The 4-Letter "C" Word

I know what you're thinking...There are plenty of four letter words out there...and one or two might start with "C".

The one I am talking about is "cyst". It really isn't a dirty word but it's something that just decided to pop up and cause problems.

I went to the doctor on Thursday to get my blood work done and my now third ultrasound. Let me remind you that I am on my period...and that is why I was supposed to go in....I'll get to the TMI moment in a bit.

Anyways, so Day 1 of my cycle came A WEEK later than I thought. I need to remind myself NOT to assume I know what the heck I'm talking about, because I clearly don't.

June was the 11th, July was the 8th, and based on that logic, I thought August would be the 5th. Yeah...not the case at all.

TMI moment....

So the 10 th, I had some light brown spotting. That doesn't warrant a call into the fertility clinic. On the 11th, it was nice and well....red. Eww...sorry.

Anyways, that meant I could call and made the appointment for the next day.

I arrive and get my blood drawn. The lady found a vein (and bruised me) and took one vial. I asked and she said they test for my estrogen levels.

See? I'm learning so much! ugh.. You get to learn this all along with me. Aren't we so lucky? lol

Anyways I used the bathroom before the ultrasound (for obvious reasons) and it was HORRIBLE! How embarrassing, ya know???  Okay, I realize that these people do this EVERY DAY, but still...I don't. And personally, it is even MORE uncomfortable when you have a raging river down there!

It was finally my turn for the ultrasound. Depending on the day, I might go to 1 of 2 main offices. So I ended up at the main office in Hoffman Estates this time. They have a large TV screen in the corner for you to watch what they are doing.

This will be MUCH more exciting when there's an actual baby in there. But anyways...it was neat, I will admit.

Now the lovely "c" word. Apparently, I either STILL had a cyst, or it was a new one. Last month I had one too when they checked me out. The nurse said it could be a common one that  goes away OR a cyst that produces hormones (I forget which ones). IF the cyst was producing hormones or whatever, I would have to wait to start my Clomid and have it drained before continuing.

Luckily, I didn't cry right then and there.

All she really could say is that we would have to see in the blood work if my levels were off or not. So I had to wait until  3pm before I could call the PRN system to see what my instructions were.

I  thought about posting at that point but I wanted to know for sure which way it was going to be.

After finding out this potentially devastating news, I waddled over to where my pants were and put them on. I ALWAYS check the little chair thing before I leave...and sure enough...scarlet droplets and small little pools were there. I know this happens to other people, but it's just gross and embarrassing to leak all over the place...So I threw all the paper stuff away and cleaned up the floor (yeah, gross!) and got out of there.

3PM did not come fast enough. But I was happy to hear that even though I have a cyst, I can go ahead and start Clomid on Day 5.

The funny thing about the whole Day thing ...is that since day one was the 11th....I have the easiest way to remember. The second digit of the date is what day I am on. Nice, huh?

Day 5-9 will be Clomid at night. Then on Friday the 20th I started the LH kits..or ovulation kits to see if the color changes. One per day, first pee of the day...If yes, I call immediately. If it's not changing til Tues, then I will have to go in on Wed.

So there is a chance it might not work and the IUI is canceled. But I guess I have to look at it as a learning experience. This will tell us and the RE if I am able to ovulate with this drug or not, and maybe other things as well.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If it doesn't work this time, we might have to try a larger dose, or injections.

Although, I'm a mixture of emotions.... I think I am still in denial. I keep telling myself, "One day at a time...."


For more information on cysts or clomid, follow these links...
http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/clomid-success-rates.html

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ovarian_cysts/page2_em.htm#Ovarian%20Cysts%20Causes