I haven’t had a ton of sleep over the last couple of
weeks. Doc has been working nights so
between his absence and the general stress of our situation, sleep has become a
rather elusive thing. Forgive me if I
ramble or seem disjointed.
It is only the 26th day of this try-cycle; we are done with the trying part and are onto the waiting part. The cycle usually ends on or around Day 31, so we are still early in the waiting part of the cycle. My pregnancy test this morning was negative, but again it really is too early to tell if that is true.
It is only the 26th day of this try-cycle; we are done with the trying part and are onto the waiting part. The cycle usually ends on or around Day 31, so we are still early in the waiting part of the cycle. My pregnancy test this morning was negative, but again it really is too early to tell if that is true.
After Doc came home this morning we had an appointment with
the OB for an ovary check. The nurse
almost put us in the same room where I had my birthday fun (#7) when she remembered
and moved us. Kind of funny how they don’t
put me in room 7 anymore, I am sure at some point I will have to go back there
though. My progesterone level for this
month hasn’t inspired a lot of confidence and we are all preparing for another
month of Clomid. The doctor reminded us
that it can take up to 6 months to get pregnant, so we should just take it easy
(in other words: RELAX!!). Both Doc and
the OB were very casual about the continued trying. I wanted to cry because it means more Clomid,
more side effects, and more waiting. All
of which make me want to vomit.
We did discuss the if/thens of how to handle upcoming
events. If we are not pregnant I am to
call in and get a refill of my Clomid and repeat the cycle until pregnant. Once pregnant I am to come in immediately for
additional blood work and sonograms. He
said they will be watching me very closely.
Doc asked about whether or not we would need to see a specialist (Perinatologist)
and it didn’t sound like my OB thought we would need to. That is actually good news. Doc was letting his anxiety show a bit with
that question. My OB also said that we
can call with questions any time. He
said that he feels comfortable with that because he knows my chart, so if the
office calls him with a question from me he will most likely be able to answer
it easily. That is comforting. I know he sees a ton of patients and his off
time is precious (as it is for all doctors) so we will try our best to save
questions for office visits. But if I
get nervous, it is always nice to know I can call. I guess that is the bonus for having such a
rough year, the doctor memorized my chart!
On the way home Doc and I talked about how grateful we are
to have such a great OB. He is funny,
kind, compassionate, and very obviously wants to see us get pregnant. The nurse today commented that I must have a
very good support system to have handled everything so well this year and when
I said “I have an excellent support system” I realized that I was including my
doctors and their nurses in that system.
I really feel lucky to have such amazing health care providers. Our team can use all the help it can get! J
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