Dealing with azoospermia?

[snd80]

rd- So glad for you guys! I know it is a load off your mind!

 

[snd80]

And so it begins.....

I decided to put my car in the shop for brakes, an oil change and a new air filter for the "maybe" trip next week since it is cheaper on gas than our truck, and the place we have to go to is real tight on parking, and our truck is HUGE. So after $175 yesterday, the guy then tells me I need new front ball joints and lateral arms b/c they were about to come off (which I already knew they were loose)... great! Another $230! But oh no, we're not done yet! Now he calls and says that some of the bolts that are needed to come off for the job are seazed and rusted into the frame, so now we might be talking another $100! Jeez! I should have just rented a car, but it still would have had to be done eventually, so I am screwed either way! *sigh* I have the WORST luck of anyone, I swear! Just hope it is all gone away by Monday!

 

[Pink Lolly]

SB- Your tank is full now! Did you lay down with your hips elevated on the way home? And did they use a softcup afterwards for possible leakage? I am going to buy some just in case they don't have any to take w/ me.... We have a 4 hour ride home afterwards so I plan on laying in the backseat with a pillow under me for the trip! LOL! I keep thinking that $600 "liquid money" can't go to waste! Imagine ppl passing us thinking "what the hell is she doing?!" Praying this is it for you and hopefully I will only be a week behind you!!!! Ahhhhhhhhh! =) You are my encouragement!

No, they literally do the procedure and then tell you to get up and changed and leave. Then I was in a car travelling for 20 minutes and then in a pub for a meal and then in a car travelling for another good 2 hours or so. So definitely no hip elevation and no softcups. There's no need for softcups, as they place the fluid directly into your uterus and then the cervix keeps it all in. You are warned about a slight bit of discharge, but this is only from irritation of the cervix due to the catheter. So there's no need, but if you want to then of course there's nothing to stop you.

I didn't bother elevating as, again, I don't think there's any need. The sperm is exactly where it is supposed to be and I'm reassured after I see it going down those tubes too. Again though, if you'd feel better then go for it!

I'm so excited for you - I am keeping everything crossed that it's your good side that's going to be the one ovulating.

SND - I can back up what SB is saying! I had my iui and stayed lying down for about 15 mins, then I got dressed, walked to the car and then sat in the car for the hour and a half drive home (seat reclined only slightly for comfort)....and as you know I got my bfp!

Try not to worry about it falling out, like SB says they put it right up where it needs to do and the swimmers are gone as soon as they're put in there! One word of warning though...sorry if tmi....After both of my iuis, when they pulled the catheter out, I felt a small amount of fluid leak out with it. I was told it was just the lube and increased cm - it isn't the swimmers. I was worried but again my bfp proves it was fine! xx

 

[silverbell]

SB- Your tank is full now! Did you lay down with your hips elevated on the way home? And did they use a softcup afterwards for possible leakage? I am going to buy some just in case they don't have any to take w/ me.... We have a 4 hour ride home afterwards so I plan on laying in the backseat with a pillow under me for the trip! LOL! I keep thinking that $600 "liquid money" can't go to waste! Imagine ppl passing us thinking "what the hell is she doing?!" Praying this is it for you and hopefully I will only be a week behind you!!!! Ahhhhhhhhh! =) You are my encouragement!

No, they literally do the procedure and then tell you to get up and changed and leave. Then I was in a car travelling for 20 minutes and then in a pub for a meal and then in a car travelling for another good 2 hours or so. So definitely no hip elevation and no softcups. There's no need for softcups, as they place the fluid directly into your uterus and then the cervix keeps it all in. You are warned about a slight bit of discharge, but this is only from irritation of the cervix due to the catheter. So there's no need, but if you want to then of course there's nothing to stop you.

I didn't bother elevating as, again, I don't think there's any need. The sperm is exactly where it is supposed to be and I'm reassured after I see it going down those tubes too. Again though, if you'd feel better then go for it!

I'm so excited for you - I am keeping everything crossed that it's your good side that's going to be the one ovulating.

SND - I can back up what SB is saying! I had my iui and stayed lying down for about 15 mins, then I got dressed, walked to the car and then sat in the car for the hour and a half drive home (seat reclined only slightly for comfort)....and as you know I got my bfp!

Try not to worry about it falling out, like SB says they put it right up where it needs to do and the swimmers are gone as soon as they're put in there! One word of warning though...sorry if tmi....After both of my iuis, when they pulled the catheter out, I felt a small amount of fluid leak out with it. I was told it was just the lube and increased cm - it isn't the swimmers. I was worried but again my bfp proves it was fine! xx

Yeah I second that last paragraph - I had this happen on my last one too I noticed. I knew it wasn't any of the wash/sperm though because I saw it all go in - it's just all the crazy amounts of lube and the mucus from messing about with the cervix, I believe.

Oh and I meant to say 'my clinic do the procedure and then get you to get dressed straight away etc'. They're all different.

Sorry about the car, snd

 

[Stinas]

silverbell - FX this is it for you!!!!!

snd - Thank you!!!! No sexy time for me! AF decided to show up. It sucks!... but I got presents, so it was not that bad lol
Sorry about your car....i swear...they are the WORST investment! DH & I lease now. My father was against leasing, so once I got married DH put in over 7k within 2 months into the car I bought(before we got married)....then hes like f this....and he put me into the car I have been dying for with a lease. You bring it into the dealership and they fix it all for free. Totally worth it. I swear once you pay for a car and get the title, EVERYTHING goes wrong. Makes me super mad!
Im sure your luck will turn around. We already got a pretty shitty stick of luck, so it must go up from here. Monday will be a great day!

Deb - I am hoping DH gets it back, but im glad im not the only one in this sexless boat. I would probably crack the same joke...it did make me giggle when i read it lol I guess its just something that comes with the azoo curse. Ive decided to call it that now.
Im glad to hear the baby is perfect!!!! I could imagine how relieved you feel just hearing that.

rdleela - Your starting to sound like a doctor to me now lol Thats AMAZING news!!! Yay!!! Im sooo happy you got good news! I need to catch up with your pm's! ....i have been MIA for a couple days.

wibble wobble - Sorry if I sound stupid, but what is Jaffa? It sucks having to tell anyone let alone a boss. Glad it worked out ok.

MJ73 - i would LOVE to tell DH that! lol...sometimes I do and it gets him to laugh. It sucks that we cant make them feel better about it. I also feel rejected and just plain old fat & ugly when he does not want to do it. We had a very active sex life, so this is driving me nuts. I am on a mission to change it!

As for me....I have a little over a week until our May 8th apt. Hopefully this waiting limbo goes quick. DH and I have a lot of change happening with work right now, so thats been keeping us mentally busy for the last 2 days. Its all positive, so thats at least one good thing going on.

 

[SunUp]

Sorry, I am copying this from my journal - but with my schedule and having about 0 free minutes the past few weeks, this is where I am at:

I will try to catch up soon, ladies!

HOLYCRAP.
I started my cycle. Naturally, on CD 30.
Which means, sono/blood work Monday, then 5 days of clomid -
IUI could be in 10 days!
Seriously thought I had more time!!! But I am not complaining!
I just PRAY this works!

 

[snd80]

Yay Sun! Was wondering where you had been.... FX for you and you won't be too far behind some of us (hopefully including me!) Hugs!

 

[silverbell]

As for me....I have a little over a week until our May 8th apt. Hopefully this waiting limbo goes quick. DH and I have a lot of change happening with work right now, so thats been keeping us mentally busy for the last 2 days. Its all positive, so thats at least one good thing going on.

8 May is so close now! Glad you're keeping busy and hope the next week flies by.

Sorry, I am copying this from my journal - but with my schedule and having about 0 free minutes the past few weeks, this is where I am at:

I will try to catch up soon, ladies!

HOLYCRAP.
I started my cycle. Naturally, on CD 30.
Which means, sono/blood work Monday, then 5 days of clomid -
IUI could be in 10 days!
Seriously thought I had more time!!! But I am not complaining!
I just PRAY this works!

Great news SunUp Lots of us going through or about to start IUI at the moment - very exciting for all of us.

 

[wibble wobble]

wibble wobble - Sorry if I sound stupid, but what is Jaffa? It sucks having to tell anyone let alone a boss. Glad it worked out ok.

Jaffa's are a type of orange that are seedless, so it's kind of an insulting term for guys that produce no sperm. Calling them seedless

It's a bit childish really, macho men gauging their masculinity by how many kids they father (or in some cases think they have) It's their way of poking fun at the less fortunate.

 

[snd80]

Ooooo WW! You are better than me! I would have went the f*&k off on him!!!!! Job or no job! Some things you just don't say! And when I told my hubby what he said, he would have toted a major a$$ whipping! Bet! Damn, I hate that so bad for you! Inconsiderate a$$hole!!!! That just burns me up!

 

[snd80]

Does anyone know what happened to some of the other girls that used to be on this thread? I remember some of them from a year ago when I joined the azoo club, and just wondered.... hmmmmmm? Being nosey today! =)

 

[Deb111]

I often wonder the same snd. The one on the lower half of the list on the front page are the ones that I haven't heard from or had updates from for a long time. I must have a look and see if I can find out any info xx

EDIT - hhmmmm I used to know how to do a member search but can't remember now! Anyone know how to?

 

[snd80]

snd - Thank you!!!! No sexy time for me! AF decided to show up. It sucks!... but I got presents, so it was not that bad lol
Sorry about your car....i swear...they are the WORST investment! DH & I lease now. My father was against leasing, so once I got married DH put in over 7k within 2 months into the car I bought(before we got married)....then hes like f this....and he put me into the car I have been dying for with a lease. You bring it into the dealership and they fix it all for free. Totally worth it. I swear once you pay for a car and get the title, EVERYTHING goes wrong. Makes me super mad!
Im sure your luck will turn around. We already got a pretty shitty stick of luck, so it must go up from here. Monday will be a great day!

Well, I really want a new car (mine is old, a 97, and has over 180,000 miles on it), but I just can't bring myself to buy another one yet! I looked at one a few months ago, and almost bought it, but I just keep thinking I can put that $ towards this baby, ya know? And our show truck is still pretty new, and it just sits in our driveway, so if mine dies, I still have a ride to drive. Just more gas! LOL! After the past 2 days and $470, all I need is a new paint job and 2 new tires, and I will about have a new car! Although hubby didn't think it was too funny when it came outta his savings acct!

 

[Deb111]

Ok ... so Dancergirl had D-IUI and was due a little boy on 16th Nov. Haven't heard since so don't want to make any assumptions and update front page, but hopefully all went well

 

[rdleela]

Deb, you could add me on the first page, looks like we'll be the first couple on this thread to possibly have surgery to bypass a blockage! We found out about no sperm at the end of January and on Monday will find out if surgery will be our next step, or on to IVF/ICSI...I'd love for other couples facing what we are to be able to find me!

 

[Deb111]

All done rdleela

 

[Stinas]

WW - what an asshole!!!!!! Ewww I just don't understand people. I can't stand stupidity. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

Snd - lol I agree with saving money for the baby. Plus if you have the other car you will be fine. Go with the flow for now.

 

[WANBMUM]

Hi Girls,
Wow there is lots happening at the moment for you guys. This thread is flying. Its great to see and receive so much support. What would we do without you guys??

So I am almost on CD 1, starting clomid and HOPEFULLY all goes well and we have IUI with donor in approx 2 weeks. I REALLY cannot believe it. It doesnt feel real at all. After so much heartache, it feels strange to be excited.
We were in the supermarket yesterday and there was a couple behind us with a newborn baby (who was screaming might I add) and my hubby turned to me at the checkout and said 'that will be us soon' with the biggest smile on his face. Being hormonal, I held everything not to ball in the queue! This is the first time we have allowed our minds to wander and think that it might just happen.

For those that have had IUI, what CD did you ovulate or what day did you have the IUI completed?

 

[WANBMUM]

MJ - My heart broke for you when I read your post, I hope you and your OH are doing ok. While we were waiting for our results, as my hubby had blockages - what scared me the most, wasnt being told that my OH couldnt have children biologically, I was worried, they would say he had something else wrong with him and it really put our lives into perspective and it made me realise, as much as I want his babies, it is my husband's health which is more important. So I cannot imagine what you are going through as it is hard enough to find out your life partner cannot have children (thankfully my OH's blockages was down to scar tissue, that was in operable). Sending you hugs, stay strong

 

[Stinas]

WANBMUM - Yay for DIUI!!! Congrats!