January 24, 2003
Baseline Sonogram
Dale and I decided that even though the Texas Fertility Center isn't contracted with our insurance, we'd go ahead and begin treatment. As we'd discussed with the doctor in our first visit, I'd called to schedule an exam when my next period began. That ended up being today.
Though this exam would involve an ultrasound, I didn't have to have a full bladder since it was going to be a transvaginal scan. I was told to strip from the waist down and 'assume the position.' When I was ready, the doctor and a nurse came in and we began.
Quite simply, this exam was to get initial images and measurements of my ovaries and uterine lining to use as base measurements for upcoming scans. Once again, I got to see my stubborn, oversized ovaries and their numerous cysts. As soon as the doctor had his images, I was allowed to get dressed again.
During our first meeting, the doctor had explained that the Clomid couldn't have caused the discomfort I'd been feeling. It can have side effects and cause mood swings during the last few days of taking it, but it wouldn't have caused the aches I felt. He suggested that we try an increased dosage of Clomid as our first step, along with close monitoring of my cycle. Dale and I had talked about it and decided that's what we would do, so we were sent home with a release form for my records from the ob/gyn and a prescription for Clomid that was twice what I'd taken previously.
We go back on Feb. 4th for a progress check.