OK, so here goes! I had my appt this morning with my RE. I was an emotional wreck when I got there and cried. So embarrassing!! But I am sure he sees it all the time. Especially with all the hormones he prescribes to women! Anyways, I found out some really great news! IUI will cost me $5. Yes, that's right. My co-pay is $5!!! I am beyond stoked on that! That means we could do it 100 times if we have to!
I got a prescription for clomid (also only $5). My DH and I haven't decided yet if I will use it this cycle. I asked the nurse if there have been studies done on the children produced from mom's who used clomid, and she said yes, and there has been nothing weird to come of it. But she also suggested I email the doc and ask him. But she said clomid has been around since the 80s so there is a lot of data. Its not like its a new, experimental drug or anything. I guess I am just apprehensive about it since I am already taking cabergoline. I am trying to go as natural as possible. I stopped drinking caffeine like 10 months ago, I eat all organic meat and produce, and use natural cleaning products in my house. So it is counter-intuitive to have to use meds and artificial methods to get knocked up! That's just how I feel sometimes, I know its crazy. But I have OCD and that's what I do
My period hasn't started yet officially. I count it as starting when I get cramps. So I have spotted for 3 days now. My RE didn't seem too concerned about it. He said he doesn't want me to spot, but that it doesn't definitively mean anything. Once I get cramps, my DH and I will really have to decide on the clomid. Since I do ovulate, its a tough decision. But if I do take the clomid, I will take it on cycle days 3 through 7.
My RE has also ordered a saline sonogram to do a thorough inspection of my uterus. That will be done between CD 7 through 12. If I do it closer to CD 12, he will also be able to look at how ripe the eggs are in my ovaries.
Wow, so much info from today. My head is swimming. Oh, and the consent forms for IUI!??! My DH has to sign a form that says if the IUI works, he will claim the child as his! What??? I guess they have to protect themselves! And we both have to get tested for HIV and infectious diseases. Everything is so formal. Not exactly how I pictured things. But I guess its good we have options.
that's a bummer! But you'll get the levels ok and then you'll be able to have your precious little baby! I have my FX'd for you that everything gets sorted out quickly!
