My day seemed to slightly run behind schedule this morning. As I didn't want to be late for my 10:30 am appointment, I drove faster than normal (but still in the safe zone!) and managed to step into the clinic at 10:25 am. I thought I was on time until I found out from the nurse that my appointment was actually at 10:15 am. Anyway, I shall just patiently wait for my turn.
At the waiting area, there were three couples with one couple having their 2 cute little girls with them. Each of the girl were holding an ipad on their palms, quietly soaking themselves into the world of cyber games. Looking at the two beautiful little girls, I could not think of any reason for their parents to visit the infertility clinic. Maybe they wanted more kids or were under pressure to get a boy. Well, I should respect any reason to bring a child to this world, as long as that child will be showered with love and care.
At 11am, it was finally my turn to see Doctor Prashant. Before performing the ultrasound, he asked if I wanted to empty my bladder before the transvaginal scan. Since my bladder was half full, I proceeded to do so. Well, the result of the ultrasound was encouraging, there were 2 big follicles on my right ovary, the biggest one was 18.4 mm, the other one was smaller at the size of 14.6 mm. On my left side, there was 1 big one (which I forgot to take note of its size).
Dr. Prashant decided to see if I can ovulate naturally in the next 3 days (Sat, Sun and Mon). I will be given 3 Clearblue ovulation test kits, which I am supposed to use to test my first urine every morning, starting from tomorrow. If by next Monday, the test result is still negative, I am expected to have induced ovulation by taking an HCG jab. Hmmm...I did not expect the arrangement of the natural ovulation to take place. I thought that I would be given the HCG jab today and subsequently followed by the IUI procedure tomorrow (Saturday). However, if things can happen naturally, why use external force? Also, who in their right mind would ask for a jab if it is absolutely not necessary yet? Let's see how it goes. Asking about when would be the estimated date of my IUI as I have an outstation assignment this coming Wednesday, Dr. Prashant said he will arrange the IUI to take place latest by Tuesday. Phew!
Before I left the room, the doctor instructed the nurse to perform an ovulation test on my urine. I was a bit surprised because I just emptied my bladder 5 minutes ago, I truly did not have any more specimen to provide for the test! The nurse smiled and jokingly said she just needed a few drops. I politely apologised and told her that I couldn't even give her a single drop. I asked to be given some time to 'refill' my bladder.
So, I spent the next 15 minutes practically hugging the water dispenser at the waiting area. Forcing myself, I gushed down 5 cups of water.
By then, I caught the attention of 2 little Indian boys who kept looking at me, wondering why this 'aunty' was so thirsty. My constant action of 'demonstrating how to dispense the water' really aroused their curiosity. Before long, the elder one took the gut to come near and tried to dispense some water for himself and his younger brother. They seemed to have a lot of fun trying out this new 'game'. I saw two happy boys giggling and running around with the their paper cups. This infertility clinic somehow looked more like a paediatric clinic today.
Finally, I managed to produce some specimen for the ovulation test. The test result was negative. So, I shall continue to do my own test at home and text one of the nurses (yup, I was given her handphone number) if there is a positive result within the next few days. An IUI will be arranged 24 hours after the ovulation. The Doctor jokingly said neither himself nor his nurses liked to work on Sunday, but if that was meant to be, they will still perform their duty base on the needs of their patients.
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I was provided with 3 ovulation kits and 2 containers, one for the urine test and one to store hubby's sperm if he prefers to produce it at home or cannot make it to the clinic on the day of IUI. |
Total Expenses RM 240
- Consultation RM 80
- Ultrasound RM 80
- Ovulation Test Kit RM 80
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