[Celry]

So I had my last blood draw on Wednesday. I called today at 2 to see if I could get results because no one had called me back yet. The nurse practitioner called me at 5:05 and did not want to talk. I felt like she just wanted to get off the phone so she could go home. It's not my fault it took them 2 full days after they got the results to call me. I realize she's probably busy, but she didn't have to call after 5 and then act as if I was wasting her time with questions.

My hcg was back to normal. Thankfully.

I told her my doctor originally wanted me to come in this cycle a week after I O'd to test my hormone levels. She mainly wants to check progesterone. She hemmed and hawed over whether or not I should still do that this cycle and then decided I should wait. I asked if she could ask my doctor what she thought and then schedule the testing if the doc thought I could still do it this cycle. I've already waited over a year to get pregnant. If I wait another cycle it's at least 6 more weeks until I O again and then another week after that until I O. I don't want to wait that long. the NP said my doctor is on vacation this week and possibly next week, so I will have to wait until next cycle. She doesn't have next week's schedule because it's April and they don't have that month's schedule yet.

I was doing so well emotionally lately. I've been so positive, even knowing we probably won't get pregnant this cycle. I'm not doing so well after my conversation wit her. I am so ticked off that she acted like I was wasting her time. I'm ticked off that she waited until after 5 to call and then wanted to rush me through the call. I'm upset she gets to make the call that I wait yet another cycle to get my hormones tested. I can't believe I have to wait another 6 or 7 weeks I called 5 weeks ago to see with my doc wanted to do so I could be proactive and not have to wait this long. I think I'm having a bit of a pity party right now. It's just getting hard to be positive all the time when I feel like I keep getting bad news. I haven't cried since I found out my hcg levels were diving and I was going to have a miscarriage. I got off the phone with the NP and started sniffling. Poor me

[xanada101]

I would call that office tomorrow and demand to talk to the Dr and tell the Dr exactly what you just told us!!! It's your right hon. You're the reason they get paid.

[Celry]

My doctor is on vacation, so I can't talk to her or I would.

I talked to DH about it tonight and he said I need to call in after I O and make an appointment for bloodwork anyway. If they have to run the blood test twice they have to run it twice. That's why we have insurance. You're right, I'm the reason they get paid. I'm just giving them more work. I figured out that I may be in Europe the next time I could have it done, so it could be late June or July before I get to have the bloodwork done if I wait. I'm not willing to put things off that long.

[Carmela]

Good for you, just schedule the blood work after ovulation and it your doctor is unable to completely interpret the results at least she will have a starting point. Now just that darn waiting to O garbage.

[Sweetpea79]

I am so sorry, I don't know when or why doctors lost the ability to be compassionate and caring. It should be their # 1 quality.

[jeanbean]

I'm so glad you decided to go in for the bloodwork regardless of what that nurse said. I am finding more and more that if you don't demand things from these doctors, nurses, etc. nothing gets done. We definately need to take charge of our bodies. I would be completely bothered by her response. Good luck.

[Hoosier Kitty]

Wow what a rude nurse. I hate when they call after hours and expect you to say Thanks for calling then hang up within a min...but hello we have questions!
I'd call back tomorrow and demand get the ball rolling! Good luck!

What a rude nurse! I'd definitely call in tomorrow and insist on speaking to a doctor..I imagine there is more than one in the practice, or at least someone covering your doc's patients while he is on vacation.

[Celry]

Thanks everyone. I won't be calling in to talk to a doctor. I've decided to wait until I O and then make the blood work appointment anyway. If the person on the phone gives me a hard time, I'll tell her that the doctor wanted me to come in so I'm following her instructions