Can anyone shed some light on IUI odds?

[MarsMaiden]

yomo - I get four IUIs and one IVF. I think it is incredibly unfair how all the PCTs are allowed to make their own rules especially when there are recommended numbers out there saying they should allow 3 goes at IVF. postcode lotteries suck!

mrssunshine and chris - good luck for your IUIs this week! *hugs*

MrsJPC - I am with you! Thought I would throw everything at this natural cycle so used opks for the first time in ages! Lines were getting a bit darker but then they have gone faint again with no positive! My darkest line was on sunday (cd16) which would be late for me to o but I have been taking soy this cycle so had assumed that had made me later. Now I have no idea if I o'd or not! Would be interesting to hear that all the drugs might have had an effect although the clinic seem to think that there is a chance of falling on the natural cycle so I don't see any reason why. BLAH!

 

[yomo]

Great news on the free IUI's and IVF! DH and I get nothing free so we're paying for the IUI out of our own pocket. My IUI is this Friday!!

Thanks, good luck for friday, keep us posted! Xx

 

[yomo]

yomo - I get four IUIs and one IVF. I think it is incredibly unfair how all the PCTs are allowed to make their own rules especially when there are recommended numbers out there saying they should allow 3 goes at IVF. postcode lotteries suck!

mrssunshine and chris - good luck for your IUIs this week! *hugs*

MrsJPC - I am with you! Thought I would throw everything at this natural cycle so used opks for the first time in ages! Lines were getting a bit darker but then they have gone faint again with no positive! My darkest line was on sunday (cd16) which would be late for me to o but I have been taking soy this cycle so had assumed that had made me later. Now I have no idea if I o'd or not! Would be interesting to hear that all the drugs might have had an effect although the clinic seem to think that there is a chance of falling on the natural cycle so I don't see any reason why. BLAH!

I know your right it's so wrong, i really feel sorry for couples
overseas that get nothing free! Xx

 

[mrssunshine78]

i agree i think its very wrong that there isn't a specific guideline that says everyone gets x amounts of IUI and IVF

 

[MrsJPC]

MrsJPC - I am with you! Thought I would throw everything at this natural cycle so used opks for the first time in ages! Lines were getting a bit darker but then they have gone faint again with no positive! My darkest line was on sunday (cd16) which would be late for me to o but I have been taking soy this cycle so had assumed that had made me later. Now I have no idea if I o'd or not! Would be interesting to hear that all the drugs might have had an effect although the clinic seem to think that there is a chance of falling on the natural cycle so I don't see any reason why. BLAH![/QUOTE]

In a way I am glad it isn't just me. Oh well will carry on bedding like mad. Am seeing the clinic on Friday so I will ask and then let you know what they say, I am also gonna see if they really cannot see me before October. Just feel like I am running out of time! x

Oh the whole postcode thing is just ridiculous. When I lived in London it was no IUI and 3 IVF's now in Kent it is 2 IUI and 2 IVFs - there are only three clinics I can go to - how that is supposed to supply the whole of the county I do not know! x

 

[jwelmel]

Hi..im new to the idea of IUI as doc suggested it today(BAD NEWS).However fertility diagnosis and treatments are not covered by our f*** insurance. (sorry for the rant) ...any ladies from the US who can shed some light on IUI cost($) and process.Ive been diagnosed with pcos and oh has low morph.So here we are..trying for our first and beginning our long sad journey on the infertility coaster.
GL to all of u!!

 

[CaseyBaby718]

I live in MD. Go to the Shady Grove Fertility Center. They have a discount program for people making X amount of money per 2 years of taxes.

It's usually $1200, but we got 50% off, so it was $600.

Hope that helps. (back to lurking lol)

 

[lola13]

Casey - I can't believe how much that is for an IUI! Mine was $368, which included both the sperm washing & IUI itself. Are you sure they're quoting you the right amount?

Good luck to everyone waiting on IUI or natural cycles. Hurry up...I need a LTTTC buddy

 

[mrssunshine78]

looks like it might be this afternoon for me!! frightened already!!

xx

 

[CaseyBaby718]

Casey - I can't believe how much that is for an IUI! Mine was $368, which included both the sperm washing & IUI itself. Are you sure they're quoting you the right amount?

Good luck to everyone waiting on IUI or natural cycles. Hurry up...I need a LTTTC buddy

Maybe it's different prices. I live really close to DC so i'm sure they jack up the prices because most people living around the DC area make butt loads more money then DH and I do. He gets a raise this Sept, so hopefully we will be more on par, but still. Being Military, we aren't going to start making a lot of money until he gets more experience time and promotions.

I haven't started AF yet, but i'm not holding my breath. Was kinda taking a break this month, and just doing Clomid, with nothing else. No monitoring, no OPKs, just clomid to keep me regular. Well today is CD28 and nothing.

Clomid usually (if no pregnancy happens) makes me have a normal cycle, within a few days. From 28 to 32, which is normal range. so i'm waiting until CD32.

I've been really quiet this month too. No AF signs, no pg signs. Just silent inside the body. Which is kinda disconcerting. lol For a symptom spotter at least.

So who knows Lola, maybe i'll be your buddy!! We shall wait and see.

 

[lola13]

Casey - that would be awesome! Good luck.

Sunshine - You'll be fine - all positive vibes your way!

 

[Wallie]

Hi ladies. Today my AF started so I've to go in to hospital on Saturday CD3 to be monitored and shown how to do my injections. I'm really quite excited as I've never done an IUI before and it's really giving me some hope. I just hope it does work.

 

[MarsMaiden]

mrssunshine - how did you get on hon? fingers crossed everything went ok for you *hugs*

wallie - hello! Really hope this is a good cycle for you, good luck for your injection training!

I start taking my tablets tomorrow morning to make sure that af comes when it's meant to (although hopefully it won't come at all!!). Kinda feel like this is the start of my next cycle even though i wont start injecting for a couple of weeks so, here we go again!!

 

[Wallie]

I must say I'm excited now but I'm sure this is going to one major emotional rollercoaster for me by the end of it, no matter what the outcome. When it hasn't been successful ladies, do you feel even worse when AF comes, or is it just the same huge disappointment?

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Good luck Wallie!!! How many dpo are you?

 

[nnn84]

Hi there,

Well I think I now qualify for this section! I have been in and out for a few months now, but feel like I belong here now.

Long Story Short - Been ttc since September 2008, Came off the pill and had no period for 6 months, was referred to the gyne, who ran some test all came back satisfactory, although they believe I may have PCOS. Had long irregular cycle 130+ days so was prescribed clomid 50mg which worked but sadly all 6 cycles were bfn. Since the clomid I have been referred to the IVF/ICSI and IUI Departments. I am scheduled to start IVF in January and in the meantime going for the IUI in my next cycle.

So here I am! I am to take Norethisterone on 30th July to 8th August so that it will start my period to match the timetable at the hospital. Day 1 of my cycle will be 12th August 2010.

12th August - Ultrasound scan to check all is good
13th August - Start Suprecur Injections
14th August - Start Gonal F Injections
20th August - Ultrasound scan cd9
23rd August - Ultrasound scan cd12
25th August - If all is well 1st IUI Treatment today!

In a state of shock I think at the minute, as only had my referral appointment this week, and feel that this has all happend very quickly. I am very excited, but really not sure what to expect.

Any one else in the same situation and going through first IUI cycle? It would be great to chat, as I really don't know what to expect.

Anyone been through this process and can tell me what they felt the process was like. Im really worried about these injections, so would be great to talk to someone who has gone through the process too.

Sorry for the huge post, but need to get it all down, to try and make some sense of it all.

Thanks xxx

 

[Wallie]

Good luck Wallie!!! How many dpo are you?

I'm only on CD2 today, so a long way to go yet!

 

[Wallie]

Any one else in the same situation and going through first IUI cycle? It would be great to chat, as I really don't know what to expect.

Anyone been through this process and can tell me what they felt the process was like. Im really worried about these injections, so would be great to talk to someone who has gone through the process too.

Sorry for the huge post, but need to get it all down, to try and make some sense of it all.

Thanks xxx

Yip, me! Very first cycle! I go in tomorrow to get my CD3 internal scan and get shown how to do my injections. All very exciting and scarey!

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Wish you all the best, Wallie!

 

[mrssunshine78]

I must say I'm excited now but I'm sure this is going to one major emotional rollercoaster for me by the end of it, no matter what the outcome. When it hasn't been successful ladies, do you feel even worse when AF comes, or is it just the same huge disappointment?

My last cycle wasn't successful and i took it really hard, was bursting into tears for no reason until yesterday when i had my 2nd iui!! maybe this was just my extreme reaction, i don't know, but i think i might have had more hope cos we'd tried something new. Good luck

IUI this month was worse than last, i was laid there for over 30mins, and 3 people had a go at inseminating me! mortifying i must say, the 2 nurses couldn't do it so they got a consultant in (who i'd never met before) anyway she managed after a bit more prodding and poking. Anyway the reason is cos my uterus is flipped the opposite way. Glad i'd taken painkillers!!

good luck to everyone

xxxx