Frustration

Through this whole process, I have felt very lucky to be at the clinic that we're at. I've always felt like the doctors, nurses and staff genuinely had our best interests at heart. This morning, however, I did not.

I had my first baseline u/s and b/w this am. Bloodwork went fine...we'll hear for sure on the numbers later today. Ultrasound also went well. Dr. E said everything looked great. Wham bam, thank you mam...I was in and outta the exam room in less than 5 minutes (getting undressed adn redressed, included). Afterwards I met with one of the nurses to go over the meds for this evening, etc. Then she asked if I had any questions. Yes, as a matter of fact, I do! Did they get Hubby's last analysis back?? (Remember, we were kinda looking for low numbers so that insurance would/could approve paying for ICSI??)

...and the results?? Yup! We're back at 2% morphology! (Sad that I'm excited about these low numbers, huh?)

So I'm sure you're asking...why is she so frustrated?? Maybe because the insurance coordinator at our clinic treated me like I was some annoying 10-year old this morning! As I was leaving, the nurse suggested that I go and talk to the insurance lady. As soon as the receptionist told her who was waiting for her and why...the tension in the room was obvious. Yes, lady...I CAN see you roll your eyes through the GLASS (aka...see through)! She walked up to the window with an attitude and looking for a fight. Convo went a lil something like this:

Me: So, I hear that Hubby's last analysis came back and we're back at 2%! (trying to be cheerful).

Her: Well, that doesn't help us too much.

Me: Oh really? Why? I thought that was the number we were looking for?

Her: Well, you've already started your cycle...haven't you?? (insert sarcasm)

Me: Yes, today was my baseline.

**Silence**

Me: So, you're saying that they can't approve something for a cycle already in progess?

Her: Not that they can't...but they probably won't. It takes time ya know.

Me: Ok, but you were the one that suggested we go ahead with this analysis and we already knew at that point when our cycle would be starting. We also had an appt scheduled for a week earlier, but Dr. E specically asked us to change offices for it...making the appt a week later.

**silence**

Me: Sooo you're not even going to try to get it approved?

Her: Well, I'll put the papers in...I'm just telling you not to get your hopes up.





Needless to say, I'm in fight mode now...