February IUI - Looking for Cycle Buddies!

[karena547]

Pnutsprincess - hoping that you get the green light to Trigger!!! Keep us updated

Amcolecchi- lol well, being emotional could def be a good thing!!! And they say that if things are different from one cycle to another, that is what to look for and that is a good sign, so it sounds like things are looking very positive for you! KMFX!!!!

 

[JazzyFresh]

Just got back from my meeting with the doctor. Looked at all of what we learned from this last cycle. She told me that I have a low ovarian reserve for my age and that the eggs are also at a low maturation rate. Then, we have my DH who had a low sperm count & low morphology this last IUI cycle. She wants him to do the SA this week and said that his levels can very much vary month to month.

So... she upped my Clomid dosage to 100mg and now added follistim injectibles. She wants to go at it aggressively and is recommending doing this for this and the next cycle. After that, she really doesn't want us to waste our time, emotions, money and energy on further IUI cycles. IVF is like 10-15k though. I am praying to God that one of these 2 cycles work.

 

[Amcolecchi]

Yes, I heard men's sperm can change from month to month! I think that is good news they are upping it, it just could be the key to getting a BFP!!! The injectables, is this something you can do at home?

 

[JazzyFresh]

Yes, I heard men's sperm can change from month to month! I think that is good news they are upping it, it just could be the key to getting a BFP!!! The injectables, is this something you can do at home?

Crazy that it happens like that huh! Yes, it is good news. Might be dealing with side effects, but at the same time, I am happy that she is going about it aggressively. She straight up said, she is aiming for one, but be prepared for 2 just in case. Yes, the injectibles I can do at home. It is like a pen trigger shot. Seems pretty easy. It's in the DH's hands! lol. Start Clomid again tonight and the injectibles starting tomorrow and 3 times (once every other day.)

 

[karena547]

Just got back from my meeting with the doctor. Looked at all of what we learned from this last cycle. She told me that I have a low ovarian reserve for my age and that the eggs are also at a low maturation rate. Then, we have my DH who had a low sperm count & low morphology this last IUI cycle. She wants him to do the SA this week and said that his levels can very much vary month to month.

So... she upped my Clomid dosage to 100mg and now added follistim injectibles. She wants to go at it aggressively and is recommending doing this for this and the next cycle. After that, she really doesn't want us to waste our time, emotions, money and energy on further IUI cycles. IVF is like 10-15k though. I am praying to God that one of these 2 cycles work.

Well, it's not getting any easier is it? I am REALLY glad though that they are thoroughly looking at your situation and doing what they can to give you the best possible chance! I have a few friends at my fertility clinic that are or have been on those injections and they have had really good outcomes...to the point that I am like, why don't they just put everyone on that stuff! lol I am also glad they are having you go through 2 more IUIs instead of rushing you off to IVF bc with that kind of protocol you have a great chance for success!! My clinic told me only to go through 3 IUIs too and then they would send me onto IVF, so I am praying for us all to get our BFPs through IUI!!!

How are you holding up otherwise, I know when we receive new info that we weren't ready for it can be tough and like everything is against us...but we are in good hand

 

[JazzyFresh]

Honestly it was hard to hear... my DH gently reminded me that we can't lose hope and to have faith. I burst into tears later in the parking lot. I just felt like my bubble was burst. I am okay now. It's just a truly emotional journey. I know that one day I will hold a beautiful baby in my arms though. Without hope.... shoot, you might as well give up right?

Well, I think the S/E of these drugs are going to be like woah... lol. My DH is already planning a lot of house projects to keep him busy aka out of my warpath. lol. I am printing out a local yoga schedule and I am cleaning my new big tub tonight in preparation of nightly relaxing baths. lol.

Where are you girls in your TWW?!? Sorry... been so selfishly preoccupied. Give me news darn it!!!! lol

 

[Amelia8083]

Okay, I THINK I got it now. So with 2-3 I could get a big fat ZERO or 6 babies? lmfao........... oh boy!!! hahahaha. I would love to just have one healthy baby but 2... mmm... that would be hard but I would still welcome.

Exciting mail delivery for you!!!

I am getting IUI because 1) my cervix is extremely small and 2) if that weren't enough it is high AND tilted so the doc thinks unless these are mighty might spermies AND I am standing on my head (haha), then there will be like no luck with them succeeding.

Sorry to just jump in here but I am going to do iui next month so came across this thread and then I saw what you wrote. My cervix is also very tilted, it actually leans towards my back and I always thought that would make it hard for the swimmers to get there. When I lay down to bd I worry that the way is completely blocked because of it and dh has poor morph to top it off. My dr. told me it was normal and shouldn't affect anything but I know it is. Just good to hear that someone's Dr. acknowleged that it could make things difficult.

 

[JazzyFresh]

Hi Amelia Happy to have you join us!

My RE told me straight up that my tilted cervix can make it almost impossible for his little guys. It was an easy decision for us to go straight to IUI rather than attempt the natural way. I would rather up the odds immediately. I mean, we were trying to conceive on our own for over a year. I am very excited for you. So, here is to BFP for us in March!!!

 

[Amcolecchi]

Jazzy, you are not selfish at all!! This is a VERY EMOTIONAL journey, and when it finally happens it will be all worth it! So stay positive, do yoga and take relaxing baths!! Do whatever you can to not stress!! When you do get that BFP, which I know you will one day, you will be more excited than the other girls who don't take long to conceive!

 

[Sunflower5678]

Jazzy-I am glad you are feeling better!

Karena and Amcolechhi-fx for you guys this week! Tww sucks!

Amelia-welcome!

My doc always has a hard time with my cervix. She says it "likes to hide". Today, I had my 3rd iui and she said my cervix was completely closed. She needed to dilate it to insert the catheter! Oucheeess!!! So, now I start the 2ww!

 

[Sunflower5678]

Pnutsprincess-how did you appt go? Fx for u!

 

[HotMom1day]

I've been reading your post through out the time you've posted. I finally had the time to create an account and I'm glad I did . I want to wish you girls the best of luck. I have my fingers crossed. U guys give me hope. Have my second RE appointment. Looking forward to my first IUI. Wondering what's the best meds to take for PCOS & IUIs. I guess I'll find out tomorrow

Keep us posted on your news ladies

 

[JazzyFresh]

I've been reading your post through out the time you've posted. I finally had the time to create an account and I'm glad I did . I want to wish you girls the best of luck. I have my fingers crossed. U guys give me hope. Have my second RE appointment. Looking forward to my first IUI. Wondering what's the best meds to take for PCOS & IUIs. I guess I'll find out tomorrow

Keep us posted on your news ladies

Welcome, Hot Mom1Day... cute name! lol. I don't have PCOS but I have sucky egg producing apparently... lol.. so similar. They started me just on 50mg Clomid with a trigger shot before the IUI. Now... I am starting this 2nd cycle with 100mg Clomid and 75mg Follistim injections. I think the Clomid is to stimulate the actual ovulation and the Follistim is to stimulate the maturity of eggs. Good luck at your consult tomorrow!! Don't leave that office without making sure you understand everything... I think we all are guilty of that and then want to bang our heads against the darn wall after! lol.

 

[karena547]

Welcome Amelia8083!!! I have a titled cervix too, they actually had a hard time getting to it when I had my IUI...so how I would ever expect those little guys to get up there is beyond me! lol But IUI is def the way to go - keep us updated!

Jazzy- Shame on you for saying you have been selfish! We are here for you anytime, we are all in this together!! AFM - no symptoms at all...other than the usual peeing a lot, and hungry and now my skin is breaking out, and I can imagine this is all the lovely progesterone kicking my butt! lol Last night I had nasty heartburn and felt so bloated that I only slept 4 hours...but no sore boobs or anything like that so I am not feeling very hopeful! I will take my first test on Friday, followed by Saturday and Sunday lol and then I will confirm either way with my beta on Monday. FX!

Sunflower5678- Welcome to the 2ww!! It really does stink doesn't it lol Keep us updated on any symptoms you have...are you taking progesterone? FX for a BFP for you!!

HotMom1day- I am borderline PCOS and they put me on clomid, then menopur, followed by HCG trigger and now progesterone...my signature spells it out in more detail. But I think it is different for everyone depending on what your actual hormone levels are and how your follicles grown and such. For example, I had like 13 follicles on one side and 15 on the other and they didn't want them to grow all at once bc they would have had to cancel my cycle so they put me on a slow protocol that grew a few eggs w/clomid and then put me on menopur that took only the 1 or 2 eggs that were most mature already and let them slowly mature more to give them a good quality. Let us know what you learn tomorrow!

 

[usamom]

Hi ladies. I've been stalking your thread for a while now. I'm 11dpiui and going a tad bit crazy. Have so many pregnancy symptoms- but know that they are from all the extra progesterone and the hcg booster shot. I can't test until next week!! Fingers crossed that my AF stays away.

for all of you!!

 

[Amelia8083]

usamom, did they automatically put you on the progesterone or did you need it for a specific reason? I haven't talked to my dr. yet so I don't have all of the specifics. I just know that I will be doing clomid and trigger again and then iui. I just keep seeing that a lot of people are taking the progesterone after iui.

 

[Amelia8083]

usamom, did they automatically put you on the progesterone or did you need it for a specific reason? I haven't talked to my dr. yet so I don't have all of the specifics. I just know that I will be doing clomid and trigger again and then iui. I just keep seeing that a lot of people are taking the progesterone after iui.

Nevermind, I'm sorry. I just peeked at your journal, I hope this is the one for you

 

[JazzyFresh]

I really need to stop pouring over google... I am once again TOTALLY over-analyzing something once again... this time my medication. I mean, I ovulated and had 1 at 15mm and 1 at 19mm... why would I need MORE clomid and add in injections? How many eggs should I have at an IUI? I thought it was 2?

 

[karena547]

I really need to stop pouring over google... I am once again TOTALLY over-analyzing something once again... this time my medication. I mean, I ovulated and had 1 at 15mm and 1 at 19mm... why would I need MORE clomid and add in injections? How many eggs should I have at an IUI? I thought it was 2?

LOL I do that literally, every day!! It's always something right! I know depending on age, that sometimes they will let you have 3-4 mature eggs for IUI, so maybe they are letting you have more to see if it will work for you? Also, I know that sometimes they put us on 1 med to grow follicles/eggs and 1 med to help with quality bc quality is really the most important thing, so I am wondering if that is why you are on both the meds now w/increase in clomid?

 

[JazzyFresh]

I really need to stop pouring over google... I am once again TOTALLY over-analyzing something once again... this time my medication. I mean, I ovulated and had 1 at 15mm and 1 at 19mm... why would I need MORE clomid and add in injections? How many eggs should I have at an IUI? I thought it was 2?

LOL I do that literally, every day!! It's always something right! I know depending on age, that sometimes they will let you have 3-4 mature eggs for IUI, so maybe they are letting you have more to see if it will work for you? Also, I know that sometimes they put us on 1 med to grow follicles/eggs and 1 med to help with quality bc quality is really the most important thing, so I am wondering if that is why you are on both the meds now w/increase in clomid?

Laughing..... awwww. !!! I adore you, girlie. Feels so good to not feel like I am a lunatic. lol. You made excellent points. Thank you. Well, don't look a gift horse in the mouth right. Just take my meds like a good little girl and let's see what happens in a week on that little U/S monitor! lol.