Sorry Lynn,
I had half written my post earlier this morning and completed it now when I came in for lunch. I didn't see your most recent post... :hugs:
It IS your right to know your levels. In fact it is your responsibility to know as much as you can about what it all means. 83 does indicate that ovulation is a way off - to be expected on cd9 in a woman who ovulates later I would think ... I get very annoyed with health care professionals that don't want to divulge information. Having said that it can be a tricky position for a nurse as she/he really can't talk to you without having the consent of the overseeing obs. Perhaps this is why she was a bit cagey.
I would talk to your FS and ask for more information. Ask for the low down. Ask for what levels he wants to see and why. I would also ask that this information be provided to you when you phone for your results. Explain that you don't want a "it wasn't high enough" response - you want to know what it is. Even if it's not optimal that you will feel more comfortable with all the information.
It is your right as a health care consumer. I am imaging Lynn that when you get Wednesday's results (I assume you will receive them WEd pm) that will indicate the necessity or not for u/s. Usually when levels reach a certain point it will indicate that follicular maturation is occuring and they will have a look see on u/s.
Yes, you can have hormone tracking in Qld. Your obs/FS will nominate a path lab and write out the appropriate forms. It's not a problem - so don't worry too much about that one...
Thank you so much Deb. I didn't think it should be hard to find someone in Qld to take my blood. I will chat to my FS. DH will be happy to hear this as he really needs a holiday and would like me to book it but I told him I couldn't until I knew more about what my little ovaries are doing. Yes I will have my results by lunchtime tomorrow as I am going first thing in the morning to give blood. They can then let me know if I need an u/s. I hope the levels are a bit higher and we are getting closer Based on previous cycles I would say that it is probably a week away.
That is good to hear about your aches and going to the loo. For most people, going to the loo constantly is a pain, for us we love it because it is a good thing! Fingers crossed for you Deb. I hope your chookies sort themselves out - nothing like fresh eggs!
Hey Bailey - I have to be positive. I figure it can only help and being negative and stressed about it can only cause problems, so I am telling my brain, my ovaries and any other part of my body that wants to listen that we are going to get it right this month. You all probably think I am a complete nutcase! Sometimes I think I am too
Based on previous cycles I would say that it is probably a week away. 
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