Can anyone shed some light on IUI odds?

[Sybil]

Charger22 - controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) is what they call it when they monitor through blood tests and ultrasounds how you are responding to the meds they have you on. The normal protocol that Halifax uses for IUI is clomid from days 2-6 (normally 100 mg daily), on day 6 you are at the clinic for an ultrasound and bloodwork and if everything is ok they start you on whatever dose of bravelle injections they figure you need. From your day 9, you could possibly be there everyday for bloodwork and ultrasounds until they catch your LH surge. Have you had all other tests done to determine your reasons for infertility (such as lap & dye tests)? I am pretty sure they will not do IUI unless they know for sure that your tubes are clear. Generally the fertility specialits around here will suggest to try IUI after clomid, but I found that once I had my first appointment at the clinic they pushed the IVF route more because of the success they have with it. I just now have to get my husband on board with the huge expense of IVF, as we are unexplained and he is of the belief that it will eventually happen for us on our own, which it may, but I am not willing to wait much longer as I am now 35 and we have been trying for 2 1/2 years since I had a miscarriage with my one and only pregnancy.

 

[missmarls]

Marsmaiden and mrssunshine, sorry the witch got you....she's on her way to my place as we speak. I'm not as bummed as I thought I would be though, kinda knew it didn't work but am feeling positive that it will work the 2nd or 3rd time. Hope everyone else has some luck on their cycles!

 

[Britt11]

just wanted to wish all the girls waiting for their IUI's this cycle good luck and also good luck to those in the 2ww

we did a natural cycle this month and I have no idea how many dpo I am but AF is due either Sat or Sun...dont feel any different though

Zeezee where are you at hon? you must be around the same time as me as well- I dont think you were doing IUI this month either

 

[MarsMaiden]

missmarls - so sorry that this cycle hasn't worked out for you either. I hope you are right about being 2nd or third time lucky! Are you going straight into another cycle or having a rest cycle first?

I phoned through my negative results yesterday and asked to see the FS so that I could discuss some of the concerns I had regarding how I was reacting to the stims and spotting etc and I won't be able to see him until November which will be after my 3rd cycle anyway!! Gah!! At least if the third cycle fails, it might be an opportunity to discuss getting on to the waiting list for IVF.

 

[zeezee]

MarsMaiden and MrsSunshine - i am so sorry angels that the nasty ho AF came to visit. Mars - are you on clomid and being monitored? It could be you have the same issue as me, thin lining. Apparently spotting in the LP is also a signal of this.

Britt - how are you hanging in the natural cycle?

Other Ladies? UPDATES!!

So I am now 10dpiui (yes Britt, had IUI this cycle, it might ahve been pulled, but my lining seemed to fatten up to an acceptable level). I tested out the trigger shot I * think * - it seemed to be gone at 7-8dpiui (so 8-9 days post trigger). So I have just figured that I am out this cycle right. I tested this morning and I swear to you I saw a super duper faint shadow. I am being pragmatic, probs still some trigger shot left over. So I decide not to pee for 4 hours (this is HUGE for me, my bladder is the size of a teeny tiny pea and has endo on it so not pee'ing is HARD!) and testing again about 15 mins ago. I swear to you ladies, the shadow is darker and hubster thought so too. So I have * some * hope, but I am trying to not get them too high because it could be (a) left over trigger, and (b) even if its natural hcg could end up being a chemical because I had a thinner than optimal lining. But still - hope! A glimmer of hope!

Z
xx

 

[zeezee]

missmarls - did the ho bag skanky witch come to yours? FX for you honey.

 

[mrssunshine78]

sounds exciting zeezee - you'll have to keep us informed, hope it is a proper bfp for you!

mars our next appt is nov too, so we'll have finished our stupid 6 compulsary cycles of iui, and hopefully then we can move onto ivf

Britt - natural cycle sounds like heaven at the moment to me - not reacting very well to the clomid!

missmarls - did the witch arrive?

hope everyone else is doing well

xx

 

[Wallie]

Zee this sounds really really positive. I take it you will test with FMU tomorrow and see if the test is any darker. Maybe you can post a photo?

Ladies, maybe we should do a little board where we can have an update on where everyone is on their cycle and what's happening?

For anyone who does it, I'm on a natural cycle (because of cyst) awaiting AF 29th August, then onto 2nd cycle IUI medicated.

 

[CaseyBaby718]

Take a picture next time zeezee, i'd love to see what you are seeing! Crossing my fingers for you!!

 

[zeezee]

OMFG, I just did another one and its darker! Almost an actual line! And I did a digi and it was +! Ok, breathe zee, could still be trigger shot -will know more tomorrow. About to upload pics.

xx

 

[zeezee]

ok here goes, not sure that you can actually see the shadows in the pic - first stick (up the top of the pic) is from FMU this morning, middle one at 12pm and bottom one at 3pm. Thoughts! Let me down firmly ladies!! Ok, just looked at pic again, its super unclear b/c of how much I had to crop it to get it to 512kb...

 

[Charger22]

Hi Sybil

I had the dye test done in March and my tubes are clear, I have a LH surge cd 14 every month I use the opk. I ovulate on my own according to the blood work I had done last Oct or so by my own doctor. I live over 2 hrs away from Halifax so there is no way I could be there every day. My af started today, one more month of clomid to go but it will be a waste of time just like the last 6 months, I have never had any issues that would explain why i can not get pregnant, I am so depressed today. I am 29 and have been off my birth control pills for at least 2 years. We would never be able to afford the ivf, my husband sounds like yousr, he don't understand why I get upset every month and thinks it will happen eventually.

 

[CaseyBaby718]

Okay, so in the first two, I can't really see anything but in the last one, if i tilt my monitor I can see just the shadow of something.

What about the digi?? Did you take a picture of that. I know that sometimes the light of the camera or just the picture itself doesn't show the line very well. Esp the smaller the picture is made.

 

[Britt11]

sounds exciting zeezee - you'll have to keep us informed, hope it is a proper bfp for you!

mars our next appt is nov too, so we'll have finished our stupid 6 compulsary cycles of iui, and hopefully then we can move onto ivf

Britt - natural cycle sounds like heaven at the moment to me - not reacting very well to the clomid!

missmarls - did the witch arrive?

hope everyone else is doing well

xx

I know hon, i didnt either- 4 cycles straight on it and I ws borderline crazy lol the natural cycle is nice. Although I wish they would have done monitoring with a trigger with me for the IUI- all they did was "come in after your positive opk" i always wondered if it was timed right...

anyway, Zeezee, what is going on with my little cycle buddy??? I definitely see a line on the last test- but did you say you did a digi preg test and it was positive??!! if so your pregnant honey, those are high sensitivity - 25mui i think...so there should be no guessing.
how are you feeling? any symtoms?

 

[Britt11]

Hi Sybil

I had the dye test done in March and my tubes are clear, I have a LH surge cd 14 every month I use the opk. I ovulate on my own according to the blood work I had done last Oct or so by my own doctor. I live over 2 hrs away from Halifax so there is no way I could be there every day. My af started today, one more month of clomid to go but it will be a waste of time just like the last 6 months, I have never had any issues that would explain why i can not get pregnant, I am so depressed today. I am 29 and have been off my birth control pills for at least 2 years. We would never be able to afford the ivf, my husband sounds like yousr, he don't understand why I get upset every month and thinks it will happen eventually.

oh hon, I hear what your saying, I know exactly how you feel. I feel your pain. Has your OH had an analysis? It showed that my DH has morphology issues...so that explains some of why we havent yet. IVF is so crazy expensive, its like buying a second vehicle but with no guarantees you will even get it...

i do hope you conceive soon

 

[missmarls]

Hi Ladies!Yes, the witch flew in this morning...and apparantly she had a bad day and is now taking it out on my uterus!Ouchie!!
I am going straight into another cycle, my clinic is phoning in a Clomid script to the pharmacy so starting Friday I delve back into the wonderful world of hot flashes and headaches! Yay!
ZeeZee I have my fingers crossed for you! I see a line on the 3rd test so definately getting darker...you are our beacon of hope! Keep us posted...

 

[Charger22]

Hi all

missmarls - I will be starting my 6th and last cycle of clomid on friday as well, I only had side effects the first month I took it the rest if the months I took the pills right before bed and had no side effects.

Britt11 - I have no idea why I can't concieve I go to see the specialist again on Sept 22, I seen her in Feb when she gave me the clomid prescription was 6months,

 

[Britt11]

Hi Ladies!Yes, the witch flew in this morning...and apparantly she had a bad day and is now taking it out on my uterus!Ouchie!!
I am going straight into another cycle, my clinic is phoning in a Clomid script to the pharmacy so starting Friday I delve back into the wonderful world of hot flashes and headaches! Yay!
ZeeZee I have my fingers crossed for you! I see a line on the 3rd test so definately getting darker...you are our beacon of hope! Keep us posted...

oh hon sorry to hear that good luck this cycle!! CD 1 is by far the worse...tomorrow will be a bit better

Charger- good luck with the FS apt in Sept, I hope you get some answers and help

Zeezee where are you at??!! dont leave us hangin

 

[zeezee]

Hi y'all - missmarls, I am sorry the skanky witch came.

So to answer your earlier q Britt - I did do a digi this afternoon and it was positive (can't cut the pic down in size enough). I pee'd on another cheapie a couple of hours ago and it was a lighter shadow again but with much more diluted pee. So I guess tomorrow will tell right. The ovidrel should be out of my system by now, and I tested negative for 2 days before this, so I guess I have to be a patient girl... (AGH!)

 

[Britt11]

Hi y'all - missmarls, I am sorry the skanky witch came.

So to answer your earlier q Britt - I did do a digi this afternoon and it was positive (can't cut the pic down in size enough). I pee'd on another cheapie a couple of hours ago and it was a lighter shadow again but with much more diluted pee. So I guess tomorrow will tell right. The ovidrel should be out of my system by now, and I tested negative for 2 days before this, so I guess I have to be a patient girl... (AGH!)

oh I'm thinking its looking VERY good for you Zee...
what are your symptoms?