IUI December Buddies

[karenh]

Kat: Good luck this cycle! I am really glad you are back. My coworker told me about that episode of Mike and Molly. I went on Hulu to watch it and couldn’t find it. I was bummed.

BMA11: Wow, those numbers look great! Sorry you got OHSS. How are you feeling now? Good luck with the FET.

AFM: I had my beta appointment, now waiting for the results. I talked to a nurse about switching to injections and she is going to talk to my RE when he reviews my beta results. The ball is at least in their court now. We will see what happens.

 

[Bma11]

Karen- sounds good.
I didn't actually get ohss, but was at high risk for it. I'm back to normal now and feeling pretty good

 

[karenh]

Oh good, I have a few friends that got it. It is not fun. Also I have heard that the success rate is hight with FET than a fresh cycle. Maybe this will be it for you!

 

[karenh]

So my beta was negative, suprise, but our DR has aproved us to move to an injectable cycle. I have my class on how to use them Friday at 1130. Now praying hubby can get an extended lunch so he can be there.

 

[Kat S]

Karen, even if he can't be there for the class, there are a few online video tutorials that show you how to mix the meds and inject them. The one I watched had the injection in the stomach, but I prefer the thigh Yay injectables!!

 

[karenh]

Thank Kat! I am not too worried. He is pretty sure he is just going to take the last three hours off work that day. Plus I go to a RESOLVE support group here once a month, and I meet with a few ladies weekly. Most have been through shots multiple times so they have offered to help me if I need. I love that I have found a community that understands what we are going through. I would recomend seeing if there is anything like that in your area. I am also really greatful for you and the women who are a huge support to me on line. Thank you!

 

[CCClomidQueen]

Hi BMA, Karenh and Kat! it's so nice to see you all on here again I just finished my 1st round of injectable's (gonal F) and had IUI # 5 today! haven't been on here much since my Lap procedure and couldn't find a more supportive group than you ladies! hope everyone is happy and well

 

[karenh]

hi CCC! How was your first injectable cycle? I am about to start mine and it will be my 6th IUI. I will be taking menopur.

 

[Kat S]

CCC! Wow, hi! Good luck to you this cycle!!

Karen, yeah, my Fertility office offers info on groups, but I prefer bothering you guys online I'm so glad your local group is helping!

So I had a scan today. I started the Bravelle injections on Monday, and they wanted to see how my follicles were progressing. It's going really well! I have 6 follicles that appear to be growing like weeds, and that's way more than I've ever had before. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but it's hard!

So I go back in again Saturday to check their progress again. They think at this point that I might have the IUI on Tuesday. We'll see!!

 

[karenh]

Kat six is great! I hope they keep growing! Tuesday is so just right around the corner!

got me today . That is ok though because we have our appointment to start the injectables today! I hope it goes well. I am not too worried, just a little nervouse. We have decided if this round doesn't work we are taking a break. We have been TTC with medical assistance for over a year now and DH is worn out. He can't take the stress, which I understand. We are going to take some time to work on getting healthy physically, mentaly, and emothionaly. Maybe think about and save up for IVF or adoption.

 

[CCClomidQueen]

Karenh, It went really well! I was nervous because we also took the class and the one thing that scared me was over stimming, but I luckily did not. my insurance only pays for a hand full of cycles on injectables so...I'm praying it will be the trick. you get to start soon!!

Wow Kat thats a lot of follies!! how exciting!!! I only got one leading follie on the gonal F I had more with clomid. it's all so...puzzling.

 

[karenh]

I had my baseline scan yesterday while I was at my class. My lining is still 7 so it still needs to go down. My estrogen was 18, they said that was good. They have never checked so I am not sure. I had six follicles on my left ranging from 3-6. They couldn't find my right ovary so they are assuming it will be about the same. I picked up our meds yesterday, I start them tomorrow. I am excited, but also nervous because what if they don't give me the right dose and this doesn't work? We only have one shot. Oh, well. I need to just have faith that God is in control.

 

[Kat S]

Karenh, good luck!!! Let us know how your first day goes using the injectible.

I had another scan on Saturday morning. I only had one follie that was growing at this point, and it was at 16mm. They told me to take the Bravelle one more night and then trigger Sunday morning. IUI is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, at around 11am. So nervous!! Pray for me!

 

[karenh]

Kat good luck with your IUI today! I hope this one works for you!

I did my first injection last night. The medication was a little painful. I had a dream that I got a REALLY strong BFP. I hate dreams like that becuase now I already want to be done with the shots and the tww and know. I still have a month. Ugh! Also, we have decided to do the shots a 10pm because of DH school schedule and what not, and we wake up at 445 am. I am exhausted.

 

[Kat S]

Kat good luck with your IUI today! I hope this one works for you!

I did my first injection last night. The medication was a little painful. I had a dream that I got a REALLY strong BFP. I hate dreams like that becuase now I already want to be done with the shots and the tww and know. I still have a month. Ugh! Also, we have decided to do the shots a 10pm because of DH school schedule and what not, and we wake up at 445 am. I am exhausted.

Karen, yeah, they do hurt for a few seconds, but it's over so fast, eh? I was told it's the sting from the sodium chloride solution. Are you doing it in the leg or stomach? What dose do they have you on?

I had my IUI this morning. My husband's sample was 30 million post wash. His best count yet...so happy!! The doctor himself performed my IUI instead of a nurse, and it went very smoothly. Between upping my dosage and the doc personally performing my IUI, I think they are really concentrating on my case!

The bad thing is that I had an allergic reaction to the trigger shot at the injection site! It got all red and puffy, and by the time I woke up this morning, it hurt so badly that I was limping and couldn't touch it. They said it was a common reaction, and to just put some cortizone cream on it. I hope that does the trick!

So here I am finally in the TWW!

 

[karenh]

I am so glad you IUI went well and DH had a good number! Now hoping that you get your miracle! I am glad your DR is finally taking your case seriously. I am sorry about your reaction, that sounds horrible! I really hope the cortizone cream works. Good luck these next two weeks. Try to stay sane. I know I didn't last time.

I am on 75 iu of menopur a night and they said to do it in my butt. I will have an ultrasound Friday to check my progress.

 

[Kat S]

Karen, oh in the butt? Well, at least you can't see it coming, right?
Two more days until your scan!! Hoping for good numbers!

My injection site feels much better today! Puffiness and redness greatly diminished and it only hurts a bit if I bump it. The cortizone cream worked!

I'm not sure if I'm considered 2 dpo or 3dpo. Anyone know? I triggered Sunday morning and had the IUI on Monday morning.

All I've felt so far are some pangs in my right ovary Monday afternoon/evening.

 

[karenh]

I would probably say the day of your IUI is the day you ovulated. I am so glad your injection site is getting better!

I have an ultrasound today because they are afraid my lining could be too thick becuase on CD1 it was 7mm and I only bled for 2 days. They might have to cancel my cycle. We will see.

 

[Kat S]

Karen, cancel your cycle?! Oh no! I'm not sure if your injectibles are as expensive as ours ($1250 and not covered by insurance), but if so that's a double whammy Good luck at your scan!!!

So today is 2 dpo for me? Thanks!

 

[karenh]

Mine are $80 a day. Plus $100 for the class to learn how to use them, and $420 per monitoring. Today will be my second. So I think we will be at $1180 so far if I did my math right. By the end of the cycle, if it isn't cancelled, we will be probably around $5000 out of pocket. Fun times.