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My IF journey begins next week.
I have an appointment with my regular ob/gyn on January 3rd. I made an appointment with an RE (reproductive endocronologist) for January 4th.
I am both excited and terrified about this whole thing. I don't feel like my doctor is doing much for me other than throwing some drugs my way and telling me take them. There has been no testing at all from her. NONE. No ultrasounds, bloodwork, x-rays, procedures, surgeries...NOTHING. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I am keeping my appointment with her to see what she says but I'm going to a specialist.
I've had some friends tell me to start with a RE otherwise, I'll waste money and still have no baby. The woman at the RE office I talked to was awesome. This clinic is known nationally with a good reputation.
However, I am absolutely TERRIFIED! I have all the what if's going on now. Before now, nothing seemed real. I knew there was a problem and knew I'd have to have medical intervention but in the back of my mind I was praying for a miracle. I think part of me is still hoping I can take Clomid and come home with a baby but the other part of me knows that may not happen....then the what if's begin.
It's all so overwhelming.
I think I'm going to start a blog just for this but wth do I name? Ashley's barren uterus?
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Sono showed no baby and teeny tiny sac. Waiting to M/C naturally.
Re: My IF journey begins next week.
I'm sorry you are going through this Ashley. At least hopefully soon you will have some sort of answers. I know so many people who have gone through what you are going through-one of which has two very healthy children now.
Hang in there and I'm sending baby prayers your way.
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To make matters worse, I just found out once I go to the specialist and they do some routine tests and give me a diagnosis....insurance covers NOTHING. Not a freaking dime.
So, I guess at least I'll get a diagnosis for real out of it. We'll have to save up for anything invasive like IUI/IVF.
FML
PCOS and Endo
Ovarian drilling and endo removed 1/3/12
BFP - 3/27/12
Beta's 11, 14, 57, 637, 2800
Sono showed no baby and teeny tiny sac. Waiting to M/C naturally.
"Ashley's barren uterus" has a nice ring to it. (JK)
This story will end in you and James being wonderful parents. I don't know the details that will happen along the way, but whatever it is, you have a really strong support system with each other, your family, and of course, us!
(ETA: I hit post before I saw your last post about insurance not paying for it. That sucks.)
I think you're making a good decision seeing a specialist. When you go for your appointment I would express your concern that you haven't had any diagnostic testing. Maybe there's a reason for it, maybe not, but chances are good that you will come out with the testing you want, or at least an understanding of why you should or shouldn't have it.
You should still pray for a miracle- babies are always miracles, no matter how they come to us.
What a way to start the new year! Best of luck!
This is how I feel. I've spent the last 10 minutes trying to write this post.
We're here for you, anything you need. (((hugs)))
I think a blog would help you to work through your feelings every step of the way, and also help other women who are going through the same thing. I think you should call it "Knock Me Up." J/k!
Going to a specialist is probably the best thing you can do, even though insurance won't cover it.
UGH. After reading about those drugs (even Clomid which seems to be the "stick everyone on it drug") I am glad you made that RE appointment. I wouldn't want to take those drugs and just hope for the best rather than having a this will work or at least this has a better chance to work than that.
So, if I get this right you are going to your regular Dr to get the drugs and the RE to get some testing done. Can't the RE look at your previous testing? I think I just don't get the American health care system. Anyway, continue to keep us updated.
I'm cheering for you. I feel like you're the example (hmmm, that doesn't make sense.... Hopefully you know what I mean) for me to follow.
I hope the RE can give you the answers that you're looking for and a diagnosis. Having a plan is the 1st step.
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