AW OB apt

shandorfml2 · July 2014

Hi ladies,
I shall make this more interesting with GIFs!

I had my much awaited OB appointment today. I haven't seen her since my postpartum appointment over a year ago. Since we've been TTCAL for over a year, this was our first "now what" appointment. I had already had an ultrasound to check for cysts (all clear) and blood work to check various things and everything has been good.

So, I was absolutely terrified. I thought I would have a full out panic attack in the waiting room. Sitting there with expectant moms in a place that held so many bad (and good) memories.

This was me:

My appointment was at 2:30, and I was finally seen around 3:15. This happens, and I knew it probably would but it did NOT help my anxiety! I could also hear her in the next room talking to someone about a biopsy, and then I thought I heard a nurse tell her that someone was in labor.

I was like oh HELL no she better be able to see me!

So, she comes in and I burst into tears. We talk about TTC and my options. Like, the second sentence out of her mouth was "do you want clomid?". I was like:

I didn't think she would offer it so quickly, without any other tests. She said she'd reccomend trying for another 6 months, then explore clomid. 6 months seemed like a long time to me, but I agreed I didn't need to jump on the clomid bandwagon right away. I have been ovulating and having regular cycles so this seemed a bit odd. She said it was totally up to me. I asked about testing H and she said it wouldn't hurt but she didn't think anything was wrong as we were able to concieve before and I have PCOS. So...it was all really quick, and a bit overwhelming. Part of me was like:

give me the pills!

but most of my brain was rational and we decided to try for a few more months, and see what happens. She is testing a few things...including my testosterone level and we're doing a sperm count on H. She is not concerned and kept repeating "your a young woman". I don't feel young, but it made me feel better that she is not concerned. I love her to pieces as she was amazing during the delivery of my angel. This appointment did feel a bit rushed but it was obvious that she isn't concerned and just recommended to keep trying EOD intercourse around O and to keep losing weight.

Thanks for reading, and all of the wonderful support ladies! Here are some treats:

shandorfml2 · July 2014

my treats did not work! here yah go!

BookishMomma · July 2014

I enjoyed your GIFs! Do you mind me asking how old you are? I'm just curious as to what your OB considers a "young woman."

BethKate2 · July 2014

I'm glad you felt a little better after leaving the appointment.

If I can offer any advice it's that you really should consider seeing a RE if you decide to go the treatment route. I'm glad that you love your OB and that she was so great when you needed her to be, but the fact that she offered clomid so quickly really should be a red flag. OBs hand that shit out like candy.

Best of luck as you move forward!

mpiemont · July 2014

Love the gifs. I'm glad she isn't too concerned. How are you feeling about all of it? I hope all of your tests continue to come back normal. FX things work out soon!

arschm02 · July 2014

Glad you made it through... And with a plan for testing! Good job on using the rational part of your brain too

it's so nice to be told "you're so young" when life makes you feel like you're sooo not!

shandorfml2 · July 2014

@Bookishmomma I'm 29. I'm irrationally concerned about turning 30, and how that impacts fertility. I know really the concern is 35-40, but I want to have 3-4 kids so I just get myself all worked up over nothing!

@mpiemont I feel pretty good. I was so scared to go. I agree with her, that probably everything is fine. Even though we have been trying a year, half of that I was not ovulating and having really long cycles. So, we've had 6 good normal cycles and that isn't to long for TTC. It just seems like forever since we've been waiting for our rainbow (almost 16 months) that it's hard to keep it all in perspective.

@BethKate2 I agree with you. I was a bit concerned she would just give it to me without seeing if I really need it. Unfortunately, I think we only have 1 or 2 REs in the state, which happen to be 3 hours from me. If we have to go treatment route, I'll look into it. Any good book/website reccomendations for info on clomid?

BethKate2 · July 2014

shandorfml2 said:

@BethKate2 I agree with you. I was a bit concerned she would just give it to me without seeing if I really need it. Unfortunately, I think we only have 1 or 2 REs in the state, which happen to be 3 hours from me. If we have to go treatment route, I'll look into it. Any good book/website reccomendations for info on clomid?

Only 1 or 2? That really stinks. Three hours away is rough. I'm having a hard enough time with mine being about 45 minutes away!

I don't have any specific resources on clomid, but I know there are a lot of ladies on TB who know a lot about it. Also, some of the boards' newbie blogs might have links to clomid info. That might be something to look into.

jjbmstinco · July 2014

I am glad that you have a plan that you are both comfortable with!

tlc35 · July 2014

I would be concerned about your Ob's rec of clomid without even doing a sperm analysis/complete testing. IMO, it really would be helpful for you to see an RE for at least a consult. There is some good information here on the blog from 3T. You also may want to consider lurking or posting on 3T since you have hit the year mark.

https://troublettc.blogspot.com/p/treatments.html#clomid

alm288 · July 2014

I'm glad to hear the appt went well and you like your OB. FX moving forward!

alleycat39 · July 2014

Happy to hear that you have a plan moving forward!

shandorfml2 · July 2014

tlc35 said:

I would be concerned about your Ob's rec of clomid without even doing a sperm analysis/complete testing. IMO, it really would be helpful for you to see an RE for at least a consult. There is some good information here on the blog from 3T. You also may want to consider lurking or posting on 3T since you have hit the year mark.

https://troublettc.blogspot.com/p/treatments.html#clomid

This was very helpful, thank you!

megrae12 · July 2014

I think I have told you before, but look into the REs in your state. See if they have satellite offices. There are only two REs in my state and my RE is four hours away, but he has a satellite office in my city. That may be a way to go about it. Does that make sense? I agree with PPs in that you need to go see an RE if you are doing testing and thinking about clomid. It's their job to get you pg and it's your OB's job to deliver. Make sense? ((Hugs)) love.