really know.
The doctor said that I need to lose about 12 kg before she'll put me on any kind of medication. I'm not sure what the reason behind that is, but I'm going to do what she says. I've been working out everyday for at least 35 minutes. I've been doing the Biggest Loser Yoga for Weight Loss DVD. It definitely kicked my butt the very first time I did it! I've noticed a few changes, and I'm going to keep it up. It's only a six week programme, but I'm hoping to get a few more work out DVDs by that time. If I remember correctly, it does have a maintenance portion. If I get to that part, I'll be sure to do that with some extra cardio. So far, G and I go for walks when he gets home from work. He's been driving a lot (despite the beautiful weather) so he needs some extra exercise as well.
I know this blog is supposed to be about our adventures in trying to have a baby, and it will be. For right now though, I think it will be more about my journey in weight loss. I'm hoping to be able to post a picture of myself within the next couple of days. I'll post my beginning weight, and I'll keep everyone updated. Wish me luck on this new journey to meet my definitely baby!
The next post will be about G's semen analysis and results. I said a lot happened in the last few weeks!
There is so much to tell all of you. I don't know if anyone is actually reading this, but I'm going to write anyway.
On April 23rd, I was officially diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). I had kind of self-diagnosed this already, but that made it no easier to hear. I remember talking to the doctor, but I have no idea what was actually said, and the only thing I took away from that meeting was that I would be referred to a dietician in order to lose weight. I couldn't think of any questions for that day. I don't meet with the gynaecologist again until I've lost the necessary weight. Fortunately, G and I are thinking in small bits right now. The only bad thing is the PCOS makes it so hard to lose weight. I didn't want to try any supplements, but I'm definitely going to. I'll tell all of you about my experience with them on another day.
People always say to take someone with you when you might be hearing bad news so G went with me to the doctor that day, but he was no help. He remembered even less than I did. Is that a typically man thing? I don't really know.
The doctor said that I need to lose about 12 kg before she'll put me on any kind of medication. I'm not sure what the reason behind that is, but I'm going to do what she says. I've been working out everyday for at least 35 minutes. I've been doing the Biggest Loser Yoga for Weight Loss DVD. It definitely kicked my butt the very first time I did it! I've noticed a few changes, and I'm going to keep it up. It's only a six week programme, but I'm hoping to get a few more work out DVDs by that time. If I remember correctly, it does have a maintenance portion. If I get to that part, I'll be sure to do that with some extra cardio. So far, G and I go for walks when he gets home from work. He's been driving a lot (despite the beautiful weather) so he needs some extra exercise as well.
I know this blog is supposed to be about our adventures in trying to have a baby, and it will be. For right now though, I think it will be more about my journey in weight loss. I'm hoping to be able to post a picture of myself within the next couple of days. I'll post my beginning weight, and I'll keep everyone updated. Wish me luck on this new journey to meet my definitely baby!
The next post will be about G's semen analysis and results. I said a lot happened in the last few weeks!
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