Trying to Conceive: 12 Months, Still Trying Community

After much encouragement, including from some of you here, I finally was able to get the courage to pursue some answers. My previous doctor was very nice but kind of wishy-washy when it came to seeking answers to my questions. He was pretty convinced that because I have been pregnant before, it would happen again. While I trusted his professional opinion, the lack of monitoring and testing after months of failing on Clomid made me think I should be doing something more.

So I decided to go with another OB/GYN. I work in a NICU and have some experience with her when attending deliveries (not an easy thing for me right now), and I really liked her personality. Although it was a little weird to have someone I work with in my "business", I turned out to be a great decision. It was a very difficult week; I had really hoped for a BFP this week but that was not in the cards (I don't know why i thought it was possible, just hopeful I guess). She was compassionate and said so many things that I was hoping to hear, without being patronizing. I really feel like I made a good decision seeking answers from someone else, and now I have an appointment with a nurse practitioner who specializes in infertility next week! I was so disappointed Thursday morning when AF reared her ugly head, and I was starting to think about giving up. But I feel so good about not accepting the way things were going and doing something about it.

I know we have a long way to go, but at least we are moving in the right direction again. Keep your chins up, ladies. Stay positive and hopeful, and don't give up.