Nerves about taking that first infertility step

Becca
Hi Ladies!  So, I'm out again this month - AF showed up one day early. I'm almost at that 1 year mark and am really nervous about making an appointment for infertility.  It just seems weird to call an office up and tell them!  Am I the only one that feels nervous about this?  If any of you have done it before what kind of questions did they ask you?  Did you call your Obgyn first or find an infertility specialist in your area?  
I so wish this process were easier for all of us! 
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Me

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I had my annual gyno visit after around 9 months trying. He reminded me of the statistics, assured me that I am fine. He gave me a piece of paper and reviewed what testing I would do when for fertility, and told me to definitely wait until after the holidays (which will be a year) and then my Dh and I decide when we want to go for the testing.  He continued to tell me that luck just hasn't been with me yet, and to have fun and lots of sex.  Each month I hope!! Here's hoping for success this month!!

Be

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I definitely want to know!  I think I am just still **hoping** it would just happen.  I was so excited when this process started and couldn't wait to excitedly show my husband a bfp.  It makes me sad I've gone from that to peeing on a stick every day to see if I'm ovulating, waking up and taking my temp, etc.  I think the fear of finding out something is actually wrong and the "what if" is exhausting.  Thank you ladies for your support! 

Be

Becca • Nov 7, 2014
Thanks Sarah and Nicole. I agree with you both. It's nice being able to talk to someone who gets it!

Sa

Sarah • Nov 6, 2014
The fear is there absolutely. Something could be wrong. But for me the fear is there before the testing too ya know?

Ni

Nicole • Nov 6, 2014
fix it so it does, and you can get on track to your BFP!

Sa

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I am seeing a fertility doctor now. I have endometriosis so I was kind of fast-tracked. I just called there. They asked me some questions and questions about my husband. I had to fill out paper work online before our first consultation. I have had an HSG test and a progesterone blood test so far. My hubby just had to drop off a sample of his own ? and if I get AF this month, I will have two more tests to contiue with on cycle days 2-5. I honestly found it to be a stress reliever. They back to you with yor test results that day or next day. My hub's sample is taking the longest. It's nice to know something is working properly and if it's not what the next step is. It sure beats me guessing and googling. Good luck honey. ?  

Ni

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I'm at my 5th cycle ttc, and I went in to see my obgyn to talk to her and see if there was anything I should be doing that I'm not.  She basically told me everything looked fine on my end and to have DH get an SA (which I'm still trying to get him to do).  And that they can give him something to up his sperm count if necessary, and then after a few more months of trying if no good that we will do bloodwork.  It's nerve wracking to get checked out, but wouldn't you rather know? If there is a problem there is often something they can give you to try that might help it.  Maybe talk to your obgyn who you feel comfortable with and see what they reccomend.