Because we moved, it took us a long time to find a new doctor. Where we live, there are no REs (reproductive endocrinologists), so we were debating on a town fairly close with some that came recommended and that our insurance would cover (at least some of the procedures). We decided to go with someone in Utah, since we have family that we could stay with if needed. We asked around and if any of you watch VLOGS (video blogs) we emailed Ellie and Jared, a couple who shared their journey through infertility with those, and asked them who they recommended. They lived in the area we were looking into for a doctor. We felt really good about the doctor they recommended after we'd prayed about it and so we called and set up our first appointment.
Our first appointment was a consultation. This is where the doctor sits down and talks with you about your past test results and then you all decide where to go next.
Man was this an eye opening appointment!
She had received the results of all our past tests and went over them all with us! So we found out that the ultrasound I had done was normal. She asked me about my painful periods and almost immediately was willing to diagnose why they were so painful! She asked me if I'd ever been checked for endometriosis and I told her that I hadn't. She told me that we were going to assume that I had it and that any treatments done would be done with that in mind. She later confirms this diagnosis during another appointment. We also were told the results of Randy's semen analysis. Which turns out were not good :( his numbers were only 1.5 million and they should have been upwards of 20 million. She immediately asked us if we wanted to have him retested. We of course said yes.
During this appointment, she also did a vaginal ultrasound on me. Just so she could see any possible issues, like PCOS (poly-cystic ovarian syndrome) and to check my lining to see where I was at in my cycle. I do not have PCOS but I know many women who do. After she was done with the ultrasound she had my husband immediately go and do his semen analysis. She also went and wrote up some blood work orders for us to get done. When we had finished with the appointment we set up a time for two weeks from that day to talk with her on the phone about the results from the blood work and semen analysis. And we'd decide from there what to do.
Now I know you all want to know what that phone call entailed :) but I'm going to make you wait until Tuesday for those details :)
I know it's mean, but I gotta leave you hanging just a little bit right? No? Well I'm making you wait anyway ;)
Thank you all for reading and following our story!
Til next time!
Becca
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