IUI Jan/Feb/March/Apr/May 2012 - Status updates on page one 12 bfp

[Nicker]

Injections are a piece of cake. Expensive but easy. Last cycle was $400 for injectibles. This cycle I have that same medication but double the dose and another one. I mix them all together so I still only inject 1ml at a time. I can put up to six doses in 1 ml of saline. This cycle is $1100 for 6 days of injections.

 

[froliky2011]

Nicker -- :BFP:vibes going your way~~~~~~~ I am reading the book "Bringing up Bebe" and she got knocked up first try with injectibles.

 

[Tella]

Froliky > FX'd for a BFP girl!!! We need some good news on this thread soon!

Daisy > Fx'd for you as well, we pray for a first time lucky bfp for you! I would say walking is fine as most books recommend it for bloodflow but I wont chance weights.

usamom > sorry I cant say, all I can say is that both my cycles have been complete opposites so far.

adroplet > so sorry, its hard I know! Atleast you don’t have to sit around and wait for AF like I have to now.

Nicker > Fx'd the injections will do the trick for you and give you that BFP! Good luck with the injections. they might be easy but still a lot of work

AFM > OK, my 2nd IUI was a bust another for me. Im now considering IVF, as im paying everything out of pocket i need to decide if im gonna take another chance with IUI with injectables @ 15-20% success rate or am i gonna go for IVF wiht ICSI and have 70% success rate. To me the numbers side wiht IVF even though it is more expensive, my mom is helping with the costs of it so it helps alot. Luckily im the only child and she wants a grandchild.

So i pray my AF will come on Saturday, 3 days after the last progesterone tablet same as last month which will put my on CD3 on Monday, my FS has already said he will go to IVF without doing a 3rd round of IUI if it is my wish.

Do you girls have any input for me, please i need some objective input, I have to decide what I want to do by Thursday/Friday the latest.

 

[froliky2011]

So Sorry Tella!!! Did the Dr. say why you might not be getting pregnant? I think the decision would depend upon that. Did the ovarian drilling do something? Hang in there! Breathe and Believe!

No news here. Good Morning Everyone!

 

[bastetgrrl]

Let's see if I can post here today since I couldn't yesterday and lost everything that I typed out.

Froliky - FX'd for a BFP!

Daisy - Fx'd for you as well.

adroplet - So sorry.

Nicker - Injections are easy but expensive but hopefully it'll work the first try!

Tella - I know I said it in your journal already but I'm so sorry that you got BFN. Totally sucks!! Hopefully you'll start IVF next!

AFM - Injections are going just fine and my first full length acupuncture was great. I described the experience in my journal. Definitely cool stuff and looking forward to my next one.

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Tella- it really depends how impatient you are. The way my doc looked at IUI was its like 20% each cycle and technically time is a factor in it as well, as most ppl get it by round 3. So fist one 20%, next one more like 40%, 3rd one like 60% chance, and so on. The other factors at play with factor in though too, so if you don't have at least 5-10 mil good motile sperm per try, etc. as for IVF it's your personal choice but 70% does sound really nice. I know someone else who is about to start that process and is thrilled. It's sounds like they control every aspect of what your body is doing starting with birth control to quiet things down, to meds to build follies and prevent I, to trigger and retrieval.
Can't wait to hear your decision, I know you will do what's best for you two. I know all about impatience and hope you don't base your decision entirely on that. good luck

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Equal- you must be in your tww again by now. I hope you are well and staying sane. Fx this is your magic round

 

[BabyOnMyOwn]

Nicker- Sounds like your DR is doing a great job of staying positive for you! I’m excited to hear how this next cycle goes! Good luck with the migraines. As someone who has battled them since I was 12, I know how difficult they can be!

Froliky- Fingers crossed you get your BFP! How is your TWW going this time?

Tella- I’m so sorry about the BFN, I have been debating IVF too. I’m going to try one more cycle of IUI then move on.

Hopeful- How are you feeling these days?

Bastet- I’m glad you enjoyed your first acupuncture appointment! I can’t imagine not doing it now. . . I LOVE it!

Daisy- Fingers crossed!

Drsquid- When do you leave on your vacation? How is your tww going?

Usamom- Welcome!

Oneof14- Fingers crossed for you! I hope your tww is going along as smoothly as it can! I understand what you mean about your sister. Right about when I decided I wanted to TTC, my brother and sister in law found out they were pregnant with baby #2. As my sister in law complains about not feeling well I can’t help but think that’s ALL I want and she should stop complaining!!

Allie- Welcome!

Adroplet- I’m so sorry about the BFN!!!

Isela- Fingers crossed for a BFP!

If I missed anyone, I am REALLY sorry! I typed up a response on here yesterday and the day before but they got lost and I couldn’t post. I’m hoping this one will go through!

AFM, I had to pay to get another canister shipped to me to store my donor sperm in. It gets here tomorrow. I also go back tomorrow for another US and am HOPING that my follicles are the right size to trigger so I can do the IUI on Friday. If this cycle doesn’t work I have decided to take a break and regroup. I’ve been on fertility meds since November and I am emotionally a wreck. However, this cycle is going to work. . . I’ve decided. Third times the charm. ;-)

 

[hoping23]

Hi All.
I go in tomorrow morning for my 2nd US and blood work this week. Tuesday I had 2 follicles at 14mm (one on each side) and my Estradiol was 286. I'm hoping tomorrow that the numbers are at least 18mm and over 400.... Then I either go back in Friday or Saturday depending on whether I surged on my own or do injection.

Fx for all!!!!!

 

[DaisyQ]

Hi all!



There are so many of us on this thread, I'm having a hard time keeping up with everybody!

adroplet, I'm so sad for you. New protocol sounds like a good plan - are you thinking injectables?

Tella, I'm just devastated for you. I really had my hopes up for you. Sigh. As for injectables vs. IVF, I agree, it's about how impatient you are and what you can afford. If you can afford to still do IVF after giving injectables a try, then perhaps you might try one round with injectables. IVF however, does have the best odds, so it would make sense for you to advance to that. I think it's a really personal decision. A friend of mine with "unexplained" fertility (but her hubs did only have only 5% morph), did IVF after 4 years TTC with and after a few unsuccessful IUIs with clomid. She was really, really stressed and unhappy about not getting prego, and her RE (now my RE) basically told her it was up to her how to proceed (trying IUI with injectables was an option), but he could tell she wanted to be pregnant NOW, and so he suggested moving straight to IVF to get her that BFP asap. That's what she did, IVF with ICSI and she is due any day now. So I think you just have to decide how much more TTC you can handl before you go the IVF route. AFM, my doc is recommending 2 cycles of IUI and clomid, 1 cycle of IUI with injectables, and if no BFP, then I'm pretty sure we are looking at IVF. He may be a little more aggressive in our case since we are both a little older. And thanks for your advice RE exercise - I guess I'll stick with walking to be on the safe side.

Nicker, hope you get your BFP this time around!

Frolicky - I forget, but when are you testing?

Oneof14 - how is it going?

everyone else! Sorry if I didn't respond directly to all of you!

AFM, 6 DPIUI and 5 DPO, per FF. Feeling HOT!! I think I must just have a lot of progesterone going on - both from the suppositories and from having released 2 eggs. I am hoping it's a good sign. I just took my temp at work (I work at a hospital) and it's 99.14. ?? I don't usually tend to run hot.

 

[ellemar]

Wow!!

Everyone - I have been so MIA for the past few weeks!! So much has happened.

I am still sending a TON of to all !!!

As I'd mentioned I wasn't able to schedule IUI#2 for March as AF came too early last time, and I wasnt' able to start my injectables on time. That and we had vacation planned that we couldn't get out of!!

Turns out it is good I didn't schedule the IUI as apparently my ovaries were on overdrive, and were hyperstimulated!!! Must have been due to the injectables from the last round!!

Sooo....I am waiting for AF to come and start Gonal F again on the third day, and continue until my Doc tells me it's time.

Okay, soooo sending tons of to all those who had BFN's, and for those who had BFPs!!!

 

[oneof14]

Hey ladies, I feel like I've been MIA, but I am trying so hard NOT to go on the computer and research during my tww.

Froliky- How are you today? I know you said nothing to report, but my fx'd. What dpiui are you?

Tella- Again I am so sorry about the BFN. Have you made any decision about IVF?

Daisy- Im doing OK, thanks. The weather had been awesome, some I am taking some joy in that. I am trying so hard not to symptom spot and to be honest, I feel no different, not 1 symptom different from any other month. How are you coping???

Drsquid- Have fun on vacay, hopefully you will think about nothing but having fun and being relaxed.

Babyonmyown - Thank you. I've actually been avoided my family completely at this point, not that I see them on a weekly basis. I am actually doing much, much better than Saturday!

AFM, I am trying to be positive and not symptom spot as I said above. I am 7dpiui (counting IUI as day 1). I feel no different then any other month, not really sure what that means, if anything.

Sorry if I forgot anyone... to all!!!

Different season, different attitude, different outcome!!!

 

[DaisyQ]

I'm doing OK, oneof14, and trying not to symptom spot either. I don't have anything remarkable to report, other than feeling really hot and having a higher temp than normal. Arughga!! 9 more days till testing - seems like ages from now.

 

[oneof14]

I'm doing OK, oneof14, and trying not to symptom spot either. I don't have anything remarkable to report, other than feeling really hot and having a higher temp than normal. Arughga!! 9 more days till testing - seems like ages from now.

I know, if feels like eternity! I need to take Dsquid's idea and go on vacay during 2ww!!

What's worse is I'm doing OK now, but I know that the anxiety and emotions will hit next week, when either I get a BFP or AF, that anticipation is making me nuts!!!

We will get This month!!!

 

[DaisyQ]

I certainly hope so. I'd like to see some BFPs on this thread! Yeehaw!

 

[oneof14]

I certainly hope so. I'd like to see some BFPs on this thread! Yeehaw!

So true, me as well.

 

[froliky2011]

Hi Ladies -

I threw in the white towel today. Got acupuncture, an 1.5 hr massage, did yoga this a.m. and took the day off to nurture myself. Needed renewal and alone time.

Hopeful41- How's is being PREGO? ?

Basetgrrl - Glad to hear the injections went well and you enjoyed your acupuncture. When I get anxious etc. my acupuncturist also gives me "Lachesis Muteris" or something. It's made from snake venom and calms me the f!ck down. Amazing stuff. Lol!

Daisy - High temp is definitely not a bad sign. I did a test this a.m. and I can't wait so, I am testing every morning here on out. I used FRER this morning and will tomorrow but then I will use CB digital after that.

Oneof14 - I am 10dpo and tested a.m. but I am glad you had beautiful weather! Yeah!!! Do something to nurture yourself. It really helps a lot (or did for me anyway).

Adroplet -

Equal - When do you test?

BabyOnMyOwn - I had a rough day yesterday and took today off. See above..massage today, yoga and acupuncture. I bought organic salmon for dinner (good fat and omega 3 vitamins) and am spoilingmyself today. for your 3RD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Allie & Usamom - Welcome to our group.

Isela - FX'd for you!

Hoping23 - Good Luck!! Welcome! I hope you grow great follies & eggs!!

Ellemar - I hope comes a.s.a.p. so you can move forward.

Hi to MrsC & DrS, Vj & Nicker!!! How you ladies doing?

 

[adroplet]

Tella- it really depends how impatient you are. The way my doc looked at IUI was its like 20% each cycle and technically time is a factor in it as well, as most ppl get it by round 3. So fist one 20%, next one more like 40%, 3rd one like 60% chance, and so on. The other factors at play with factor in though too, so if you don't have at least 5-10 mil good motile sperm per try, etc. as for IVF it's your personal choice but 70% does sound really nice. I know someone else who is about to start that process and is thrilled. It's sounds like they control every aspect of what your body is doing starting with birth control to quiet things down, to meds to build follies and prevent I, to trigger and retrieval.
Can't wait to hear your decision, I know you will do what's best for you two. I know all about impatience and hope you don't base your decision entirely on that. good luck

Based on you doctor....I should have had a BFP then. this was my 5th cycle doing IUI, that would have made it > or = 100%. There is no such thing as compounded success rates with these procedures.
I'm glad it worked for you but your doctor's information does not sound right to me.

Maybe i'm grouchy or or just hating today! My us is tomorrow and I'm just getting scared (needles) and impatient. Had i known TTC was gonna be this hard and take this long, i would have started 5 years ago!

 

[MrsC8776]

Wow ladies you are all so busy! it's hard to keep up with all of you

To the ladies who are new... welcome! You have found a great thread for support.

To those in the 2ww I hope you all get BFP's! We need more good news in here and I hope to see some soon.

I hope that the rest of you are doing well and having a good week.

AFM we are just in the waiting process for IVF still. Testing starts again in April, then meds in June. We did find out that hubby's VR healed up and we will now need IVF/ICSI/TESE. It's a lot of money and all out of pocket. $15,000 for the IVF and $1,600 for the TESE. So needless to say we are saving every penny. I do start acupuncture April 3rd so hopefully that goes well.

If anyone can give any tips on acupuncture that would be great!

 

[froliky2011]

MrsC - Make sure you find a reputable one. Mine has been doing it for 23 years and is well known in our area. It just so happens that she used to work with the doctor who is inseminating me. Small world. I would ask around your area for a good one. Good Luck. Sorry about the expenses. I hope it all goes smoothly and as fast as possible!!