8/7 – I got my period last night and although it’s only a light flow the doctor’s office wants me to come in today for a baseline ultrasound. The only time they have available is 1:30, and it’s my week to work 9-5:30 at work so I’m going to have to take a long lunch. I am sooooo excited. I’m not too thrilled about driving through Minneapolis alone, but it beats getting a headache listening to Gary complaining. I am off to my appt in about 20 minutes. I sent out a mass email letting everyone know what’s going on and everyone has replied back with “good Luck” or “I’ll be praying for you!” leave it to my sister to reply back with “That’s so gross Amy”. She’s so weird.
So I just got back from my Ultrasound appt. the results of the ultrasound were that I have a large follicle on my right ovary and my lining was at 7mm. They did some blood work to see what my estradiol levels are to see if the follicle is still active, If it is, we are going to have to wait till next month to try again L they also did some blood work to see if I am pregnant due to the lining being so thick; they don’t think I am because I obviously have my period but normally the lining is at 2-3mm. they also requested $1,500 at my next appointment to cover costs for the next few visits as my insurance doesn’t cover anything. That was a shocker! I thought we were going to be able to pay as we go, but oh well it’s all going to have to be paid in the long run anyways.
So if my blood work comes back with my estradiol levels low that means the follicle is not active and will die off and if the pregnancy test comes back negative I get to move forward with the treatment plan.