So I just got home from my endometrial biopsy and all I've got to say is UGH!! I thought about what I should write about it, and figured honesty would probably be most appreciated. Once we got there and the Dr (whom I LOVE) started the procedure he explained that my cervix would not open wide enough for the catheter!!! So he would have to give me a local anesthetic (aka a shot!!!!) to numb the area so that he could open my cervix wider!!! Seriously???? So after getting a needle in my hooha he forced his way in and it hurt like heck! The only positive was that once inside it was pretty short. Needless to say I am sure a tiny cervix isn't a common problem so this is not the norm. But I did take a pain med before going and I suggest that anyone going for this test do the same!!!
Once he finished up, Dr L told me to take a bit and stretch before meeting him in the office. I had such horrible cramps that I sat up and brought my knees in, but then started feeling a little dizzy so decided to lay back down. After a few minutes I felt a bit better and went to get dressed. As soon as I put my pants on, it hit me!!! My hubby saw my face go white and brought me to the bathroom. I had the worse case of cold sweats ever and as I sat on the bathroom floor, wasn't sure if I was going to pass out or throw up. Being the fabulous person he is, Hubby got some cold wet napkins and put them on my face. It helped soooo much and after about 5 minutes my color started to come back. The wonderful nurses brought me some water and even helped me drink it because I was shaking so much. I really do love the people at this office! Dr. L explained to me that though rare, sometimes folks have a reaction to the lidocaine and it causes there blood pressure to drop rather quickly. Naturally this had to happen to me!! But luckily this is my last test!!!
After all was said and done he told me the results would be in within the week and also informed me that our chromosome tests came back finally and everything was normal!! Woohoo!! These were the tests I was most concerned with! I definitely am having some pretty intense cramping but so far no spotting so that's good. Dr. L also told us that even if the tests came back normal that we can consider going on clomid. I think hubby and I decided that we will give it a try without (as long as the test comes back normal) and if Lord forbid we lose another baby we will than take it the next time around. So for now I just keeping taking my many pills and nasty herbal tea and wait until the end of summer.
Once he finished up, Dr L told me to take a bit and stretch before meeting him in the office. I had such horrible cramps that I sat up and brought my knees in, but then started feeling a little dizzy so decided to lay back down. After a few minutes I felt a bit better and went to get dressed. As soon as I put my pants on, it hit me!!! My hubby saw my face go white and brought me to the bathroom. I had the worse case of cold sweats ever and as I sat on the bathroom floor, wasn't sure if I was going to pass out or throw up. Being the fabulous person he is, Hubby got some cold wet napkins and put them on my face. It helped soooo much and after about 5 minutes my color started to come back. The wonderful nurses brought me some water and even helped me drink it because I was shaking so much. I really do love the people at this office! Dr. L explained to me that though rare, sometimes folks have a reaction to the lidocaine and it causes there blood pressure to drop rather quickly. Naturally this had to happen to me!! But luckily this is my last test!!!
After all was said and done he told me the results would be in within the week and also informed me that our chromosome tests came back finally and everything was normal!! Woohoo!! These were the tests I was most concerned with! I definitely am having some pretty intense cramping but so far no spotting so that's good. Dr. L also told us that even if the tests came back normal that we can consider going on clomid. I think hubby and I decided that we will give it a try without (as long as the test comes back normal) and if Lord forbid we lose another baby we will than take it the next time around. So for now I just keeping taking my many pills and nasty herbal tea and wait until the end of summer.
4 comments:
just me, dawn said...
sorry that you had such sough time, it sounds painful. I am glad that you have a plan for the future. ((hugs))
LuckyOnce said...
What a relief that the chromosome test came back normal.
I'm sorry to hear that you had such a rough time with the test. Sounds like you and I had a similar day, but mine was without benefit of the cold sweats. (I had the cold shivers on the table, though. Also fun.)
Fumbling towards Motherhood said...
Thanks for sharing your story, I found it helpful. I'll be sure to take pain meds before that test! Sorry you had a rough go today...it's amazing what we go through to get answers!
Kailyn's Mommy said...
I just had my Biopsy a little over a week ago also! NOT fun as you described! Sorry you had such a horrible experience. Mine was not great either but sounds like you had it worse than me.
Best of luck to you.