Tuesday, August 31, 2010

A Bit Devastated...

I saw my surgeon today and my options are worse than I thought.

Two options involve long term antibiotics. One of these may cure it and the other only suppresses it. The third option also aims for a cure but involves several surgeries and 6 months with no joint and my bone flapping in the breeze.

If we want to do IVF in a month... Well the maths just doesn't add up.  He hoped I could just keep taking antibiotics through pregnancy but I can't for various reasons - even baby safe ones.

My surgeon said i need to speak to my fertility specialist and she gave the most devastating blow of all. I have to be completely clear of all infection and off all antibiotics for at least a month before we can have any more treatment.

The thing is we may never get a complete cure. I'm just so very sad. I'm going to be so angry if my stupid wrist is the reason i can't have a big family.

Anyway for now I continue on antibiotics for a month to see if I get further improvement, my surgeon will think a bit harder and see what happens then.

IVF is off the cards indefinitely.

5 comments:

  1. Oh...I'm so sorry to hear your news..Take the time to weigh up all your options before making any decision...as I know you would...and try to stay positive! Treatment options can change.

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  2. Oh dear....there's just too much piling up, isn't there. I guess you've just got to take little bites at it, deal with the small bits first then see what's next to solve. Sounds trite, I know but you've got to take time out from the worries and problems and try to find things in life that make your heart sing.
    Praying for you.

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  3. i am sure 'little bit devastated' is the understatement of the year....so sorry to read your news. i hope tomorrow has a bright moment in it just for you.
    xx

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  4. Thanks girls! I really appreciate the support! xxx

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  5. thinking of you Alex
    and sending big hugs
    Beth

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