IUI/IVF Aug/Sept/Oct/November

[HappyBunnyAB]

Ladies, 1st scan today showed twins. Two little hearts beating along. They're measuring big -- 7w0d rather than 6w4d. And they're about the same size, which hopefully means that they're both doing well. I know it's a lot of good news, and I'm trying to stay positive, but my BFF was pregnant with twins twice and lost one. So I've gotten myself a little worked up about it. Please let these little ones make it! I already love them!

Congratulations!

 

[augustluvers]

I just really felt in my heart to share a quote with you all...

"Patience is not the ability to wait, it is the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting..." (Unknown)

I have found this quote very helpful the past week. And every time a negative feeling comes to me or a negative thought I quickly quote this quote. I know it's hard... I myself had a major breakdown two weeks ago, but a positive attitude will take you a long way...

 

[kissyfacelala]

I just really felt in my heart to share a quote with you all...

"Patience is not the ability to wait, it is the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting..." (Unknown)

I have found this quote very helpful the past week. And every time a negative feeling comes to me or a negative thought I quickly quote this quote. I know it's hard... I myself had a major breakdown two weeks ago, but a positive attitude will take you a long way...

thank-you August....I needed that

 

[augustluvers]

I just really felt in my heart to share a quote with you all...

"Patience is not the ability to wait, it is the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting..." (Unknown)

I have found this quote very helpful the past week. And every time a negative feeling comes to me or a negative thought I quickly quote this quote. I know it's hard... I myself had a major breakdown two weeks ago, but a positive attitude will take you a long way...

thank-you August....I needed that

You are very welcomed Kissyface That's what we are here for, to encourage one another

I'm sorry that the witch got you, but I pray that this month be the lucky one for you. I too am afraid of giving myself needles

 

[Springy]

so AF showed this morning...have my CD3 scan on thursday and start with Gonal-F....so worried about the injections....

my plan is one more IUI this month and then Dec and then if nothing....take a break and consult for IVF in the spring...

this is so frustrating...and so heart breaking....I feel so depressed....

Sorry Monica

Don't worry about the injections. I have my husband do most of mine, but I have had to do some myself and the are easy peasy. I promise. The needle is so small you won't even feel it.

I hope so Mary and I really hope I respond well and that DH's count is good! at this point I do not think it is me anymore...as I responded well to the Clomid and my cycles have been so good! hope I do not jinx it!

so your IUI is tomorrow? good luck!! this will be our month!!! all you need is one follie and one spermy!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Honestly the Gonal F needles are SO easy! I have done every injection myself and I was a person before this who refused to go get regular blood work done or get the flu shot because I hate needles so much! You will NOT feel them at all Hang in there Monica!! Your BFP is right around the corner.

I just really felt in my heart to share a quote with you all...

"Patience is not the ability to wait, it is the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting..." (Unknown)

I have found this quote very helpful the past week. And every time a negative feeling comes to me or a negative thought I quickly quote this quote. I know it's hard... I myself had a major breakdown two weeks ago, but a positive attitude will take you a long way...

I just really felt in my heart to share a quote with you all...

"Patience is not the ability to wait, it is the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting..." (Unknown)

I have found this quote very helpful the past week. And every time a negative feeling comes to me or a negative thought I quickly quote this quote. I know it's hard... I myself had a major breakdown two weeks ago, but a positive attitude will take you a long way...

thank-you August....I needed that

WOW I needed that quote .... I think I need to put it on my forehead and look at it every time I go to the washroom and look in the mirror!!!!!!!

 

[angieloo]

August- what a beautifully appropriate quote for us all- so true.


POAS this afternoon and BFP on a digital!!!!!! I can't believe it and I probably won't be able to for a few days.
Lots of love and dust to you ladies

 

[LittleBird]

Kissyface, I didn't use Gonal F, but I used Follistim for a couple of cycles. I *think* the needles are small in both cases. Actually, out of all the meds, the Follistim was my favorite. I didn't mind giving myself the injections, there weren't really any bad side effects, and I "bonded" with my pen. I wanted to carry it everywhere.

You can totally do this. I believe in you!

angieloo -- congratulations on a digital BFP! Those are the real deal, it must be official!

 

[Springy]

August- what a beautifully appropriate quote for us all- so true.


POAS this afternoon and BFP on a digital!!!!!! I can't believe it and I probably won't be able to for a few days.
Lots of love and dust to you ladies

That's AWESOME!!!!!! This thread has had a lot of positives lately. Let's keep them coming!!!

Kissyface, I didn't use Gonal F, but I used Follistim for a couple of cycles. I *think* the needles are small in both cases. Actually, out of all the meds, the Follistim was my favorite. I didn't mind giving myself the injections, there weren't really any bad side effects, and I "bonded" with my pen. I wanted to carry it everywhere.

You can totally do this. I believe in you!

angieloo -- congratulations on a digital BFP! Those are the real deal, it must be official!

I agree - the needles are SO small and I much prefer the injections over clomid. WAY less side effects! I don't even feel like I'm on fertility meds.

 

[augustluvers]

August- what a beautifully appropriate quote for us all- so true.


POAS this afternoon and BFP on a digital!!!!!! I can't believe it and I probably won't be able to for a few days.
Lots of love and dust to you ladies

OMG... YAY!!! So happy for you!!!

Congrats sweetie!!!

 

[augustluvers]

August- what a beautifully appropriate quote for us all- so true.


POAS this afternoon and BFP on a digital!!!!!! I can't believe it and I probably won't be able to for a few days.
Lots of love and dust to you ladies

That's AWESOME!!!!!! This thread has had a lot of positives lately. Let's keep them coming!!!

Kissyface, I didn't use Gonal F, but I used Follistim for a couple of cycles. I *think* the needles are small in both cases. Actually, out of all the meds, the Follistim was my favorite. I didn't mind giving myself the injections, there weren't really any bad side effects, and I "bonded" with my pen. I wanted to carry it everywhere.

You can totally do this. I believe in you!

angieloo -- congratulations on a digital BFP! Those are the real deal, it must be official!

I agree - the needles are SO small and I much prefer the injections over clomid. WAY less side effects! I don't even feel like I'm on fertility meds.

I think I'm going to ask for the injections next cycle, because Clomid was a witch to me this time around! LOL

Can you inject them into your thigh? My FS told me to administer my HCG in my thigh, and I don't feel it =)

 

[PCOSMomToTwo]

To answer that question for myself ... No ... but WHY not give it a try if it's not going to hurt anything.


I have been researching and browsing through forums ... what I see most is people who ate pineapple a few days prior and a few days after embryo transfer got pregnant.

SOooooOOooo .... here goes nothing .... I went out and bought 2 whole pineapples!!! COME ON BABIES STICK!

 

[Touch the Sky]

i agree with springy, gonal f is soo easy. the needle is tiny and it's so easy to use. i used gonal f for IVF, easy breezy!

 

[kissyfacelala]

To answer that question for myself ... No ... but WHY not give it a try if it's not going to hurt anything.


I have been researching and browsing through forums ... what I see most is people who ate pineapple a few days prior and a few days after embryo transfer got pregnant.

SOooooOOooo .... here goes nothing .... I went out and bought 2 whole pineapples!!! COME ON BABIES STICK!

I am so sorry that made me laugh....must be all the emotions I am feeling these days! It is amazing the things we will do! I am praying for you PCOS!! it is so gonna work this month! Heaven knows you have waited long enough!!!

 

[Touch the Sky]

pcoc - i was told to eat fresh pineapple starting day of transfer and for 5 days. i was also told to try to get more of the core, which i thought was kinda gross but i chewed on it a bit. i was told just a bowlful is fine.

 

[PCOSMomToTwo]

To answer that question for myself ... No ... but WHY not give it a try if it's not going to hurt anything.


I have been researching and browsing through forums ... what I see most is people who ate pineapple a few days prior and a few days after embryo transfer got pregnant.

SOooooOOooo .... here goes nothing .... I went out and bought 2 whole pineapples!!! COME ON BABIES STICK!

I am so sorry that made me laugh....must be all the emotions I am feeling these days! It is amazing the things we will do! I am praying for you PCOS!! it is so gonna work this month! Heaven knows you have waited long enough!!!

Isnt it amazing how absolutely ridiculous we become???

 

[PCOSMomToTwo]

pcoc - i was told to eat fresh pineapple starting day of transfer and for 5 days. i was also told to try to get more of the core, which i thought was kinda gross but i chewed on it a bit. i was told just a bowlful is fine.

Ya I did read it said to gnaw on the core ... soooo don't mind me as I frickin chomp on this core a couple days.

nom nom nom

 

[augustluvers]

To answer that question for myself ... No ... but WHY not give it a try if it's not going to hurt anything.


I have been researching and browsing through forums ... what I see most is people who ate pineapple a few days prior and a few days after embryo transfer got pregnant.

SOooooOOooo .... here goes nothing .... I went out and bought 2 whole pineapples!!! COME ON BABIES STICK!

I heard the really helps, esp women going through IVF, I also heard that sunflower seeds aid in implantation... Either way I'm trying them both

 

[kissyfacelala]

Thanks ladies! I am sure everything will be fine! I do not have a problem with injections. My problem is will I be able to do it to myself!

I have also decided that since we have mild male factor, I want the trigger to be 36 hrs before IUI....I feel it is too close having the IUI 24 hrs post trigger

this means I will give myself the trigger but I do not care!! I want my baby!!!

 

[LittleBird]

I think I'm going to ask for the injections next cycle, because Clomid was a witch to me this time around! LOL

Can you inject them into your thigh? My FS told me to administer my HCG in my thigh, and I don't feel it =)

I hated Clomid. Femara was much easier for me, although I did get headaches on it, but I felt better on it, in general. There is an image in the Follistim Pen brochure that shows a semicircle around the bottom half of the belly button and upper thighs as possible injection sites. I have quite a bit of blubber around the belly area, so I just pinched an inch (or two, or three) and held it while I injected. I hardly ever got bruises.

They may want you to be on Clomid or Femara in addition to the injections, because I think the combination gives you the chance for multiple follicles -- which is what you want to have the best chance with IUI. I never got more than one on Clomid, but Femara + Follistim gave me four follicles the first time, and two the second.

My FS seemed to think that Femara wouldn't be strong enough for me, so I think she was planning on switching me back to Clomid if this cycle didn't work. So there are cases where Clomid is needed, but check and see if your doctor would let you try injections alone or Femara + injections.

 

[Springy]

August- what a beautifully appropriate quote for us all- so true.


POAS this afternoon and BFP on a digital!!!!!! I can't believe it and I probably won't be able to for a few days.
Lots of love and dust to you ladies

That's AWESOME!!!!!! This thread has had a lot of positives lately. Let's keep them coming!!!

Kissyface, I didn't use Gonal F, but I used Follistim for a couple of cycles. I *think* the needles are small in both cases. Actually, out of all the meds, the Follistim was my favorite. I didn't mind giving myself the injections, there weren't really any bad side effects, and I "bonded" with my pen. I wanted to carry it everywhere.

You can totally do this. I believe in you!

angieloo -- congratulations on a digital BFP! Those are the real deal, it must be official!

I agree - the needles are SO small and I much prefer the injections over clomid. WAY less side effects! I don't even feel like I'm on fertility meds.

I think I'm going to ask for the injections next cycle, because Clomid was a witch to me this time around! LOL

Can you inject them into your thigh? My FS told me to administer my HCG in my thigh, and I don't feel it =)

I think the brochure said I could use either my thigh or my stomach, however when I did my training they said my stomach so that's what I use and honestly I do NOT feel it at all and I have ZERO, I repeat ZERO pain tolerance!!!