The Glad Game and the 101 Freeway

Our cycle for our fourth FET has officially begun!  Yesterday I spent five and half hours in the car driving in LA traffic to and from my first appointment with Dr. K.  The drive is not my favorite part of this process..in fact I dread it.  With our first two FETs Dan would often accompany me to my appointments and we would stop at various fun destinations in downtown LA to make a fun day of our journey to see Dr. K.  Now that we have Lena (who is not allowed in Dr. K's office for good and obvious reasons) I go to my appointments alone.  Yesterday tried to pull out my inner "Pollyanna" and find the good in my commute to Dr. K.  My first "glad" thought was that I only live a few hours by car away from Dr. K when he has many patients that fly all the way from Asia and across the US to see him.  Next, I was "glad" to see that it was a beautiful day in LA.  There wasn't smog and the skies were blue and clear which gave me a great view off the city and surrounding areas.  Next, I was "glad" to be driving by so many iconic sites while I was in traffic on the 101 freeway (which is the old "El Camino Real" route) which winds through the heart of Los Angeles and then up through Hollywood and Studio City and onward to Dr. K.  I drive right by the Capitol Records building, have a clear view of the Hollywood sign, and drive past numerous studios including the famed Universal Studios.

I was also "glad" to have time to listen to Mumford and Sons and Dave Matthews and an interesting segment on "The Dave Ramsey Show".  Lastly, I was "glad" to arrive safely and on time to all my destinations.  I had a good appointment with Dr. K and my favorite nurse Ms. A.  I had my baseline ultrasound and blood work done.  I also tentatively scheduled our FET for August 12th and ordered our meds for this cycle.  I didn't end up having any meaningful conversation with Dr. K.  When he asked me if I had any questions I totally chickened out and said "no".  I don't know why...but I am terrified to discuss with him how uncomfortable I was with his decision to thaw additional embryos for our last transfer without my consent.  It is a conversation I need to have with him at some point soon so I will muster up the courage next time.  I want all surviving thawed embryos put in and he doesn't like to put in more than two.  Somehow we will have to agree on what is best to do.  Anyways, Dan gave me my first delestrogen shot last night which hurt and stung quite badly.  I make the trek back to Dr. K again next Tuesday.  Anyone want to visit with me on the phone while I talk on bluetooth and brave the streets of LA next week?  ; )