Hello! Intro and Questions.
Hey guys!
I think it's finally time for me to start spending more time here than over at tfab. I have enjoyed my time there and met a lot of great women, but I just don't know if it's quite the place for me anymore. Let me start off by introducing myself. My husband (29) and I (26) have been trying since the end of March 2016 and are now a little more than half way through cycle 11. I ovulate regularly, albeit anywhere from CD 18-23ish, and have a luteal phase that varies between 10-13 days, but has an average of 12 days. I count myself very lucky to at least have these things going for me, but despite having great timing every cycle, we've never even seen a hint of a line. I experience extremely painful periods, but based on my regular cycles and a "moveable" cervix, my obgyn doesn't suspect endo (although this can't be confirmed without a laparoscopy, of course). We tried to get a SA referral for my husband from his doctor but were denied at 10 months and asked to wait a full year. Now we're just patiently awaiting my one year obgyn appointment next Wednesday.
I have no idea what to expect from my appointment, other than a likely prescription for some cd1 and "cd21" blood draws, maybe one for an HSG, and hopefully a SA for my husband. I was hoping some of you ladies might be able to better prepare me. Are there questions I should be asking my obgyn? Certain things I should try to advocate for? Is there any point in bringing my husband? He offered to come for moral support, but I'm not sure if that's common or not. Any insight would be appreciated!
Looking forward to getting to know you all :)