A New Plan

I haven't felt much like blogging lately...
Every time I sit down to type I think, Blegh, I have nothing GOOD to report! But then I realized, it wouldn't be a true blog if I left the boring parts out.

So here's the latest:
We met with a new OB last week. After our traumatic first OB appointment, we figured ANYONE with a pulse would be a huge improvement. The doctor was nice, though not as thorough and informative as I had hoped. (I'm beginning to think maybe I just have unrealistically high expectations). He looked at my labs, listened to our story and answered questions.

Then he promptly recommended IVF.

This came as a bit of a shock to me. Yes, I realize I'm pushing the big 4-0 and sure, good eggs don't last forever, but IVF? WTF???

When we asked what would be his NEXT recommendation, he said I should start injectibles after my next period. Fine. Shoot me up, inject me, poke me in uncomfortable places--I will do this if it means I will have a better chance of getting pregnant. The bad news is that we have to sign up for a class with the nurse (Yes, it has to be her. No, you can't find it online) before we can start the injectibles. Their next class isn't offered until February 17th, so the doctor wants me to try Clomid (oral meds to help you produce more eggs) in the meantime. Hm....

On a sad note: We decided to one last "natural" IUI this month (our "hail mary" into the endzone before we succumb to hormones!), but I somehow missed my ovulation! Since I've been tracking my cycles, I have been right on the money! To the tee! I have predicted it perfectly every month. I woke up last Sunday, ready to pee on the stick, and I said to K, "I swear I think I already ovulated." It was only Day 12, but I just had this feeling. Sure enough, I tested the rest of the week and nothing. Grrr.... What pisses me off the most is that I'm trying to do everything I can NOT to get too obsessive and NOT to take it too far. That's why I didn't want to test too early!
Well, I believe everything happens for a reason so this must mean that my body wants the drugs.