Any ladies starting first IUI in January?? Buddies Please..TTC 13 cycles

[kscar]

That would be nerve wracking, but I am sure every thing will fall into place one way or another. I too usually start 3 days after the last pill. I always thought that was strange, but I guess it has to leave your system. Will it just be you and dh?

 

[kscar]

It does sound stressful as far as timing goes, but I am sure everything will fall into place one way or another. Will it just be you and dh? Will you have internet access so you can update us? The 24th will be here before you know it! Are you getting excited?

 

[fluterby429]

It's just me at first. He's only going to be there for 4 days. He's coming down on CD8-12 because retrieval should be between CD9-12. I'm guessing CD 10 or 11 based on my past injectable experience.

I'm still bleeding light and I'm on day 8 of my BCP. Plus I had about 2 days of spotting. It's been really light. I'm worried this is all screwed up

 

[kscar]

I'm sure it's still fine. I know I definitely was still bleeding lightly after about 8 days, because my first ultrasound for the IVF was on day 8 and I hate going in when I am bleeding for an ultrasound. I typically have 8-9 day periods though. It sucks!

 

[fluterby429]

8-9 days. Ugh is hate that! Mine are 4-5 tops normally.

 

[fluterby429]

K have you tested yet? I woke up thinking about you this morning. I hope to see you post your bfp soon

 

[kscar]

Thanks for thinking of me. I have tested and had all bfn's. My beta is tomorrow, so I am hoping I am just slow at producing hcg.

 

[fluterby429]

Fx'd for you tomorrow. I will be thinking of you!

AFM had my second acupuncture today. Still don't love it, but I do like my guy that does it. He's cool and chats with me about my IVF. He said out of no where today, "You know this is going to work for you" lol I know he doesn't know, but it was such a positive gesture that it made me smile. I bought some castor oil and a piece of flannel (it's a baby blanket pattern) I'm going to attempt a fertility massage and then a castor oil pack. Oh and I doubled up on my BCP last night in an effort to stop the bleeding and by golly it's working!

 

[kscar]

I am thinking I may try acupuncture if this round doesn't work, which I am almost certain it didn't take. What is it about the acupuncture that you don't love? Is it kind of painful?

 

[fluterby429]

There are a few places that are painful but it only lasts a second. The laying still for 40 minutes is boring to me too lol. I'm too impatient. It's funny, I don't love it but I look forward to it. Maybe it's bc it's me time

I did the castor oil pack tonight with a heating pad for an hour and that was relaxing. I toes giving myself a fertility massage and I didn't like that. It's boring lol I lasted 30 min and it should be at least 30

I hope it took and you are surprised tomorrow

 

[kscar]

Well my beta came back negative. I am not sure how to feel at the moment. I'm feeling numb and very exhausted over the entire thing. At least we have one frostie but I am not very hopeful it will work either.

 

[fluterby429]

I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how you are feeling. This is such a trying process. Be entitled to your feelings no matter how many times it changes. I've seen many people have a fresh failed cycle and go on to have a + FET. Will go right into FET or wait?

 

[kscar]

Thank you. I'm not sure yet. My RE is supposed to call me later today with info about what comes next.

 

[kscar]

I finally had a chance to talk with my RE and I am a little upset by the news. She thinks I have poor egg quality and that is why we had only a 20% fertilization rate. I asked about DHs morphology and she said they didn't even check morphology the day of, because it destroys the sample, so now I am confused as to why the embryologist said ICSI was used because the morphology looked bad.

She said that she recommends putting in more than one in the future, which is quite scary to me, especially after my sister/brother inlaw did the same and lost one twin and the other has major issues.

We also have to do a fresh IVF cycle next instead of using the frozen, because she wants to use a pair. I am really upset by this, because I didn't want to do a fresh cycle again.

Why in the world do I have bad egg quality in my 20's. This is so depressing! Any suggestions for boosting quality or am I just screwed?

 

[fluterby429]

There are several things you can do. I know lots of my tubal reversal sisters that were in late 30's and early 40's swore by Radiant Wonder. They will specifically tailor he herbs for what you need and you can call them anytime and talk to your consultant. I've also read lots of good things about acupuncture to help with fertility. That's why I'm doing it, I figured it couldn't hurt anyway.

 

[kscar]

I have never heard of Radiant Wonder. I will look into that.

Do you go to an accupuncturist that specializes in infertility or can you go to anybody? How often do you need to go?

 

[fluterby429]

You can go to any of them. Try to go to a real M. D. though, but there are ones out there that "specialize" in fertility. If they are true acu specialist they should cover all areas. I go once a week, but they will make you up a plan based on your goal. I was just trying to go as many times as I could afford before my IVF. I'm going to go before ER and after ET as well.

 

[fluterby429]

Do some reading on Royal Jelly (I've been taking it for over a month) and on CoQ10 for egg quality.

 

[ClaireCath]

Hi girls, just catching up here. Krista,I am so sorry to hear your beta was negative hun...i was really praying for you this time around. Please keep your chin up and carry on to the next step of your journey. Try not to beat yourself up...i am very good at that also and have to snap myself out of it. I am not sure if egg quality can be improved but i am trying with Royal jelly and Bee Pollen. CoQ10 (ubiquinol) as well. They are super foods good for everyones cells so even if there is no scientific proof by the FDA, I think it can't hurt to try right? You can go to a website called natural fertility and there is so much info, although you may want to take a break from Dr Google for now and destress yourself. Acupuncture will help with that, and fluter is right it only hurts for a second and more like a weird twang than pain. It can increase blood flow and balance your energy systems. Def worth a shot.... Thinking of you sweetie, wishing you peace and wellness.

 

[ClaireCath]

Here's the link if you want to check it out...https://natural-fertility-info.com/