Bloodwork

 I went for bloodwork on the 6th (John and Mom's birthdays) and even with taking estrogen supplements three times a day, my estrogen level was still low. So now I am taking the Estrace orally three times a day and vaginally at night. I am also back on the Prometrium three times a day vaginally. Dr. Awadalla did an ultrasound and said my uterine lining looks 'really good', even with the lower estrogen levels. Things are still a 'go' for next Tuesday for the embryo transfer. Dr. A said that they will thaw the first three embryos, and if they do not look good, then they will thaw the other three. He said out of a batch of three frozens, you usually get one or two viable embryos.
     Humana is refusing to pay for the embryo thawing, although they did approve the transfer. I talked to Dr. A's office and they said that this is common and that the office will write off the cost of the thawing. It is so strange to me, though; the thawing is a delicate, vital part of the procedure. How can they approve the transfer and not the thaw? Oh well, at least we will not be responsible for a huge microwave bill!