MORE SHIT.

My pre-surgery tests came back and it ain't good, folks.

I tested positive for Ureaplasma.

A few things to note - as there is plenty of mis-information on the intarwebz:

*  No.  It is not considered an STD.  It is a natural vaginal flora.

*  Yes.  It was also present when I gave birth to Mira.  Some believe that Ureaplasma helps to foster Pre Term Labor.  This has not been proven in any significant or replicable studies.

*  Yes.  I have been prescribed antibiotics to kill it all - despite what some refer to as a benign existence.  Doxycycline and Erythromicin are the only two antibiotics that can surely "cure" Ureaplasma while pregnant.  These two antibiotics function by killing bacteria with viral tendencies - and this works for Ureaplasma because it does not have its own cell walls.  (NOTE:  Doxycycline isn't considered perfect during pregnancy.  In fact, it is considered a risk as it can permeate the placenta and baby.  However, if its benefit outweighs the risk, the doctor will likely prescribe it - as is the case here.

*  No.  I will not be having surgery this week.  We have moved both the pre-surgery ultrasound and the surgery to next week - same days. 

*  Yes.  I am a bit more stressed than I was earlier this morning.  With all of the family shit, this is exactly the type of snafu I didn't need.

I am trying to remain positive - though not in my nature.  I want to say that things will work out this time.  Today, I am not feeling that way.  In fact, I am feeling like this is just another way that mother nature is going to beat down the baby-factory.

Oh.  Where you looking for an up-lifting post?  Sorry.  Check back tomorrow when I have had some time to defrag with a pizza and a pitcher of lemonade.