Breast ultrasound time…

I’m in the waiting room… my stomach feels unsettled, and there is some kind of manic classical music playing. Probably not the best music when you are feeling anxious about your appointment - particularly as a lot of cancer patients are seen here!

Trying to get this appointment booked has been one of the most stressful things so far. It’s involved numerous emails back and forth between our GP and this private clinic where my ultrasound is taking place. The only shining light throughout this, is that our IVF clinic in Prague have been wonderful, they’ve responded so quickly when we have needed to request urgent letters, and are just generally being really helpful.

I do have to say that before I got here, the nurse and administrator that I spoke to went absolutely above and beyond with trying to help me book this appointment. It turns out that I don’t fit into either of their normal patient referral pathways… of course! As a result, they are actually now going to review their pathways and make some changes, so that’s a bonus I guess - that I might be helping future patients in my position!

I’m sat praying that the ultrasound is all clear, so that we can start IVF treatment ASAP!

After sitting here for a while, the lovely nurse calls me in and talks through what’s going to happen. I’ve had a breast ultrasound before, so although I am anxious, it’s not as bad as it could have been if I hadn’t had one done before. If you have never had a breast ultrasound scan done, they basically put a slimy, cold wand all over your boobs and look around for any abnormalities! The radiologist was really lovely and explained everything as she was doing the scan. It turns out that I have clusters of breast cysts, but nothing that looks sinister or concerning.

All in all it’s great news… WE ARE A GO!