3 failed IUIs. How do you cope?

[StayHopeful]

Baby wish, so sorry you're having to go through all this. When I mc'd it was definitely heavier and more painful than AF, but the doctor said we could start trying again right away. It may change with a fet though. I think it's more important that you're ready for it emotionally and mentally.

Pink, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your struggling little one! And I'm glad to hear that your other one is doing well, congrats!

Mav, glad the ms is easing up!

 

[baby.wish]

Hi Ladies,

Maverick I pray number 2 makes it...u never know he/she could be a fighter and catch up to their brother or sister! lets hope!

So I spoke with my RE yesterday, he basically said I had a chemical pregnancy and the embryo stopped growing. He said he is happy that at least something happened ie. implantation and shows us it can happen. I also asked him about the ultrasound showing fluid in my uterus, he same some women have mucus in their uterus? I have never heard of this...I also asked him FET success rates and he said they are usually a little lower then fresh cycles because with fresh cycles you are putting back the best embryos. I also do not have to wait if I wanted to proceed and could start in October with my next period. I'm not sure what to do, i'm up in the air as I want to feel physically and emotionally ready again but at the same time don't want to wait. The procedure itself seems fairly straight forward no injections just taking estrogen orally for about two weeks then start progesterone for approx 5 days and then transfer. My DH said its up to me which doesn't really help me much hahaha.

 

[Strawberry13]

Babywish- I'm glad your RE is so positive about everything. I know all of this hasn't been fun but I agree w your doc that it is a great sign that it implanted and stuff. And that's great that you can start the FET as soon as October and your DH is leaving the decision up to you and not pressuring you either way. Hang in there sweetie I'm holding out hope for you. Xo

 

[baby.wish]

Babywish- I'm glad your RE is so positive about everything. I know all of this hasn't been fun but I agree w your doc that it is a great sign that it implanted and stuff. And that's great that you can start the FET as soon as October and your DH is leaving the decision up to you and not pressuring you either way. Hang in there sweetie I'm holding out hope for you. Xo

Thanks Strawberry...how are you feeling?? Are you trying to relax or feeling anxious??

 

[Maverick007]

Chris, how is stimming going? I just noticed you started a few days ago.

 

[Bma11]

Baby wish- my RE said FET's are just as good if not better! It worked for me. I thoroughly trust him.

 

[Strawberry13]

Babywish- I'm glad your RE is so positive about everything. I know all of this hasn't been fun but I agree w your doc that it is a great sign that it implanted and stuff. And that's great that you can start the FET as soon as October and your DH is leaving the decision up to you and not pressuring you either way. Hang in there sweetie I'm holding out hope for you. Xo

Thanks Strawberry...how are you feeling?? Are you trying to relax or feeling anxious??

Honestly I'm completely relaxed right now, I spent the better part of last weekend crying and now I'm just going to live my life as normal till next Tuesday when I find out. I can't say I haven't been symptom spotting (which btw isn't helping bc I have zero symptoms) so I guess that means I'm somewhat hopeful, but really trying to focus on next steps if this doesn't work.

 

[Chris_25]

Chris, how is stimming going? I just noticed you started a few days ago.

So far so good. I am doin the gonal f and menopur. I added the ganerelix last night and every morning I have to use it. The ganerelix does itch and sting, but goes away after a bit. I go back for ultrasound and blood tomorrow. As of yesterday I had a lot of follicles, still small but making progress. The ER should be one day next week. Thanks for asking and hope your feeling well

 

[StayHopeful]

Strawberry, I really didn't have any symptoms either and for a while I had myself convinced that it hadn't worked. Hang in there!

 

[Chris_25]

Hi ladies. So i've been stimming since 9/20 and yesterday they checked my progesterone level and said it's starting to rise. I had to go back in today to see if it went any higher and if it did they will have to cancel the cycle. Not sure why this would happen. Have any of you had this happen before?

 

[Maverick007]

Chris, so sorry to hear that it might be cancelled. I have not had this happen but heard if the level is too high it might interfere w/ implantation. couldn't they just do a "freeze all" of the embryos and let you do a FET? I'm not a doctor so I might just be full of crap, but I would maybe ask about that...

 

[Chris_25]

Chris, so sorry to hear that it might be cancelled. I have not had this happen but heard if the level is too high it might interfere w/ implantation. couldn't they just do a "freeze all" of the embryos and let you do a FET? I'm not a doctor so I might just be full of crap, but I would maybe ask about that...

You are correct. I've been reading and that is what they usually do. Being this is my first IVF i'm not sure if the doctor would recommend doing that? Ugh i'm waiting for this phone call any moment now.
Thank you

 

[Strawberry13]

Keep us posted Chris! Freezing all wouldn't be terrible but wait to see what they say first.

How's everyone else doing? Been quiet on here lately.

 

[Bma11]

My estrodial was too high�� I had to freeze all and do a FET! And for me it was great. I have two babies in me and my body was able to go back to normal after egg retrival. Hope everything works out in your best interest!

 

[StayHopeful]

Chris I know my doctor wS watching my progesterone during stimming because if it starts to rise it means my body is gearing up to o, so maybe that's what they're concerned about? I hope that things go smoothly!

 

[Chris_25]

Hi ladies,
So it has been canceled! My progesterone levels starting goin too high and yet aren't sure why I was even taking the ganarelix. The doctor was honest with me and said he didn't want to waste an IVF cycle and only be able to retrieve 1 egg because my other follicles were not ready yet. So I am converting to an IUI cycle scheduled for tomorrow. Maybe the 7th times the charm? Lol oh well I guess it's for the best but just stinks! He said next time he will put me on a different protocol and use lupron.

I hope your all feeling well xo

 

[PinkPeony]

Wow that's too bad! Fx the IUI does it, and if not it sound like he knows how to adjust for the next one. It's disappointing, but at least you have some good next steps.

 

[Chris_25]

Wow that's too bad! Fx the IUI does it, and if not it sound like he knows how to adjust for the next one. It's disappointing, but at least you have some good next steps.

Thanks it would be my luck that this happens :/ I have to just move forward now. I never realized how many things can arise!

 

[PinkPeony]

Seriously! this progesterone thing is news to me too. I didn't even realize they check it during stims.

 

[StayHopeful]

Chris, that's so frustrating, I'm sorry! I hope that this IUI does the trick though and if not, then hopefully your doctor has a better idea about how to move forward with IVF next time.