I had my follow-up appointment on Friday morning. You don't know how much I was looking forward to another exam. (sarcasm, of course) I seriously debated canceling. I was getting so anxious about it. I hate an annual visit to my OBGYN, let alone, weekly exams extending over a month. But, as my resolution to become a more responsible woman, I was there. Early. Ew.
After being weighed in at a ghastly 1*5.8 lbs., I have resolved to try to lose 15 lbs. within the next 15 weeks. Wish me luck with that! Anyway, you girls know how it goes; 8:30 a.m. appt., finally get put into an exam room at 9:00, disrobe and wait for doctor while reading every chart, handout, poster, etc. for another 20 minutes.
Finally, the doc arrives and goes over my pregnancy hormone levels. The last number I had been given was 4,000. Eight days later, 110. Woo-hoo! I should only have to do another round of bloodwork on Monday and be done with it. I'm so thrilled. No more junkie arms! The tracks and bruises I'm sporting right now is enough to make me paranoid that people are thinking I've picked up a new hobby involving needles, spoons, and fire.
Next, the exam. Holy lube, it was rough. I think she was looking for buried treasure. You ladies know what I'm talking about when I say that there is not a mobile, a light cover, or an interesting enough conversation that could distract me from it. My only saving grace is that my doc is a tiny woman with little hands and arms. Can I get a Hallelujah, Amen?
I was offered more fertility treatments, which I declined. She suggested that I look go online and find the 'fertility diet'. She said it will help when we decide to try to pregnant again. She also said that as soon as I feel up to it, Tanner and I can 'get busy.'
I'm not sure when it will happen, but I can tell you that when Tanner and I decide to 'get busy' , there will be a little more precaution involved. I'm not ready to get pregnant again very soon. He has already said he would like to try ASAP, but I know he will be patient with me.
What a long process this has been. I'm so glad that after I have my last blood draw on Monday; it will be over.
That, my friends, is such a good good thing for me and hubs. Thank you all for your support and love.
2 comments:
I'm glad your last blood draw is today and you can be done with all the exams and crap. That's zero fun to go through..especially so often in a short period of time.
I am so happy everything is finally winding down for you. Hopefully you got all the bad stuff out of the way at the beginning of the year and the rest of your year will be awesome. Happy St Patty's Day and I miss you.
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