Yesterday morning I had an appointment with Natalia, the ARNP who works with Dr. H. She told me that there actually was an issue with the chromosomes on my last miscarriage (back in Feb). Now, I know for certain that Dr. H told me everything was normal, because I wrote about it on this very blog. So one of them is wrong. I have a hunch it is her, but I'll have to confirm that later and get back to you. She did seem very concerned that I've now had FIVE miscarriages and she vowed to do some research and consult with Dr. H and get back to me next week with an action plan. In the meantime I've activated my own action plan which is to see a fertility specialist. This guy mainly does IVF and that sort of thing, but when I called and explained my situation they didn't hang up on me or anything. The lady I talked to was actually very nice and explained in detail what the initial 2 hour consult would involve. She said I would meet with the doctor and he would do a baseline ultrasound right then and there. I will also meet with a nurse coordinator who would be overseeing the entire course of my treatment, and finally I get to meet with a financial counselor regarding the cost, payment, etc. It sounded very official and thorough. Unfortunately, due to the fact that he is a "fertility" specialist, it's not likely that my insurance will pay for any of it. But if anyone in this town can figure out what's going on, it's got to be him. I've heard that he's actually one of the top fertility guys in the country, so we're lucky to be close by. And he's very popular - the first appointment they had available was September 16th!!
As for my current situation, we're kind of in a wait and see mode. I'll have my HCG tested again next week to make sure it's still going down, and then weekly after that until it's below the magic number - 2. The last time we let nature take it's course like this was with my very first pregnancy about a million years ago. That time they even did an ultrasound and confirmed that everything was all clear, but I ended up having to have a D&C anyway because I kept bleeding for like 2 weeks or something like that. I am hoping we don't have to go that route again but history tends to repeat itself, so keep your fingers crossed for me.
Can you believe on Monday it will be AUGUST already?!?
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That is so great that there is a specialist so close by! Bummer about insurance, but a worthwhile investment I'd have to say. Praying for nature to take it's course quickly. And I'm excited for your September appointment. You have been learning the art of waiting these past years, haven't you?
Also, that's cool you found a way to let Seth get some kid on kid interaction. I'm kind of scrambling to figure out how to get Adela involved with some playmates. Should probably facilitate her learning things like sharing and being nice to others, huh?
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