It all begins....

melissaprestwoodmelissaprestwood Posts: 136
in Single Mothers by Choice
I had my initial consultation yesterday. Discussed everything in detail with my doctor. Took alot of blood tests and did an ultrasound. My uterus and ovaries look great. I am eager to get started but I decided instead of trying next week when I'm scheduled to ovulate we are going to make sure I am ovulating like I'm supposed to and test my progesterone levels then do IUI my next cycle.

My doctor suggested that I speak with a therapist on how to handle questions from people and how to answer questions my child will have. I'm thinking about it. Has anyone done this, or how have you handled the discussion with your child at different ages. I'm fine with telling people about it, my concern is how to talk to a young child who doesn't understand when they ask why their friends have daddy's and he/she doesn't.

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  • SeattleSuzSeattleSuz Posts: 42
    I'm newly pregnant, but my fertility clinic required counseling session with their in-house therapist prior to starting IUI's. Not as an approve/disapprove, but just as a final step before starting the process. I think it's a great start, and I'll continue to have some sessions to learn the best ways to handle some of the questions you mention above.

    A couple helpful books that I'd recommend as well:
    - Knock Yourself Up by Louise Sloan
    - Choosing Single Motherhood by Mikki Morrissette
  • melissaprestwoodmelissaprestwood Posts: 136
    Thank you so much, I will definitely get those books.
  • melissaprestwoodmelissaprestwood Posts: 136
    And CONGRATULATIONS!!!
  • SeattleSuzSeattleSuz Posts: 42
    Thanks and good luck! Keep me posted :)
  • melissaprestwoodmelissaprestwood Posts: 136
    I sure will. I am going to post every step of the way!
  • austingurlaustingurl Posts: 202
    Congrats on taking the first big step in this journey. It's a crazy journey, but so worth it all in the end. You will probably have lots of ups and downs, but just keep a positive spirit and know we are here to listen to you vent or to celebrate any success with you!!! Good luck!
  • melissaprestwoodmelissaprestwood Posts: 136
    Fun time starts today...I get to start my first ovulation tests, then I'll go in next week to check my Progesterone levels. We're going to monitor this month to make sure that everything is working the way it should, then go for my first IUI next month.

    I also made an appointment with a therapist for next month to discuss how to answer questions, we already spoke on the phone for a bit so she knows exactly what I want to talk about. And maybe from there I may see her once or twice more to discuss anything else.

    You guys can look me up on facebook and friend me if you'd like. Melissa Prestwood in Louisiana.

    Thanks for all of the support :)
  • SeattleSuzSeattleSuz Posts: 42
    Best of luck Melissa!
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