Monday, December 12, 2011

Transfer Cycle

We have our calendar and meds ordered for our transfer cycle. I start Lupron and Estrace on the 16th and our transfer is scheduled for January 17th based on labs etc. The Estrace was a surprise since I had asked the nurse what I would have to take for the transfer cycle and she never mentioned it. We've repeatedly asked her to share as much as possible with us and that we would like details on the process. I understand that she does this all of the time and that she probably gets tired of explaining the same thing over and over, but isn't that her job? When we read reviews of the clinic we heard negative things about the doctor's bedside manner and overall coldness. However, for our experience the nurse has been much worse. She sounds irritated and short every time I ask her a question. It's my body, it's my right to know. I don't show my frustration with her because it will just make everything worse. This clinic is our only option in town. To top it all off we almost missed being on the January cycle because she thought we wanted to wait even though I had two conversations with her to let her know we wanted to move forward. Plus she ordered my birth control, which is the first step 3 weeks ago.

I'm going into this kicking and screaming again. I was okay and had accepted the Lupron, but I know the Estrace is going to make my hormones go crazy. I'm mental on high dose birth control and can only imagine what it's going to be like.

And with everything else going on our house just went under contract so we are house hunting and will most likely be moving close to the time of the transfer. Plus my grandpa was admitted to ICU yesterday due to complications caused by ulcers. Farmie and I are both stressed out right now not to mention the holidays and family that will be visiting...

4 comments:

The Blakes said...

Wow that is crazy how they are so rude! You have a right to know especially since you are probably paying out the butt for it! I'm so lucky I have such a great clinic that I work with otherwise it would just make the process that much harder to deal with. Hugs to you!

Amber said...

I just placed a phone call to get our schedule for the upcoming transfer cycle in Jan. I don't know about you, but I feel like it's coming so fast! I feel like I'm finally feeling 'normal' and got back into an exercise routine. It will soon be time to start injections and feeling like a crazy lady very soon...

Nichole said...

@Amber: We're hopping on the insanity train! That's completely how if feel right now. I just keep telling myself that "I made it through the retreival, I can do this. It's only 30 days." This time around though I'm expecting more emotional than physical side effects.

Nichole said...

@TheBlakes: I think it's partly because they are the only option in town. They know you can't just decide to go with another clinic unfortunately. Thank goodness their success rates are really high at least.