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

[sarahincanada]

thats too bad hockey....I know its hard to wait when you just want to move ahead with something, but the months will go fast. how many IUI have you done? Im also wanting to do IVF asap (yikes Im 39 next week), but I am waiting as I have to find the money, so we are both waiting but for different reasons. you are lucky to have it covered

 

[sarahincanada]

Hi sarah. We last dtd on monday night, about 11 PM! Im pretty happy about the numbers.
I am hoping to not be so crazed during the TWW... Any symptoms yet??

symptoms? what are symptoms?
actually been having uncomfortable cramps and ovary twinges....this is my first month on prometrium and I know it can cause all sorts of 'symptoms' so probably that.

 

[sarahincanada]

Oh and as for the 34 mm, i have read some good stories about BFPs with one so big, but it could also be a cyst, although my doctor mentioned nothing about being a cyst.....

did they say what your estrogen levels are? usually they can guess from that. hope it is a nice juicy egg ready to be fertilized!!!

 

[readyformore]

any news ready??

Spotting.

I am really hoping to get full flow before tomorrow morning.
They ONLY due scans from 7:15-8:00 am. So, if I start in the morning at 9, I'm S.O.L.
I have to get in from cd1-3, but I have to work this weekend, and my shift starts at 7 am sharp. If I call in sick again prior to next summer, I could get disciplined. There is zero option of going in late. So. . . .

Hockey- bummer about having to wait for IVF, especially when you have your thoughts geared to doing it straight away. Even if you have the benefit of your insurance covering it, it's still a big disappointment.

Sadie- your IUI sounds like it went great! We had 94% motility and 32 million post wash this month. I'm hoping we have as good of results for next month as well.

 

[sarahincanada]

any news ready??

Spotting.

I am really hoping to get full flow before tomorrow morning.
They ONLY due scans from 7:15-8:00 am. So, if I start in the morning at 9, I'm S.O.L.
I have to get in from cd1-3, but I have to work this weekend, and my shift starts at 7 am sharp. If I call in sick again prior to next summer, I could get disciplined. There is zero option of going in late. So. . . .

oh no, can you just book it and go even with just spotting? they do blood tests before you start the medication right?

 

[readyformore]

any news ready??

Spotting.

I am really hoping to get full flow before tomorrow morning.
They ONLY due scans from 7:15-8:00 am. So, if I start in the morning at 9, I'm S.O.L.
I have to get in from cd1-3, but I have to work this weekend, and my shift starts at 7 am sharp. If I call in sick again prior to next summer, I could get disciplined. There is zero option of going in late. So. . . .

oh no, can you just book it and go even with just spotting? they do blood tests before you start the medication right?

No, no blood test. Just an ultrasound. We'll see how the night goes. I'm really hoping to wake up at 3am in bloody sheets, lol

 

[JanetPlanet]

Hi all, I'm just popping in for a moment. I'm 9DPO today. BFN yesterday and today.

I hope everything's going well for everyone.

Sarah, did you have your IUI and how many follies/sizes?

Good Luck everyone!

 

[sarahincanada]

Hi all, I'm just popping in for a moment. I'm 9DPO today. BFN yesterday and today.

I hope everything's going well for everyone.

Sarah, did you have your IUI and how many follies/sizes?

Good Luck everyone!

yes I had it on saturday, I only had one 24mm follie

hope your bfn turns into a bfp next week

 

[GreenFingers]

Ugh!! This TTC is killing me!!

My insurance company just declined IVF until I've had 3 IUI's with injectables. Apparently the AMH is considered experimental and not a medical enough reason to start IVF.

A month ago I would have been fine with this but I've been getting myself worked up for the IVF journey so I'm pretty disappointed. Now it won't be until next year for IVF.

The positives - I am lucky that insurance will pay for it so I should be grateful and who knows - could get lucky and one of those IUI's takes.

Just a little disappointed as I had high hopes. I feel like the IUI's are a waste of good eggs since the odds of conception are low.

Oh that is too bad, could you get an antra follicle count done? That's how my Dor was diagnosed, the amh just backed it up! Don't give up on Iui, and use the time to get those eggs in tip top shape

 

[JanetPlanet]

yes I had it on saturday, I only had one 24mm follie

hope your bfn turns into a bfp next week

Thanks Sarah. You're so sweet.

I will be thinking of you and hoping you get a GIANT BFP!

In fact, I am hoping that for everyone.

 

[crystal443]

ready, I hope AF shows quickly for you if it has too show I rather the stupid thing just show up and get on to a new cycle!!

Sarah- I really hope things work out for you regarding money, we have our own business as well that I do from home (website designer) which gives us a pretty good amount of disposable money and then DH works in a school and makes our steady income. His salary supports us and we can then use the business money to pay for IVF, the only problem with our business is that its not always "steady" money. I know what your saying about having the money there but you may need it to put back in the business. There's freedom in owning a business but more worries too

Hockey- I hope you soon get things in place to get started!!

Greenfingers-I hope the 3 IUI either work or go quickly for you so you can get IVF

Thanks Janet- Hope you're well!!

I'm doing fine with all the hormones, I was a bit irritable with DH last night but sometimes asking if I'm ok for the 400th time is a pain in the backside. I know he means well, which is why I bit my tounge

 

[LLbean]

Crystal...mine has been on my last nerve lately too ...guess I'm just not as patient now LOL

 

[crystal443]

Crystal...mine has been on my last nerve lately too ...guess I'm just not as patient now LOL

LOL..I bet, I'm usually pretty mellow but I have been a little snappy So I've been biting my tounge or this could be a long, long process On the otherside of that all he needs to do is show up and give his donation so he can suck it

 

[sadie]

Why did my doctor tell me that postwashed sperm can last 72 hours? I thought it was much less. Maybe there are new techniques?

 

[sadie]

Oh and as for the 34 mm, i have read some good stories about BFPs with one so big, but it could also be a cyst, although my doctor mentioned nothing about being a cyst.....

did they say what your estrogen levels are? usually they can guess from that. hope it is a nice juicy egg ready to be fertilized!!!

thanks again!

We only checked my blood levels on CD1 so I have no clue as to my estrogen levels at this point. My next visit will be for a blood test in two weeks time.

 

[sarahincanada]

Oh and as for the 34 mm, i have read some good stories about BFPs with one so big, but it could also be a cyst, although my doctor mentioned nothing about being a cyst.....

did they say what your estrogen levels are? usually they can guess from that. hope it is a nice juicy egg ready to be fertilized!!!

thanks again!

We only checked my blood levels on CD1 so I have no clue as to my estrogen levels at this point. My next visit will be for a blood test in two weeks time.

so they dont take your blood at every ultrasound? they do at my clinic as they are checking estrogen and LH to make sure you are not ovulating yet. If you get an LH surge you dont take the Ovidrel and they do IUI asap.

I dont know about the postwashed sperm...are they saying it can last for 72 hours in the body? I thought it was much less

 

[readyformore]

Why did my doctor tell me that postwashed sperm can last 72 hours? I thought it was much less. Maybe there are new techniques?

Sounds iffy to me.
I was told 36 hours, I think that's more accurate.

 

[sadie]

36 sounds more realistic. Maybe he was giving me the best case scenario.... Who knows.
the fun waiting game has brgun!

 

[readyformore]

So, when did the witch arrive? 2:30am, lol! I think that is hilarious!

I went in for my baseline scan today. It was lovely not to have to worry about missing work. But, sadly, it was not without drama.

They told me I had a cyst left over from last cycle. They checked my estradiol and said if it's under 50, I could still do femara this cycle. It was 39.

I know that they said cysts are common, but here's the issue I have. A few years ago, I had to have one of my ovaries removed due to issues with cysts. So, I'm now very protective on my one remaining ovary.
Prior to starting any treatment, I asked my RE if cysts were a likely complication form the meds, b/c if so, it would be a deal breaker for me.

So, now I'm torn. My brain says "Stop. Don't do it. Cysts and your body are not friends."

I'm kind of in limbo at the moment.

What do you think?

 

[sarahincanada]

So, when did the witch arrive? 2:30am, lol! I think that is hilarious!

I went in for my baseline scan today. It was lovely not to have to worry about missing work. But, sadly, it was not without drama.

They told me I had a cyst left over from last cycle. They checked my estradiol and said if it's under 50, I could still do femara this cycle. It was 39.

I know that they said cysts are common, but here's the issue I have. A few years ago, I had to have one of my ovaries removed due to issues with cysts. So, I'm now very protective on my one remaining ovary.
Prior to starting any treatment, I asked my RE if cysts were a likely complication form the meds, b/c if so, it would be a deal breaker for me.

So, now I'm torn. My brain says "Stop. Don't do it. Cysts and your body are not friends."

I'm kind of in limbo at the moment.

What do you think?

well Im sad she arrived but glad she had perfect timing

hmmmm, was the cyst before when you were taking fertility meds or at a different time?

I also had a cyst that wasnt giving off estradiol and they named it something I cant remember, but basically was nothing to worry about. it was gone the next cycle....so hoping yours is the same and will be no problem.