anyone over 35 going for fertility treatments this year? IUI, IVF etc

[Natsby]

I know what you mean I thought I was in with a chance last cycle and was really down when it didn´t work. This cycle I´m thinking more along the lines of it will happen one day, although I will book to see a specialist next month just in case I need a bit of help getting there too. We don´t have much money though so natural is probably the only way we will get there realistically. But we will get there in the end I´m sure. I´m lucky I´m going back to the UK for the first week of my tww so that will make it feel much shorter this month.

 

[sarahincanada]

I know what you mean I thought I was in with a chance last cycle and was really down when it didn´t work. This cycle I´m thinking more along the lines of it will happen one day, although I will book to see a specialist next month just in case I need a bit of help getting there too. We don´t have much money though so natural is probably the only way we will get there realistically. But we will get there in the end I´m sure. I´m lucky I´m going back to the UK for the first week of my tww so that will make it feel much shorter this month.

oooh thats great, the past 2 months Ive been busy for one week of the 2WW...one month in vegas and another with my family. Im going to have to book some things to do next week! are you visiting family?

I do believe things happen for a reason and when they are supposed to, and should remind myself of that more when getting stressed

 

[Natsby]

Yes seeing all my cousins, and lots of friends too. It is good to go and touch base once in a while, I have seen anyone from the UK since Jan and then I had pneumonia and couldn´t see anyone with children.
I try to remember everything in it´s own time and for a reason... but it is hard. One of the cousins I will stay with ended up adopting her baby from Russia, and although she is happy I know for us it would never be an option as it was very expensive. So I do hope I don´t have to follow in her path. Yeah book some fun things to do and keep busy. I´ll be keeping an eye out for you around af time to wish you happy birthday.

 

[Indigo77]

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Hey all, I have been stalking this thread a bit because at some point I think we'll be switching to IUI/IVF (is free here after you've done a certain amount of clomid cycles). Very interesting to hear all your stories - thank you so much for sharing.

I just wanted to chime in on the 'sperm' discussion - that my FS told me my DH should 'clear the pipes' (as he put it) a good 4-5 times a week - even if we're not DTD - for optimum sperm quality. When I got home and told DH he was all "gahhh, if I HAVE to... only for you.... " LOL

(best doctor's orders ever!)

So I guess it depends on their count etc., but all things being equal, it's apparently good to keep a decent turnover down there!

Best of luck with all your procedures... I'll be following and FX for you!

That's interesting...The urologist told my DH to ejaculate every three days...
His count was excellent, motility was normal, but his morphology was quite low...

 

[sadie]

Hi girls. Do you think we can bring a sperm sample from home for the SA? I read about using a condom..... i live max 40 min from the docs office.

 

[LLbean]

Hi girls. Do you think we can bring a sperm sample from home for the SA? I read about using a condom..... i live max 40 min from the docs office.

BEWARE!!! It's not just any condom. Please check with your doctor or lab and see if the do provide condoms for your test.

If you bring it from home keep the container either between your legs or breast to keep it at the right temperature... And it has to get there within the hour of collection... If you hit traffic you may lose your sample and have to wait a few days again

 

[Natsby]

Hi girls. Do you think we can bring a sperm sample from home for the SA? I read about using a condom..... i live max 40 min from the docs office.

We had a problem with this too, our clinic is 40 mins drive from home, we didn´t want to risk them being DOA. So in the end poor OH had to go into the toilets in the hospital and do it there, not easy! Also here they told us NOT to use a condom, but maybe they have ones that are ok where you live. It isn´t nice for them, but compared to what we go through I´d say they get off lightly!

 

[JanetPlanet]

I totally agree, they get "off" easily. lol

We live about 30-45 mins from the lab we got hubby's sperm washed at, so the he had to do it there. Extremely not sexy he said. lol

When he was telling me about it, I couldn't help but think, if all I had to do was masturbate in a bathroom, instead of constantly being poked, proded, stabbed with needles, medicated, feel bloated, cranky, etc. I would be more than happy to do it!

 

[JanetPlanet]

LLbean, have you had a beta yet? How do you know it's a boy? Sorry, I'm a bit daft. I'm so excited for you!

 

[LLbean]

Beta is Monday... They did PGD testing on embryos so I do know ;-)

On the "sample" subject.... I went in the room with my hubby and "helped him out" so he can't complain hehehe

 

[sadie]

LL, maybe i will try that! Thanks for thesuggestions.... We are going to wait until game day. Not worth risking messing that up!

 

[LLbean]

LL, maybe i will try that! Thanks for thesuggestions.... We are going to wait until game day. Not worth risking messing that up!

Good choice. Yes my hubby was also apprehensive (those wimps hehehe) but I offered to go in with him and it all went really well

 

[sarahincanada]

So in the end poor OH had to go into the toilets in the hospital and do it there, not easy!

at the clinic Im at theres a whole set up for sperm collections....they go in a special room that has porn videos for his viewing pleasure! partners are not allowed in. I think my hubby likes my IUI days!!

I had mine this morning....this one was more uncomfortable (different nurse). she said her technique is slower as she likes to put it into the best place whatever that means. we had 12.5 million sperm, 92% motility, 90% morphology....that was after 2 days abstaining so pleased with that (plus we BD'd thursday morning so that sperm is hopefully up there too).

so now I can forget about TTCing for a couple of weeks

 

[LLbean]

So in the end poor OH had to go into the toilets in the hospital and do it there, not easy!

at the clinic Im at theres a whole set up for sperm collections....they go in a special room that has porn videos for his viewing pleasure! partners are not allowed in. I think my hubby likes my IUI days!!

I had mine this morning....this one was more uncomfortable (different nurse). she said her technique is slower as she likes to put it into the best place whatever that means. we had 12.5 million sperm, 92% motility, 90% morphology....that was after 2 days abstaining so pleased with that (plus we BD'd thursday morning so that sperm is hopefully up there too).

so now I can forget about TTCing for a couple of weeks

at our clinic they have special rooms too...but they did let me in with him hehehehe

 

[JanetPlanet]

Sarah, I'm thinking about you. Good Luck!

 

[sarahincanada]

Sarah, I'm thinking about you. Good Luck!

you too JP.....you had a good amount of follicles so FXd!!

 

[LLbean]

keeping a good thought for all of you!!!!

Glad it went well this time Sarah

 

[sadie]

Good luck Sarah and Janet! Take it easy and be good to yourselves!

Im right behind y'all!

 

[sadie]

Oh and get this.... My OH tells me that he doesnt like porn, that it depresses him thinking of what those women need to do to earn a living.... I dont mnow if I truly believe him, but he does have a very good heart. nicest guy I have ever met.

 

[JanetPlanet]

Thanks sadie! Have you had your follicles checked yet?