*BIG GIANT HINT*

Someone posted this on the Nest, and I need it. I've been saying for a while that I need a stuffed uterus, and this one seems cute. So, someone should buy me this:

Mission Accomplished

It's not my intention to let this blog die, but at the same time, I don't really have much to say anymore.

According to my drop in temperature today and my spotting yesterday, today starts the first full cycle with my newly remodeled uterus. [I have no idea whether to expect a normal period--can any former septum-ites give me some insight?] I no longer feel compelled to share the nitty-gritty details, since I'm now "normal." And given my history and as I've discussed earlier, we won't be quick to announce to the world when we get a BFP. Part of me doesn't want to tell anyone until it's really obvious to the naked eye, but my family may rest assured that they'll probably hear of it before that. :)

I'm also unsure whether I'll start posting in this blog again with updates down the road or whether I'll start a new one and let this one remain archival. Decisions, decisions. I'm glad they're some of the toughest decisions I'm facing right now!

I don't think this blog will die. But it may be pretty quiet for a while. Thanks for reading.

The Photos

I've alluded to the fact that Google and I are friends again. That is, of course, because Google doesn't have to try to figure out what kind of uterus I have. I finally know for sure! And I've got the pictures to prove it. Get ready for these; they're not for the faint of heart.

Here we go:

Consider this the "Before" picture. When I first looked at this (I was still heavily drugged) I thought the black things were shellfish eyes. But no! Those are the two sides of my uterine cavity. Our little Keiki grew in one of those sides till s/he ran out of room. :(

This is right after Dr. M started cutting the septum away. You can see the top and bottom starting to pull apart.

And now we shed light on the black holes. Here's one tube...

And here's the other.

And here's where the septum once was! All cauterized away. Erich described it as looking like cooked chicken. I believe that description is apt.

Consider this the "After" picture. I believe the hysteroscope is in the same position as in the first view. Big difference, no?

And for the cheap cartoon version:

Dr. M did this illustration to describe the procedure to Erich while I was still flying high. It's pretty self-explanatory. :)


P.S.: I've had on and off pain and bleeding since Friday, but I think the worst is behind me now. I shall patiently wait for AF (piece of cake!) then it's TTC, here we come!