I’m not sure what I was expecting when I first walked into my new fertility clinic’s suite at the medical center in a cute uptown neighborhood. Not multiple receptionists with headsets. Not many patients in the waiting room. Not the phone ringing constantly. Not having to stand in a line to check out.
I guess I wasn’t prepared for how emotional the IVF process has been so far. And how alone I feel in my travels.
I do have a fairly long checklist for my pre-ivf testing. Maybe I shouldn't’t carry it around like I’m waiting for signatures. Maybe I shouldn't look at it multiple times a day.
Annual Pap Smear and Breast Exam: done. Infectious Disease Panel: done
I was at the clinic that day for the Clomid Challenge Test: Part 1: My CD3 bloodwork and u/s. Here are the results:
FSH: 7.08
E2: 31
AMH: 1.1
Antral Follicle Count: R: 6 L:5
My hormones are looking good for qualifying for the IVF Refund Plan! This lab wants FSH to be under 13 on CD 3 and again on CD 10, after 5 days of 100 mg of clomid. They do not want to ‘share the risk’ with someone who may not stimulate well. They also stand to make more money from a patient who has a high chance of taking home a baby after 1 IVF cycle. Note: My skepticism has doubled after reading Budgeting For Infertility. It really is a great resource, if you can smarten up about infertility treatment without getting angry and depressed. I called F crying after reading and skimming most of the book in one sitting. In all actuality I think it was the clomid as I am super emotional this round.
Anyway, economic injustice of infertility aside, 7.08 sounds great to me. And I am thankful for each test and result that indicates the possibility for a positive outcome. Reminder: It may indicate a good outcome. It also indicates nothing.
