XP: Holy Information Overload (First RE Appt)

lobosabby

Yep. You ladies were right. Holy information overload. BUT the nice thing was that because of this board, I knew what she was talking about when she was ordering tests, bloodwork, ect.

This is probably the best news I've gotten in a while. It's fantastic to know that we're working towards SOMETHING. The only weird part was when she was going over the testing, she wasn't going to order a SA for H. To my utter shock, he said something. She told him if he wanted one, she would do it, but based on our history, she doesn't think he has any issues. And for my second shock of the day - he said YES! Let's do it! Bless him.

So based on where I am in my current cycle, we have to wait for some stuff. BUT we did do a blood draw today for genetic screening. They test for 16 different types of chromosone abnormalities (cystic fibrosis for example). If I'm not a carrier of any of them, H doesn't have to get tested. We'll find out about those in two weeks.

We both have to go to the lab and get tested for HIV, Hep B, ect. He's actually there now getting it done. I needed to go back to work - but they're open this weekend so I plan to go first thing.

She scheduled my HSG based on when my next period comes. They do it between CD 5-12. Right now, mine would be scheduled on CD9. I have to call the nurse when I get my period to schedule my CD3 bloodwork. Of CD3 for next cycle is going to fall on a weekend which makes things tricky. But we'll get it done. H's SA is scheduled for next week after my FW is over. The doctor said they don't do 7DPO blood draw because they put everyone on progesterone since it "can't hurt, only help."

Lastly - we already have our follow up scheduled the first week in April. By then all our testing should be done and we'll meet to go over them and get a game plan together. Oh, and she was very happy about my charts. She loved it. She said they all looked great and was apprciative that I brought them in.

Sorry this turned into a novel. I'm sure I'm missing some stuff too. Information overload. And thank you for your support as always!

Deblondie1

Yay for moving forward and making progress! 

HenHen25

Sounds like an awesome doctor! I'm really glad the appointment went well. 

purplepeanut6

yay for great re!! and moving forward!

Emily 2714

Nice! Your DH sounds super supportive!

STBMrsMiller

Yay progress! It sounds like a good plan.

Milagros315

Congrats on making progress! I'm glad that you had a positive first experience. FX that all of your testing goes well!

lamo1210

Woo woo! Get it girl, I am soo happy that you are working towards figuring things out! I hope you get answers to all your questions! 

lorirachel

excellent news, you are on the right track! my RE is on the same page as yours re: 7DPO. I just started progesterone right away. good luck with everything!

MrsW062610

Congrats on getting a plan!! Hopefully it's all good news for you moving forward!

artistlife

That's awesome, Lobos! I hope everything goes just as smooth moving forward!

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beckynsean11

Hooray for progress! 

peanutmuse

I'm glad it went well, lobo. Having a plan feels good, I am sure.

Spookster

Sounds like a good plan and am wishing you all the best!

ChuggingWater

I was wondering about how things went this morning.  Does that sound creepy as an internet stranger?

Anyways, glad to hear that you are able to move forward and establish a plan of action!

Xoxoxoxo

mabjcb19

So glad it went well for you! Good luck with upcoming tests!

swirl25

So glad for you that you have a plan! T&P that things go smoothly for you from here on out.

AngieL444

I remember feeling the same way.  Glad it went well!!

jle625

Sounds like a great appointment! GL with your testing

Emily&Chad

awesome! I'm glad you are moving forward! xo

rockopera

Glad to hear it! Good luck as you move forward!

EIsieMae

So glad to hear that your appointment went well!

LnR70707

Sounds like a great doctor!  Very glad it went well!

sueann911

I was thinking about you this morning! I'm so glad it went well. Yes, it's a whole lot of information. I can't imagine going in without the knowledge gained on these boards.

Kudos to you DH! As long as they know you're Oing then I see no reason to have the P4 test especially since you will be put on progesterone anyways. Waiting for all of the tests to come back does suck but it's worth it when all the results are in and you get some answers.

I am so happy that the RE put your nerves at ease. Good luck with all of the tests!

kamirault7

So glad to hear it was informative and you have a plan in place. Yay!

Shayliz

A great appointment! CD 2 through 4 is okay for CD3 bloodwork if it falls on a weekend. I'm so happy you'll have a plan!

Tamma254

Yay for progress. GL moving forward, lobo.

sunlavender

I heart you.  That is all.

jschwind22

Woohoo! Sound like an awesome start to things. I felt so relieved too when we had a plan.

LaurenAsh23

Glad you had a good appointment  

SCSmith2011

Yay! Good luck with everything.

femmepink

Woohoo! Congrats on this first step to an actual plan!

It must feel great to get the ball rolling with a good doctor behind you!

Akiesha

That is great it sounds like you are in good hands. It's awesome your DH is so supportive, good luck on your new venture!

GermanGirl2007

This is awesome!  I am so glad that you had a good appointment and are moving towards getting some answers. Keep us posted!

bumpuser1282882

ChuggingWater:

I was wondering about how things went this morning.  Does that sound creepy as an internet stranger?

Anyways, glad to hear that you are able to move forward and establish a plan of action!

Haha, this. Really glad you're moving toward a plan lobos!

clh4444

Lobosabby...

Glad your appt went so well and you feel like you have a plan in place.

Ok, so now I have some questions:) I have my first RE scheduled next Tuesday.

I just had 7DPO BW done this morning, my CD3 BW is already ordered and DH went for an SA today so hopefully we have those results in on Tuesday. All of this was ordered by my OB so we would have it for the RE.

 

What should I need to bring with me or information they will need? Your DH went to your appointment. Mine was like, why do I need to be there? He needs to work but if you felt it was helpful to have him there maybe I should revisit that with DH. Since he already had the SA and he said he signed something so I could see and discuss results I think he feels like he has done his part. I kind of want him to be there but I know we need him to be working as money is tight and this medical stuff doesn't come cheap. What can I expect? I am nervous even though I am glad we are moving forward.

lobosabby

clh4444:

Lobosabby...

Glad your appt went so well and you feel like you have a plan in place.

Ok, so now I have some questions:) I have my first RE scheduled next Tuesday.

I just had 7DPO BW done this morning, my CD3 BW is already ordered and DH went for an SA today so hopefully we have those results in on Tuesday. All of this was ordered by my OB so we would have it for the RE.

 

What should I need to bring with me or information they will need? Your DH went to your appointment. Mine was like, why do I need to be there? He needs to work but if you felt it was helpful to have him there maybe I should revisit that with DH. Since he already had the SA and he said he signed something so I could see and discuss results I think he feels like he has done his part. I kind of want him to be there but I know we need him to be working as money is tight and this medical stuff doesn't come cheap. What can I expect? I am nervous even though I am glad we are moving forward.

YGPM!!!! 

lobosabby

Thank you everyone for your support!! It really means the world to me. It also makes this journey easier when you're surrounded by all this awesomeness!!!!