Today I got my CD 3 test done, my 2 hour glucose tolerance test, and I started the Clomid.
I had 3 blood draws. The first lady was polite, asking if I was pregnant (KU), and then leaving it at that when I said no. This lady pinched my skin a little when inserting the needle. I then drank the Fruit Punch flavored syrup and then went to hang out for an hour.
Lady #2 was quick and efficient. She confirmed that I am not KU and then moved on, asking if I was comfortable waiting in the waiting area. She pinched me really hard, causing me to tear up, when taking my blood.
Last person, a guy, asks if the glucose drink was horrible and if the time had gone too slow. This exchange then occurs while he is drawing blood. He didn't pinch me at all:
Him: How far along are you?
Me: I'm not pregnant.
Him: Really? Just trying to see just in case?
Me: (Assuming he means a diabetes test and mentally rolling my eyes) Uh huh...
Him: That is so strange, I wonder why... Do you have a family history?
Me: (very short now) No.
Him: But you are doing it anyway?
Me: Yup.
Him: Did you tell the other techs you aren't pregnant?
Me: Yes.
Him: Because this test is specifically for pregnant women...
Me: (not even verbal anymore because I am pissed that he didn't read my orders like the previous two techs did) Mmmhmmm....
He finally seems to get it, or gives up and tells me good luck and have a great day.
So irritating. Pregnant women are NOT the only ones to get a 2-hour glucose tolerance test, IF women aren't even the only ones. I wanted to give him a good tongue lashing, but I might have to go back to that lab eventually. Plus I was 'hangry'. I can't always contain my 'hanger' when around C, but I usually can around others.
After that, C treated me to lunch in the hospital cafeteria, and the mental fog of fasting finally lifting. I also took my first dose of Clomid.
So far, 8.5 hours later and I am experiencing no side effects.
Not all my results are in, but test results post to my online chart and so far, this is what I know:
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - 6.01 (My Value) 1.5 - 33.4 (Standard Value)
Prolactin - 8.4 (My Value) 2.8 - 29.2 (Standard Value)
Mrs R (you know who you are!) told me that it's possible that the PCOS tentative dx will hold, as these aren't too far from what hers were, but other tests still have yet to weigh in. Hopefully I will know more before too long!
I had 3 blood draws. The first lady was polite, asking if I was pregnant (KU), and then leaving it at that when I said no. This lady pinched my skin a little when inserting the needle. I then drank the Fruit Punch flavored syrup and then went to hang out for an hour.
Lady #2 was quick and efficient. She confirmed that I am not KU and then moved on, asking if I was comfortable waiting in the waiting area. She pinched me really hard, causing me to tear up, when taking my blood.
Last person, a guy, asks if the glucose drink was horrible and if the time had gone too slow. This exchange then occurs while he is drawing blood. He didn't pinch me at all:
Him: How far along are you?
Me: I'm not pregnant.
Him: Really? Just trying to see just in case?
Me: (Assuming he means a diabetes test and mentally rolling my eyes) Uh huh...
Him: That is so strange, I wonder why... Do you have a family history?
Me: (very short now) No.
Him: But you are doing it anyway?
Me: Yup.
Him: Did you tell the other techs you aren't pregnant?
Me: Yes.
Him: Because this test is specifically for pregnant women...
Me: (not even verbal anymore because I am pissed that he didn't read my orders like the previous two techs did) Mmmhmmm....
He finally seems to get it, or gives up and tells me good luck and have a great day.
So irritating. Pregnant women are NOT the only ones to get a 2-hour glucose tolerance test, IF women aren't even the only ones. I wanted to give him a good tongue lashing, but I might have to go back to that lab eventually. Plus I was 'hangry'. I can't always contain my 'hanger' when around C, but I usually can around others.
After that, C treated me to lunch in the hospital cafeteria, and the mental fog of fasting finally lifting. I also took my first dose of Clomid.
So far, 8.5 hours later and I am experiencing no side effects.
Not all my results are in, but test results post to my online chart and so far, this is what I know:
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - 6.01 (My Value) 1.5 - 33.4 (Standard Value)
Prolactin - 8.4 (My Value) 2.8 - 29.2 (Standard Value)
Mrs R (you know who you are!) told me that it's possible that the PCOS tentative dx will hold, as these aren't too far from what hers were, but other tests still have yet to weigh in. Hopefully I will know more before too long!
Mrs R - you are in the same boat, I love you, always in my head. I just wish you lived in Oregon, I think we would be super close friends.
Mrs A - For letting me vent and not being judgmental.
Mrs B - For being there and, though unnecessary, being very cognizant of your pregnancy and my feelings. I still love hearing about your joy though!
Mrs A - Unlikely to read this, but I appreciate you, and can't wait for you to be in Oregon with me!
Miss F - Not living close enough in my opinion, but being there for me when I need it.
Mrs M - You are a great friend, and you are my call to earth when I am being flighty. Thank you.
Mrs D - I don't talk to you much about this issue, but you are my twin in name and a great friend and I know you are there for me if I need you.
Mrs S - I don't talk to you about the IF stuff much, but I know you are there, thank you.
If I forgot you, I am sorry
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