Medical Screening

Hello everyone!
Last week, I finally got the word that I could set up a meeting with the fertility clinic. I called and they initially wanted Dan and I to come up for a new patient consult as soon as possible. I scheduled in for Monday, December 12th at 9:30. (yesterday)
Then I thought, hmm just a consult? You mean we need to drive all the way there to just meet with them? So I called back and explained that we lived two hours away and although that is not all that far, it does require us to both be off work the entire day for a 30 minute meeting. Was there anyway we could start the medical screening process? The receptionist told me that wasn't how they did it. :( I explained that this couple had been waiting SO LONG for me to come along and with the holidays, I didn't want to prolong it. Still nothing. The clinic wanted us to get "all of the information" and then make a decision before testing. Understandable, but we have researched A TON and we know what to expect!
About an hour later, the receptionist called me back and said, "Okay, I emailed the Nurse Practitioner and she agreed to start the blood work. But you will have to come back another time to do a Hysterosonogram." Whew! This meant that Dan could get his screening done as well and I would be the only one to need to go up later! NO PROBLEM!

So, yesterday, we headed up North to meet the doctors and see the clinic. The best part was getting to actually meet the intended parents in person.

We got to town a little early, so we met E and P at their house. We then road with them to the clinic to let the fun begin!
E and I have been talking a lot through text lately so it was not weird at all! She is so outgoing and easy to talk to, it is really like we have already known each other for years!

Once at the appointment, Dan and I met with the Nurse Practitioner who went over my medical history and the upcoming process. She also told me about the Hysterosonogram I needed. This is where they expand my uterus with saline to get a good look inside. They want to just make sure that there are no adhesion, or anything that may interfere with the embryo transfer and attachment. She then said, "We can actually take you today if you have time." SIGN ME UP! I will make time to get this phase done!
She answered any questions we had, talked about the medications I will be taking, and gave me pre-natals to start on.

Next, I went to have blood work done. After, we had about 45 minutes before the HSN so we walked over to Starbucks to grab a drink. We were able to sit and chat with the Intended Parents (IP's) for a while.

Upon heading back to the clinic, I was taken back to do the HSN. This was like no other OBGYN I have ever been to! In the procedure room, there was calming music, a heated table, blankets, pillows, and a nurse whos sole job was to rub my shoulder and ask if I was doing okay. Talk about a calming experience for having saline injected into your uterus!

After all was said and done, we grabbed a bite to eat with the IP's and then headed back home. Blood results should be back for clearance within two weeks and then we move on to the legal (blah) phase!

Once the contracts are signed, I will begin the hormones for transfer! Stay tuned!