[Caerus]

I'm so flipping annoyed right now. I called my OBGYN's office on the first day of my period, so they could refill my Femara prescription. That would be last Wednesday (I may have actually done it Tuesday). I called again on Thursday, and again on Friday when my rx had still not shown up at the pharmacy. I stressed that it was a time-sensitive rx, and they promised to call me when the doc looked at it.

The nurse called on Friday, and promised to push the doc to sign off on it. Nothing happened.

I called again this morning, and stressed, once again, that this is very time-sensitive, and that I need the prescription TODAY. I was ready to drive to the office in person after work if I had to, but apparently they close at 4, not 5. Guess what still isn't called in?

So now that my rant is done, I need advice. I take 5mg Femara CD3-7. Today is CD7. I lucked out in that I had enough tablets to get me through CD3-6 (at the correct dose), but I'm completely out now.

Do you think I need that last day's worth of meds, or should I just give it a shot with the amount I've already taken? I'm going to ask the nurse, if she ever calls back, but I'm not confident I'll get an answer for several more days at least (seriously, if it takes them this long just to renew an rx, how long would advice take?).

Another option is that I could call my mom and ask for her to call in the prescription for me (she's an OBGYN). The downside is that I'd be admitting to her that we are TTC, and she's not very supportive of that. I'd REALLY rather not go this route, but if it is between that or wasting 2-3 months with another anovulatory cycle, I might suck it up and do it. I'm so sick of anovulatory cycles.

What would you do? Thanks for reading, I know it was a bit long.

[rlh27]

You have GOT to be kidding me! How hard is it to sign off on a prescription that you know a patient needs? I would be so livid! Is it possible she called it into the wrong pharmacy? I know that's doubtful, but I'm trying to think of a reasonable expectation for your lack of prescription. This is ridiculous!

If I were you, I'd personally ask my mom for the prescription, as even with this dose you're ovulating late, so I fear the lack of the last pill will throw it into another annovulatory cycle. But before next month (which hopefully there won't be a next cycle), please find another doctor. You shouldn't have to deal with such an unreliable person.

[WorkerBeeMama]

I don't know what you should do. Why don't you want to tell your mom that you are TTC? If it is not a huge deal then I would as her, but if it is then I would just wait and try to see if the six days did the trick. Also, I would DEFINITELY fire your obgyn! I have the best obgyn and you don't need to deal with that.

[linds2012]

Have you ssked the pharmacy to loan u a dose? I work in a pharmacy and we do thst all the time!

[KASHWORTH]

Ditto above. I would ask the pharmacy to give you one dose until the prescription gets called in. I don't know much about Femara but I did want to say, if you don't like your OBGYN (even a little bit) then find a new one. My OBGYN was good, there was just small things that I didn't like, and let me tell you, when you're 7-8 months pregnant those small things will REALLY piss you off. I really wanted to switch OBGYNs but I didn't because I was so close to having my son. And this is kind of a big thing, because imagine if you're pregnant and worried about something. (trust me, you'll call the office for advice multiple times) and they don't get back to you with an answer in a timely manner, you could hurt your baby, or worry a lot for no reason.

[MAS1313]

So I had this happen to me my second cycle of Clomid. Istarted on a Friday and called the same day and nothing showed up at the pharmacy. So I actually had the dr paged via labor and delivery... And he called me at home on a Sat and was very nice. He told me that the nurse thought I had a refill... But clearly I didn't. Anyways he apologized and I got my refill. Looking back even though I didn't get preggo it was worth it, I didn't want another annovulatory cycle again either.

As for the meds working after only 4 days I am not sure.

I understand your frustration and I hope you get your meds!

[round2t]

Oh gosh Rebecca, that is annoying. My doctor luckily is usually really good about getting my prescriptions in, but there's little things like his staff (I just typed staph... wow) that I can't stand. Anyway that doesn't help you... but I really hope they get back to you immediately. I know how stressful it is to not have what you need when you need it.

Like Lucy said, I'd also be a little nervous about that one dose making a difference just based on your cycle history. However, I can also completely relate about you not wanting to have your mother get it for you. My mom's not an OBGYN, but she also doesn't know we are TTC and I'm keeping it that way until I'm a few months pregnant. She's the kind of person that wants to control me until I turn 50. I love my mom but I'm also an adult. If I told her I was TRYING to get pregnant, I'd probably never stop hearing about how "now's not the right time", "why don't you wait a bit", or "just let it happen by itself".

I never knew that pharmacies could "loan" pills out! I would definitely give them a call and see if they do that. Also, perhaps you could get the pharmacy to call your doctor's office? I know they're closed now, but they likely have an answering service and they could get a hold of your doctor that way... even if s/he has to call them back, at least they'll get paged or called and they'll know it's urgent.

Also, just want to add that your chart is so pretty so far very steady!

[Frozenoj]

I would call the pharmacy and see if they can do the pill loan thing. If not, call your mom. The last time I talked to her she seemed resigned to the fact you guys would try before she really wanted you to. She just wants the best for you guys, and I don't think dealing with the stress and heartache of another annov cycle is what would be best. I think if she later found out you had this problem and didn't call her she'd be more upset. But of course you know your mom better than I do.

[Caerus]

You girls are the BEST! I just got off the phone with pharmacist and they can give me up to 3 days without a prescription refill. Well that is a huge relief!

My mom isn't controlling or anything, but my whole family waited until their mid-to-late 30s to have kids, when they were completely "stable" career and financial-wise. We want to be younger parents, but don't really feel like fighting the family culture until I'm actually pregnant.

Edit: Awww, thank you, Tasha! That is reassuring to hear. <3

[linds2012]

Im glad thst worked! We do it for our patients all the time!

[ThaiSpice]

That was going to be my suggestion, too--so glad it worked! I know we are able to do that. Unfortunately things like this happen all too often.

[Frozenoj]

Glad it worked out! I would definitely start shopping around for a new OBGYN so that you won't have to deal with this one if you get a BFP or next cycle if not.

[ninja_mommy]

I just wanted to say "what the flipping flip flops?" What was there deal about pushing your rx back so far? I would talk with someone about that and make it clear if that happens again that you're out. Glad you got the pills though

[Purple_cat]

I am glad that the pharmacy was able to help you out. I never knew that was an option! I would also talk to your doctor about it if you want to stay with this doctor in the future. Calling in a prescription shouldn't take that long, especially one that is time sensitive!

[round2t]

That's great news! So glad they were able to do that for you

[RoxanneMI]

I cant believe you had to go through all that with your doctor. Glad you were able to get your pill. You need to have a talk with your doctor's office or find a new one.

I can understand about not wanting to ask your mom. My mom knows we are trying but the only nice way to say it is she can be an a**.

[BabyX]

I'm so sorry that you had to deal with this in the first place, but I'm so happy that one of the lovely ladies out there had the answer that you needed.

Now it's just time for a nice BIG O!

[MAS1313]

Oh what a relief Rebecca's going to O again...YAY, YAY, YAY

[captivate]

pleased you got it sorted out. I understand about the not talking family thing. My family would have gone livid knowing I was ttc at 22, never mind under a fertility doctor too.

Good luck this cycle sweetie. X

[rlh27]

Glad you got what you needed! FX it results in laying a golden egg!