Tuesday 5 April 2011

All Clear!

Today was my HSG test (to check my tubes). Overall it wasn't as bad as I remembered. Maybe the one I had 10 years ago hurt more? Or maybe I was just a big infertility rookie and didn't know any better. Either way, it wasn't as painful as I thought it would be, which was good since I forgot to take any ibuprofen before leaving the house.

My tubes are all clear which is great news because it means we can move forward with the mock cycle next month. There they are, aren't they pretty?? I'm not really sure what I'm looking at either, but the doctor seemed happy so that makes me happy.

I was able to (ahem) administer the suppository without any major issues. Although part of this may be because I was trying to hurry up and do it before my house cleaners arrived. The only thing worse than having to stick an antibiotic where the sun doesn't shine would be to have my Romanian house cleaners walk in on me while doing it. So in my panic to not be "caught" I forgot all about being horrified at the task in hand and just got on with it.

It was a good strategy because it kept me from spending a lot of time worrying about it and wondering if it would hurt. Which by the way, it didn't.

I ended up getting to the clinic early and though I would have to wait. But lucky for me they were able to see me early. The whole thing was over and done with in less than 10 minutes. The only yucky bit is that I have to wear a pad for the rest of the day in case there is any spotting. I hate pads! They crunch when I walk and I always feel like I'm wearing a diaper.

I am pretty wiped out now. I'm not sure if it's due to the huge dosage of antibiotics I had to take today or just the stress and anticipation of it all.

Phew, I'm glad that bit is over with.

27 comments:

  1. That's great news for sure (thought I have no idea what I'm looking at either!). So happy the suppository wasn't too bad!

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  2. That is one pretty picture! I'm so pleased that it went well.

    Get some rest, the combination of antibiotics, mixed with stress, definitely can wipe a body out.

    Keeping those good thoughts!

    Patty

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  3. Yay! Happy for you to get some good news!!

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  4. Very happy to hear it all went well.

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  5. Good to see doc was happy with things :-)Hope you manage to have a little relax tonight!!

    Just stopping by from Mid Week Mingle!

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  6. Looks great.. Wishing you the best...

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  7. Hooray for good news. Glad it wasn't the ordeal you thought it might be! Stopping by the Mid Week Mingle.

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  8. You're looking at one beautiful uterus and some sexy fallopian tubes, is what you're looking at! Woohoo on the all clear. I just had my own done last week, it wasn't so pretty. Some minor surgery and we should be good to go! Yay for you!

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  9. Lovely reproductive organs! I'm glad it's good news and wish you the best as you move forward.

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  10. I'm so glad the test went well and that you can jump into the mock cycle.

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  11. Great news. Sending good vibes your way for the mock cycle.

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  12. That looks like a lovely uterus to me! Wishing you so much luck.
    xo

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  13. So glad everything looks good! Excited for you! :)

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  14. Must be such a relief that it's over and shows you're ready to start... great news :)) Rest up and look after yourself xoxo

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  15. I'm glad to hear its all clear. That is wonderful!
    I had to laugh about hurrying so the cleaners didn't see you. You didn't want them to walk in on you at that point? Why? *teasing*

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  16. Congrats on the all clear! Great news!

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  17. You share so openly here and I wish you all the best on this journey

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  18. Thank you for sharing with us your lovely news. All the best for your 'mock' cycle! xx

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  19. Oh that's a fun test! I remember it fondly - NOT.

    Glad you are through it and moving onwards.

    Good Luck!

    PS. The image of the cleaners just cracked me up!

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  20. Good luck! that sounds great. :-)

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  21. Yay for clear tubes and moving onwards.
    I had a HSG once - a not so comfortable one with a damaged tube.
    I am so sorry that you lost your miracle baby and I'll pray for your next miracle with a donor egg.
    I've been there too after 12 yrs infertility we conceived a surprise baby naturally. She was died in utero @26wks in 2004.

    I wrote about it today. I rarely do.
    The infertility rollercoaster is emotionally and physically draining.

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  22. Yay! That's fantastic news.
    And i had a giggle at the thought of you trying to explain to your house cleaners what you were doing if they did walk in!

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  23. Congratulations! Wonderful wonderful wonderful news!

    Kirstyx

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  24. Fantastic news and thank you so much for sharing the info about the suppository business. So grateful that you shared (!?!?!!) x

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  25. Super new, on to the next stage. Mich x

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