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Oh the People You Meet ...
When You're Trying to Conceive
By Jessica Frank
sitting in the lobby reading a newspaper after being told his sperm swam, did their job and are probably not the culprit, and through a wall of frustrated tears stormed out of there.
Later – much later – after I had calmed down, I called the office back and calmly explained that in order to give the patient a correct diagnosis they need to read the information that the patient filled out, listen to the patient, review their records, consult with their other doctors and most importantly show some compassion. We are human. We have feelings! I stated that I had gone in for a consultation, a meeting, to set up a plan. I had not gone to be poked, prodded and charged a fortune unless it was absolutely necessary. I left there angry and frustrated and without conclusive answers. When I had asked her what our options would be if a chromosomal issue arose, she blurted out a list of options never stopping to explain any one of them – just being clinical and heartless.
Not all REs are like this. Maybe we caught her on a bad day. Needless to say, I'm armed with the names of other ones. If the need arises, I'll get the guts up, put on the ugly paper gown and subject myself to dye, prodding and probing but not until I am really and truly need it. I'm crazy, but I'm not totally nuts!
So the journey continues in pursuit of that long-awaited child. It's been almost a year since I lost Derek and a few months since I lost the baby girl, but it's only two weeks until I find out about the genetic results and six months until I get my referral for the adoption. The days and the numbers are looking up. Maybe number three will be a good one after all. Anyone want to play the lottery?
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