I want an "I Survived My HSG" T-Shirt!

So I had my HSG on Friday.  I had planned for it to be anywhere from uncomfortable to OMG!  I have a high pain tolerance, so I was hopeful.  OH. MY. GOD!!!  It was AWFUL!!  I seriously was almost in tears over it.  And I had taken a Darvocet before I went, so I can only IMAGINE what it would have been like had I not taken it!  My Dr. said the reason it was so bad for me was because I'm very "narrow."  And she already told me if we ever DO get pregnant, she's 95% sure I will have to have a C-Section because of it.


The dye part wasn't so bad...it just felt like period cramps, and I usually get them so bad that I'm used to it.  Luckily, everything looks great.  I've read that some women have to roll from side to side to get the dye going.  I didn't have to.  About 3 minutes after the dye was injected, it was over.  I guess my tubes are a little wonky...she says they are a little "curvy" but that it's not uncommon.  Everything was clear which is a relief!  My biggest fear was that I was going to have a blockage and I KNEW that we wouldn't have the money to fix it.  The other exciting thing about the HSG is that studies show that the chance of getting pregnant in the 3 months following the procedure is greater than normal, because it basically flushes you all the way out.

I'm feeling really positive about this month, but I'm not going to get my hopes up just yet...

Expensive Month Ahead!

So I had my first ultrasound today since we went on a 3 month break from TTC.  It was a baseline to make sure all of the mutant follicles had died and to make sure they hadn't stuck around to form cysts.  Everything went great.  My doctor said I was all clear and that everything looked really good.  What a relief!

This is going to be a very expensive month.  Each ultrasound is $220 out of pocket, and I have to have 2 of them this month.  My next ultrasound is next Monday to see if the Femara is working.  I lucked out with the Femara.  I was able to get on their website and print off a coupon for a free 30 day supply.  All I had to do was get my doctor's signature on it.  For 10 pills (5 days) it would have cost me $153!!!  I'm hoping since I only had 5 days worth that they will honor it every time I refill until I've got my 30 days worth.  Even BETTER would be to get lucky this month and to not have to do ANY of this anymore!

I already feel better on the Femara than I did on the Clomid.  On Clomid, I had TONS of annoying side effects.  On the Femara, I have none!  I feel great!  This is probably also due to the supplements I'm taking.  I have more energy than I've had in a long time!  I'm feeling positive for once!

The only concern I have for this month is my HSG.  This Friday, I am going to the hospital to have a hysterosalpingogram, or HSG.  Basically, my doctor will shoot dye into my uterus and watch for it to drain through my fallopian tubes to make sure I don't have any blockages.  I've been putting this off for awhile because it's VERY expensive and from what I've heard, it's also very painful.  But I got to thinking that if there IS a blockage, I'm pretty much flushing my money down the toilet by doing all of these test and taking all these meds.  The big plus is that if you DON'T have a blockage, the HSG flushes you out and your chance of getting pregnant is INCREASED in the 3 months following. (If you want more info: http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/guide/hysterosalpingogram-21590)

Anyway, that's all for updates for now.  I'll post again on Friday and let you know how my HSG went!

Pill Boxes=NOT Just for Old People!

Everyone I've talked to has a different success story on getting pregnant.  From Old Wives Tales to New Age thinking, there's something for everyone.  I think one of the most debated issues is what vitamins and supplements will help you get pregnant and get your body healthy for baby.  After MUCH research on my own and talking to others on TWW, I've come up with my Vitamin/Supplement "menu" for this cycle.

Daily Prenatal Vitamin (Prenatal Plus)
Folic Acid-800mcg/daily
Vitamin C-1000mg/daily
Vitamin B6-100mg/daily
Evening Primrose Oil-3000mg/daily
Baby Aspirin-81mg/daily

Of course, I will also be taking Femara for 5 days, more than likely.  I won't find out my dosage until tomorrow or Friday.

Apparently, these are the top rated vitamins/supplements to take while TTC.  Increasing your Folic Acid cuts your risks of early birth defects by like 70%!  And the EPO used to be considered a "cure-all" for women's health.  Normally, I would freak about taking so many pills, but most of them are things I need to make my body a little healthier anyway!  The worst part is remembering them all.  But don't you worry...I have purchased myself a day of the week pill box.  I now know why little old ladies love them so much.  Now I just have to remember what day it is on a regular basis.

My Psychic Reading Update! *2nd update 08/11*

So I know you've all been waiting on the edge of your seats for me to hear back from psychic Brooke.  Oh, so I know you haven't, but I HAVE, damnit!  And I finally heard back from her last night!!  There were certain things she was eerily right on...and some that were totally not even close.  But her PREDICTIONS were what really had me excited!  I won't post the whole email here, but I'll give you a recap!

Brooke's Predictions:

She sees me conceiving or finding out I'm pregnant in October/November...and she sees my first pregnancy is a BOY!!!  Kris was really excited about that, and I've always kind of thought my first would be a boy.  She said she sees an "abundance of tests" that will lead to my BFP.  I am going to have to plan an HSG in the next couple of months, and I know my doctor will also run blood tests and do LOTS of ultrasounds, so that's dead on!  She also said she sees me taking a prescription, which is ALSO correct, because I will be starting Femara.

She ALSO said she sees me having 3 or more kids!  HOLY COW!!  But that's fine because I've always said as long as I have a home and some love, I'll raise as many kids as I'm given!

Now here's the eerie thing...she says, "What's going on with your home?"  She said she saw remodeling.  Which is TRUE!  We have been working on renovations around our house.  We are in the middle of redoing our bathroom and will soon tackle our living room!  She also says she sees a big move in our future...no way she could have known we plan to move to North Carolina in the next few years!

Here's where her amazing predictions end.  She said she sees my Dr. as being an "older male, over 50."  My Dr. is a female, so that's not correct...unless I have to change Drs. in the future, but I don't see that happening.  She also said the issue lies with Kris, which is also not accurate.  Last time he had tests run, he was perfect!  The issues lie with me and my PCOS.

Regardless, this is all in fun.  I wouldn't take anything like this too seriously.  And unfortunately, there are women out there that are so desperate for a baby, they will spend HUNDREDS of dollars on con artist psychics who will take them for a ride.  I will put SOME faith in this reading...I DO hope to find out I'm pregnant soon!  I just hope she's right...my biggest fear was that she was going to tell me I'd never have kids.  It makes me feel good and gives me hope to have a concrete "goal" I can look to.  I will use her reading as positive re-enforcement to keep me going!  Only time will tell...

**Ok guys, here's another psychic friend update for you!  For fun, I decided to try another psychic to see how far off she would be from my first reading.  I am now even more hopeful!  She ALSO saw October and a Boy!!  And just like Brooke who said she saw 3 or more kids, this one ALSO saw 3 kids...a girl born in 2014 and ANOTHER girl born in 2016!  These readings were a lot of fun, but don't worry, I'm done!  Now it's just time to wait and see if they are both right!**

You say I'm crazy...I GOT your crazy!

So, I may have officially gone off the deep end.  I have no shame (well, maybe a LITTLE shame) in telling you that I consulted with an online psychic today.  Go ahead, get your giggles out...

...all done?  Ok.  So let me explain before you call Kris and have me committed.  My real life peeps don't understand this whole TTC thing because none of them have the problems that I do.  So I religiously post on various TTC forums.  There are MANY debates about online baby psychics.  Lots of people have had AMAZING results and just as many have been left feeling ripped off.  I decided to part with a little bit of money and test this phenomenon out.  Besides, I DID see a psychic when I was in high school, and she was DEAD ON, so I am what you could call a "cautious believer."

I decided to go with Brooke (brooke777.angelfire.com)  I had heard the most positive things about her.  For $20, I was able to ask her 2 questions via email.  All she needed from me was a close up picture of me (so she could look into my eyes *giggle*) and the first names of me and hubby.  Question 1 was "When and Gender" which is standard.  Question 2 was "What procedures/supplements should I be having/using?"  My Dr. wants me to have an HSG (I'll address that in a later post.)  And out of pocket that's FREAKING EXPENSIVE!  I don't want unnecessary tests.

Anywho, Brooke will be sending me a response within 10 days.  I was ok with parting with $20.  I'm not putting a lot of stock into my reading, but after TTC for 35 FREAKING CYCLES, I'm willing to try anything once.  Once I get my reply, I'll let you all know.  If she gets it wrong, I'll be a little wiser and $20 poorer.  If she gets it right...well then, I'll have a baby, won't I?  :)  XOXO til next time!