Day 42

First, a disclaimer - this may seem a little 'mean girl', so judge me if you must.  The fact that I snapped this picture at all was probably not very nice, but I was quite taken aback.

Rob and I returned to Arbor Healthcare today for yet another ultrasound and injection.  I've become quite a pro, having had a Bravelle injection and ultrasound every other day last week - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.  On Saturday Rob came with me for the first time because the office was actually closed and I wasn't sure exactly what to expect, especially with a doctor I had not yet met.  (I kept referring to him as the 'Wizard' because the staff kept telling me what he said and what he wanted me to do, but I wondered if he even existed!)  The office was very quiet and subdued with only two other couples also in for ultrasounds.  And, it turns out Dr. O does exist, and although my encounter with him was brief, I really liked him.

Today we returned to the office again - but this time to a much different scene - a typical Monday according to some of the others waiting.  It was a jam-packed office, full of some very colorful people.  I could tell it was putting Rob a little on edge, but he managed to hang in there.  In between my ultrasound and seeing the nurse, another colorful individual arrived and checked in.  She was wearing this vivid purple, glittery, evening gown style dress.  It was completely backless, with a halter-style front with no bra to speak of, but a full string of pearls to really finish it off.  You have to admit this is just not something you would expect to see at the OB/GYN!?!

On a side note - our visit went well today.  The ultrasound tech liked what she saw (as did Dr. O on Saturday, who happily told me I passed the Clomid Challenge, and had the ovaries of a 37 year old - which doesn't sound that great, but I'll take the 5 years he shaved off!), so they thought I was 'ready'.  Instead of a Bravelle shot, which is a follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), I was given a shot of Ovidrel, which triggers ovulation.  So, fingers crossed and prayers please that my body works and does what it is supposed to and miracles happen!!