Excited yet scared about IUI ...

[PCOSMomToTwo]

With my first pregnancy we went doctor to doctor ---medication to medication and FINALLY after 6 LONG years of trying to conceive we managed to get pregnant with our daughter.
BUT that took a lot of work .... Femara, Follistim, Ovidrel, Follicular US, and IUI and progesterone. We had to do a few IUI's before one actually was successful. We had 7 mature follicles that time!!!

That was 3 years ago (our daughter is 27 months) and since she was 4 months old we have been TTC#2. Obviously it's not working, last month we did JUST femara & pregnyl with BD'ing. That was a bust.

We decided to skip the small beans and move onto what worked last time. This time I am VERY scared!! When you TTC#1 multiples are not that big of a deal. But this time I really am scared we may have 3, 4, 5 that take. Has anyone faced this??? My 2nd fear is what if this doesn't work at all??? Financially we can't afford IVF since ZERO is covered. This just makes me sick with fears and then there's people who just get prego by accident. Grrrr. Please help!!!!

 

[Quaver]

Relax
I know it is easy to say, but why not think of the IUIs in threes?
I know I feel better since if this one (IUI#2) doesn't work, there's the next one.

You've been pg before, it is possible again.
As for multiples, I'd say pretty unlikely, but if you do, I'm sure you'll find a way to make it work.

Good luck

 

[PCOSMomToTwo]

Thank you!! So hard to relax....especially when the fertility fairy has hit all my friends and family --- I see them walking around with the cutest bellies and smiles. It seems like so many people are living out my dreams. I just want a little piece

 

[cottonlily]

Well take some comfort in knowing that femara has a lower chance of multiples than other follicle maturing meds. But I do know how you feel. We're using a donor this cycle but decided not to do the bravelle injections or IUI simply because we fear having multiples, even twins. I know it could still happen but it's not something we're trying to make happen, kwim. You would think someone trying as long as us would be over the moon about 6 babies but quite the opposite is true. We're really hoping for only one!

 

[PCOSMomToTwo]

I did get to that point after 6 years TTC #1 where I was just like "I'd rather have 2 or 3 babies rather than none". BUT now looking back I am SOOOO glad I was only blessed with 1 baby (even after the 7 mature follicles that we had during that round of IUI). Just one baby is so much work & very expensive. Of course, well worth every minute and dollar. Our dream was to have 2 kids, just so our daughter could have a sibling. Most of my family and friends say "You should just be happy you were able to conceive one". What they don't understand is My mom passed away 2 years ago, if I didn't have the love and support of my brother and sister I would have lost my mind. I feel the need to provide my daughter with a sibling. That way no matter what happens in life they have each other. I know that doesn't always work out that way but I try to live my life without regrets. My daughter deserves that option Sorry if that was TMI
On the other hand, we are now scared beyond belief to do IUI again with Femara and injectibles. What if we get 7 follicles again??? The doctor informed us that Twins carry a higher success rate after your first successful pregnancy. The rate has jumped to 80% and triplets he said to 30% and so on. I "think" I can handle twins, but triplets is just out of the question. I don't even want to be faced with that obstacle (twins or triplets). Like you, I know that sounds weird, but I just think I would sink especially having to take care of my 2 year old and make sure all her needs are met as well. Oh boy, my brain is swelling. Argh.
Well, I wish you all the luck!!! I know it's a rough road waiting a long time ... especially as you see so many people that get prego without thinking about it.

 

[zucchini]

Couldn't read and not post: I'm on my second cycle of IUI now as well, with 5 follies all together. The three on the left are meant to be blocked as I had an obstruction in the tube on that side, but the doctor said there was a chance that the tube would just clear on its own. She said 'if it's twins or triplets we'll know the tube came unblocked', which makes me wonder if multiples might really be a possibility. I have two good follies on the right, so maybe there would be a chance. I'm actually hoping that the tube stays blocked - I would like twins (how cute!!!) but triplets would be way too much.
I really relate to your situation though because my Mum passed away a few years ago, and I couldn't have coped without having my siblings around. My husband is an only child and I think doesn't really understand, but I would like my daughter to have a brother or sister.
Anyway good luck to you and I hope it all turns out all right!
(If we both have triplets we can start a triplets club, haha)

 

[cottonlily]

I think I could probably handle twins because we've thought about having 2 eventually. I just want to be selfish and smother them one at a time!

 

[PCOSMomToTwo]

I think I could probably handle twins because we've thought about having 2 eventually. I just want to be selfish and smother them one at a time!

I am with you there ... especially the first time around. It's nice to get the hang of things first. I still think I would be able to handle twins the 2nd go around, it would just be more than a handful that's for sure.

 

[PCOSMomToTwo]

Couldn't read and not post: I'm on my second cycle of IUI now as well, with 5 follies all together. The three on the left are meant to be blocked as I had an obstruction in the tube on that side, but the doctor said there was a chance that the tube would just clear on its own. She said 'if it's twins or triplets we'll know the tube came unblocked', which makes me wonder if multiples might really be a possibility. I have two good follies on the right, so maybe there would be a chance. I'm actually hoping that the tube stays blocked - I would like twins (how cute!!!) but triplets would be way too much.
I really relate to your situation though because my Mum passed away a few years ago, and I couldn't have coped without having my siblings around. My husband is an only child and I think doesn't really understand, but I would like my daughter to have a brother or sister.
Anyway good luck to you and I hope it all turns out all right!
(If we both have triplets we can start a triplets club, haha)

Awww, then we're kinda in the same boat. I wish you all the luck this round!!! You have a good chance with 5 follicles, even if only 2 drop! Please post your results as soon as you find out!!!!

If you don't mind me asking, what all medication did you use??