1 Test, 2 Test, 3 Test....4

Let's talk testing. I can't say enough good things about Dr Ripley, I was very nervous going into my first appointment with him. I didn't know what to expect, I was scared that there would be something wrong and I worry too much.

We started with an ultrasound to check my ovaries for cysts and size, those results came back excellent. No cysts, my ovaries were normal size and he said those results were great.

He had done blood work many times and when the results came in, there was something that caused him to want a MRI on my uterus to confirm if there was a small issue that he had said could be corrected with day surgery. I can't remember what it was called... there has been so much information during these past 4 years.

I took my mom with me to my MRI, I was so nervous because I'm claustrophobic and didn't know what to expect. I laid down, got to choose a Disney movie to watch while I got it done. They tried to put the glasses that play the movie on my face and I panicked as I started to move. They had to come in and stop the machine. I was crying and didn't want to go in this loud machine that looked much smaller than it was. The nurse had me lay on my stomach and stayed in the room with me holding my hand, talking to me the entire time to distract me. It was not an experience I would want to have again. Those results came back and my uterus was fine, no issues.

Next test was to check to see if my tubes were open, no blockages. It's called Hysterosalpingogram or HSG. It is an X-ray test of the uterus and Fallopian tubes. They put a dye into the uterus and Fallopian tubes before the pictures are taken. My husband James came with me to this appointment but wasn't allowed in the room with me. He sat outside the door and heard me let out a bit of a cry when they put the dye in, it causes like a cramp that was very painful and uncomfortable. They told me right away that my tubes were clear as the dye went right through.

After getting all these tests done, I was hopeful yet little confused. Everything seemed to be good... why am I having such a hard time to get pregnant? I went into another appointment to discuss the next steps with Dr. Ripley. He said I have PCOS but it seems that the only real symptoms I'm having are irregular cycles causing me not to ovulate and now insulin resistance (that will be in another blog).

I'm going to wrap this one up, thank you for reading about my testing journey. Next up will be our next steps we started after having all these results in.

If you are going through the same journey, a similar journey and want to talk, please reach out to me. Talking about it has helped me tremendously.