Considering at-home insemination with donor sperm...?

[MrsMM24]

Welcome, and Good Luck ILLOVEU4EVER!

 

[laurac1988]

No smiley this morning: +opk yesterday. Donation day before yesterday. Come on body...

 

[Nimyra]

welcome and good luck, Illoveu4ever!

 

[Nimyra]

great suggestion, ebelle, thanks!

Right now I'm distracting myself with early Christmas shopping! Wheee!

I feel like this could be my month... but I'm also scared to get my hopes up too much. just praying!

 

[LeahMSta]

welcome Illloveyouforever! :wave:
Feel free to hop on in. You don't have to lurk any more...now you can jump on in and join the fun!

Well ladies.... $%&# just got real. Our OB called and moved DWs appointment to Monday morning at 9am. She is freaking out. Part of me thinks it's silly because its not like they will start poking and prodding her straight away. The other part of me understands. She wants so badly to be able to make our dream come true and a part of her must be terrified that they are going to tell her that she can't. Monday was the day that we were supposed to start our donations so I am just hoping that we can continue as planned. For those of you that have been referred out to an RE, can you tell me a bit about the appointments that led to the referral? We have done all the preliminaries. She had a full physical and blood work including TSH and LSH. Plus a female hormone panel. We have no idea what will happen at this appointment. We know that he referenced an HSG and Ultrasound when he said to come back if we weren't expecting in 4 months. 7 months later we're giving in. Just wondering if there is anything else we should prepare for?

 

[KelleyNJen]

welcome Illloveyouforever! :wave:
Feel free to hop on in. You don't have to lurk any more...now you can jump on in and join the fun!

Well ladies.... $%&# just got real. Our OB called and moved DWs appointment to Monday morning at 9am. She is freaking out. Part of me thinks it's silly because its not like they will start poking and prodding her straight away. The other part of me understands. She wants so badly to be able to make our dream come true and a part of her must be terrified that they are going to tell her that she can't. Monday was the day that we were supposed to start our donations so I am just hoping that we can continue as planned. For those of you that have been referred out to an RE, can you tell me a bit about the appointments that led to the referral? We have done all the preliminaries. She had a full physical and blood work including TSH and LSH. Plus a female hormone panel. We have no idea what will happen at this appointment. We know that he referenced an HSG and Ultrasound when he said to come back if we weren't expecting in 4 months. 7 months later we're giving in. Just wondering if there is anything else we should prepare for?

Hey Leah!

We self referred to a fertility specialist. We did the HSG and U/S but since there was nothing physically stopping her from getting pregnant we started the Clomid and HCG. I suppose that if they had found something then we would have had more testing done. Hopefully that's is all that it will take for you, better yet that you get knocked up this cycle and don't need any of that.

 

[firechild30]

I've been obsessing non-stop over whether or not I'm going to get pregnant. Really, its a problem. Fortunately today I had work (part time, so only a few days a week) after our storm-imposed vacation, so I didn't have as much time to spend on BnB.

Is it crazy that I'm scared to go running in case I make it harder for my eggy to implant?

I seriously need a hobby. er, a second hobby.

Any suggestions for obsession-interruption?

It's hard not to obsessed, especially in the 2ww. I have started reading novels the week we begin inseminations to keep my mind occupied on something else- it's still difficult though.

Picked up my clomid yesterday, start it tomorrow. ordered supplies for the next 3 months and donor goes for SA on Mon. Would really love to get our BFP this cycle, but if not we will begin the process of testing for more invasive methods. not looking forward to that. this will be round 4 of clomid so I only have 2 rounds left then I have to take a break.

Good luck to those of you in the 2ww and who are receiving donations.

 

[Shantelleyrae]

So does anyone ever get a positive OPK for more than one day?? I had strong positives CD15, 16 and 17. What does that mean?? Well anyways Im pretty sure I blew my chance this month. GRRRRR!! I was expecting to get a positive opk CD 13 or 14. So did an insemination on CD 12 and 13, then didnt get the first positive OPK til CD 15 and then was not able to get anymore donations for this cycle. Donor was having personal/ family issues. So Im not even sure when and if I ovulated. But Im pretty sure I will not be getting my BFP! Well this was only my first cycle, hopefully got all the awkwardness out of the way and got some practice. LOL! So AF is due on or around the 14th. Cant wait to get it out of the way and try again!
Good luck ladies, hopefully you get your BFP's!!!!!

 

[shefali83]

So does anyone ever get a positive OPK for more than one day?? I had strong positives CD15, 16 and 17. What does that mean?? Well anyways Im pretty sure I blew my chance this month. GRRRRR!! I was expecting to get a positive opk CD 13 or 14. So did an insemination on CD 12 and 13, then didnt get the first positive OPK til CD 15 and then was not able to get anymore donations for this cycle. Donor was having personal/ family issues. So Im not even sure when and if I ovulated. But Im pretty sure I will not be getting my BFP! Well this was only my first cycle, hopefully got all the awkwardness out of the way and got some practice. LOL! So AF is due on or around the 14th. Cant wait to get it out of the way and try again!
Good luck ladies, hopefully you get your BFP's!!!!!

hey! i am going through almost the same thing. my af is also due on 14th IF i ovulated at the same day as always. i usually get two days of positive opk and Ov on 13th day of 26 day cycle. this time i had positive opks starting from day 12 till 17(6 days of obvious positive). today is day 18 and i ll be testing again. we inseminated starting day 9 till 16. i dont know whats up. i asked my obgyn. she said opks are suggestive and not totally accurate!
Unfortunately i didnt take my bbt this cycle hence the confusion. i use internet cheapies to test.

EDIT: finally negative today

 

[ebelle]

So does anyone ever get a positive OPK for more than one day?? I had strong positives CD15, 16 and 17. What does that mean?? Well anyways Im pretty sure I blew my chance this month. GRRRRR!! I was expecting to get a positive opk CD 13 or 14. So did an insemination on CD 12 and 13, then didnt get the first positive OPK til CD 15 and then was not able to get anymore donations for this cycle. Donor was having personal/ family issues. So Im not even sure when and if I ovulated. But Im pretty sure I will not be getting my BFP! Well this was only my first cycle, hopefully got all the awkwardness out of the way and got some practice. LOL! So AF is due on or around the 14th. Cant wait to get it out of the way and try again!
Good luck ladies, hopefully you get your BFP's!!!!!

Hi SHantelleyrae, I had the issue whereby my positive OPKs would drag on for a couple of days. I generally got the donations all throughout when that happened. I've read that it happens either because your body takes a while to ovulate or ovulate twice. Either way, I'ld suggest for future cycles to try and get insemination over a period of time if at all possible for your donor. Also temping will help you to keep note of when ovulation actually occurs so you don't keep wondering if you caught the egg.

Hope this helps!

 

[Katyte]

Hello ladies, I have been reading all 681 pages believe it or not.
After getting all information I need (thanks to you all) here is what I have done.

Had evening pimrose oil from cd1 until day I Ovulated which was I believe 18-19 of October. Folic acid and vitamin C. Had my smiley face on the 18th.
Had done inseminations on 13,14,16,17! Using 5 ml syringe with softcup afterwords. following big O.Immediately started to eat pineapple and brasl nut. Lots of green tea.
Believe it or not on the day of my AF was due I got BFP!!! Two tests both positive.
Good luck to you all.
Hope mine is a sticky one.

 

[Nimyra]

Congrats Katyte! Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy.

 

[Katyte]

Thank you. Going to first appointment on Friday. Should be 5 weeks by then.

 

[illoveu4ever]

We are meeting with our friend(donor) today!! Nervous and excited! if anyone used a known donor how did your first little meet up go to talk about when you will start and how it all will all go down? I feel a tiny bit awkward but at the same time super excited because we get to start the process soon! (yay)
*Again thank you ladies this thread is awesome and so full of information! I luv it!!

 

[MrsMM24]

KATYTE CONGRATS, wishing you an H&H 9 mos!


LEAH, we have been using a FS for almost 4 years now. We had all the work that you referred to. However, I showed to be ovulating on my own so nothing was prescribed. We continued on with IUI, as it got to me very expensive, we then started ordering the specimen to our home. We continued to use of FS, and after 2 losses, we were referred for HSG. The lining, tubes, etc were all good and I was not having an issue getting pregnant (we also have a 10yo DD) just gotten older so sustaining was an issue, that is when I was placed on Progesterone and that is where we are currently and tomorrow is 12 weeks! Good Luck, keep the stress down and just listen to the suggestions or information they have. No need to worry, this is a helpful thing.

 

[LeahMSta]

Thanks MrsMM24 and ebelle.
We are about to head out for our appointment so I will keep everyone posted. Hopefully he will have some good tips and we will just so happen to fall preggers this cycle and not have to deal with all of the other shenanigans but DW says she is down for whatever gets thrown at her as long as it makes a at the end.

 

[laurac1988]

Hope the appt goes well Leah!

3dpo and got my crosshairs today

 

[LeahMSta]

Yay for cross hairs Laura!

Back from the doc. As expected, we have a whole load of tests. On the 14th we are doing a blood draw for progesterone and a pelvic U/S on the 30th. If Af shows up ( I love the fact that the dr says IF) we schedule her HSG straight away. I have to say though I love the fact that he assured us that she is no more likely to become pregnant through intercourse and assured us that we are doing everything perfect. He was obviously familiar and comfortable with the method of home insemination that we are using. Yay!

I copied this from a response in another thread. sorry. I'm kinda lazy right now.

 

[Shantelleyrae]

Thanks ebelle and shefali83, for the info!! We were planning on more insemination's, but our donor was having family issues and was not available. Fertility friend updated and says my AF is due the 17th now.. And i did some research online and found out that 4 or 5 day old sperm can still get you a BFP. So it could happen, but definitely not going to get my hopes up for it.
So looking forward to trying next month. And getting my donor in check to make sure he is ready and available. And make sure he isnt having second thoughts. I mean really, It only takes him a few minutes to do his thing, if he cant do that for me then Im on to looking for a new donor. Have a few possibilities that may be back up. LOL! Well good luck to the rest of ya!!

 

[shefali83]

Yay for cross hairs Laura!

Back from the doc. As expected, we have a whole load of tests. On the 14th we are doing a blood draw for progesterone and a pelvic U/S on the 30th. If Af shows up ( I love the fact that the dr says IF) we schedule her HSG straight away. I have to say though I love the fact that he assured us that she is no more likely to become pregnant through intercourse and assured us that we are doing everything perfect. He was obviously familiar and comfortable with the method of home insemination that we are using. Yay!

I copied this from a response in another thread. sorry. I'm kinda lazy right now.

Hope AF does NOT show up! its great to know that AI has the same chance as intercourse. thats really comforting
when is your Af due?