First IUI - Looking for IUI Buddies!

[ElleT613]

Hi Elle!

So glad you joined...I just joined as well, my first post ever

So excited that you have your IUI tomorrow...I am in the same boat, they will only give me one insemination as well, I think it all depends on when your expected to ovulate and if you are going to BD too.

How did the ovidrel shot go? Mine is getting delivered today along with my progesterone suppositories that I will take after my IUI. Hoping to do the shot Thursday evening after my monitoring appt but I am scared to give it to myself!

Good luck - can't wait to hear updates!!

Hi Karena,

Welcome to BnB !! You will like it here!

The shot was fine although I had them give it to me since I was already at the office for one last ultrasound this morning. They gave it to me in my butt, haha like the top part..below my waist. I think you need to get it into the muscle so its definitely a little sore but nothing bad Good luck giving it to yourself, I know people become pro's at it!

You just reminded me to ask them about the progesterone; I hear that's very important!

Good luck to you!

 

[JazzyFresh]

I am on CD12 (had Clomid 50mg 5-9). I did my HSG yesterday and WHEW my tubes look good. She did say that I had 2 maybe 3 eggs that look like they will be ready. I was confused... isn't that follicles and not eggs??? lol. I go back on tomorrow for another U/S to see if I get that wonderful Ovidrel shot too. We are SO on the same track just about!!! IUI would be scheduled for Friday. Apparently I have a tilted back cervix that has already been (ugh) forced dilated due to stenosis. FUN! lol.

Is this your first cycle hun? It is mine!

 

[Pnutsprincess]

Hello,
My name is Lacey, I am 24 years old and I have just found out I have no infertility issues, my husband does. His morph is 2%. Our chances of getting pregnant by Intercourse is only 2%. We are getting ready to do our first IUI My February or March cycle. It depends when my husband gets his referral. IUI for us is only an 8% chance, but our fertility specialist encouraged us to try IUI before we try IVF which is only a 60% chance.

 

[karena547]

Hello,
My name is Lacey, I am 24 years old and I have just found out I have no infertility issues, my husband does. His morph is 2%. Our chances of getting pregnant by Intercourse is only 2%. We are getting ready to do our first IUI My February or March cycle. It depends when my husband gets his referral. IUI for us is only an 8% chance, but our fertility specialist encouraged us to try IUI before we try IVF which is only a 60% chance.

Hi Lacey!
So glad to have you join us! Hopefully you can start your cycle this month, I know it is hard to be patient after trying naturally for a while. I think it is a great idea to try IUI first since it is so much less invasive than IVF and even with an 8% chance it is still a chance and better than the 2% naturally...sending positive thoughts your way that you can start your cycle soon!! Keep us all updated

 

[Amcolecchi]

Hey Lacey!!! My DH and I are 25 and we have the EXACT problem! Husband's sperm count and motility is good and normal but his morphology is only 2%!!! But my doc told me an IUI has a 50% chance and the IVF is like 80-90% chance! Are your periods normal? Have you done the HSG test too? It hurts but it's worth it!

Hello,
My name is Lacey, I am 24 years old and I have just found out I have no infertility issues, my husband does. His morph is 2%. Our chances of getting pregnant by Intercourse is only 2%. We are getting ready to do our first IUI My February or March cycle. It depends when my husband gets his referral. IUI for us is only an 8% chance, but our fertility specialist encouraged us to try IUI before we try IVF which is only a 60% chance.

 

[Pnutsprincess]

Hello,
My name is Lacey, I am 24 years old and I have just found out I have no infertility issues, my husband does. His morph is 2%. Our chances of getting pregnant by Intercourse is only 2%. We are getting ready to do our first IUI My February or March cycle. It depends when my husband gets his referral. IUI for us is only an 8% chance, but our fertility specialist encouraged us to try IUI before we try IVF which is only a 60% chance.

Hi Lacey!
So glad to have you join us! Hopefully you can start your cycle this month, I know it is hard to be patient after trying naturally for a while. I think it is a great idea to try IUI first since it is so much less invasive than IVF and even with an 8% chance it is still a chance and better than the 2% naturally...sending positive thoughts your way that you can start your cycle soon!! Keep us all updated

Thank you so much karena! I am actually keeping myself busy with school work. I am just very thankful that it is only one of us that has a problem and not both of us. I am excited and hope my hubby gets a referral soon.

 

[Pnutsprincess]

Hey Lacey!!! My DH and I are 25 and we have the EXACT problem! Husband's sperm count and motility is good and normal but his morphology is only 2%!!! But my doc told me an IUI has a 50% chance and the IVF is like 80-90% chance! Are your periods normal? Have you done the HSG test too? It hurts but it's worth it!

Hello,
My name is Lacey, I am 24 years old and I have just found out I have no infertility issues, my husband does. His morph is 2%. Our chances of getting pregnant by Intercourse is only 2%. We are getting ready to do our first IUI My February or March cycle. It depends when my husband gets his referral. IUI for us is only an 8% chance, but our fertility specialist encouraged us to try IUI before we try IVF which is only a 60% chance.

My periods are not irregular, and I have had the HSG done twice and my tubes are clear. ERS is 16(egg retrieval score) My husband is almost 30 so i think that is why IUI is only 8% and IVF is 60%

 

[esah]

Looks like we have a good little group here - yay. Karena, we are almost on the exact same schedule and protocol! I'm on CD 8 today. I go in for my ultrasound on Monday unless I get a positive opk test earlier. Also doing the trigger shot and progesterone. Looking forward to everyone's updates.

 

[CZECHMEOUT]

Hey Ladies,

This is my first round of IUI. I'm on CD4 & so I'm just waiting until start testing next Saturday for my procedure.
We've been trying for a year & have unexplained infertility. Husband & I have both conceived in the past so this is a bit strange to us!

I've also started acupuncture this week. My doc says it's been known to increase the rate from 40-60%. Since I have insurance to cover it - it certainly doesn't hurt!

Looking for some ladies for support

Barbikins---Our cycles are very similar, CD7 today, and this is also going to be my first IUI. I go in for U/S tomorrow and possibly start injectables tomorrow night. I will finish Clomid tonight--so glad for that. Anyways, good luck this cycle! Good luck to everyone!

 

[karena547]

Looks like we have a good little group here - yay. Karena, we are almost on the exact same schedule and protocol! I'm on CD 8 today. I go in for my ultrasound on Monday unless I get a positive opk test earlier. Also doing the trigger shot and progesterone. Looking forward to everyone's updates.

Yay!! we are very close in our cycle...and on the same meds too so we can keep each other updated!! When are you going to start testing with OPKs?

 

[Amcolecchi]

I just came back from my first meeting. They did an ultrasound to make sure there were no cysts (I do have a history with them) and they started me on Clomid. 3-7 day and 50 mg. I just dropped it off at the pharmacy so I am hoping this wont cost too much...I forgot to pay the front desk when I left too hahaha I was in a hurry to get to work! OOPS, I called and they said they will just tackle it on next time. I go on the 15th and they will inject the HCG shot, and then she said he will decide whether the 16th or 17th to do the IUI! I am nervous!!!! But I am excited to hear all you ladies are doing great! I have a question, when do you know when to "expect" the witch? Same as always or is it going to be different? And are you ladies going to take a prego test or just wait?

 

[Pnutsprincess]

Hello Ladies,
How are you all doing today. Amcolecchi, that is great news! I am so excited for you. How long have you been TTC?

 

[JazzyFresh]

I just came back from my first meeting. They did an ultrasound to make sure there were no cysts (I do have a history with them) and they started me on Clomid. 3-7 day and 50 mg. I just dropped it off at the pharmacy so I am hoping this wont cost too much...I forgot to pay the front desk when I left too hahaha I was in a hurry to get to work! OOPS, I called and they said they will just tackle it on next time. I go on the 15th and they will inject the HCG shot, and then she said he will decide whether the 16th or 17th to do the IUI! I am nervous!!!! But I am excited to hear all you ladies are doing great! I have a question, when do you know when to "expect" the witch? Same as always or is it going to be different? And are you ladies going to take a prego test or just wait?

Awww... Amcolecchi, that is awesome!! Fingers are crossed for you girlie! That's funny about the payment... haha. I can totally see myself doing that!! Today, I go in for my U/S and she said she would decide whether to do the HCG shot at that point. I guess the IUI is 36hrs after that point, so that makes sense on your dates. I just wonder about the U/S? Anyways, it is totally normal to be nervous. WE ALL ARE! but we have eachother I don't know how that affects that stupid wicked witch in coming... i have normal periods but i think my date will be pushed back with this whole timing thing. I am going to FORCE myself to wait. I have heard that you can have false positives with the HCG shot. I really don't want to go thru an additional roller coaster.

 

[zimmy]

Amolecchi - Are you being monitored on your cycle with bloodwork or ultrasounds? Clomid changed my cycle length by a couple of days, I went from 28 to 30 days, so be aware of that! The prescription if I remember correctly was about $40-$50 a month, not sure if its different for you in the states

 

[barbikins]

zimmy, sorry you weren't as lucky with the side effects! I am on 100mg. I am almost wondering if it's not working...?
barbikins, I also ovulate on my own and had great hormone test results, so I was surprised when they recommended Clomid. But I guess the idea is that I should ovulate 2 eggs this month and so twice the chance of getting pregnant. I also am worried about multiples. I want one health baby carried to term. But I decided to risk it because I would rather have 2 than zero...

Hi esah! - I am surprised as well that if you're ovulating well & you don't have hormonal issues they'd recommend Clomid. My doctor said that it would double our chances...1 in 5 will get pregnant vs. 1 in 10. But the issue that can happen is that if you're Ovulating just fine - it could mess up your cycle. My doctor said this is one thing to look out for. The other is multiple pregnancies. And because I really want to avoid the multiple prengnancy & the chance of not ovulating - I chose to do no drugs. Ultimately it was my choice. If months go by & my doctor says I should try Clomid then I'll think about it.
The reality of it is, we can't afford multiples. My husband already has a daughter from a previous relationship that he has to pay child support so having twins would put us over the limit of comfort financially.

 

[barbikins]

Thanks ladies! They want me to do clomid because they want to be able to "control" everything for the IUI. It was weird for me too, I figured since I ovulate, I wouldn't have to take it..but I think they want it to be more of a 28 day cycle thing...How much is clomid? I started yesterday and forgot to call because I wasn't sure if I was ready for an IUI but my husband's morphology is so low and we did research and really and IUI is best...Morphology is the shape of his sperm...I guess every guy has some abnormal shaped ones but the 2% means he only has 2% good ones!! So VERY low...normal I think is like 15+% so IUI is our best chance...They want to do an HCG shot too...I feel like they are doing a lot too me...even though I am okay, is this because they really want me to get prego the first round of IUI? What happens if the first round doesn't work..do you go again the second month or do you take a break? Sorry I am just super nervous!!! Good luck to you ladies!!!

Hmmm I'd honestly say that it should be up to you to take Clomid or not. It's in their financial benefit for you to buy the drugs. It is also perhaps b/c of your husband's sperm that they figured the more eggs to try & hatch the better? Either way I say it's your decision. The other risk is that Clomid could throw your cycle off & you could potentially not ovulate. I believe the chances are small but since I am ovulating on my own & all is well - I'm not taking any unnecessary risks.

Thanks for explaining Morphology. So this means you went beyond testing for sperm count right? That's all we've done so far. I'm planning to get further testing done if I don't get pregnant this month.

I will be getting the HCG shot & I am OK with that. They make sure that they ripen your egg at the perfect time. It is possible to have an under/over ripened egg when you ovulate & that would prevent conception as well. So this doesn't bother me!

And yes, if this IUI doesn't work I do believe you can go every month following. I read that after 3-4 rounds, you may want to consider IVF if you can afford it. I will see how things go. I would surely hope we're OK.
Good luck to you! What CD are you on? I'm CD7! Going in for cycle monitoring starting Saturday & will do insemination some time next week.

 

[Amcolecchi]

Jazzy, I didn't know that about the HCG, good advice...I am not going to test either! I couldn't handle the emotional roller coaster either!!!

Zimmy, they are monitoring me with ultrasounds. Oh geez, I hope mine doesn't change! My cycles are already 30-33 days, I hope it doesn't push it back more!! I heard it was around that price too, thank God because my insurance doesn't cover anything..The HCG shot came to $82...so Clomid around $50 would be nice!!!

Do you guys before and after the IUI too? I asked if there is anything we should be or not be doing and he was like yes have sex no later than the 13 haha...which I was actually asking about working out, eating right, stuff like that hahaa...but I was wondering do we try after the IUI too?

 

[Amcolecchi]

My doc didn't even like ask my about Clomid, he just said he was putting me on it..It's my fault for not say something but you know when you are trying for so long you listen to anything!

Yes, his SA did tests for motility, and count and the morphology, which to be honest I didn't even think of that! I only thought of count, you know? Good idea to get him more tests if you don't get your bfp this month! My DH is also taking some vitamins to help his sperm and they said to exercise and eat lots of veggies!

 

[barbikins]

Hey Ladies,

This is my first round of IUI. I'm on CD4 & so I'm just waiting until start testing next Saturday for my procedure.
We've been trying for a year & have unexplained infertility. Husband & I have both conceived in the past so this is a bit strange to us!

I've also started acupuncture this week. My doc says it's been known to increase the rate from 40-60%. Since I have insurance to cover it - it certainly doesn't hurt!

Looking for some ladies for support

Hey all!


I am SO happy I found this thread!! TOMORROW is my first IUI! I have been here on BnB for a while but new to this IUI/Assisted Conception section so I would love to find some buddies going through the same thing

Got my HCG (Ovidrel) shot this morning and tomorrow is the big day! I am nervous and excited!!

They are only doing one IUI, I see some people get 2 (like one day after the first). They are going to tell else when else we should be BDing after the IUI. Nothing like prescribed BDing!

Good luck to everyone I'm glad we found each other and thank you barbikins for starting this thread!

Hey Hey! And thanks for joining us I think its important to have support from other woman going through the same thing
What CD were you on when you got your shot? I am really curious when I'm going to get the HCG shot too. I'm going in Saturday (CD10) for my cycle monitoring. And I usually Ovulate between CD15&18 so I'm wondering when they pull the 'trigger'. HAHA

I was wondering about the number of IUI per cycle as well. I am actually going to email my nurse after I write this to ask. I've heard some clinics do 1 some do 2.

How long have you been actively trying? It's been a Year exactly for us!
GOOD LUCK!!!!

 

[zimmy]

My clinic does back to back IUIs, but it was our choice. If we decided not to do two, the nurses advised us to BD the morning after the IUI to increase our chances. You can continue whatever activity your body is used to after the IUI. ANd yes, the trigger shot can stay in your system for up to 14 days, so don't test too early!