A consultation day...

Last Monday, May 9th we went for a consultation on what's next with our Mayo doctor. We thought it would be a sad day, and it sort of was. But the sun was shining bright and we left early enough to have a coffee break at Mayo before our appointment. We sat outside, sipped and ate sweet treats from a sweet friend...see picture of us eating amazing cake pops (seriously...thanks Lindsay!). We were pretty nervous going into this visit. I always get worked up about things like this. Joel was much more calm...a good balance as we took yet another step in our infertility journey.

The nurse took us back and check us in then we read old magazines and waited. The door opened and in walked...not Dr. Jensen? What? I did a double take. Who was this person. It was not our doctor. But she was very nice and introduced herself as Dr. Phoebe (something, can't remember the last name, who is a fellow of Dr. Jensen's) and then she pulled up our file. I was near tears at this point. She showed us all the follicles that have been produced and how great things looked and then she said she was sorry, they don't know why we can't get pregnant. They are as confused as we are. Then came the dreaded talk about IVF. I say dreaded because it costs so much. She did say that in the 15,000-17,000 range that is costs for us it would be 15! But, let's be real, that just isn't an option for us right now. So, with heads spinning she left the room to get Dr. Jensen.

If I was writing another post I would call it: Dr. Jensen Saves the Day! She is simply amazing. So, so kind and caring to us. The first thing she did was say how very sorry she was that we were having to be there not pregnant. Usually I start the meds on Day 3 of the cycle...but Dr. Jensen, the day saver, said...no, you can start them today, let's move everything back, let's do whatever we can to help you guys while you still live here. The next few minutes were filled with excitement and calendar counting and prescription writing and lab test ordering! Was intense.

The kindest thing, besides setting up another treatment for us, that Dr. Jensen did was tell us that her door is always open, her phone is always available...even after we move, to call anytime.

Sigh of relief, deep breath, we can do this. We have people at Mayo who care about us. Put us in coach...we're ready, bring it on!

P.s.: check out those delicious and fun looking cake pops in the pictures! If you want to know how to purchase your very own let me know!