keep on waiting...

I called my OBGYN's nurse today, Vickie. She is so sweet and patient, even when I annoy her on a weekly basis with my phone calls! LOL. Of course because I call her so often she knows exactly who I am and everything in my file! I asked her to call the hospital and get the results from the HSG test. She said she was going to call the hospital and get the results faxed over, but because my doctor was not in today, he couldn't sign off the results. Vickie said she will get the results and have him sign them off Monday morning, and then give me a call! Hooray!! I can't wait!

Almost everyone has asked me what the next step is if in fact my tube is blocked. I don't know what my doctor's plan of action will be, but from what I have read in my research there are multiple things we can do.

1. Surgery. Everyone has asked if I will have surgery to unblock the tube. I have read that most doctor's don't recommend having the surgery if one tube is still working because there is a risk during the surgery my other tube could be damaged. Of course, I would rather have one working tube then none, so I don't think I will opt for the surgery!

2. Fertility Drugs. There is a drug called 'clomid'. A lot of people have heard of this, some haven't. Basically it helps your body ovulate. (Side effect? Multiple Births. LOL. Only a 5-8% chance.) If clomid makes my body ovulate (which it is already doing- but because only one tube could be working clomid will force my open tube to ovulate as well.. giving me a better chance at conceiving.) but my egg(s) don't release, they can give me a "trigger shot" which will make my egg drop so it can be in route to be fertilized.

3. Laparoscopy. It is like another HSG test, but it is a little more invasive, (open abdominal surgery) and they are able to see exactly what is blocking the tube and can clear it away if possible.

I will know more once I talk to my doctor and we are able to discuss the best treatment for me. So look for an update on Monday!! =)