It’s Not Supposed to Look Like That
So, today was the day. I went to see the Infertility specialist…and he had a few interesting things to say.
For example, apparently I have an inverted uterus. By which I do not mean “prolapsed.” I only mention this because a quick Google search found a lot of folks combining the two.
No, “inverted” like not straight up like it’s supposed to be. The images made it look a bit like a striking snake, actually. Yes, this means that there is a bend in the “neck” of said piece of female anatomy. This would explain why the last two things I had done hurt so effing much. The imaging thing seems to have included inflating the little balloon in my frickin’ cervix. Which hurt. A lot. And the IUI seems to have granted me two days of pain, as the Doctor didn’t know she was negotiating a sharp turn. Ah. But now I, and the medical staff at the Infertility place know, so it may not be quite so excruciating next time. …Hey. I can hope. And did I mention that a pregnancy can straighten this problem out?
I also learned that some things that are quite common in my family mean something I didn’t expect. Did you know that acne, combined with a “happy trail” (a small trail of hair going from under your belly button down) tend to indicate a problem with testosterone levels? Frankly, I’ll buy the acne, but the other seems to be normal among my people. This may finally prove that I’m another species. But the Doctor didn’t say anything about that. Basically, it seems that my system is a bit off-kilter.
And speaking of off-kilter, I apparently won the side-effect lottery with Clomid. Not only did I have the 1 in 20 people vision problems, but I also had mood swings (boy howdy), light sensitivity, a migraine, and on and on. As I explained to the Doctor, there was even the following conversation:
Koshvader: When do you think these mood swings might stop?
Me: I don’t know! *sob*
Yeah. It was like that. So it looks like we’ll be trying a different drug next time around. I talked with the Doctor for a bit over an hour and we got a plan hashed out. It doesn’t look like I’m pregnant at this point, for the record. I did a pregnancy test on Monday (it was digital! I didn’t have to time it or anything! Shiny!) and it came up negative. Day one was supposed to be today, but right now I’m thinking tomorrow.
So, I guess that’s about it for now. I’m going to go pass out. Living without caffeine is very difficult, for the record. Actually, it sucks big Dingo kidneys. It doesn’t help that I drag my way through the day, the sun goes down, and I wake up. Sigh.
Health and happiness to you all.
*hugs* A couple weeks ago I had the most embarrassing (and my first) PAP smear and she couldn’t even get a sample. She figures I might be one of your clan and have a ’striking snake’ (:)) uterus. I also have the ‘happy trail’. I had no idea that had anything to do with anything.
Perhaps you and I are from the same non-Earth planet?
On a serious note, I’m totally sending you virtual hugs all the time. You’re doing the things I’ll probably (we’re not quite to those stages yet) be doing in the future. *hugs*
January 8th, 2009 at 1:09 am
*Huggles*
Hang in there hon. You’re doing great. Sending good thoughts, well wishes and prayers your way.
January 8th, 2009 at 6:16 am
Well…at least we know know you and I are the same species. Shocking after some many years convinced you were a….SPACE CADET!
Glad you went yesterday & have a plan of action. Helps, yes?More big hugs, Luv.
January 8th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Well, apparently we are of the same species. I, too, have a happy trail.
I agree with the sister, plan of action = good. More info also good.
Love, hugs and very best happy thoughts are winging in your direction.
January 8th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
JM, if I find out where we’re from, I’ll let you know. I’ll also keep you apprised of my progress.
Thanks, Elisa!
Sister Mine…does that mean you’ve finally admitted that you are a Space Cadet, too?
Thanks for the good thoughts, Eidz. Good to know that there are a few of my people scattered about out there.
January 19th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Hmmm…acne and happy trail=PCOS by any chance? Or something different?
First time I took Clomid (and got Ike) nothing…was like taking a placebo…second time. Oh boy! I was a bitch! The mood swings were vicious! And I got hot flashes. I called my mother and apologized for making fun of her. Third time (a year or so ago). Nothin…the Doctor was baffled.
January 20th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Nope. Just a bit too much testosterone, Aelfie. Trust me, I’ve seen my ovaries quite a bit lately. I will *never* take Clomid again. My eyes couldn’t take a second time. Nor, I think, my marriage. eek. How long did it take you to have Ike, if I might ask?
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:08 am
Ike was one round of Clomid. Cost me $100.00
Girls took 2 rounds Clomid + 4 rounds of Repronex (injectable, higher strength drug, last 2 on highest dose, 2X’s daily-those hurt!!!! Big ass needle!). Cost over $3500. Told Joe we should have known it was a pair of girls considering how much they cost us. =)
January 27th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Aelfie, I have very good insurance (thank heavens) or we’d never be able to do this. And trust me, I know about repronex. That video freaked me out.
January 28th, 2009 at 11:19 pm