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IVF #4: Saline Ultrasound

I had my saline ultrasound (SHG) this week. I�ve had this test two times (?) prior. The first time was with my initial fertility tests when I first started back in Dec 2014/January 2015. At that SHG they found some uterine defects, which they thought were fibroids:  https://creatingfamilyc.blogspot.com/2015/01/sonohysterogram-fibroids.html This finding delayed TTC since I had a hysteroscopy and turned out that I had a polyp:  https://creatingfamilyc.blogspot.com/2015/02/surgery-i-survived.html That was my first ever surgery (besides wisdom teeth removal).  Going into this SHG, I didn�t really think much of it. I wasn�t really nervous or worried too much about the results. Mostly because worrying doesn�t change the results. I actually expected them to find polyps.  The actual SHG wasn�t too bad. Some cramping and discomfort, but nothing crazy. Well, turns out I have a lot of uterine defects this go around. Like a bunch! They are most likely polyps.  The suggestio...

IVF #4: Baseline Ultrasound + Bloodwork

My cycle is officially underway... kinda.  Waiting for AF AF finally came 11 days after my last provera pill. I always wonder if provera stalls my period from coming naturally and delays it.  When AF finally came, I made the call to my RE to schedule my baseline ultrasound and blood work. It�s so strange... but it was really exciting to schedule my appointment and to begin prepping for my cycle.  Baseline Ultrasound  My ultrasound was with a different RE. She�s the newest RE at my fertility clinic and was there for one of my IVF procedures when she first started. She�s nice and all, but I really do prefer my RE. Interestingly enough, I had 9 follicles - 6 on the right and 3 on the left... which is the same number of follicles I started with when I had my one and only retrieval.  Blood Work  Had massive blood work taken....! Interested to see what the results show with my AMH & FSH. I really do hate having my blood drawn.  IVF Calendar  No...