Entering the world of Assisted Conception...like it or not...

[Smille24]

3-5% is a small chance. It just depends on if you would be ok with twins. I'm not familiar with selective reduction, but if you aren't comfortable then I wouldn't move ahead.

 

[miranda007]

I agree with what smile said.. 3-5% is a small chance. It's like saying you're 97-95% chance of not having multiples. And yes I think twins would be fine too. Ah it's so hard when you can't get direct answers out of Dr's. It's a hard thing to advise you on too. If you have to wait another month it's no big deal too - I know it seems like a lot but it's not.

 

[lemon_tree]

Such a tough call. If you're uncomfortable with this, it's totally fine to cancel. Sounds like the odds are highest for twins and much lower for additionals, but if you're uncomfortable with any of that, it's ok to call it off. What does your DH think?

 

[Hiker1]

Hi everyone, and thanks for weighing in. I did not sleep well last night - kept having fears of OMG what if I have 4 babies?? Well so a few things have happened and I feel good about my decision.

Like you guys say, the odds of the multiples (especially 3+) are quite low. My DH and I spoke and he felt the higher number of eggs will just increase our chances of one working. After all this time, I've never conceived once, so there's no real reason to think even if I had 4 eggs that all 4 would fertilize. So there's that. We are both OK with twins, and even triplets (I just dont know how my body would survive that!). But as rash as it may seem, we are both like "let's go for it." In a way I feel we are already playing God here with all this stuff - every month is a risk - and who knows what will happen. This round might not work either.

Also I spoke with my friend who has had fertility issues as of late and she was like "100% go for it." So that was helpful...Plus I've been reading (not too much) on the internet and seems like plenty of people have gone ahead with IUIs with injectables with way more, and bigger, follicles than I have, so it doesn't seem too out of the ordinary.

Last I called my doctor's this morning and spoke with the nurse and I asked her to please if there was any way for her to get in touch with MY doctor (who is on vacation) to get his take on it, I'd feel better. She said she knows the fill in doctor is way more conservative than mine, and sure enough, he got back to the nurse who just called me to say that he responded with "tell her I say YES!" With that I feel ok to proceed.

Last night I took my Ovidrel, and this morning my OPK is blaringly +. My hubby and I really were in the mood this morning, but had to hold off because we want those good swimmers for tomorrow.

Thanks all for your support and weighing in. Do you think I'm doing the right thing??

 

[TinyLynne]

I would have the same logic glow as you, especially because, like you said, you haven't conceived ever yet with a bunch more eggs over the time you have been ttc. As long as you and DH feel comfortable with the decision, then you are doing the right thing.

Good luck tomorrow!!!

 

[lemon_tree]

I would have made the same decision. So excited for you!!

 

[miranda007]

Hiker wth everything u just said you definitely made the right decision. And your Dr said go for it. I'll keep fingers crossed for u.

 

[Smille24]

I definitely think you made the right decision. The more eggs, the better the chances. I really think this will work. You're in my thoughts and I cannot wait for an update. I'm so happy you and your dh are on the same page. Good luck tomorrow!!!

Ps. BDing the night of the iui definitely helps ;-)

 

[Hiker1]

Thanks everyone for the support! I was nervous, but still went ahead with it. So now onto the TWW! Smille, the nurse told me to BD tonight, tomorrow and Friday night. (That seems a bit late to me but I'll try anything!) And if this month works and we do BD, we'll never know for sure which one "did it" so I can say that our child was conceived naturally...with just a little help from drugs

Last night and this morning I had crazy ovulation pain, so I had to take some Aleve. I asked the doc today and she said it was due to all the follicles in there and when they release, they release a bunch of fluid, so it causes cramping. I have had mild before, but never like this. So I KNOW something is going on in there!

Tomorrow night I start progesterone. Anyone else take that? It sounds absolutely gross, and the nurse recommended I go get some maxi pads. Haven't used those since middle school. She said I have to keep taking them until the 2nd trimester (if I conceive). Great... Oh well, all the work is over for this month (yay no more shots!!). And the waiting begins.

 

[MMW430]

Thanks everyone for the support! I was nervous, but still went ahead with it. So now onto the TWW! Smille, the nurse told me to BD tonight, tomorrow and Friday night. (That seems a bit late to me but I'll try anything!) And if this month works and we do BD, we'll never know for sure which one "did it" so I can say that our child was conceived naturally...with just a little help from drugs

Last night and this morning I had crazy ovulation pain, so I had to take some Aleve. I asked the doc today and she said it was due to all the follicles in there and when they release, they release a bunch of fluid, so it causes cramping. I have had mild before, but never like this. So I KNOW something is going on in there!

Tomorrow night I start progesterone. Anyone else take that? It sounds absolutely gross, and the nurse recommended I go get some maxi pads. Haven't used those since middle school. She said I have to keep taking them until the 2nd trimester (if I conceive). Great... Oh well, all the work is over for this month (yay no more shots!!). And the waiting begins.

How much progesterone will you be on? It's really not that bad. I did it until 11 weeks. I really think a liner will suffice. A full on pad is overkill in my opinion.

 

[Hiker1]

200mg every night. Thanks for the heads up. I was at CVS buying maxi pads when you sent that and switched out for something less severe

 

[MMW430]

200mg every night. Thanks for the heads up. I was at CVS buying maxi pads when you sent that and switched out for something less severe

If you're only doing it at night, it might not even be noticeable. When you first get up and go to the restroom, it will be, but after that, I would be surprised if you noticed much leakage. I was having to do it morning and night. I still didn't think it was that bad. It's just a safeguard in case you have a progesterone issue.

 

[Smille24]

I've been on 50mg since 1dpiui and will continue until I'm 12wks. A liner will suffice. It sucks, not going to lie. I feel gross most of the day. I'm surprised you're starting it tonight, but your dr knows what's best. Definitely bd 1st. We bd'd 2 days b4 IUI and the night of so we could've maybe conceived in the bedroom.

 

[Hiker1]

Oh gosh, Hiker, that's amazing!

What would it mean for you if you cancelled this cycle? Could the same thing happen next month or would they adjust your treatment plan?

And I'm curious what the doc recommends.

But...just wow.

I've been on 50mg since 1dpiui and will continue until I'm 12wks. A liner will suffice. It sucks, not going to lie. I feel gross most of the day. I'm surprised you're starting it tonight, but your dr knows what's best. Definitely bd 1st. We bd'd 2 days b4 IUI and the night of so we could've maybe conceived in the bedroom.

Starting it tomorrow night actually. Yes hopefully we will BD tonight and tomorrow at least. I think Friday would be pushing it since it will be that much after O. They told us to not BD less than 48 hours prior to IUI because it would help with the numbers. But yes definitely will try a few more times...and do the progesterone AFTER! Not looking forward to that, but if it gets us our little bundle(s) then I'll do it!

 

[lemon_tree]

this progesterone stuff is another thing they don't tell you about TTC.

It'll be worth it though! I'm soooo excited for you!

 

[Hiker1]

We BD last night. Interesting because the last few months of TTC on our own, when it was time to start BD, it felt like such a chore to get my hubby to come up to bed on those nights. So stressful. Then yesterday when I told him the nurse told us to BD he needed no reminders and came to bed before I did and was all ready to go! Then after he was like "wait, are you sure we were supposed to??" and questioned whether I got it mixed up and we were NOT supposed to? I said no I'm sure, and the doctor even said we could have done timed BD instead of IUI...we are just doing both. Then I googled it just to ease his mind. So funny how BD has changed. Hopefully we can try once more tonight for good measure. March 2nd cant come soon enough!!

 

[Smille24]

B4 the IUI, trying on our own was torture. I had to beg him when it was go time. The night after the IUI he was all like "lets get this going". Amazing how their attitude changes bc of what a dr says.

 

[lemon_tree]

B4 the IUI, trying on our own was torture. I had to beg him when it was go time. The night after the IUI he was all like "lets get this going". Amazing how their attitude changes bc of what a dr says.

Haha a new perspective changes everything!

Gearing up for my HSG test tomorrow morning! Hoping the horror stories aren't true. I've got my ibuprofen ready!

Hiker - do you have a follow up appointment scheduled? Or a day you're planning to test?

 

[Hiker1]

Hey Lemon! Good luck tomorrow! I hope yours goes as smoothly as mine did. Seriously I didn't have even the slightest cramp or pressure. They instructed me to take an Aleve or ibuprofen right when I got to the hospital so it would kick in at the time of the test. Im sure everything will go just great. Fingers crossed for you!!

So no follow up for me scheduled yet. If I don't get my period, I will test on March 2. If positive then woopee!! If negative, I wait for my period then we'll schedule my day 3 appointment to start the next month of ultrasounds and more injectables to try again.

 

[lemon_tree]

The countdown begins! I've got a good feeling about this. Can't wait for March 2nd!