Even More Injections! HOORAY!!

Today was my visit with the perinatologist.  This was the third doctor with whom I've discussed starting Lovenox from embryo transfer. The other two said no. I've been doctor shopping for drugs! Whatever it takes, I guess. My great news is that this perinatologist IS on board with the idea of allowing me to start Lovenox from embryo transfer rather than waiting for a (hopefully) positive pregnancy test. She emphasized that there's no research for or against doing this. I assured her that I know all too well that there's practically no research on anything related to my situation. I just want to give this my best shot!  I'm rejoicing because I get to give myself even more injections. I can't believe this is my life.

The perinatologist also ordered a whole lot of blood tests on me.  Many are repeats of thrombophilia tests I had three years ago because she says results can change over time.  My blood is headed to the Mayo clinic and it'll take at least a week for results.  This is just to see if we can find more clues, not to determine whether Lovenox is indicated or not.  Regardless of the results, she said she would definitely prescribe it based on my history.  She also said to take additional supplements - Omega 3, Vitamin D, and a massive amount of folic acid.

Next week is the nurses consult for my next IVF cycle and also a wanding to check for cysts.  In addition to today's appointment, I also had to visit a doctor last week.   These last two appointments felt very strange because I got to keep my pants on!  Of course it would have been even stranger if I didn't have my pants on, since one appointment was for an ear problem!