Part 2 of the ongoing saga of our pursuit of parenthood… More later, but here’s the videolog. Click the PLAY button on the video window to watch.

Hubby and I are taking the first step toward becoming parents. Tomorrow we have an appointment with an infertility specialist to see if in vitro fertilization is a valid option for us. It’s been one year, almost to the day, that I had a laparoscopy/hysteroscopy/D&C and was diagnosed with endometriosis. Since then, my ob/gyn has been trying to convince me that I should see an infertility specialist sooner, rather than later. After all, I’m not getting any younger, she reminds me every chance she gets.

Well, life certainly has a knack of getting in the way and this was no exception. Truthfully, I had been waiting to finish my schooling, which would significantly reduce my stress level, and hopefully elevate my chances of a successful conception, in vitro or otherwise. When I finished my last class at the end of October, I called the specialist my ob/gyn recommended and made an appointment.

We’ve heard many things about this particular specialist; one of which is that he has an excellent success rate and that he is touted as one of the best infertility specialists on the island. In the next breath, former patients will usually admit that can be a little brusque. I tend to prefer doctors with a gentle bedside manner, but I will gladly forsake that in lieu of a successful in vitro attempt. I guess if you’re the best, you can afford to act like Dr. House. Well, hopefully he isn’t that rude, but hopefully, he is that good.

I am trying not to get my hopes up too high. In fact, I am not even allowing myself to be cautiously optimistic. We will wait and see. And pray. A lot.

I thought that it would be appropriate to start documenting this from the get-go. So, without further ado, here’s my latest vlog entry talking about my upcoming appointment with the infertility specialist.