10 October 2010
Thursday was my sonohysterogram. Usually an uneventful check of the inside of the uterus. The RE said the whole procedure would be very quick and even the biopsy should cause no pain with their new technique of only taking a few cells from the lining. The saline went in and I could see the Dr.'s face looking concerned. They kept the ultrasound screen turned so I couldn't see. He told me that my lining was showing an irregularity. He doesn't think it is another polyp, but perhaps my lining didn't fully shed last cycle, but they are not sure. Then he said he'd like to scrape & suction out the irregular section of lining. Normally this is done under anesthetic, but if I didn't want to delay starting IVF he could do it right there and then. He said "I am not going to lie to you -this is really going to hurt".
He did not lie! It was one of the most incredibly painful things I've ever experienced. They are all amazed at how still I was able to remain. Honestly, I was just focused on not passing out. After it was over the RE said women who have had babies tell him that this procedure is worse. There you go! Now just put that kid in there and send me on my way. I'll labour and give birth myself. Poor Hubs was quite traumatized too.
The bit of lining was sent to the lab for testing, and the results will be back sometime this week. Hopefully it isn't anything that will affect the IVF cycle. The Dr. didn't think it would, so we went ahead with the IVF orientation session -including the cycle fee deposit.
I felt pretty crappy for a couple days following this barbaric procedure, but I feel ok now. Really bad timing to take a long road trip across the province, but we didn't want to miss out on our friend's wedding. I guess it's a good distraction while waiting for the results.
Mostly I'm just bummed out and worried about the results. I just wish something would be simple & straight forward for me in this process. No, not in my cards. Please, please, please just let me get to egg retrieval!
He did not lie! It was one of the most incredibly painful things I've ever experienced. They are all amazed at how still I was able to remain. Honestly, I was just focused on not passing out. After it was over the RE said women who have had babies tell him that this procedure is worse. There you go! Now just put that kid in there and send me on my way. I'll labour and give birth myself. Poor Hubs was quite traumatized too.
The bit of lining was sent to the lab for testing, and the results will be back sometime this week. Hopefully it isn't anything that will affect the IVF cycle. The Dr. didn't think it would, so we went ahead with the IVF orientation session -including the cycle fee deposit.
I felt pretty crappy for a couple days following this barbaric procedure, but I feel ok now. Really bad timing to take a long road trip across the province, but we didn't want to miss out on our friend's wedding. I guess it's a good distraction while waiting for the results.
Mostly I'm just bummed out and worried about the results. I just wish something would be simple & straight forward for me in this process. No, not in my cards. Please, please, please just let me get to egg retrieval!
Oh Silverdollar, I'm so sorry that you had this experience and that the procedure was so uncomfortable. Hopefully you'll get the results back soon and everything will be fine and you'll be well on your way with your IVF cycle. It is a shame that this process has to be so hard! ((Hugs))
ReplyDeleteleigh14, 10 October 2010 - 02:30 PM
Hey Silver - You are so brave! I hope the results show that this is nothing and that your upcoming IVF is successful. You certainly deserve it after all this!
Makana, 10 October 2010 - 02:52 PM
Oh my, I'm sorry you had to endure such a painful procedure :bighug: I hope the test results come back quickly so you don't have to wait long for answers, and that they don't find anything that will effect your cycle. (((hugs)))
Luckypenny, 10 October 2010 - 03:14 PM
:acheerlead:Thinking of you!
JuneBug, 10 October 2010 - 04:26 PM
Accckk! You are so brave!!
Just remember that in the end it will all be worthwhile.
hugs!
allyb, 10 October 2010 - 06:44 PM
I certainly hope that this will make you successful next cycle after having to go thru that! FX for you.
tmariederm, 10 October 2010 - 08:23 PM
Don't you love it when doctors say that. Usually if something is going to be painful, they warn you of "discomfort." So when they actually say "this is going to hurt," it means it's excruciating! You're a brave woman for getting through it, and I hope all the results are good. Take it easy for a few days, okay?
feydruss, 10 October 2010 - 09:29 PM
I am so sorry you had to go through that horrible pain. You are a brave and determined gal -- good for you! Now it's time for all that grit to pay off. You deserve it :bighug:
rhubarb, 10 October 2010 - 09:55 PM
That sounds horrific!! So sorry you had to experience that. It is amazing what lengths we'll do just to give us the best chances for a pg. Hoping this sacrifice was worth it for you.
LisainSK, 11 October 2010 - 08:13 AM
Yikes, that was some experience....I hope you are doing better every day.
Wishing you well xx
Anahera, 11 October 2010 - 09:30 PM