26 June 2010
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Saturday, 26 June 2010
Another Saturday Morning at the Lab
I am feeling PMSy today and my pee on a stick gymnastics this morning =BIG FAT NEGATIVE so it looks like this IUI cycle was a bust. I trucked off to the lab to do the obligatory beta to confirm. When I arrived, I noticed my friend’s husband was also there waiting for a lab test. He smiled and waved so I figured I should be friendly and take the seat next to him. When I handed my forms in at the counter, the woman confirmed my details and that the requisition was for Dr. Hudson. My friend and her husband went through fertility treatments and have a toddler now and another one on the way, so I know he is aware of what is going on for us. Talk about awkward. We chatted for the next 45 minutes about everything other than lab tests. Finally it was my turn. The lab tech greeted me with a big smile and asked how long ago I’d had a positive home pregnancy test. When I told her I had a negative one this morning -she looked confused, I explained that I had a fertility treatment 2 weeks ago and this was required even if I don’t think I’m pregnant. She took my blood and then told me that the Dr. should have the results on Monday, so I could call the clinic next week some time to find out if I am pregnant. Yeah, thanks. Just waiting for old Aunt Flo to come now.
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I can't believe she asked you when you had a HPT. How insensitive.... that's none of her business and doesn't change anything about how she'd have to take your blood. I guess she thought she was just making conversation... but sheesh! And saying you get the results on Monday like it's no big deal... obviously she's never been in these shoes. You never know.... someone may get back to you today. I had my beta on a Sat (around 9:30am) and Penny called me early afternoon. Guess it depends on how fast the lab gets the results to the clinic. Even though I knew mine was going to be BFN, I did actually find some closure with hearing the official results. It was like, ok, now I can really deal with this and get ready to move on to the next steps... and it's going to work! *HUGS* what a rotten monring for you... sorry. Thinking about you.
ReplyDeletebynner, 26 June 2010 - 10:08 AM
That's crap :rolleyes: I hate having to go to collect the official BFN but I agree it's closure. I hope you don't have to wait too long.
Find a way to treat yourself soon after the obligatory black cloud period. I'm sending you a big hug and a virtual chocolate bar.
Toronto28, 26 June 2010 - 10:17 AM
I'm sorry to hear of your BFN. :rolleyes:
chouette, 26 June 2010 - 12:16 PM
:rolleyes:
jaan, 26 June 2010 - 06:41 PM
Hang in there girl... :flowers:
Love BB, 26 June 2010 - 07:54 PM
Sorry to hear that, and sorry the tech was so insensitive. :flowers:
kajira, 26 June 2010 - 08:53 PM
They always get excited to do the pregnancy tests, it was the same when I had to go in prior to my lap. I suppose most of the time it is a happy reason to be at the lab. I can't wait for that day.
Thanks for all of the hugs & support.
silverdollar, 26 June 2010 - 08:58 PM
Are you testing in a fertility clinic lab or a normal blood lab? If it was a normal lab i'm not surprised, but an IF lab makes me scratch my head. Hugs to you!
s00n, 27 June 2010 - 12:23 PM
It's a normal local lab, because it's not worth 4 hours of driving just for blood work. The clinic did call back with my results today -confirmed BFN and got me all set up for the next cycle.
silverdollar, 27 June 2010 - 12:27 PM