3 failed IUIs. How do you cope?

[Maverick007]

just thinking of you babywish, praying hard that you will get some good news today.

hope everyone else who is in the 2ww is doing well...

strawberry, did you have your ivf class yet? when is your estimated start date?

 

[Strawberry13]

Hey! Yes, had the IVF class today... holy moly lots of information! I'm feeling a little bit all over the place right now, I'm sure everyone here can relate! I'm totally not worried about mixing or the subQ injections, but the intramuscular ones (HCG plus at my clinic they make everyone do injectable progesterone, no suppositories) freak the crap out of me. But we'll get used to it. The other thing that's freaking me out is how soon everything is. Basically I get my period prob next Thurs or Fri, then I start with the stims on day 2, add in ganerelix and menopur about a week later, and my retrieval could be as early as Sept 17th! It's so soon which is exciting yet a little insane.

Mav how are you feeling? Scan in less than a week, are you psyched??

 

[Maverick007]

Hey! Yes, had the IVF class today... holy moly lots of information! I'm feeling a little bit all over the place right now, I'm sure everyone here can relate! I'm totally not worried about mixing or the subQ injections, but the intramuscular ones (HCG plus at my clinic they make everyone do injectable progesterone, no suppositories) freak the crap out of me. But we'll get used to it. The other thing that's freaking me out is how soon everything is. Basically I get my period prob next Thurs or Fri, then I start with the stims on day 2, add in ganerelix and menopur about a week later, and my retrieval could be as early as Sept 17th! It's so soon which is exciting yet a little insane.

Mav how are you feeling? Scan in less than a week, are you psyched??

That's so awesome! I know it feels so overwhelming too...I just had to switch over to the progesterone shots from the Crinone gel, and I was honestly terrified. The needle is bigger, it's going into a muscle, etc. It is not comfortable, but it's not nearly as bad as what you anticipate it will be. What helped me was having the nurse draw in marker on my hips where the shots should go, and having DH administer them with a quick jab, otherwise if you push them in slowly, it hurts more plus bruises more. All in all, it sucks and you will feel the bruises for days, but the pain is nowhere near what I was thinking it would be!! You will have lots of people rooting for you and ready to give advice or lend an ear if you need it.

Overall, I'm feeling okay...I had the first waves of nausea/queasiness yesterday, but nothing serious. Still having light cramping all the time, headaches, and just recently, serious moodiness... I wasn't even up to my floor yet at work today before I was on the verge of slapping two separate people - who I normally really like! And yes I am so psyched and anxious about the u/s, it can't come soon enough!

 

[Strawberry13]

Oh well that's good to know! Did your hubby have any problems with the hcg intramuscular one? I'm so scared we're gonna screw that up and it's the most important one!

Glad you're still feeling good... Some moodiness isn't so bad

 

[Maverick007]

Oh well that's good to know! Did your hubby have any problems with the hcg intramuscular one? I'm so scared we're gonna screw that up and it's the most important one!

Glad you're still feeling good... Some moodiness isn't so bad

I did Ovidrel which is subcutaneous so I am no help with that one. I have actually watched a couple YouTube videos strangely enough that have helped, just to see how someone else does it before taking the plunge.

 

[PinkPeony]

By the end you're so used to needles it won't seem as intimidating.

 

[StayHopeful]

Mav I love your ticker. I had quite a bit of cramping at the beginning too but it went away around 6 weeks.

 

[Mrs. T]

Had my egg retrieval today!!! They got 12. I am not gonna lie, it was the most painful experience of my life and I am so glad it's over. I am resting now and very groggy. I will update with a fertilized # tomorrow.

 

[Maverick007]

Had my egg retrieval today!!! They got 12. I am not gonna lie, it was the most painful experience of my life and I am so glad it's over. I am resting now and very groggy. I will update with a fertilized # tomorrow.

great news mrsT! i was just wondering this morning how it went for you! i'm sorry it was so painful...did they put you under?

 

[Breaking Dawn]

Mrs T...sorry to hear it was painful. but great news on the number retrieved!

Anyone else close to ER?

AFM...I'm 11dpo and 13dp trigger. ...my boobs are still tender and fuller and nipples still sore.

Bloodwork is tomorrow morning.

I'm worried that the trigger is still around and causing the boob symptoms.

Anyone have any trigger symptoms?!

 

[baby.wish]

Hey Guys,

Strawberry the meds seem intimidating at first but like everyone says you get sooo used to them and feel like a pro by the end of it.

Maverick soo happy pregnancy is progressing nicely for you

Mrs. T wooooohooo 12 is a great number! Now just rest up

So my second Beta came back at 45 yesterday. Although it doubled they are still concerned as thats quite low. So i'll have another beta tomorrow hoping it goes up. This is sooooo hard

I know all of you prayed for me the other day, I need to ask the same favour of you again today. Thanks for the support!

 

[baby.wish]

Mrs T...sorry to hear it was painful. but great news on the number retrieved!

Anyone else close to ER?

AFM...I'm 11dpo and 13dp trigger. ...my boobs are still tender and fuller and nipples still sore.

Bloodwork is tomorrow morning.

I'm worried that the trigger is still around and causing the boob symptoms.

Anyone have any trigger symptoms?!

Good luck tomorrow!!!

 

[Maverick007]

Hey Guys,

Strawberry the meds seem intimidating at first but like everyone says you get sooo used to them and feel like a pro by the end of it.

Maverick soo happy pregnancy is progressing nicely for you

Mrs. T wooooohooo 12 is a great number! Now just rest up

So my second Beta came back at 45 yesterday. Although it doubled they are still concerned as thats quite low. So i'll have another beta tomorrow hoping it goes up. This is sooooo hard

I know all of you prayed for me the other day, I need to ask the same favour of you again today. Thanks for the support!

Ahh! I'm so glad you wrote. I've been worrying sick! I feel like 45 is a really decent number. I was praying for at least 40, so it's more than doubled, technically...I know you're not out of the woods, but I will definitely keep praying!

 

[PinkPeony]

I'm so glad to hear that Babyme!! I'm sure it'll keep rising like it's supposed to but I'll continue to send out good vibes to you for the next one.

Wow MrsT - 12 is awesome!! Sorry to hear it was painful! Didn't they give you the good drugs? Mine started to wear off part way through and I had to ask for more. After that I was fine.

Breaking Dawn - I don't really notice any symptoms from the trigger and if I do it's not any later than say 48 hours after. Should be mostly out of your system now. Wishing you lot's of luck for your beta!!!

 

[Breaking Dawn]

Baby wish... so glad to hear about the number!! I will keep thinking of you!!! That number will go up again

Pink...i had breasts symptoms soon after my iui so a couple days after trigger. and they have stuck around still.

 

[Maverick007]

Mrs T...sorry to hear it was painful. but great news on the number retrieved!

Anyone else close to ER?

AFM...I'm 11dpo and 13dp trigger. ...my boobs are still tender and fuller and nipples still sore.

Bloodwork is tomorrow morning.

I'm worried that the trigger is still around and causing the boob symptoms.

Anyone have any trigger symptoms?!

I never had trigger symptoms, but I am hoping for the best result tomorrow!!

 

[Breaking Dawn]

Thanks Mav.

I'm really praying this is it..*nervously biting my nails*

 

[Mrs. T]

Maerick007, no they didn't put me under! I wish! I had drugs given through IV and a face mask. They were shocked at my pain. They said it normally doesn't hurt that much.

PinkPeony, they apparently gave me a lot of drugs. It made me very groggy but in no way stopped the pain down there!

 

[Maverick007]

Maerick007, no they didn't put me under! I wish! I had drugs given through IV and a face mask. They were shocked at my pain. They said it normally doesn't hurt that much.

PinkPeony, they apparently gave me a lot of drugs. It made me very groggy but in no way stooped the pain down there!

Jeez! I can't imagine! I was completely sedated so the last thing I remember is the IV drug being administered and then I woke up about an hour after surgery. I don't think I would've liked to have been aware of what was happening.

Hope you start feeling better very soon!

 

[Strawberry13]

Ugh mrs t I don't know why they wouldn't have put you under! That's crazy. But I'm glad it's over and you're feeling better. Awesome that you got such a great # of eggs 👍

Baby wish girl I'm so sorry you have had such a stressful couple of days. I will pray that your beta continues to increase these next few days. Holding out lots of hope for you.

Breaking dawn hope this last iui will do it for you! Keep us posted, you're testing tomorrow?