Doc Appt last night

[leah2365]

So I went to the doctor last night, and as some of the lady's might know, I had concerns about whether or not I should get a second opinion from a different doctor.  Well going last night didn't resolve the issue as much as I had hoped but it did do some good.  My doctor is a pphc but she specializes in fertility and naprotechnology, which is a form of natural family planning.  Last night when I went it was for a napro visit and they are usually scheduled for an hour so that she can go through any issues with you and answer any questions you have.  It is also geared so that DH is involved and can also ask questions.  She explained more indepth the tests that she wants me to have and why, which made me feel better, and also when I suggested some of the tests that I thought could be beneficial she wrote out a script so that I could have those done too.  Some of the tests are blood draws and others I are more fertitity oriented I guess.  If any of you ladies have had these tests done please let me know what you think, like did they help explain anything, were they painful ect....blood draw to check thyroid: T3, rT3, T4 and Ts4these are also blood draws but I'm not sure what all of them are for: PAI, Factor V Leident, INR, PT PTT PT, CBCT plasitesTransvaginal ultra sound pelvis: I know this is an internal ultra sound that she is checking follicle growth uterine biopsyand finally there is one more that I can't remember the name but they insert a dye into your uterous and through the fallopian (sp?)  tubes and ovaries to see if there is any blockages or anything else that may inhibit ovulation and conceptionOh, and she also ordered a sperm count for DH even though we are pretty sure it's not him, I have been pregnant three times all by DH, 1 birth (my six-year-old) and 2 miscarriages.Again, any feed back would be appreciated.  And hopefully all these tests can be done quickly, as we aren't allowed to continue TTCing until they are complete.  The tests could be harmful to a little baby, and she said with as hard as this process is we don't want to complicate it any further by introducing something harmful to a new little baby.  It should take about one full cycle for everything to be complete, and hopefully get results by Christmas.  I was really hoping to conceive before the holidays and the new year, it would have been a great present for me and DH, but at least this way, the results might make it easier or we can start a different plan of action.

[Sazy26]

HI Leah, just wanted to say something about the salpingography. They basically fill you up with dye and my dr was saying that sometimes the pressure of the die (you won't really feel much I don't think) moves small blockages that are preventing you from getting pregnant. THey actually use it to see if there are any blockages, but sometimes the dye moves it! He said that some ppl with fertility issues only need to have salpingography and then fall pregnant soon afterwards. That's what I was going to have until the stress of ttc forced my darling partner to ask that we put having kids on hold.

FYI - so we did put it on hold, which was heart-breaking for me, but I knew I had really stressed him out. Well about 6x weeks/8weeks later it turns out I was pregnant. I was really shocked and didn't know what to think at first. Partner was very excited tho, because we finally got what we wanted without the stress of trying. I was so happy after I saw he was. Well I'm 7 weeks 2moro, but started spotting yesterday and had bloodwork done that I think should have been higher level of hormone then was actually found. I go for my u/s in less than half an hour and I think I'm miscarrying. I'm a mess.

Sorry if it's inappropriate for me to talk about that here, how selfish of me. All I really wanted to say is that I wish I could have gone for the salpingography, and that you shouldn't be worried about it. I'm sure it's safe and doesn't hurt. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I know in a short time you are going to get that BFP you want and deserve.

Love and light xoxoxoxox

[mapes10]

Good luck on your tests tomorrow.  I hope things work out and you are able to get your BFP soon.  We will definitely keep you in our prayers.  Keep us posted.

[leah2365]

Finally got ahold of mom, which did make me feel better.  Also got a hold of the insurance company, had to make sure I was covered for this stuff, that would have been an awful surprise if I got a riduculously huge bill and not expecting it.  Thank you ladies for the kind words and the luck, I will let you all know I soon as I find out anything.  Hopefully, it will be sooner than I think.  Now I must go scedule all the other tests.  Fun stuff, but it might mean baby in the future!

[steph9803]

I don't know much about the testing...I hope you can get a hold of your mom soon...That always helps.  At least it sounds like this time next month you will have a much better idea of what is going on and how to fix it! Keep us updated!

[leah2365]

I think the name of the test that I forgot is called hysterosalpingography, in case that rings a bell for anyone.  and thanks bam and peterjl, I think I need lots of luck for tomorrow.  I am starting to get nervous now, I am trying to call my mom because she normally calms me down, and I can't get a hold of her. :(  

[peterjl]

I just last week had numerous blood tests drawn to check my hormone levels, thyroid, etc.  I know my MD wants to start clomid and some of the tests show how easy or hard it will be to stimulate the ovaries to produce an egg.  I have PCOS and do not ovulate very much.  I lost my baby last Dec at 16 weeks.  I have also had transvaginal u/s's done to see if I have all cysts or if there is an egg.  I'm still waiting to hear back about my blood work- hopefully in December, we can start Clomid again.  Good luck to you!

[bam1014]

I'm sure it stinks to be classified as infertile, but you are right about being able to move onto the testing steps.  They can't fix anything if they don't know what's wrong.  I don't know anything about the testing you asked about, but you'll have to keep us updated.  As you know, I'm seeing an RE in Dec, so I'll be VERY interested.  Although you'll have to wait a cycle, at least enjoy BD w/out all that extra stress and a month free of the TWW. And it brings you one step closer to your BFP.

Best of luck to you and as always, shoot me a note or e-mail if you need to talk.

HUGS

[leah2365]

Oh, and I forgot to say the uterine biopsy I am having done tomorrow afternoon, so wish me luck!  And that she has now classified my DH and I with infertility.  Which although it is depressing, I think it's a step forward because we can start looking at different treatments other than just vitamins and low dose hormones.