December 16th - HSG day!

So today was the big HSG test.  I was so unbelievably nervous as I have heard women say it hurt so bad they screamed and some women say it was no biggie. 

My test was scheduled for noon but I arrived at 11:00 because I was nervous.  I ended up going alone because David just has a hard time realizing when I need support.  In his mind, if I couldn't drive myself home, he was in the hospital and could come get me.  We discussed it but it never quite got to him that I was scared.  Oh well.  I know he can't experience everything I am but I want him to be more of a partner in crime for these kinds of things.

The test itself was not bad (for me).  I was called back to the room with 2 other ladies.  We were instructed to change out of our clothes and just put on hospital robes.  We were then told to meet in a waiting area.  While we waited we talked.  One woman was there and in the very beginning of her journey, while the other had her tubes tied (and then untied) and was there to make sure everything was ok.

I got to go first.  YEA ME!  I went in the room with a nurse and the Dr. was waiting.  Dr. Attaran did my HSG.  She is another RE for the Clinic.  She was very nice and explained to me everything she was doing before she did it.  In total, it took about 10 minutes.  I was so happy when she said - "They are clear and beautiful".  The computer did hiccup and no pics ended up being taken but I was just happen they were open and clear.

I did let the ladies know waiting that I was out.  I explained it didn't hurt me too bad and was just painful for 2 minutes.   I explained it as uncomfortable pressure.

My AMH blood test also came back at 1.1 so I guess we are good there too.

December 13th - When to ask for more testing.

Well today I called my RE - Dr. Falcone.  I have been looking at different blogs and Facebook pages and I am becoming concerned.  Everyone seems to be starting off with a test called an HSG.  It is to make sure your fallopian tubes are open.  I have NEVER had this test.  Most people do this before they are even given any kind of medicine.

I spoke to Dr. Falcone's nurse because he was out of town.  She said she would email him and see what his thoughts were on ordering some tests.  He got back to us super fast (like 2 hours) and agreed that we should go ahead with the test.

It is scheduled for Monday!!  I am a bit nervous and feel bad that I will need Monday off but my hear just needs to know we don't have any more obstacles.

December 12th - BFN

Well this cycle was a bust.  I had been testing since 10DPO so it wasn't a shock with AF showed up.  I wasn't super sad because I thought this cycle was a bust since the beginning.  We were sick most of the month and we had stair step medications.

Off to next month!