CD2 Baseline ultrasound

Well, I drove a total of 6 hours today, for a 20 minute appointment that didn't really "help" out that much, except to put my mind (somewhat) at ease.  It was a long day, and I'll keep this short for now because I'm exhausted and have a conference to head to tomorrow morning.  I arrived at the clinic on time and was taken to the "other" waiting room (the first one we went to is for first appointments and this was the area where the real work is done).  Had to put little booties over my shoes to avoid tracking anything in.  Got shuffled off to a room, undressed, and waited for the doctor to come in.  

He didn't really ask much, but got right to work.  A CD2 transvaginal u/s is kind of gross... especially when you're a heavy bleeder like me... but it's his job.  Unfortunately I got a view of the wand when he pulled it out, and that image is now in my mind - yuck!  (Sorry for all the info, but I know it's helpful to know both the good and bad sometimes).  He spent quite a bit of time looking around.  Found my uterus just fine and it looked well.  Found one ovary and said he thought it looked good.  Then he could not find my other ovary (this is the 3rd time that's happened).  He poked and prodded inside of me while pushing on my abdomen with his other hand.  It wasn't necessarily comfortable, but not actually painful.  Just not a normal kind of feeling.  Eventually he gave up and tried a belly ultrasound.  I don't know if he ever got a full view of the ovary (I had no idea what he was looking at), but he said things looked fine and that I should go ahead with the protocol.  He also wants to see me next Monday again (CD10) because he said we'll be able to see the ovaries better since they will be stimulated, and we can make sure everything is fine.  That means another 6-hour trip, and then a repeat a few days later when I ovulate too for the IUI.  Oh well.  At this point in time, I don't care how much work I miss.  I'm so invested and just need to make this happen.  

Anyways, that was that.  In and out in 20 minutes.  No questions answered.  He commented that it was strange that I surged so early last cycle.  That's another reason he wants to see me next week.  

So, my mom (who came with me for the drive) and I poked around a bit, had lunch, had a nice walk in the park, and then drove home.  Made it back at 5:00 and had Bible study at our house at 7:00.  Now I'm tucked into bed.  I don't think the trip was helpful, but I just wanted this cycle to be as thorough as possible and I feel I've done my due diligence in making sure we're starting everything off good.  Still feeling pretty hopeful.

I've got a great post in my mind right now, but tonight is not the time for writing it.... so stay tuned for some thoughts on the "What Ifs of Crossing Over.....  to the Preggers side"  Post to come soon!