For real.
I went for my appointment today. I got there at 4, because I thought that's when my appointment was. Turns out it was at 4:15. No biggie.
Until it was 4:45.
And then 4:50.
And then 4:55.
They finally came to get me at 5. For an appointment that literally lasted FOUR MINUTES!!!!
ARGH!!!!!
Don't get me wrong, I am overall pleased with my clinic, and I like Dr. Z. But it PISSES ME OFF when that happens. I can do ten minutes. Twenty even. But for real? It's not like I have anywhere better to be????
Peanut has been running around like a freaking tazmanian devil since I got home. That's what happens when she's left in her crate for 10+ hours. Thanks, Dr. Z. III says next time I should take her with me and they can deal with her.
Anyway.
In my four minute appointment, Dr. Z said it is unlikely that my beta will rise*, but that we can start a new cycle as soon as I get my period. He also brought up the subject of transferring three embryos again. I asked if we would take my 'implantation history' into consideration when making the decision, and he said yes. I told him I had to talk to III about it, but unless he's totally against it, I'm going to go for it.
So beta is tomorrow morning. Full disclosure- I'm writing this with a glass of cabernet at my side. My positive HPT --> negative HPT --> low beta has be pretty convinced that this cycle is over. Once I get the official word tomorrow, I can stop all meds and hopefully my period will come quickly so we can get this show back on the road.
*I did not mention to Dr. Z nor to the nurses that I took the HPTs on my vacation. Why is that we feel shamed by this? The nurse at my transfer strongly encouraged me NOT to take one, so I have been hesitant to tell them I did. Even though that likely shows that I had a 50+ HCG level on Tuesday, which means it has already dropped....
I went for my appointment today. I got there at 4, because I thought that's when my appointment was. Turns out it was at 4:15. No biggie.
Until it was 4:45.
And then 4:50.
And then 4:55.
They finally came to get me at 5. For an appointment that literally lasted FOUR MINUTES!!!!
ARGH!!!!!
Don't get me wrong, I am overall pleased with my clinic, and I like Dr. Z. But it PISSES ME OFF when that happens. I can do ten minutes. Twenty even. But for real? It's not like I have anywhere better to be????
Peanut has been running around like a freaking tazmanian devil since I got home. That's what happens when she's left in her crate for 10+ hours. Thanks, Dr. Z. III says next time I should take her with me and they can deal with her.
Anyway.
In my four minute appointment, Dr. Z said it is unlikely that my beta will rise*, but that we can start a new cycle as soon as I get my period. He also brought up the subject of transferring three embryos again. I asked if we would take my 'implantation history' into consideration when making the decision, and he said yes. I told him I had to talk to III about it, but unless he's totally against it, I'm going to go for it.
So beta is tomorrow morning. Full disclosure- I'm writing this with a glass of cabernet at my side. My positive HPT --> negative HPT --> low beta has be pretty convinced that this cycle is over. Once I get the official word tomorrow, I can stop all meds and hopefully my period will come quickly so we can get this show back on the road.
*I did not mention to Dr. Z nor to the nurses that I took the HPTs on my vacation. Why is that we feel shamed by this? The nurse at my transfer strongly encouraged me NOT to take one, so I have been hesitant to tell them I did. Even though that likely shows that I had a 50+ HCG level on Tuesday, which means it has already dropped....
4 comments:
Ugh! WTF indeed!
Ok, the suspense is killing me. Are we seeing the same RE? Does your RE's last name consist of 6 letters? Does your RE's last name end with the letter "s"?
I'm so sorry about the beta roller-coaster. Such a slap in the face. Hopefully you can begin cycling again soon. *hugs*
I hate it when doctors are not sensitive to your time! I always try to schedule appointment as early as possible, so there is a smaller chance of being late. Sorry this cycle didn't turn out. Hang in there.
~ICLW~
Jeez 4 minutes! Unbelievable. Well lets look at the good thing, you can start a new cycle immediately which is a great thing! New hope, new possibilities, I have everything crossed for both of us that it may just happen this year. Love, Fran
I just want to say I'm sorry for all of the stuff you're dealing with right now--and in the midst of it, to be made to wait an hour for a four minute appointment is too frustrating.
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