Friday I called and coughed up another $185 to join Club Fairfax. It gives me one month access to the photos, interviews, etc and gives me $100 off of an order or shipping. So... I spent the weekend going through the CMV negative donors.
I've got to say there isn't one that pops like my previous selections did. Maybe I'm being too critical. They all mostly sound the same, except for one with an absolutely AWFUL voice that got him immediately crossed off of the list - I HAVE met people who sound like their father *shiver*
I quickly narrowed from the 47 options to 18. Two more were scratched out so far on this second, deeper pass. It would be easier if one really stood out more than the a bit too short for my liking guy. The best I can slate is for him and the perks there are that he's got blue eyes, is also a lefty, and doesn't wear glasses. There are some medical issues in the family on that one and no reported pregnancies. So... it all kind of evens the slate, and that's the most peaked option right now. Maybe I need to listen to everything again.
I'm a Mom. After years of desire and uncertainty if the day would ever come here I am. Follow along on the adventure..
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
More delays... results... and new decisions to make
Well, I called them on Monday and left a message. The 'results' line even warns you it can take up to 2 days for them to return your call. :/ Sure enough, two and a half days later I got a call back (Wednesday), which I missed. Fortunately, when I called back they returned the call promptly.
My HCG was down to 7. My CMV is negative. So, that means I really should find a CMV negative donor. It's a little painful to put my previous two donor selections behind me. Unfortunately, there isn't a wealth of negative donors in the list of those I researched previously who are currently available. That means I have listening and reading ahead of me. I also might need/want to cough up the cash to get access to photos and full interviews (again). Boo.
Blessedly, this period is a little crampy (but managed w/ ibuprofen) and isn't overly heavy and appears to be tapering and looking to be a bit shorter than some have been. Now to remember to check for ovulation in two weeks!
My HCG was down to 7. My CMV is negative. So, that means I really should find a CMV negative donor. It's a little painful to put my previous two donor selections behind me. Unfortunately, there isn't a wealth of negative donors in the list of those I researched previously who are currently available. That means I have listening and reading ahead of me. I also might need/want to cough up the cash to get access to photos and full interviews (again). Boo.
Blessedly, this period is a little crampy (but managed w/ ibuprofen) and isn't overly heavy and appears to be tapering and looking to be a bit shorter than some have been. Now to remember to check for ovulation in two weeks!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Yearly Appointment
On Thursday I had an appointment with the gyn office. I'll suffice it to say that sincere apologies for what transpired and was missed in the translation from nurse to doctor were shared. She too ordered blood work. That's three times in one month. Again the HCG, I'm assuming looking to see it back under 5, something else I can't recall, and a test for CMV after I inquired. You see, CMV status is listed for donors, but despite 50-80% of the population being positive, I was never tested. Could it cause problems if I was negative and the donor is positive - it sounds like it. So, I guess we'll see where that comes back and go from there.
We are, at this time, planning for me to stop the pill this month (tomorrow will be my last one), waiting a month, and then using my free specimen in April. Fingers crossed that my body's timelines and things will go smoothly.
We are, at this time, planning for me to stop the pill this month (tomorrow will be my last one), waiting a month, and then using my free specimen in April. Fingers crossed that my body's timelines and things will go smoothly.
Friday, March 2, 2012
They said it.
Results back today on the second blood draw, only got them I think because I called there - which kind of irritates me. Down to 83.5 on the HCG, so dropping. The nurse I spoke with actually said it out loud that I definitely had a miscarriage, so there you have it.
I'm still hurting in waves. This morning and this evening walking out into the cold air just sent my bits into spasms. I took a warm shower and cuddled with the heating pad for an hour to get to the point that I'm writing this now.
Of course when I called the doctors were all gone from the office and she "didn't know what to tell me - go to the ER?" Why didn't I get a call back about the order for a sonogram that I had mentioned to the receptionist on Thursday when I stopped to get the order for the blood draw?
When the waves of pain hit the ER does sound like an option, but the panic that would ensue if a male doctor was ready to head down that way keeps me from going there. When I feel better, like now, I am able to delude myself for a short period of time that maybe, just maybe it will go away on its own.
I'm still hurting in waves. This morning and this evening walking out into the cold air just sent my bits into spasms. I took a warm shower and cuddled with the heating pad for an hour to get to the point that I'm writing this now.
Of course when I called the doctors were all gone from the office and she "didn't know what to tell me - go to the ER?" Why didn't I get a call back about the order for a sonogram that I had mentioned to the receptionist on Thursday when I stopped to get the order for the blood draw?
When the waves of pain hit the ER does sound like an option, but the panic that would ensue if a male doctor was ready to head down that way keeps me from going there. When I feel better, like now, I am able to delude myself for a short period of time that maybe, just maybe it will go away on its own.
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