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

[beaglemom]

Good luck Hun. Hopefully the supplements work. I make a fertility smoothie for both of us every morning and make sure he eats plenty of walnuts....along with the supplements (fis oil, maca vitamin b folic acid). Let's keep in touch ok? I'll add you to me contacts if that's ok and if you ever need to vent feel free.

I have heard brazil nuts helps with implanting...also pineapple core on days 1-5 dpo

 

[jennymae222]

Hi everyone! I'm so glad I found this forum. I have had a very emotional journey to get where I am now. I've always known I wanted kids. My husband and I have been ttc for 3 years. We finally went to a specialist and im finishing up my last dose of clomid today. I go into have an ultrasound monday to check follicles and then iui on Tuesday. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but I I can't wait! My husband is doing the sample at home and bringing it in since we dont live far away. But I was wondering, I've heard theres better success rates with providing it at the doctors office. Any opinions? Thank you!

 

[beaglemom]

Hi everyone! I'm so glad I found this forum. I have had a very emotional journey to get where I am now. I've always known I wanted kids. My husband and I have been ttc for 3 years. We finally went to a specialist and im finishing up my last dose of clomid today. I go into have an ultrasound monday to check follicles and then iui on Tuesday. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but I I can't wait! My husband is doing the sample at home and bringing it in since we dont live far away. But I was wondering, I've heard theres better success rates with providing it at the doctors office. Any opinions? Thank you!

Not sure it makes a difference...but we would feel more comfortable at the dr office...plus they are timing everything. I don't even think my place allows you to do it at home.

 

[Lazydaisys]

I would choose at the doctors. I just think its fresher I'm no expert though.

I had 8 day scan on Tuesday.(50g clomid) One dominate follicle on the left, lining very thin I was given estrogen tablets to thicken up the lining. I'm going back for day 10 scan tomorrow am.

 

[kscar]

Beaglemom: I like the list idea! I will have to start making a list. How do you like the clearblue monitor? I thought about purchasing one a while back, but at this point I am not sure I should spend the cash since we are getting help. Maybe if we still aren't preggers in a few months.

Welcome ClaireCath! I started taking maca last month to lower my estrogen levels, but quit taking them this month. Have you found they mess with your cycle length at all? Do you take them everyday? I was only taking one pill every other day last month, because they are huge.

Hello Jenny! I too have an IUI coming up. Possibly this weekend if the follicles are the right size and there aren't more than 2 or 3. I don't know about the sample. I just read on my sheet that it usually takes an hour for them to prep the semen for insemination. So if you are in the time frame I bet you will be fine. We are doing it at the doctors office, because we weren't given an option to at home, but I think we would still stick with the office if given the option.

Lazydaisys: It looks like we are at about the same spot. I am at cd11 currently and go in for a scan on Friday. I assume the IUI will be Saturday if everything goes well. I am just concerned with doing the IUI 24 hours after the trigger. I have read a lot of doctors do it at 36 hours. I guess I shouldn't worry though, because I am sure this clinic does this enough to know it works.

 

[beaglemom]

I like the monitor...easy to use & only need one test a day. Typically I get about 3 days notice before O. Works similar to the clearblue ovulation test, but I think cheaper in the long run. But with this being cycle 1 for IUI, I am backing it up with an opk every 12 hours to narrow it down.

 

[kscar]

What do you mean it gives you 3 days notice? Does it give you a time frame before o, then tell you when you o? If so that would be pretty handy.

 

[beaglemom]

What do you mean it gives you 3 days notice? Does it give you a time frame before o, then tell you when you o? If so that would be pretty handy.

Basically there are 3 stages...low, high, & peak. It asks for tests strips around day 10 or so...it tests estrogen & lh. So it knows when O is coming. On a good month, you will get about 3 highs, then 2 peaks, then maybe 1-2 highs again. The theory: during highs you can get sessions in so the boys can hang out waiting for an egg. Peak day 1 is usually right before O & peak day 2 is O day. There is a high after that because there is still a chance to conceive after O because the egg is still around. The cycle is supposed to learn your cycles. So it may ask for more strips in the beginning as it is learning. A typical month, you use 10 strips. The strips I buy are from Walmart & cost $40 for 30. So basically 3 months. If you are lucky, you can find a good deal on the monitor on amazon. I happened to find a used one. There are no sanitation issues because the test strips have caps. You may get lucky on craigslist as well. Your best best is searching the websites walmart, cvs, walgreens, & rite aid & compare price. You only test once a day with fmu.

 

[Lazydaisys]

I liked my monitor and it usually work out about 4/5 days high then two egg days two high days and then low days for the rest of the cycle. I like the fact it flashes m when AF is due or of course bfp lol.

I messed mine up by running out of sticks or forgetting to test, that really messed my monitor up and made it say high nearly all month. If in doubt- bd!! Once I'd reset it it was fine.

I used it for 12 months solid and this is my first month without it. I'm still using it as a cycle day calendar. I can't fault the machine really.


I'm on day 9 today. Not sure if I am having a trigger or waiting for positive ovulation test. I'm really hoping for iui over the weekend so I don't have the worry of getting out of work. My boss knows -it's just hard to get out as I'm a teacher and my class of 30 seem to notice when I go missing for 3 hours as do other staff. X

 

[beaglemom]

I liked my monitor and it usually work out about 4/5 days high then two egg days two high days and then low days for the rest of the cycle. I like the fact it flashes m when AF is due or of course bfp lol.

I messed mine up by running out of sticks or forgetting to test, that really messed my monitor up and made it say high nearly all month. If in doubt- bd!! Once I'd reset it it was fine.

I used it for 12 months solid and this is my first month without it. I'm still using it as a cycle day calendar. I can't fault the machine really.


I'm on day 9 today. Not sure if I am having a trigger or waiting for positive ovulation test. I'm really hoping for iui over the weekend so I don't have the worry of getting out of work. My boss knows -it's just hard to get out as I'm a teacher and my class of 30 seem to notice when I go missing for 3 hours as do other staff. X

I had the high mishap last month. I should have stop feeding it sticks...if I had, I could go another cycle without ordering.

I am so curious what my dr will do if I get a pos over the weekend because I don't think their office is open. Not sure about the lab. I am in a similar boat with work. But I can get out pretty easily. I am not someone who needs a fill in. My seat can be empty a day. But my issue is I never call in sick & I always give notice when I want time off. My boss (a man) will be concerned if I say out of nowhere I need the next day off. I am pretty sure he would just let it be as a personal thing...but he is an awesome boss so knowing my history of attendence, he would be naturally concerned...not nosey.

 

[Lazydaisys]

I had two days off in 10 years with my other boss. Now I have a new boss and I seem to be out every other week for an appointment and since ttc I realised my thyroid is dodgy so I have morning blood test for that sometimes.
Makes me feel bad as I hate to be absent from work and I'd hate people to think I am bad taking appointments in work time, but we don't get to choose.

I'm wondering what will happen if you ovulate at the weekend too?? Xxx

 

[kscar]

Beaglemom, you said you are going to a fertility clinic nearby right? I assume your gyne wrote you an order for an IUI with the clinic? If so they should be open on the weekends. You might call today and just ask what the protocol is for weekend IUI's. Our clinic only does them at certain hours. Are you going in for an ultrasound once you get your lh surge? I know you said it is unmonitored, but are they still checking number of follicles beforehand. Sorry if you already said this.

 

[jennymae222]

I would choose at the doctors. I just think its fresher I'm no expert though.

I had 8 day scan on Tuesday.(50g clomid) One dominate follicle on the left, lining very thin I was given estrogen tablets to thicken up the lining. I'm going back for day 10 scan tomorrow am.

They gave me 100g clomid, I start the estrogen tablets tomorrow. Hopefully it helps, you'll have to let me know if they made a difference for you. With 100g clomid it makes me nervous about making it too thin as well, but trusting my doctor knows what she is doing lol

 

[Lazydaisys]

Jenny Mae I will let you know. I hope it works for us. X

 

[beaglemom]

My gyno is doing it...in her office I think. There is an IVF clinic nearby where my husband will do the sample & it will get washed. When I say IVF, I really don't know the extent of the place...they seem to have limited hours even on the weekdays. I know they are a lab...that may be all they are is a lab.

She never mentioned doing any ultrasounds. I have to get my list & call with all my questions. I will probably call early next week. I am also going to have them go ahead & call in my clomid. I am going out of town & want to have it in case I do get my period.

 

[ClaireCath]

Hi girls.
Krista, I only take the maca on day 1-10, 500mg. He takes it every day. I haven't found it messes with cycle length at all. I am 27 days right on the money.
Hi Jenny. I think if you live close to the office, doing the sample at home is fine. We are 3 minutes away from the doc so for the SA he did it at home here but for IUI we'll see. He's a champ and is supportive either way.
Beagle Mom, thanks for the brazil nut and pineapple tip! I love both of those so no problem there!
My doc wants me to go on the pill for a bit before we do the iui. Problem is when I have to do the injections etc, I think we will be in Jamaica. Booked it awhile back. I think we may just have to give it another go naturally and then carry on with the plan after we get back. End of Feb. Also DH's bloodwork will have to show zero nicotine otherwise Doc will cancel the iui anyway. Ughhhhh. I am still praying we caught the egg this cycle then poof! all this worryng will be for naught.
I haven't had any luck catching with any moniors but have used the cb digitals. I know from my scans and bloodwork I am ovulating so going to rely on the sperm meets egg plan for now, and maybe just use cheapies until my basal thermometer comes in mail. His SA came back fine so we don't have to abstain during O time, just every other day. God, it shouldn't be this hard! Pisses me off when I see girls getting knocked up "accidentally" left and right. I try not to let it bother me but, well, you know....I'm only human! Anybody else feel like that?
have a great day everyone!
Kelly

 

[beaglemom]

I think we all feel that way. I have just put that away from me. I know we are ready & are way more prepared then those accidental folks...so when my time comes, it will come.

 

[ClaireCath]

For sure. When the time is right it will happen. And we'll be ready. That's a great attitude!

 

[jennymae222]

Hi ladies, I need some advice lol I just started my vaginal estrogen tablets this morning. The directions stated to "place one tablet in vagina daily" uhmm.. any of you know how "far" its supposed to go? Do they dissolve? Anyone ever had them come out? Haha i just want to do it right. Doc didn't give specifics. Thanks in advance!

 

[kscar]

Claire I feel the same way about people looking at their SO and getting pregnant. I just found out over xmas break that 5 people I know are preggers! When af showed a week later I was a mess. I actually started crying at a pizza place I had met family at the day af started. It was really awkward. My 18 year old cousin was talking about her other cousin that just had a baby and how cute and sweet it was. I just lost it and started bawling my eyes out and ran to the bathroom as quickly as I could. This has happened a few times to me. Once at a festival when 3 pregnant ladies strolled by and another time in Target when a baby waved at me. I am fearful of how this clomid is going to affect my PMS. I have a feeling it is going to be worse than usual.

Jenny, I have never used them and can't say how they are supposed to be used. Sorry for the non advice.

Update: I may be triggering tomorrow if all goes as planned and I am so ready to! My ovaries feel very heavy and I am super crampy. I assume this is related to the clomid.