Healthy

Wow. What a day. We both took off the morning and I greeted the day by walking the dog and enjoying not having to be up and at work by 7:15 a.m. I came back from my walk and enjoyed a lovely morning with M. We then were off to the doctor's office.

I thought this visit was going to be quick and boring. I anticipated a basic physical exam which would allow me to keep all of my clothes on. The nurse said they just wanted my vitals. There was some basic paperwork and insurance forms to be completed again because we hadn't been there since December. I now have double insurance, so I was happy to give them more information on who should pay for this...:)

So, we go in with the perky nurse Kathy who was great. The vitals were completed and the instructions were that there would be a pelvic exam...which means...lose the clothes. So, I did. Then Kathy brings in Shelly who must be something more than a nurse. Shelly explains that they are concerned that they don't have an ultrasound. It isn't required, but since we pay a crap load of money for each try, it is worth the investment in the procedure. I am all for it. I want to make sure it is all working before we start throwing money in there...

So, the normal pelvic and then the wand ultrasound. A little unpleasant feeling, but not at all painful. What is so cool is she explains what we are seeing on the ultrasound...

Uterus: good size, thick lining, healthy
Right ovary looks perfect, round, has follicles on it, good size, healthy
Left ovary: humm..well, "what day are you on your cycle?" I answer, "Day 26, but I just ovulated a few days ago..." Shelly, "Oh...that is what I thought...do you see that clump...that is the [insert medical term]..where your ovary pushed out the egg....you just ovulated with this ovary..."

It was awesome. To see and hear that your parts of there and working is a relief. It doesn't guarantee anything, but at least we know that we are starting out with a great shot. I am very grateful. When I return to work and saw my best friend she goes, "So, are you still a girl?" what friends I keep...heheeh

So, overall it was great. We are all ready to start. It is all about timing from this point on....any advice?

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