I had a appointment with my RE on CD 3 of this cycle just to check out my ovaries and do some blood work as a follow up to my lap. Everything came back looking good. The nurse told me I would have to come in for another CD 3 workup next cycle before I started my Clomid on CD 4. As soon as I left the office, I realized I was going to be out of town on CD 3. Of course, total panic ensued. I would seriously loose it if I had to skip another cycle. I feel like I'm in the most miserable holding pattern ever.
I called the nurse yesterday and explained the situation to her. I am going to be out of town for two weeks starting this Sunday (CD 19 - CD 5 assuming I have a 27 day cycle like usual). She said she'd talk to the RE today when he was in the office. Of course, I missed a call from the clinic today around 10; I called them back and went straight to voicemail; they called me back and I'm in another meeting; I called them back and went straight to voicemail AGAIN! The nurses desk's no answering the phone and no leaving messages with any content in them is starting to annoy the crap out of me. Finally at 3:45, me and the nurse were able to actually speak to each other.
The Doctor approved for me to take the clomid without the CD 3 B/W and U/S. Our protocol will be the same as it was for Cycle #16 - IUI #1:
Dexamethason = CD1 - Trigger (for elevated Dhea Sulfate levels)
Clomid = CD4 - CD8
Novarel (HCG) = When eggs are good and ready.
I'm starting to get excited about things again. The thought that we could be in treatment in a little over 2 weeks renews my sense of hope.
I must admit that I have been in such a funk since my surgery. I'm just exhausted with this whole process. It's been 2 years. I mean that is a bit depressing to think about. 2 years. My mother tried to rationalize it to me today that nothing before my lap really counted because the endo was probably preventing me from getting pregnant. While I understand what she's saying, it doesn't mean those 16 cycles didn't take a toll on me. This whole thing is just so exhausting. Why can't my body just function like a normal person's body?? Blah.
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8 comments:
Glad to hear you will be able to do an IUI this cycle...yay!!
I'm glad to hear you're able to do another IUI! I'm thinking about you all the time! I have a good feeling about this!
Amen! Good luck this cycle
I totally understand why you are having moments of feeling defeated...but like you said, in 2 short weeks you'll be actively trying again. My fingers are 100% crossed for you two, as always. Love you!
Im happy you can do another IUI, this is great news. Hang in there, Im so sorry you are going through this!
It's normal to be in a funk after the lap - I was after both of mine. One of the reasons I am so hesitant to do another now! But IUI is very exciting - good luck!
I'm so glad you get to move forward w/ the IUI. I have everything crossed for you!
oh hon, every one of those other 16 cycles counted. And they sucked. And it is exhausting. I'm glad that this is your first post-surgery cycle and I'm hoping that little procedure was all you needed!
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