Fertility Workup

 Hi everyone,

Sorry for the delayed post this week but I knew going in that I had an appointment on Thursday night that I wanted to recap for you guys. 

Yesterday I had the first of what may be a long string of appointments and procedures. I met with my gynecologist and we discussed infertility and the long road ahead. In case you are going through the same thing as me I wanted to share what I learned in this appointment.

First of all we've been trying for 15 months now and my doctor will not see you if you are under 35 and have been trying for less than a year. I must've been asked that question by everyone there. The Medical Assistant came out to get me and bring me to the examining room. She asked me a few questions (including how long we've been trying and if I've ever been pregnant or if my husband has ever had kids-no and no) and took my blood pressure. Then my doctor came in.

She is the sweetest woman and was very positive. She explained to me that in the next month they will do a sperm analysis for my husband, blood work for me, and an HSG procedure for me. Next week when I get my period I will go in for blood work on day 3. Then on one day between 5 and 12 of my cycle I will go in for the HSG. At some point in there Tim will drop off his sperm for analysis. (I'm literally giggling as a write this because it all just seems to weird but this is life)

Once all of that is complete we will hear back from my doctor and know if everything is normal or not. After that if I wish to stay with my office I can get a dose of clomid for three months. If that doesn't work then I will be transferred to a hospital on the other end of the state to meet with those doctors to try IUI with clomid. If that doesn't work then we move onto IVF.

My doctor was very sweet and said we can do as much or as little as I want. We will be definitely be completing the sperm analysis, blood work and HSG this month and see if everything is normal. Then we will see how far we end up going. 

Again, I want to thank everyone that reached out with sweet comments and emails after my infertility post. Hopefully we receive good news- I will definitely keep you updated throughout the process. 

25 Things You Don't Know About Me

The weekly couponing wrap up this week is going to be slightly delayed since I won't have access to my receipts until later on. However, I didn't want to leave you guys hanging...so I thought a random blog post was in order!

I saw Julie from PBFingers post this earlier in the week and thought I would answer the questions as well...so here we go!

25 Things You Don’t Know About Me

1. I’m happiest when… I'm dancing or with my friends and family

2. …Especially if it… Involves relaxing and having a stress-free time!

3. I’ve always wanted to… Travel the world!

4. My family and I… Are weird and wonderful! We fit together well and although we get on each others nerves we are so lucky to have each other.

5. I was a terrible… Secret keeper =) My friends know this very well!

6. My first job was… Teaching dance, same as my current job! 

7. I could probably eat pasta everyday. Specifically mac and cheese or with vodka sauce on top. 

8. I stole… A candy bar when I was little and my mom made me bring it back!

9. I was born on the same day as… Ashlee Simpson, Gwen Stefani, and Kevin Richardson.

10. My all-time favorite film is… Beauty and the Beast

11. I do a pretty mean… angry face!

12. I’m still mad… about Friends not having a reunion movie yet.

13. I met my husband… I haven't met him yet! Someday!

14. I always knew I wanted… to live near the ocean. I can't imagine being far away from the water!

15. I’m not afraid to… Ride rollercoasters. I love them!

16. I make the best… Mac and Cheese.

17. I have almost no… Money! I need to start a budget and start actually saving money =(

18. I always cry when… I watch a sad movie or tv show. Or read a sad book. What can I say? I'm a crier!

19. I’m (now) a Rhode Islander but I think I'll always be a Rhode Islander.

20. I spent 12 years… being a sister to my Roxy! (still going strong!)

21. I wish my folks… would live to be a million. I never want to lose them. 

22. At 5, I was deeply in love with the color pink and my dollhouse.

23. I believe if everyone treated everyone with the respect they deserve, the world would be a better place.

24. I can’t stand… Raccoons. 

25. Whenever Friends is on, I’ll watch it. 

I'd love to hear your answers, so if you have a blog you should definitely complete this survey or answer them in comments!