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Today is December 4, 2013, and today is also the day that I had a HSG test/procedure (aka Hysterosalpingogram) performed. The HSG test is basically where they inject dye into your uterus and take x-rays to make sure that your fallopian tubes are opened. It is usually one of the first tests doctors recommend when a couple hasn't conceived after a year (or more in our case) of trying. HSG tests are performed in the hospital here...which makes them seem more complex/intense than they actually are.
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| I wanted to take a picture to document today...but wasn't quite sure what to take a picture of...awkard |
I read online that the this procedure can be painful, so I took ibuprofen before (which ended up not helping at all). The pain was excruciating!! It was almost like labor. Not to scare anyone that has to have this test done, but I was bawling my eyes out- it hurt that bad. I thought that the pain meant that my tubes were blocked....buuuut....
I received great news! I don't have any blockage, and I have good structure/shape. Yay! My OB said my chances of getting pregnant this month (and the next one) go up because of the dye clearing my pathways (whatever that means). Let's hope that this, plus the extra help of Clomid, works for us this month, because this boy wants to be a big brother!
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(current day char here...I decided to copy and paste two entries today...your welcome for not leaving you hanging ;)
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Today is December 18, 2013- I didn't get a single positive OPK this month...which obviously means I'm not going to get a positive pregnancy test next week. I'm doing my best to stay positive. I have a lot to be thankful for, despite what I think I am lacking. I know our time will come someday, until then, I will be patient....and think positive thoughts...cheesy Pinterest humor helps :D
More Clomid next month- hey...the third times a charm, right?!
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I remember crying my eyes out an hour after the procedure too.....kinda of like post traumatic stress???? It was unreal! I'm still thinking of you often and wishing you well!!
ReplyDeleteEvery once in a while you hear about someone not feeling any pain during it, but more often than not, ladies say it is horrible pain! I definitely think they should give everyone a dose of heavy duty pain meds before doing this procedure- can't hurt!
DeleteHow crazy Char, sorry that it hurt so much. Thinking about you often!
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DeleteI'm so sorry this has been such a struggle for ya'll. But I have something that MAY help you.....my mom had to have an HSP, and the next month she was pregnant with yours truly. They had been trying to conceive for 14 months with no success. Her doctor told her that sometimes the dye they flush through your system just kinda "cleans things out," and women frequently get pregnant afterwards. I hope you have the same experience!
ReplyDeleteWow! She was one of the lucky ones!! That makes sense about how the dye kinda cleans things out. I'm glad she was able to get pregnant with you ;)
DeleteOh wow, luckily my RE did the procedure while I was put to sleep. Hearing your story, along with others on the HSG, makes me very thankful! I am so sorry you had to go through that :( HHMM maybe I need to have another HSG if it'll clear things out!
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky you were asleep during the HSG procedure! I wish they would do that for more people- or at least give some good pain meds beforehand.
DeleteI've heard about HSG causing women pain but it was painless for me! Does that mean labor will be easier for me too?! ;)
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