So for over two months I've been waiting for my husband to go in to have his sperm tested. He keeps telling me "Oh I will go Friday" or " I can't until next week." I even put it on my Christmas list...All I want for Christmas is for you to drop off your sperm. I kid you not that's what I wrote.
While I completely understand the natural trepidation to literally walk into a doctor's office and have to produce a sample for testing, I can't move forward with my medication prescriptions until he goes in for the tests. I'm sure the very idea of going in for this delicate purpose makes him queasy. I don't quite know how to get it through his thick skull this has to happen. Now don't get me wrong and think this is his way of showing he doesn't want kids yet. We've established our commitment to the cause and feel ready for parenthood. He is totally on board, as long as he doesn't have to make the trip to the dreaded doctor's office. The other day I explained to him all the uncomfortable procedures and appointments that I have to endure as a female, let alone carry the baby if I get pregnant. He can deal with one awkward appointment. Right?
If anyone has any ideas beyond nagging and hysterics I'd love some feedback.
2 comments:
Jess,
My first thought was "steal it and bring it in yourself"....maybe not the best idea... Is the doctors office near anything else? A cool restaurant, fun stores, a beautiful beach? You can make a day (or at least an half-day) out of it; let the doctors office visit be an aside to an otherwise wonderful and light-hearted outing.
He's just scared, would be my bet. Maybe threaten to flood the laundry room during the iowa game again?... Or maybe I suck at advice.
Love you both.
Thanks for all you share on here.
Julia
The location of drop off is an hour away. The deposit, if you will, has to be made within thirty minutes. So he has to be present in order for this to happen. He is scared. Not of having kids, but of the embarrassment of it all.
I like the idea of making an occasion of the day, so it doesn't feel like we are just going for that purpose.
Good ideas Julia!
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