28 March 2010
Well, it's been a looonng wait and build up for our first appointment at the fertility clinic. Tomorrow is the day, it's our turn. I've got such a mix of emotions right now. Why am I so nervous, but excited at the same time? I've been hoping for the past several months that we would just get pregnant on our own and not need to keep the appointment. I've even had dreams of peeing on a home pregnancy test and getting 2 pink lines, only to wake up and discover that aunt flo had started yet again.
I've done a lot of reading up, probably too much, and have a long list of questions to ask. I'm even coming armed with dozens of fantastic looking temperature charts for the RE's viewing pleasure. We're ready to move forward with whatever tests or treatments lie ahead. I'm terrified he's going to tell us, like all the other docs have, that all of our tests show that there is nothing medically wrong with either of us and if we just relax and keep trying and we'll probably get pregnant on our own.
Despite all of the tests we've gone through and strategies we've tried, we still haven't gotten out of the starting blocks. Some of our friends have lapped the track twice, and they didn't even prepare for or plan to enter the baby olympics. We're not expecting to win a medal, just to finish the event would be an incredible accomplishment. It's time to get the show on the road, or at least have a plan. I'm past the fantasy of conceiving our little one in a fit of passion after a romantic dinner. A hospital gown and cold exam table surrounded by a team of people holding hubbie's semen sample will do just fine.
It will take us about 2 hours each way to drive to the clinic so we've both booked time off to make a day trip of it. I don't think I'd be able to focus at work tomorrow anyway. Big deep breath, hold hands & jump on in together.
I've done a lot of reading up, probably too much, and have a long list of questions to ask. I'm even coming armed with dozens of fantastic looking temperature charts for the RE's viewing pleasure. We're ready to move forward with whatever tests or treatments lie ahead. I'm terrified he's going to tell us, like all the other docs have, that all of our tests show that there is nothing medically wrong with either of us and if we just relax and keep trying and we'll probably get pregnant on our own.
Despite all of the tests we've gone through and strategies we've tried, we still haven't gotten out of the starting blocks. Some of our friends have lapped the track twice, and they didn't even prepare for or plan to enter the baby olympics. We're not expecting to win a medal, just to finish the event would be an incredible accomplishment. It's time to get the show on the road, or at least have a plan. I'm past the fantasy of conceiving our little one in a fit of passion after a romantic dinner. A hospital gown and cold exam table surrounded by a team of people holding hubbie's semen sample will do just fine.
It will take us about 2 hours each way to drive to the clinic so we've both booked time off to make a day trip of it. I don't think I'd be able to focus at work tomorrow anyway. Big deep breath, hold hands & jump on in together.
All the best tomorrow, you're on your way. :)
ReplyDeletegibasgirl, 28 March 2010 - 08:12 AM
Good luck - you chose a great clinic!
impatient, 28 March 2010 - 08:30 AM
Wishing you all the best.
babatime, 28 March 2010 - 10:09 AM
Good Luck! You'll love Dr. H. He is the best and will ONLY advise what he truly believes is best for you. He treats each and every patient as if you were his only one!
Anne, 28 March 2010 - 11:33 AM
Hi Silver Dollar! Enjoy your day tomorrow, you will LOVE Dr.Hudson! He would never tell you "just relax and keep trying" :) GOOD LUCK, you're in GREAT hands! xoxox
HugsALot, 28 March 2010 - 12:08 PM
Wishing you lots of luck tomorrow and on your journey ahead!
allyb, 28 March 2010 - 12:25 PM
If there is anyone that will make your dream come true, it's Dr. H - he truly is a remarkable, one of a kind doctor! I wish you all the best as your placed in the best hands possible!
CnC, 28 March 2010 - 12:44 PM
Thanks everyone. We ended up at VFC by default because it is closest to where we live. I'll pop back tomorrow for an update.
silverdollar, 28 March 2010 - 04:20 PM
Good luck tomorrow! My DH and I also live 2 hours away from our clinic and when we had our initial consult we took the day off and made a day of it. My thinking was the same - we would have alot to think about after the initial consult and wouldn't want to go back to work, although I could have easily gone back to work. But I couldn't have concentrated, so it was a good decision (plus I have memories of that being a nice day that we went to the Royal Ontario Museum and out for sushi - not just the memories of the doctor's appt).
Luckypenny, 28 March 2010 - 05:54 PM