Baseline: IVF #3

We were financially cleared to get started and had the baseline appointment today. There was a question of whether I'd be able to get to the clinic this morning because the forecast was predicting 6 - 9" of snow on the ground this morning. Thankfully, it ended up being a lot less at under an inch and I got the clinic without any incidents.


I'm always unsure how to act around people in the elevator. Obviously we're going to the same floor, it's the only office open this early in the morning. There's always a hushed tone in the waiting room, also.  Even couples who come in together whisper to each other. I'm not sure why, but that's the vibe.


We ended up getting our answer late last night about the self-pay rate being ruled in our favor. We were so happy with the news. I, especially, needed a win. I felt like it was my fault for not reading the fine print more carefully on my new insurance. I wanted this to go our way so that we could regain some faith in the systems our clinic has. We're happy with how it worked out.


I went in for weighing first and BMI was ok, then ultrasound came next. She said everything was "quiet" as it should be, but measured a tiny cyst, which I was told was nothing to worry about so I won't. I wish it wasn't there but if they said not to worry, I won't but I have a feeling it's not the last we've heard of it. 


Bloodwork came after that. I used to find the bloodwork part so easy but that was before my veins decided to declare mutiny. I have one vein that works and all the others are hiding. So if the cooperative vein is having a bad day, drawing blood gets complicated. I try to stay hydrated when going in for these appointments but for some reason today it wasn't cooperating. She got the needle in but nothing was coming out. The person I had was really good so I trusted her with it. Instead of taking out the needle entirely she took it out a little and readjusted. It took about three other readjustments but finally the vein cooperated.


My nurse called with the results and dosage in the afternoon.  Here we go. 


Happy Rosh Chodesh Adar I - may it be a month of happiness and success.