Babies

I want to have babies. So far, this is not happening. Its been almost 8 months now! 

I went to a OBGYN a few months ago to try to figure out what was wrong and I had a bad experience. He asked how long we had been trying (5 months) and then metaphorically rolled his eyes at me like I was WAY overreacting and explained how 50% of couples dont conceive in 6 months and it is totally normal. I replied that I know it could be fine but I want to be checked anyways because I dont want to wait another 6 months to be tested if it was a simple problem. If the tests were normal I would breathe a little easier and be more patient. So reluctantly he decided they would check out my hormone levels. I asked to get George tested as well and he refused to until I was ruled out. So fine, I would do this hormone test. I went to the desk to schedule it and it had to be on day 28 of my cycle. That was the middle of the week I was to be in Texas. The day 28 was because my cycles are typically long (5-6 weeks) so this would theoretically be my "day 21".  Knowing that, I asked if I could just come in right before I leave and again right after I am back, wouldn't that give better info anyways? No. My doctor said no. To wait ANOTHER month for day 28. That was extremely frustrating, but I had no choice. 

Day 28 of the next cycle I went into the office at my time and sat there in the waiting room for over half an hour. I finally got called back and they took one vial of blood and I was done. No doctor or anything, WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG!? Anyways... A few days later I got a phone call saying my progesterone was really low and either I did not ovulate or they took it on the wrong day. I was glad to hear that something was wrong. As backwards as that is, it was a relief to know that I have begun the path to fixing it rather than waiting until next January. -.-  I was a little annoyed that they didn't do more samples. wouldn't it make since if they are thinking it might be 28 instead of 21 they do the test at both days? The conclusion was I need to come back again on day 28 of the next month. Then I moved to Boston.


I found a reproductive medicine/infertility clinic near our house in Boston because it is simpler that way. We went in to our first appointment (OUR, not MY, it was nice) and after only a short wait time we saw the Doctor in his office. He got some background info on why we were there and how he could help us. I love that he asked us these things, not a nurse. Then he said we need to do a full cycle evaluation to see what is going on, and we need to test George as well. Testing on day 1, 3, 10, etc. To track my hormone levels through the cycle. That seems SO MUCH more reasonable and useful. I never got scoffed at for it only being 7 months or anything. He took me seriously, as he should.

Yesterday was day 1, so they had me come in this morning (since day 1 was after 3pm) for the tests. I walked up to the counter, was taken directly inside for blood, then directly over to the ultrasound room and had that done. Then I was free to leave. In-out-done. I dont think I have ever seen a doctors office that efficient. We were there for maybe 20 minutes total. It gets even better. They do all the testing there, so hours later I was called with my results and further instructions. HOURS. I also liked their whole attitude to the process. They had a little pink book in the waiting room that you are free to write in and share stories with future visitors or read the stories that are there. It was nice to read about people praying for success on the IVF they were about to get or gushing about their pregnancy with twins via IUI.


I feel so much better about everything now. I am sure I am in good hands and they will help us figure this thing out and have babies.


In other news, Thomas was helping/slave driving George to work on his resume and apply for jobs last night. I think there are 2 he is interested in so far. Thomas is good for us =)