The Next Step

I have a follow up with the fertility specialist next week.  We are expecting to go over the test results from the HSG, review my lab work and discuss the plans for the upcoming month.  Craig is in working order so we know that the next step is to further investigate what is going on with my lady parts.  Next month I am having a lap/hysteroscopy to remove any adhesions, polyps or fibroids seen on the HSG.  I am scheduled to start progesterone at the beginning of August to prepare the lining of my uterus for the procedure.  Not looking forward to the procedure (specifically the general anesthesia) but I am ready to do anything if it gets us closer to adding a member to our team!  Craig is so supportive and is by my side every step of the way!  

Not awful but nothing I want to do again

Today I had an HSG test. Basically, a catheter is inserted into the uterus and they shoot dye up through the catheter into the uterus and through both fallopian tubes. It wasn't awful but isn't something I ever want to do for fun. The entire procedure was done in about 15 minutes. The nurse was wonderful and explained everything step by step. Being on the other side of healthcare helps me to realize how incredibly important it is to teach my students about viewing their patients as humans and not just another task to get through the day. It is truly the little things that makes someone's perception of an event either positive or negative. Thankfully, the past few weeks were filled with little positive things!

And the adventure begins

Today we had our first meeting with the fertility specialist. Although she looks as if she belongs in a sorority house and not behind a big desk in a doctor's office, she seems intelligent and her MIT diploma hanging proudly on the wall provided me additional reassurance. I noticed a fertility textbook suspiciously covered by a few professional journals on her desk. The fact that she had a textbook on hand made me a little nervous but I guess I am glad she knows where her resources are when she needs them! This woman did not mess around. After spending about an hour collecting a very thorough medical history on both Craig and myself, she got me right in for a physical examination, an ultrasound and cycle day 3 labs. I have to say that she had by far the best beside manner of any adult physicians (remember I work with a lot of excellent pediatricians!) I've ever encountered. The office staff was also super professional and everything was said with a smile. Kind of like an office of Stepford Wives but after my most recent experiences with doctor's offices I will take it!