IUI/IVF Aug/Sept/Oct/November

[maureenmarsh]

Hey 31, it depends on wether or not you take the progesterone orally or supporsities when I take orally they cost me around$30 for a month and vaginally are around $110 a month and my re has me start taking them starting at 4 dpo, hope this helps

 

[Titi]

Welcome beanbabyMA!!!

 

[HappyBunnyAB]

Harvest get plenty of rest!

Welcome waiting2be and beanbabyMA!

 

[augustluvers]

So I took my daily OPK (internet strip one) and of course it was negative, clearly lighter then this mornings and I must be honest, I was seeing red!

So I was happy to know that for my friends birthday on Saturday we were going to go to Ceasars Palace Casino for dinner and then hitting up Dusk (a club, and my first time too lol ) So I was excited about partying it up, or partying ttc away but then my husband got a call that one of his cousins passed away and now instead we will be driving up to Rochester New York on Saturday and staying until Monday. Today, this week, this month has not been great for me.

And I'm giving up on the I just can't get myself to do it~ one of those days I guess

Now I can't wait until my dang on period comes so I can start all over again.

 

[Harvest2009]

Hey Everyone! This is my first thread I am joining! I had my ER on 9/30, and transfer on 10/3- 2 embies 8 cells each (no idea what "grade", they didn't mention anything about that). We got to take a picture home with us of the two embryos, which was fantastic! Hopefully its something that can go in a babybook in the near furture

My beta isn't scheduled until 10/17 - and I think I can hold out without taking any at home tests. I try to not think about it (nearly impossible) to make the 2 weeks go by faster, so I know if I was testing, I would just drive myself crazy!

Hi babybean! Welcome :wave: I am in the tww too testing on the 17th! Maybe we can keep each other company?

 

[SquirrelGirl]

31-- try not to worry toooooo much about progesterone. Sounds like the symptoms vary by person. The first month I was on it I felt terribly bloated. But by my latest cycle I really don't notice anything.

bean and Harvest -- good luck!!!!!!

I'm officially out. had the bHCG today. Have an appointment set for October 18 to meet with the RE to go over the IVF protocol. Meanwhile the paperwork is being submitted to pre-approve it with my insurance. I'm kind of happy to get a couple weeks of a break from hormones and appointments.

 

[Harvest2009]

Welcome waiting to be, GL with the IUI!
Thanks happy bunny, I am totally resting, my hubby is making me lie flat on my back on the couch all night!
Sorry to hear the bad news august, hope this weekend goes ok for you. Maybe you can sneak into a closet with a bottle take care and hang in there, ttc is hard enough with other bad things happening. I will wish AF to hurry up for you.

 

[Harvest2009]

31-- try not to worry toooooo much about progesterone. Sounds like the symptoms vary by person. The first month I was on it I felt terribly bloated. But by my latest cycle I really don't notice anything.

bean and Harvest -- good luck!!!!!!

I'm officially out. had the bHCG today. Have an appointment set for October 18 to meet with the RE to go over the IVF protocol. Meanwhile the paperwork is being submitted to pre-approve it with my insurance. I'm kind of happy to get a couple weeks of a break from hormones and appointments.

Sorry to hear this squirrel I guess it is kind of bitter sweet, a negative always sucks but it is good to have a new plan enjoy the break!

 

[azlissie]

Good evening, ladies! Welcome to the new members - you'll find this to be a very supportive thread.

Harvest, congrats!! I can't imagine how excited you must be feeling right now. Rest up and let those embies settle in nice and snug

Mrs C P, good luck in the 2WW!! At least you're 5 days in - hope the next few go by quickly.

I've never been told that I had a problem with progesterone, and my lp is usually 14 days so I don't think it's a problem. After my last iui they tested my prog. and told me it came back greater than 20. I asked if they had the actual number and they said no, it was just greater than 20. So it could have been 21 or 81 for all I know!

One more week till my cd12 scan - hurry up and get here already!!

 

[augustluvers]

Welcome waiting to be, GL with the IUI!
Thanks happy bunny, I am totally resting, my hubby is making me lie flat on my back on the couch all night!
Sorry to hear the bad news august, hope this weekend goes ok for you. Maybe you can sneak into a closet with a bottle take care and hang in there, ttc is hard enough with other bad things happening. I will wish AF to hurry up for you.

Yeah, I already told DH that I'm making home made drinks Saturday night!

 

[azlissie]

August, so sorry things haven't been going well for you lately. I hope things start to look up soon!

Also, squirrel, I wish this had been your month! It's so frustrating. KMFX'd for your next try!

 

[angieloo]

Welcome beanie! Any wait during TTC can be killer for sure!

August- sometimes we all need a break from the BDing, sometimes I feel like if I'm forcing it, then it's going to go downhill real quick. I hope things get so much better so soon! Sounds like a margarita kind of night to me

Squirel- I'm sorry to hear about AF hope you get your BFP ASAP!

AZlizzie- One week is SOOO soon! Fingers crossed for you


I'm doing well today. I did another workout. My goal is to be as healthy as possible before baby and continue through pregnancy. I won't be working out during the 2week wait at all though, don't want to chance anything, even though I know it's silly.

On a positive note- we offically have enough money saved for me to take 12 weeks off (unpaid by my work), ALL the baby stuff we need, and the IUI costs. I am so happy we saved enough just in time
Now we can start saving for just-in-cases and a house.

Hope you're all doing well!

 

[Harvest2009]

Welcome waiting to be, GL with the IUI!
Thanks happy bunny, I am totally resting, my hubby is making me lie flat on my back on the couch all night!
Sorry to hear the bad news august, hope this weekend goes ok for you. Maybe you can sneak into a closet with a bottle take care and hang in there, ttc is hard enough with other bad things happening. I will wish AF to hurry up for you.

Yeah, I already told DH that I'm making home made drinks Saturday night!

Enjoy while you can, I am missing my red wine big time already. Hope all this sobriety pays off soon

 

[CRC]

Well firstly I just want to say how much I love this site. I’ve been off for a few days again and was feeling really anxious this morning and thought I would log on at work – I’ve just spent the last hour catching up on all your posts and it has totally made me feel that I’m normal with everything I’m going through. Thank you so much girls. I’m sorry if I’m not on here every day but I’m going to try and respond to some of you now below. You are great, thank you! And by the way – for a bunch of hormonal woman on a chat room – we are doing very very well!! Be proud x

As for us, we’ve started round 4 IUI. I wanted to start Chinese Herbs but my family have put some fear into me that they aren’t 100% safe….so I might just stick with the acupuncture and give the herbs a miss which is a shame. Also I have a question for you all, it’s my uncles 60th party 3 days after my next IUI (well day 4 post IUI) and I really want to go/the whole family are wanting me to come – but I need to fly – it’s only 45 mins flight and I would just go for one night, it shouldn’t be stressful really – my husband will drive me to the airport this end and it’s just a short train ride the other end. I’ll relax at my uncles before the party then see all the family then a nice lunch on Sunday and fly back. Do you think I’m crazy doing this so close to the IUI? I think mentally it could be great for me to see all my family and take my mind off it I just don’t want to overdo it physically…

Harvest2009 – been wondering how you are doing, so glad it went well. It sounds very emotional and lovely – we are all sending our lovely positive vibes to you!! Take it easy and enjoy relaxing doing nothing.

LittleBird – your husband sounds just like mine!! I’m so glad it’s not just me – I seriously think he doesn’t even fancy me any more – that he just has to do his job ‘’when needed’’. If I try and encourage sex he’s always like ‘’do we really have to’’. By the way – I have heard it’s not a good idea to have sex after the IUI. As much as you can before, but not after. But I guess everyone and every doctor is different – it certainly can’t do any harm but just thought I would mention it.

Augustluvers – sorry to hear about your follies and no IUI or positive OPK this month. My cousin sent me a wonderful SMS message the other week, she asked me to repeat after her ‘’I am not a failure, I am a wonderful, attractive woman who everyone including my husband loves very much’’. I think it’s important we remind ourselves this. You are NOT a failure. You are still YOU. Just because you don’t have a baby does not make you a failure or any less of the person you were. You are extremely strong to be going through what we are all going through and it can only make you a better person. Do something nice for yourself, a spa day or a nice long lunch out with friends with a few glasses of wine. I did it last weekend and felt like a new person. I felt like me again. Ps: I love the sound of your cocktail – I want one NOW (even though its 10.30am!). And I used to live in Miami!!

Maureenmarsh – I hope the IUI went well. My hospital really discourage telling me the exact size of my follies and I’m very grateful. Other girls on here have also got panicked about varying millimetres but really we have more than enough to worry about!! Trust the hospital/doctor that they know what they are doing and know when they are big enough, relax and concentrate on yourself! By the way I wouldn’t recommend doing OPK tests – it just adds to the stress, after the IUI you should sit back and relax and let nature take control. Hope you are doing ok.

Mrs C P – my hubbie went of sex ages ago, in fact we both did but I feel I at least make a little more effort than him. It’s completely normal – we expect them to be up for it when our OPK tests/the hospital tells us to – it’s not very romantic and I think it will take us all a while to get back on track after everything we are going through but in the grand scheme of things I’ve realized I have better things to worry about, I know we still love eachother and still cuddle and do nice things together. Good luck with this round of IUI and with your IVF discussions. So if this IUI doesn’t work will you go straight into IVF or are you having a break?

Titi – your explanation of what we have to go through was hilarious (and so true!) I’ve just been laughing my head off at my desk – dildo cams… hahahaha! How are you doing now, what day are you on post IUI now? My symptoms also stopped after the first week of the 2WW – it’s the trigger shot wearing off it doesn’t mean anything bad. Real pregnancy symptoms don’t kick in for a few weeks apparently so you are unlikely to feel anything at the moment either way. Fingers crossed for you!!

Sorry for the people I’ve missed out here. Better get back to work….
x

 

[Round2]

Hi Ladies,

Haven't had time to read back, but will catch up later. Quick question. I had my u/s this morning and I've got one 18mm follicle and 4 other's between 10mm-12.5mm. My doctor thinks I'm going get my LH surge soon and will only have one mature follicle. If this happens, he thinks we should just cancel the IUI and do it the old fashioned way. Has anyone ever had this happen? Did the other's catch up? I'm so fed-up we were suppose to start IUI back in July but got postponned. Now this crap! I'm just so upset and frustrated.

 

[Mas1118]

I had a negative beta on Monday at 12dpiui, I am not due for AF until today and so far she has not shown, though I have some pressure down there. I'm gonna test again on Sat morning if no AF. Has anyone had a negative beta early then positive after missed period?

 

[LittleBird]

I had an IUI with only one follicle. It wasn't successful. I'm not sure when they're thinking of doing the IUI, but I would just recommend you drink lots of water. They grow 1-2mm per day, sometimes more, so if there is enough time before your surge, maybe one or two of the smaller ones could catch up. I have found that things can change a lot in 2 days. The past couple of cycles, I had an ultrasound on CD10 or 11 and then another one two days later, and I never quite know what to expect.

 

[Titi]

how dissapointing! Why cancel? Why not just go for it? I know the chances aren't as great with just one but it does happen and surely it's better chance (no worrying about hostile mucus, sperm issues, etc.) than just regular bd??

 

[Round2]

I had an IUI with only one follicle. It wasn't successful. I'm not sure when they're thinking of doing the IUI, but I would just recommend you drink lots of water. They grow 1-2mm per day, sometimes more, so if there is enough time before your surge, maybe one or two of the smaller ones could catch up. I have found that things can change a lot in 2 days. The past couple of cycles, I had an ultrasound on CD10 or 11 and then another one two days later, and I never quite know what to expect.

Thanks Littlebird. Does water help your follies grow? They're actually recommending that I cancel the IUI if only one follicle is going to be mature. Otherwise it will probably be on Sunday or Monday.

 

[Round2]

how dissapointing! Why cancel? Why not just go for it? I know the chances aren't as great with just one but it does happen and surely it's better chance (no worrying about hostile mucus, sperm issues, etc.) than just regular bd??

My doctor said for women with unexplained infertility, the statistics do not show that IUI is any better with only one follicle. Plus, it costs $750 a cycle.