Dealing with azoospermia?

[Mikihob]

Thank you ladies, Mik, I would love to be bump buddies!
We had three other blastocysts they froze. They are growing out three more another day to blastocysts, so we may have 6 total frosties. So that is some good news!

6 frosties is great! I hope they all develop well and freeze/thaw well. Yay! Now to wait 9 days to test. How long do they want you on bedrest??

 

[gem10]

Thanks Mik, they say 48 hours. From what I have read every doctor is different. Today is it for me, its too nice out, I am going nuts! Did you have to do bedrest? My DH is off the next two weeks so we are going to try to go and have some fun and forget about this dreaded wait!!! How are you feeling?

 

[rdleela]

My pregnancy was natural and a surprise, so no bed rest here! I drank regular coffee up until 16dpo when I found out I was pregnant, then switched to de-caf, I did everything normal as can be until that positive test!

 

[Mikihob]

Thanks Mik, they say 48 hours. From what I have read every doctor is different. Today is it for me, its too nice out, I am going nuts! Did you have to do bedrest? My DH is off the next two weeks so we are going to try to go and have some fun and forget about this dreaded wait!!! How are you feeling?

I didn't have to, but I did take it easy the day of the IUI and the day after. My IUI was a Friday and Sunday DH and I finished cleaning out the garage and putting all our "junk" into the shed we built LAST summer. I wonder if they put you on bedrest due to your OHSS.

I am feeling pretty good. No symptom spotting....yet. No cramping other than a general dull ache and standard Clomid symptoms. The only difference compared the previous tries is that my breasts aren't as sore and my fatigue isn't that bad- although it's coming back with a vengeance and bringing dizzyness with it.

How are you feeling? I agree that you two should get out and enjoy the sunshine. It's been unusually rainy this summer so we don't have much. Yesterday was super bright, sunny and hot but I had a hot flash while I was outside and thought I might die of heat stroke. THEN, we had a terrible thunder storm. I hope you can get out an about and enjoy yourself and each other.

 

[Stinas]

gem - no bed rest for me...i just made it a lazy day the day of the transfer. Next day I was on my feet working 16hrs.

 

[gem10]

Huh, its so weird. My clinic puts everyone on bedrest for 48 hours. I didnt really follow it this time. Stayed in bed day 1 and half of day 2 then went to grocery store with DH. Today I took my dogs for a nice, slow, long walk. Felt soooo good to get out of the house.

Mik I am trying hard not to symptom spot. I did it my last two cycles and the only thing I tracked was my period, lol. I have had cramps today, but these meds do crazy things. So I am going to be kind to myself and just blame it all on the meds this time and I try not to think too far into things. Much easier said than done though!

 

[MBABY2014]

Good luck Gem and Mik!

The 15th is going to be a positive day! I have my 20 week 'big' anatomy scan and find out baby's gender!!

Let's get some positive vibes for you ladies!!
Xo

 

[Mikihob]

gem I totally agree. Every time I get gas or something- "ooh, a light cramp- implantation?" I am blaming everything on Clomid. My mom said she never spotted, just missed a period BUT, I still check for spotting when I wipe, just in case.

MBABY that is so exciting! Gender scan! I can't wait to know the gender!! Do you have any guesses/suspicions? Preferences (of course a healthy baby is the preference but )?

As for me- fatigue is here and I now have a cold. Is it the 15th yet?

 

[bubumaci]

Hmmm ... fatigue + a cold ... I like the sound of that (not, because you are feeling poorly ... but ... I have good feeling )...

MBaby - that is exciting - can't wait to hear! Do you have any guesses?

Miki - as for symptoms - apart from OHSS flaring up seriously after implantation - I really don't think I had any ...

 

[gem10]

Mbaby, I have a feeling it is going to be a great day! Can't wait to hear the gender!

Bub, I am glad to hear that because I feel 100% normal. My bloating even went down. I did notice I have been incredibly thirsty though. I doubt that means anything, lol, but who knows!

Mik, I love your countdown! It is helping me get along too! Lets hope it goes quickly. Thinking of ya!

 

[Rainbow123]

Oooh MBABY, how exciting! Can't wait to hear the results! XXX

 

[tulip11]

hi
i got a question the other day i was doing some research on ivf/icsi so i found out that girls ratio is much higher than boys in this case so is it true ? because on other forum i was reading so many women had boys so i was thinking lemme post it here and check out what the future mums says

 

[babadespls]

Hi Ladies,

I've been very quiet but following the board, nice to see so much happening

My husband and I went on a nice holiday, it was just what we needed, ate what we wanted, drank what we wanted and just had such a great time, never mentioned azoo once and just enjoyed every moment.

Now we are back to reality, back to eating well and living healthy, and have scheduled his SSR for the 19th of August, so I am very nervous and trying not to over think it or go google-mad on the statistics as that just make me so anxious. Just really really hoping for some positive results. This is my very last chance here of ever having a baby, as my hub is not for donor at all, so so much is riding on this.

 

[Mikihob]

babadespls I hope the SSR goes well and that you can get great results. IF you don't get good results, after DH has a chance to grieve not being able to have bio babies, he very well might come around. I have talked to many women who's hubbys were dead against it but as soon as they found out it was there only chance....they actually thought about it. My DH was the same. Completely against it and kinda pissed that my doctor even brought it up. He ranted and raved the whole way home. I had already known it might come to that due to my research. Once he realized it's DS or nothing- he concluded that the baby is his baby and no one can take that away or change it. I will say prayers that you get some great swimmers and won't have to worry about it.

 

[Miraclbaby]

Hi Ladies,

I've been very quiet but following the board, nice to see so much happening

My husband and I went on a nice holiday, it was just what we needed, ate what we wanted, drank what we wanted and just had such a great time, never mentioned azoo once and just enjoyed every moment.

Now we are back to reality, back to eating well and living healthy, and have scheduled his SSR for the 19th of August, so I am very nervous and trying not to over think it or go google-mad on the statistics as that just make me so anxious. Just really really hoping for some positive results. This is my very last chance here of ever having a baby, as my hub is not for donor at all, so so much is riding on this.

Hey ladies. Hope you are doing well. May I ask what SSR is? I ve never geard of it.

 

[bubumaci]

hi
i got a question the other day i was doing some research on ivf/icsi so i found out that girls ratio is much higher than boys in this case so is it true ? because on other forum i was reading so many women had boys so i was thinking lemme post it here and check out what the future mums says

Yes, there is something to it. More often than not with IVF the ratio of boys to girls is higher and then when fertilising via ICSI, the girl number goes up. There reasoning behind has to do with the "fact" (presumption) that boy sperm swim faster but are not as resilient as girl sperm, and girl sperm live longer. So for example in natural conception, the longer before ovulation one has sex, the higher the likelihood, that the "winner" will be a girl - if you have sex around ovulation, it is more likely to be a boy.
With IVF, the boys have the upper hand, because they are faster and stronger over a short period of time and so usually manage to fertilise the egg faster. With ICSI, there is no natural selection, so the chances of it being a girl goes up

Of course it won't always be the case : we are having a baby boy and he was created via ICSI

 

[MBABY2014]

Hi ladies!!
Since day 1- I have always thought boy!!
We are doings gender reveal cake party Sunday, so we will all have to wait till then!

As for symptons- none except a weird throat thing!
Gem- a good friend of mine said she knew she was bc she was sooooo thirsty with both pregsnancies!

Excited for both you ladies! Hoping this is your months gem and Mik!!
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[gem10]

Bab, I wisb you all the luck in the world. I can say that it took a while for both of us to come to terms with DS. The first two m TESE they found sperm, so when they didnt find anything this last time, it was devastating. But I agree with Mik, with time your DH may change his mind, because suddenly the desirefor a child overpowers its genetics. However, I really pray you dont have to make that decision

Bub, I never knew that about the genders with IVF. It makes me a little nervous because my DH really wants a girl, he thinks it would be easier for him. But I guess we will take things as they come. First I gotta be pregnant, lol.

Mbaby, thanks for sharing about your friend! That gives me a lot of hope!!!!

Mik, 6 days to go! How are you holding up?

 

[Mikihob]

gem I am holding up pretty good. I still have a stuffy/slightly runny nose, my throat is still scratchy. The weird part is that the cold hasn't really progressed past that. Other than that same Clomid symptoms I always have. I am trying really hard not to test early, but who's knows if I can hold out.

How are you doing? Will you be able to wait to test?

My DH wants girls, partly because he thinks boys are crazy, since our nephews are, and partly because he says at least they will look like me. I think it has more to do with him being a dork than the DS part. So. basically we will end up with loads of boys.

 

[gem10]

Well, glad your cold isnt getting worse. I hope its a good sign, I have heard of that before!!!

AFM, I had a scare today. My nurse told meI need to "go in" so to speak and clean out the progesterone because it can clump and get nasty. When I did that in the shower today there was traces of brown blood. Sorry if this is TMI, but it totally freaked me out. Last time I thought it was implantation bleeding but it was my period. I am trying not to panic,but blood is not a good sign to me. I have stayed calm all day, no tears, and told my DH it is what it is, all we can do is wait.

I would love to test early, but my DH is totally against it. So annoying!!! I told him I am testing on Thursday at least, but now I am just praying I dont see anymore blood before then. Last time I got my period on Wednesday, two days before my test date, so if I make it past that I will be happy. Such a rollercoaster, the longest two weeks of my life!!!!!!