Well, we made it! After much frustration and stress, ha ha. We almost got in a car accident on the way here. So grateful to the man in front of us who flew off into the dirt so we didn't plow right into the back of him as traffic came to a sudden halt! Gotta love it when people aren't paying attention. Between the AZ heat and the sudden stopping, it caused one of our van tires to start separating. But, I didn't know that until yesterday. I stopped at two different places on the drive up here, adding almost 2 hrs to our trip, to have the tires checked out because I was nervous and thought one of them probably had a flat spot. After our sudden stop my steering wheel started shaking badly and flat spots can cause that. But, both places said everything looked fine and that it was maybe just out of balance. However, after we drove hundreds of more miles I found out yesterday that one of the tires was out of balance somewhat, but the real problem was actually a separating tire in the back. They said it was a total miracle I didn't have a blow out on the drive here. They wouldn't even let me drive 10 miles back to my grandparents on it, he gave me a used one until my tires came in this afternoon. Not sure how the other tire stores missed the separation, but grateful to these guys for fixing us up! I actually knew him growing up 😁 Was fun catching up and seeing what everyone was up to now a days. It is always nerve racking when rraveling alone with little ones and having car problems, so I am glad to have our van taken care of! Thanks Curtis! Yes, I made him take a pic with me, ha ha.
To top off our trip up here...my first appointment with the fertility center was really stressful, frustrating, and a disappointing start to the treatment. I really hope the remainder of the treatment goes more smoothly, because not feeling comfortable with the staff you're working with in this field is not a good thing. I was half a block from their office, it was 10-15 minutes before my appt, and they called to tell me that they absolutely couldn't see me for 2.5 more hrs because they were too overbooked. I was like what?! I was already there and was not going to drive 1.5 hrs more round trip just to return for a later appointment. And, my appt had already been rescheduled once because another location made a mistake on the scheduling. So, I had to get to town a day sooner than planned, which was crazy and cut our time short with other family. I was not a happy camper! I held it together though, wasn't unkind. Wanted to rip someone a new one though. I have never had someone call me minutes before an appt like that and say they can't see me for hours. It was so unprofessional. After about an hour of me sitting in a gas station parking lot they called back to say they could actually see me an hour sooner than they said. I agreed because I had no choice. My sitter/grandma had to take someone to the doctor in a couple hours, and my test HAD to be done early this week. They tried to reschedule me for a week later, but they should have known that that wasn't even a possibility based on my treatment schedule. Then, I waited for 45 minutes before I was seen, I was taken back two different times because they needed my room for someone else the first time I was taken back, they forgot I needed bloodwork done, not all of my appts were scheduled, etc. It was just an unorganized joke. I let my fertility doctor know of my experience, so I hope that things go smoother from now on. I found out that the doctor who did my Saline Ultrasound yesterday was snagged to assist with a procedure at the hospital that morning, supposedly being the reason for all the chaos. But the whole experience just put a damper on everything, and some of the other staff wasn't very friendly. I felt awkward. I'm not looking forward to seeing them for the remainder of this treatment. I am definitely missing Johanna that I worked with for the last 2 treatments at their old location!! She was fantastic. Luckily, I do the actual embryo transfer up north with my fertility doctor, and she is great! But, I also found out that a uteran polyp needs removed. Bummer! It can be done on Saturday but I have to drive up north for it, and it's going to cost an arm and leg if my insurance doesn't cover anything. I have never needed anything removed before, so this just added to my frustration of everything. I also hate being put out, makes me feel gross and emotional. Luckily my mom is as awesome as ever and is able to take me while my grandparents keep the twins overnight. I am nervous, but the procedure doesn’t seem too crazy. So, I hope all goes well. We definitely don't want any growths in there that may keep any embryos from implanting and growing properly. But, we are having a blast at Granny and Gramps house! Keeping our fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly and that we have at least one embryo to transfer in 29 days! If you could keep my sanity in your thoughts and prayers that'd be awesome 🤣😳😭
