3 failed IUIs. How do you cope?

[Maverick007]

No OHSS symptoms so far. Fingers crossed it stays that way. I think I should be fairly confident after another week if it doesn't show.

Embryologist called and said we have 5 good quality blasts frozen Now to just wait for my test date.

That's awesome Summer!! When do you test??

 

[Maverick007]

Summer, those are great numbers! Glad that you're feeling pretty good. Now the waiting begins... for me, IVF was the TWW but soooo much worse. I think it's because during the stim cycle you're going to the doctor almost every day, and then all of a sudden it's nothing for two weeks. I watched a lot of movies... Keep us posted!

Mav, he's laughed a couple times but not regularly yet. Right now, it's just short little laughs and a lot of times DH and I will look at each other and say, "Was that a laugh?" I don't think he's too far from it though. Figuring out childcare is so hard! We found a daycare near our new house that we really like and I know it will be good for him to have the socialization, but it's so hard to think of leaving him in a few weeks !

For some reason I never got notified of any replies so I'm just now seeing all these! Arg. Stay Hopeful, I'm so glad you found a good daycare you are happy with...it really is so hard to leave them. We finally found a nanny and are super happy with her! She's the cousin of a good friend of ours so we already "knew" her a little bit. Basically every daycare in town was booked until at least November/December so we were at our wit's end!!

 

[summer2011]

My official beta is nit until Monday (15dp5dt)! I think they're trying to kill me with the anticipation. Doesn't seem like ANYONE else has to wait that long :/

But... Of course I cheated. This is what I got from 8dp5dt.

I think I've come down with a mild case of OHSS. Very bloated right now. Have a drs appt in a bit to see how much fluid has accumulated. Hopefully not enough to need intervention.

Anyone have this? Did it get progressively worse as hcg climbs or did symptoms plateau?

 

[Maverick007]

My official beta is nit until Monday (15dp5dt)! I think they're trying to kill me with the anticipation. Doesn't seem like ANYONE else has to wait that long :/

But... Of course I cheated. This is what I got from 8dp5dt.

I think I've come down with a mild case of OHSS. Very bloated right now. Have a drs appt in a bit to see how much fluid has accumulated. Hopefully not enough to need intervention.

Anyone have this? Did it get progressively worse as hcg climbs or did symptoms plateau?

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!! I can't wait to hear how your beta goes! I got a beta of 165 at 9dp5dt and got a positive hpt at 8dp5dt.

 

[PinkPeony]

Amazing!!! Congrats!!

 

[summer2011]

Well good news today. My OHSS is just mild as of right now. They broke down and ordered bloods today and HCG came back at 790! Today is 12dp5dt

 

[StayHopeful]

Yay, summer!!! Congratulations!!!

I had OHSS, never needed to do anything except drink lots of gatorade and eat protein but I was definitely bloated. It never really went down, either, it just kinda went from bloat to baby bump. I was in maternity pants at 8 weeks.

 

[SashimiMimi]

Hi everyone, it's been a long time since I posted. Congrats to the ladies who have had their babies!!! It's so exciting to finally become a mom and be on the other side of this whole infertility thing. My little guy is 14 months old now, and he's really growing into a little boy. Babyhood lasted less time then I was actually LTTTC!!

In other, completely surprising, news.... I'm pregnant again!!!! I'm not actually sure how it happened, because I got a BFP naturally when my fertility doctor said it would be impossible. I was thinking of doing IVF again in January and try for #2. On the other hand, I wasn't feeling ready for it emotionally or physically. Then all of a sudden AF was late and I felt foolish buying a HPT thinking it could never happen. I fell off my chair when I saw two lines. I'm actually still in shock. I'm 7 weeks along and due March 2015.

So I guess never say never. Miracles do happen.

 

[summer2011]

Oh my goodness! Congrats sashimi! That's awesome news. I've heard several people getting natural bfp after ivf.

 

[PinkPeony]

What???!!!! Lol! That's amazing Sashimi!! Congratulations!! The last thing my fertility doc said to me was to still use protection after I have the babies. She goes - seriously, I have seen everything.

 

[Maverick007]

Yay Summer that's amazing!! Great beta too!! I am sooo happy for you!

Sashimi I can't believe it!! But congratulations to you too!!! You must be in shock!

 

[SashimiMimi]

Thank you summer!!! Congrats on your beta!!

Pink and Maverick, thank you. Oh my, your little ones are so cute! I hope you are loving motherhood.

I am totally shocked. I have heard of people getting pregnant on their own after IVF, but didn't think it could happen to me. I'm thrilled though. My son won't even be 2 when this baby is born, so I'm really nervous about dividing my attention. It's really crazy to be going through this again. I'm trying to be a lot more relaxed than I was the first time around!!

 

[moni77]

Congrats summer and sashimi!!

AFM - I had my scan this AM - I start the microlupron tonight (5units twice a day) and add in the Gonal F (300 mg in AM) and the Menopur (2 powders in PM). I go back for a scan on Friday to see how we are doing. I am hoping for a retrieval next Friday - with my luck it will be Sat - the one day that will be difficult to do) oh well - we'll see how things are at on Friday.

Lots to catch up on at work this week - so will be off and on...but I will definitely catch up this weekend!

 

[StayHopeful]

Congratulations, Sashimi!!!

 

[WillowGrace]

Congrats Summer!!!

I am new to these boards. I found this thread in a desperate "google search" after my last IUI failed. I was feeling so unbelievably gutted, so I spent a few days reading all of your posts. It was like reading a novel, but brought me so much hope so for that I am forever grateful. I thought for sure this board would have fizzled out since everyone was getting BFPs, but you ladies continue to support each other. By the time I go to the end I was pleasantly surprised so many of your are still around! I am amazed and again, so hopeful after reading all of your posts. Each encouraging word spoke to me in such a dark time of despair. Thank you for that!

I'd love to join in if you ladies don't mind. I could surely use some support. I only have a few friends who have had IUI and IVF IRL that I can confide in. So, this was our 2nd failed IUI with Bravelle injections, clomid, and the trigger shot. We also did an additional timed intercourse cycle before we started IUI because my husband couldn't be available due to work or this would have been our 3rd IUI. We are technically unexplained, but my husband's sample last time was not the best although the doc. did not say anything about it, 8 million total 28% motility progression 1. After the wash the numbers went up to 68% motility and progression 2 still 8 million.

We have the green light to start another cycle of IUI, but they want us to come in for a consult to discuss next steps.

 

[PinkPeony]

Aw WillowGrace! BIG

It's so overwhelming I know but you will get through it. Reading your post really took me back to that feeling. IUI's are so tough and it's all so isolating. You are definitely welcome here and feel free to vent as much as you like. People can't truly understand unless they've been there, and we all have.

 

[moni77]

Welcome willow...these girls are amazing and great support. This whole process is so messed up and then it is forbidden to talk about it...so these boards really arehelpful I hope theyare helpful to youas well! .

 

[summer2011]

Welcome WillowGrace!
This place has been such an inspiration to me as well going through infertility and loss. It definitely lets you know you are not alone in your struggles and one day your dream will come true.

All the best to you

 

[SashimiMimi]

Hi Willow! Your post also brought me back to how I felt after my 3rd failed IUI, which is when I started this board. I had 5 follicles with puregone injections and I thought if that didn't work, nothing ever would. That day I got the official fail phone call was May 30, 2012. I had just started a new job and I had to hide in an alley and cry hysterically. I had never felt so heartbroken or so defeated in my whole life. Infertility a helpless feeling. And not enough people talk about it!! It's something that for me, the only way I got through it was through online support because I also didn't know anyone IRL going through the same thing. Even though the fertility clinic was packed every day, no one talked to each other either.

Don't lose hope. Your baby is coming to you, you just don't know when. I'm so glad you found this thread and a place where you can feel supported. After 3 failed IUIs, I did IVF and had a really poor fertilization rate. We had 14 eggs retrieved but only one survived made it to transfer. That was another day I felt complete defeated, I didn't think it would work with just one embryo. But it did and now I have a little boy who is almost 15 months old! And a surprise natural pregnancy to top it all off, when doctors told me I would never ever be able to do it on my own.

I hope to hear what your doctor says about next steps! Good luck Willow!

 

[StayHopeful]

Welcome, Willow! Infertility is certainly a very lonely journey and this board helped me tremendously as I went into the IVF process. I hope that we're able to provide you with some support and hope as you go through the process.