Finished with all the pre-testing!

Happy Monday everyone! 

Rob and I met with our new IVF doctor this morning and my lovely sister was kind enough to join us.  Dr. Hesla made us feel so much more at ease than our first doctor, which is key, since we’re paying out the nose.  We wanted someone who has a good bedside manner and is also an extraordinary doctor…not a tall order, but we think Dr. Hesla is both.  Also, having my sister there was beyond helpful, as this is all very overwhelming and she’s a champ at this.   He was able to help my sister out 8 years ago with just one suggestion!  Awesome!

After the consultation with the doctor, Rob had to go back to work, but Colleen stayed with me for moral support.  It was great having her there as she’s singing, "Back in the Saddle Again"…funny lady. 

I had two procedures today that included a Mock Embryo Transfer and a Doppler Ultrasound.  First off, internal ultrasounds or anything where the nether regions is involved is not fun in any way, but extremely not fun when they insist that you also need a full bladder!  Very uncomfortable!  The Mock Embryo Transfer was to see how easy it is to place the embryos once they’ve been fertilized.  He said there wouldn’t be any complications and everything looked good for the real transfer.  Yay!  Even though I had a full bladder and felt uncomfortable, that was great news and it didn’t hurt to badly either.  At least I was able to run to the restroom before the Doppler ultrasound.  Which was like having a little toga party in the hall, as I was wrapped in a sheet!  The Doppler ultrasound is really fascinating!  It’s a smaller version of what the Weather people use to forecast!  (I know there is some sort of wet comment here, but it isn't coming to mind...Ed)  He checked the blood flow of my uterus and it looked like red and blue fireworks on the monitor.  Today was full of wonderful news!  I have great ovaries of good size and a good number of follicles.  I have a great looking uterus (Yes...yes she does! Ed.) and this is all great news after all my tube issues!  

I have a calendar and now we wait till next month to start the med’s.  Now we wait. :-)


-with the calendar that I have now...Due Date Estimate would be 7-7-2012!  What if it was 9, 10, 11, 12?!!!  Baby, Rob's birthday, Our Anniversary and my birthday!