IUI + Femara Buddies!!

[cupcakestoy]

Katie!!!!! Keep testing! I'm hoping its your bfp!!! My dh had a SA in October with 8 million/ml count. We did iui in Dec & got a bfp. Unsure of count as OB does my iui, but I KNOW 2 months of supplements didn't get him above 20 mil. It does happen!

 

[wildchic]

Katie- the last test I see something, I hope its your bfp How exciting!!!Good luck! I'm officially 1dpiui and 3dp trigger. Ooh, I hope this month brings us lots of bfp's! When are you ladies testing? Steph- did you start meds yet?

 

[Redbean]

Katie, I think it's reason to use a frer soon.

Wild, we are exactly in same timing.

The nice thing about the trigger is that it gives you an excuse to test every day lol. My RE nurse actually said that starting 8 dpiui I could start poas, just to get a sense of when a bfp could be reliable. But that's a lot of tests. So maybe I'll start on day 12.

 

[wildchic]

I'm not sure I want to test, I'll be so disappointed seeing a bfn! I have b/w on the 21st(14dpo) so I'll wait till then. I wanted to test out the trigger, but my dh said I shouldn't. Redbean- yay, cycle buddies? Don't know if any of you ladies experienced this, but a few hours after the iui, I felt extremely bloated! It was so uncomfortable! It kinda felt like I was full of gas(tmi sorry) I'm still feeling a bit today, but its not so bad. Is this even normal???

 

[katiecakes]

Good morning ladies! I tested again this am. What do you think? Bottom 2 tests are first morning urine.

 

[wildchic]

Katie- I see it! Congrats! A bfp is a bfp, even if it is light! When do you go for a beta?

 

[Molly123456]

I tested this morning, and got a negative which is a good thing because it is way to early for a real positive and that means the trigger is out of my system. So now I can test for real starting next Saturday

Katie - that is looking positive. Yay!!! Remind me how many days past iui you are???

 

[Redbean]

Katie, I see it too!!

Wild, I had terrible gas after mine too. I'm thinking the cramping caused it.

 

[katiecakes]

I am 10 dpiui-
It's def there-
But is it trigger?
Doubtful bc it's getting darker,
Right??

 

[Redbean]

I am 10 dpiui-
It's def there-
But is it trigger?
Doubtful bc it's getting darker,
Right??

If it were trigger it'd be getting lighter for sure.

 

[katiecakes]

Katie, I see it too!!

Wild, I had terrible gas after mine too. I'm thinking the cramping caused it.

Yes the iui def caused uncomfortable sensations!

 

[wildchic]

Good to know I'm not the only 1 its happening to. Katie-when did you trigger? I'm no expert(seeing its my 1st time) but I too think that if it was the trigger, it would get lighter, not darker.

 

[nikinabox]

Hi Everyone,

I saw this topic and had to jump on - hope you all don't mind

I just received the news that my first attempt at IUI was unsuccessful. It was such a good month for us too... letrozole made 3 large healthy eggs, had an HSG for the first time, and everything was fine, did IUI with trigger, then took progesterone to make my cycle last longer. All to no end...

So while I'm waiting for the progesterone to wear off so I can get evil AF, the Dr, DH, and I have decided to try another IUI... again with the letrozole, the trigger, and the progesterone.

My hopes are low as it's been 13 months now with no result. I'm able to ovulate on my own, but we still have a few minor issues, but the main one concerning me is that my FSH level is high for someone my age (28) - it's at 11.5. I also can't seem to calm down... my stress level is through the roof, and the more i try to not stress, the more stressed out I get. It's a vicious cycle.

What do you ladies do to try to calm down/relax?

I just needed to vent and give myself an opportunity to be sad about everything... it's all so much to deal with. BUT this month is a new month - new cycle... I'm trying to stay positive, but it's all so soul crushing...

 

[Molly123456]

I am 10 dpiui-
It's def there-
But is it trigger?
Doubtful bc it's getting darker,
Right??

It would be getting lighter if it was the trigger! So congrats! Did you call your doctors office yet?

 

[Molly123456]

Hi Everyone,

I saw this topic and had to jump on - hope you all don't mind

I just received the news that my first attempt at IUI was unsuccessful. It was such a good month for us too... letrozole made 3 large healthy eggs, had an HSG for the first time, and everything was fine, did IUI with trigger, then took progesterone to make my cycle last longer. All to no end...

So while I'm waiting for the progesterone to wear off so I can get evil AF, the Dr, DH, and I have decided to try another IUI... again with the letrozole, the trigger, and the progesterone.

My hopes are low as it's been 13 months now with no result. I'm able to ovulate on my own, but we still have a few minor issues, but the main one concerning me is that my FSH level is high for someone my age (28) - it's at 11.5. I also can't seem to calm down... my stress level is through the roof, and the more i try to not stress, the more stressed out I get. It's a vicious cycle.

What do you ladies do to try to calm down/relax?

I just needed to vent and give myself an opportunity to be sad about everything... it's all so much to deal with. BUT this month is a new month - new cycle... I'm trying to stay positive, but it's all so soul crushing...

I understand what you are going through. This whole process can be so frustrating! We just did out third IUI, and have been ttc for 21 months. I just try to stay busy and distract myself. I also let myself cry when I feel like it and I have a few close friends who know what I am going through and it has been great to have their support. It is so hard to not obsess over it. This message board is great though and there are a ton of supportive people on here that can help!

 

[nikinabox]

Thanks Molly... it sounds horrible to say "I'm glad all of you understand what I'm going through" because I wouldn't want anyone to have to go through this, but I am glad to be able to vent. I talk to friends and family, sure - but if they didn't go through it, they don't understand.

I'm searching for ways to distract myself, but I found this past cycle that distracting myself and actively not temping/charting/going on forums actually made me more stressed... all of those things give me a sense of control, in an uncontrollable situation, if that makes sense.

I was actually on vacation in Punta Cana when I found out that I wasn't, which was supposed to be my MAIN distraction last month... so frustrating.

Good luck with your third IUI, I wish you nothing but the best, and thank you for your kind words

 

[wildchic]

Nikinabox- I think we all understand what you going through. I also stopped charting and trying to not track ovulation, but I too found that it stressed me out even more! I started charting again this cycle, even though I was being monitored. I just feel more in control and its good to know where I am in my cycle. I have found nothing to distract me(yet), though I do have exams next month, so hopefully I can TRY to concentrate on that. Like you say, a new month, a new cycle. I hope this cycle brings you your well deserved bfp!

 

[nikinabox]

Thank you! I'm also searching for distractions. I'm glad I'm not alone in that I need to have SOME sort of control over things. I agree, I really like knowing where I am in my cycle, it's almost become a security blanket for me... my fertility friend app and my thermometer! Haha... I am also being monitored, but I just can't help it.

Good luck to you!!!

 

[Redbean]

Hi Everyone,

I saw this topic and had to jump on - hope you all don't mind

I just received the news that my first attempt at IUI was unsuccessful. It was such a good month for us too... letrozole made 3 large healthy eggs, had an HSG for the first time, and everything was fine, did IUI with trigger, then took progesterone to make my cycle last longer. All to no end...

So while I'm waiting for the progesterone to wear off so I can get evil AF, the Dr, DH, and I have decided to try another IUI... again with the letrozole, the trigger, and the progesterone.

My hopes are low as it's been 13 months now with no result. I'm able to ovulate on my own, but we still have a few minor issues, but the main one concerning me is that my FSH level is high for someone my age (28) - it's at 11.5. I also can't seem to calm down... my stress level is through the roof, and the more i try to not stress, the more stressed out I get. It's a vicious cycle.

What do you ladies do to try to calm down/relax?

I just needed to vent and give myself an opportunity to be sad about everything... it's all so much to deal with. BUT this month is a new month - new cycle... I'm trying to stay positive, but it's all so soul crushing...

Wow, you sound a lot like me. My first hsg was this month, first iui. I ov on my own regular 28 day cycles, but now on Clomid. However I'm 38 instead of 28.

I'm sorry yours didn't work. I have little hopes that mine will either, only bc nothing seems to. That's what we are here for, Chica.

I've heard great things about acupuncture and am going to try it next cycle. I meant to for this one but forgot w everything going on. I feel like every day is a dr appt, a needle, and stirrups! That's what causes the stress. My dh came in for the iui and said after, "I'm so glad I saw that. I had no idea that you've been in this clinical world so much. It's stressful!"

 

[wildchic]

Redbean- I've tried acupuncture for 2 months, but I wasn't on any meds. It was great with helping cramps af time and it shortened my cycle by a few days. I stopped because I just felt it wasn't helping with my fertility issues! I may look into it again if my lining doesn't improve next cycle!