Cycle 15: CD 7 Testing Prep for IVF

Today's BBT=97.59

Last two day, I have had very nice low pre-ovulatory temps. Well, we did use AC the last two nights. So, in order to get approval to even see the IVF specialist (thanks Kaiser), hubby and I have to go through some screening tests. I was supposed to wait until day 3 of my cycle. So day, three I started driving to the lab. I was halfway there when I realized that the paper said that one of the tests could only be done before 10 am...and it was ten thirty. I didn't want to have to get blood drawn twice so I figured I would just chance waiting until day 4. So next morning, got there nice and early (I was so tired since I work at nights). Get there...oh, they don't do that one stupid test on Friday. So they had to do all the rest of the tests and was told to come back for that one stupid Cystic fibrosis screen. The guy was real nice but he had trouble getting the vein on the left side...so after a minute, he gave up and had to switch arms. And then they had to fill like 8 different vials.

Today I went back for that last blood draw. My arms had developed some bruising from the draws last week. The guy was real nice so I tried to hide it with my T-shirt. So, we went straight to my good arm and he was having trouble with that one. I have low blood pressure and have been told my veins roll. They will also collapse sometimes when I'm trying to donate blood. So he was poking around for a while and had to try different areas. I have a proble with needles so I actually started to feel a little sick and lightheaded. I had to concentrate on breathing deeply. When I walked out, I wanted to cry because I looked at my bruised arms and thought "This is how much we want you (our future children)." I will do this every day if it means it brings our kids to us.

Some of my levels came in and they were very reassuring
FSH 9.7
LH 5.1
Estradiol 37.8
TSH 2.78

Rubella +
Variella Zoster +
Blood Type B+

And all my blood cell counts are normal. I'm not really sure about the Rubella and Variella Zoster...I read that it could be you either have them in your cells or you just got a vaccination when younger. I am so relieved. Of course, I'm worried about the progesterone level I had on my last cycle but these were definitely such a relief to read. So, now my hubby has to somehow get his results from his doctor and get it to my doctor because we have different medical plans. I wonder how long we have to wait until we hear about the next step.