Just One More Test?

Right now, I'm waiting for a phone call from my Catholic OB that my insurance approved me for the HSG test.  I ultimately decided to see the Catholic OB because 1.) he already knows my history 2.) don't want to hassle with going through the baseline examination then some and hence having to wait more which means a big fat waste of time.

I figure if the HSG test goes either way; blocked or unblocked, he's going to refer me to a fertility clinic which I need anyways.  Per the fertility clinic, it would be more cost effective for me to obtain a referral since they take my insurance. Really? That's funny because Mr. Dubyah's urologist wasn't aware and had to pay the out of pocket fee for them to perform a comprehensive SA. In fact, they stated to him that our insurance denied the coverage. 


Moving on.....


A couple of days ago, I found this quote quite funny from 999 Reasons to Laugh because my close friends are constantly saying these types of stories to me.

As soon as someone find out you’re dealing with infertility, the bad advice begins…

I know someone who knows someone who got pregnant after adopting their second  child.. My friend’s daughter’s friend tried drinking herbs and got pregnant after 7 years…. My dentist’s sister couldn’t conceive and then an Acupuncturist blew in her left eye and poof! She got pregnant!

Suddenly everyone around you has a story about someone who knows someone else who got pregnant after infertility. Your doctor knows this person, your cleaning lady knows, your dentist knows and even your hairdresser knows someone. But oddly, no one ever seems to know this person directly. It’s like an urban legend. “I know someone who knows someone else who heard it on the radio that this couple tried getting pregnant for 8 years, and finally after switching toothpaste, she got pregnant!” Wow. That is a fantastic story for hope! Sarcasm.
Those stories aren’t helpful. Good for those couples who got pregnant but that doesn’t help you get pregnant any quicker. The best thing to do is counteract those stories with your own.
I know someone who knows someone who conceived on Easter and 9 months later, gave birth to chocolate cream-filled eggs.    I know someone who got pregnant even though she had no uterus, he had no sperm and they never even had sex. I know someone who tried for 7 years, spent thousand of dollars on fertility treatments, miscarried and then still couldn’t get pregnant. How is that for a heart-warming story?
I know someone who waited each month for her baby to arrive and experienced heartbreak and disappointment when it didn’t. I know someone who tried fertility treatments that didn’t work but had the strength and perseverance to continue, never giving up hope. Maybe that someone is you.

 I don't get the reaction of frustration towards my close friends, rather I do find hope in their stories. I know they mean the best and I am thankful to have them everyday in my life. 

I know in my heart that we will be pregnant and/or with children someway and somehow. This is just an obstacle that the husband and I are having to go through and we are going to pass with it with flying colors. Looks like I'm starting to slowly get out of this numbness. I think.