So on this episode of as the fertility blog turns our main star deals with her emotions as her RE not only doesn't call her back about the meds she is suppose to take for the evening nor did she put in the order for the meds I need to start tomorrow, due to the fact that mine runs out today.
Here's the back story. I have had daily appointments since Friday and daily blood draws. I understand this is part of the process and I'm willing to make the sacrifices for the sake of my future child but this RE is gonna make me hurt someone. I spent a good 3 hours crying last night because of her ineptitude. Based on my tentative schedule if all went according to plan I would finish up my stims today and then trigger tomorrow but since my E2 levels and follicles are progressing slowly (supposedly) I need to continue the meds, continue the blood draws and continue those costly appointments.
Before I left her office yesterday afternoon she told me to wait to hear from her before taking my nightly dose and also expect to hear from the pharmacy to pay for my next shipment that she would request be overnighted so they would be here today in time to take tomorrow morning. Well by 8:00 I had not heard from her. I tried calling her office and the usual after hours answering service didn't answer. I tried her cell (went to a full voicemail) and her "Office Manager's" cell phone (straight to a non setup voicemail). I called the pharmacy (Freedom Fertility) before they closed to see if they had my order so I could pay my copay. They had no record of my RE calling in a new prescription so even if she called within that next half hour before they closed there is no way I would have my meds by the end of today to have for my AM dose tomorrow.
I was already in tears by then and was still in tears when I finally got her call about 10pm. So blah blah go ahead and take your same dose, blah blah come in friday instead of thursday and finally blah blah I did call in a new order not sure why they didn't call you or have it. Try again tomorrow morning and just take the meds when they arrive on Friday. After a few more hours of tears and venting to my husband, I just can't believe this situation. I know crappy docs exist. This is my first time having to put my life in someone's hand where I just can't up and go to another doc. I've never had and HMO where I needed a referral to get a second opinion but right now because I'm so far into this cycle I feel like I can't just up and leave.
Here are my questions: Could the slow progressing levels be because I, do indeed, have a cyst? Is it too late to get a second opinion for this cycle or do I need to just ride this one out? How does the push of the dates affect the fact that DH and I have been taking the Doxycycline? Can I call the lab and get my results from them instead of asking the doc? Does a temporary insanity plea apply if it's premeditated?
Until tomorrow... this has been....As The Fertility Blog Turns........
Wow. A lot going on. First, yuo have to reduce your stress levels. Breath. Next I say get a second opinion, it won't hurt. Then, call the lab and ask for your results. They should be able to mail them to you or give them to you over the phone. Hugs to you as you go through this trying process!
ReplyDeleteI was going to say a few things but Angela is right, you need to reduce your stress levels. Every woman is different during the stimulation process normal range for days of stims is 8-12 days. I think you are already to far into this cycle so just breath and let those follies grow nice and big for retreival!
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies. I'm doing my best to just ride this out and see where it takes me. I need to just trust in the Lord and have faith that even if this cycle doesn't work everything will be ok.
ReplyDeleteHope your day has gotten better and you feel a little less stressed. Fingers are crossed for some good follie growth!
ReplyDeleteThat's awful... IVF is hard enough without this added stress... but might be too late to change docs for this cycle :( However a second opinion would be valuable for this cycle and with the view of changing in the future. Thinking of you. Can your partner contact her office/manager to complain on your behalf and take the stress of you ? xoxo
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your incompetent RE. No one needs that added stress in their IF treatment cycles. I don't know if it's too late for this cycle or not but I think you should definitely look into getting a second opinion. And you should be able to call (or have DH call) and get any info you want from your medical file.
ReplyDeleteI would absolutely be pissed off at the RE and don't think you should hesitate to let her know it. Ugh!
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