HSG

Like everything I've read, the build up was worse than the actual event itself. It really wasn't that bad at all. Not something I'd ever really want to do again, but not bad. Getting into position was pretty awkward and not really like having an annual exam at all. I was more on display with this.

Anyways first he had to clean me with something - he said that he was told that it felt like icy hot. I thought he was joking, but no ... first I felt cool and then it started to burn. Then he put in a speculum, which felt much like when they do a pap smear. Then he had to clean in around my cervix - thankfully that didn't feel like icy hot!

Then they put the catheter in, which I could hardly feel. Then he inflated the balloon. That's when the cramping started. I'd heard it was like heavy AF cramping, and sure enough it was. It was weird how it just came on all of the sudden. He was really nice as he inflated the balloon though because he didn't want it to be unbearable. We found a level that worked - uncomfortable, yes. Unbearable, no. Anyways, then they removed the speculum (which was interesting because it had sort of suctioned to my cervix) and had to move me up under the xray thing on the table. Next they inserted the dye (which I also couldn't feel) and I got to see it move through my tubes on the screen.

I had to lay on my back, on my right side, and on my stomach while they got the pictures - all while this catheter thing was hanging out of me.

So good news that my tubes are clear! Kim said that there was a good chance that there was small debris, mucus, etc in there but the dye cleared that all out. She says that she's determined to get me PG in the next 3 months (the time they say that you have increased chances after the HSG) - fingers crossed!

So all in all, not too bad. I've had to wear a pad since then, as the dye mixed with other fun bodily fluids has leaked out. I've also still got cramps, but a little bit of ibprofen and I'm feeling fine.