We met with the specialist this evening. Doc is working nights, so he was able to make the 4pm appointment before his shift. I’m glad he was there; it was just nice to have the support. The doctor has me scheduled for an ultrasound in early Dec to make sure there are not visible adhesions from the endometriosis. If there are adhesions we will need to have surgery to remove them. If there are no adhesions we will be having another ultrasound on the first day of my next period. The second ultrasound will check the size of my ovaries. If all is well, I will then begin a fertility drug called Clomid (Clomiphene). Clomid will help increase ovulation, which will hopefully help us get pregnant. The doctor warned us that taking this med will increase our chances of having twins or even triplets. That is a terrifying thought!!
The doctor also reminded us that because of the endometriosis we should be aware that we may need to consider IVF, and that it could cost as much as $15,000. Another terrifying thought! Overall, it was a quick but productive visit. I still haven’t fully processed the emotional part of starting fertility treatments. The doctor warned that the side effects of the med may be a little intense. Of course today I feel like I can handle anything, but I may feel differently after I start the med.
Thankfully, Doc was able to attend today and will be able to attend the next ultrasound. It has just worked out that way. He may not be able to attend the second ultrasound, just because we won’t be able to plan it, but it is nice that he can at least come to some of the appointments. The hand-holding is such an important part of feeling ready to deal with this. Just knowing that we both heard the same information and we are on the same page is nice. The process just feels a lot less lonely when he is there. J
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