Introduction: Hello All ,Step Child Mentioned

jenaerb

Hello,

 I've debated stating my introduction for many months now. After reading the posts daily I finally decided to say "Hello".
I'm 24-teacher and DH is 33-Farmer.  DH has a son from a previous marriage who is 8.  We have been trying for a year and a half and obviously I'm longing to have my "own" family with him.  I started out with seeing an OB-GYN and he ordered CD3 Bloodwork.  After getting the feeling that I needed someone who is more in tune with women struggling to get pregnant I moved on to a RE.  I met with him and his nurse, he was horrible and kept calling me a "scientist" because I would say "I have read about that" or "Yes, I understand the HSG test."  He also told me that I needed to lose weight, I could probably lose 10 -20 pounds however I don't feel that weighing 150 pounds is considered to be causing fertility problems at 5'4".  His nurse was very compassionate and nice, and wanted me to call when I received my next period.  Needless to say, I didn't call and immediately switched over to another RE at a different hospital. 

Last week I had my consult with the new RE and she was fabulous.  Understood our pain, was thorough and truly felt helpful.  Tuesday I had my HSG, which was all clear and only had mild cramping.  Now I am suppose to use the Clear Blue Easy digital ovulation test kit and when I receive the positive I'm suppose to call and set up progesterone/thyroid (1st RE never checked thyroid, which the 2nd RE said is usually something they test for right away just to know it's clear). 

Anyways, sorry this was long, I just finally felt it was time that I said hello and  be "open" to complete strangers that are going through similar circumstances online versus telling my family or DH's family.  My mom passed away 3 years ago and would have been the person I would tell anything to. So, other than DH and my 1 close friend nobody knows about this current struggle for us. 

Thanks

scbedi

Welcome!! I am so so sorry you have to be here and are going through difficulty. Ugh to that first RE!!! I am so glad you switched! sounds like you are really getting the ball rolling! GL to you and I hope you get your BFP soon!

JennyS86

good luck and welcome to the community.  Sounds like you made a good call to see a second RE!  hope the rest of your testing goes smoothly.

EIK2013

I'm glad you found an RE you like and who is completing the necessary testing. Welcome to the board and good luck to you!

APotterHead

Welcome! I also have step-children (9 and 10) and am dealing with IF, so I know the additional pain and confusion that can cause. I'm glad you feel comforable opening up to us. Its hard to talk to other people who don't understand.

I hope your stay here is short and GL!