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

[BabyOnMyOwn]

I'm sorry I'm not the only one in a funk today. . . it's no fun! Thank you all for the support though. I don't know what I would do without having this place to voice my fears and worries. It's so hard to have so many people in my life pregnant right now who seemed to get that way SO easily!! I hate this feeling of jealousy that I have. <sigh>

Welcome Kinerie. . . I was also diagnosed with Diminished Ovarian Reserve (Low reserve). My situation is a little different in that I am single and using donor sperm. I decided I was ready to have kids, then was told I couldn't. It was horrible! Did you have the clomid challenge done? That's how they tested me. The RE I saw was the most insensitive jerk I have ever met and I went directly from him to my OB. While there is no denying I have a low reserve, I had NO response to the clomid so she tried letrezole and I respond wonderfully to it! I have also started doing accupuncture and taking supplements. I am in the TWW right now for my third IUI so obviously I don't know if it worked yet, but I understand how you feel. Message me if you want any other information. Also, you might try reading the book "The Infertility Cure" it has been very helpful to me!

 

[BabyOnMyOwn]

Welcome kinerie. sorry about the dor. I hope iui works for you.

Baby, sorry you are in funk. Me too, big time.

So I caved and tested early. I was feeling optimistic based on a few symptoms, higher temps, etc. Big mistake, bfn. Been crying all morning. I am 13 dpiui. I am supposed to test on Friday, 15 dpiui, and if bfn, stop the progesterone then. AF should arrive ~36 hours after my last dose.

I'm so sorry! I know there is NOTHING to say to make you feel better, but know that we all support you!

 

[Kinerie]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
My first IUI this Friday at 9am..no meds, doubtful..

 

[Kinerie]

Welcome Kinerie!

Thank you! Amazing thing - reading through this forum, getting to know you ladies, reading your stories and the way you all support each other - made me feel so much better, as if a heavy weight has been lifted of my shoulders..I know, I know, it is just the start..But you are so inspiring! Good luck to you all!!

 

[Kinerie]

I'm sorry I'm not the only one in a funk today. . . it's no fun! Thank you all for the support though. I don't know what I would do without having this place to voice my fears and worries. It's so hard to have so many people in my life pregnant right now who seemed to get that way SO easily!! I hate this feeling of jealousy that I have. <sigh>

Welcome Kinerie. . . I was also diagnosed with Diminished Ovarian Reserve (Low reserve). My situation is a little different in that I am single and using donor sperm. I decided I was ready to have kids, then was told I couldn't. It was horrible! Did you have the clomid challenge done? That's how they tested me. The RE I saw was the most insensitive jerk I have ever met and I went directly from him to my OB. While there is no denying I have a low reserve, I had NO response to the clomid so she tried letrezole and I respond wonderfully to it! I have also started doing accupuncture and taking supplements. I am in the TWW right now for my third IUI so obviously I don't know if it worked yet, but I understand how you feel. Message me if you want any other information. Also, you might try reading the book "The Infertility Cure" it has been very helpful to me!

Hello there,
Sounds like we went to the same doctor, if one can call him that. After wasting a few weeks on waiting for tests' results, two absolutely pointless "consultations" where we have been told that our chances are less than 5%, with no suggestion as to how we proceed further - we decided to see another doctor. His diagnosis wasn't different but his attitude, professional, dynamic...This was yesterday and, since I am ovulating this week, he suggested we go and do natural IUI (no meds). I must admit, I am not very hopeful, as the tests not good. I guess, he wants to try and use ANY (if at all) eggs I have left even if my chances are very slim..if this cycle doesn't work - next month I go on meds and then IUI again, as I don't have enough follies for IVF..

I also started acup. and DHEA, CoQ10 and WheatGrass..What is your egg count, just wondering? Mine - 0.16, meaning undetectable

Good luck, when will you know??

 

[usamom]

I'm sorry I'm not the only one in a funk today. . . it's no fun! Thank you all for the support though. I don't know what I would do without having this place to voice my fears and worries. It's so hard to have so many people in my life pregnant right now who seemed to get that way SO easily!! I hate this feeling of jealousy that I have. <sigh>

Welcome Kinerie. . . I was also diagnosed with Diminished Ovarian Reserve (Low reserve). My situation is a little different in that I am single and using donor sperm. I decided I was ready to have kids, then was told I couldn't. It was horrible! Did you have the clomid challenge done? That's how they tested me. The RE I saw was the most insensitive jerk I have ever met and I went directly from him to my OB. While there is no denying I have a low reserve, I had NO response to the clomid so she tried letrezole and I respond wonderfully to it! I have also started doing accupuncture and taking supplements. I am in the TWW right now for my third IUI so obviously I don't know if it worked yet, but I understand how you feel. Message me if you want any other information. Also, you might try reading the book "The Infertility Cure" it has been very helpful to me!

Hi Babyonmyown! I'm a single mom by choice and using donor sperm as well. Trying to conceive my second child and really hoping it worked this time so the children will be full biological siblings. Would love to chat with you!

 

[usamom]

Any of you ladies currently doing IUI with IVF on the horizon? I'm considering moving that direction- as this is my third IUI attempt for a second child. Am "greatly" concerned with the financial implications as my insurance doesn't cover anything. For my IUIs, they have covered all of my ultrasounds and bloodwork- but not the actual procedures and I expect IVF would be the same. Any information on really how much it cost? I'm finding a huge ballpark out there and nothing really breaking it down.

 

[usamom]

Baby and Daisy.... So sorry that you're in a funk. This whole process is unbelievably frustrating and stressful. I am so sorry and can only say- try to hang in there!

 

[Nicker]

Well I am officially PUPO. I fee pretty good. I had a good sample today 43.80 Mil/ml - 29.0 Mil Motile - 4.5 Mil Progressive - 2.2 Mil Rapid Progressive. I asked how many follicles I had. He said he is sure there are 2 mature and probably a third. He said he can't do a scan to see because the gel would kill the sperm. He said this was a really good cycle. I am really hoping for some serious O pain today. I would feel so much better if I got some major O pains in the next hour or so. I haven't had O pains with either of my two previous IUIs though. Beta is April 4 but I know I will be testing before then. I will test trigger out and then start again on 10dpiui.

Pee situation is now resolved. I was just hoping it would stay in there when that speculum went in. That could have made a scene way worse than a CD2 or 3 ultrasound. I made it though. Phew.

I have the rest of the day off. I am getting my hair done at 4:15 and I am going to pick up a cheque for $4000 today... Already spent on attempts at baby making but it will be worth it!!

Welcome Kinerie! - I am 38 so time is of the essence for me too. I had my third IUI today and I am really hopeful that this one will do the trick.

usamom - I am also single and using donor but IVF isn't an option I will be pursuing. I just can't afford it. I am not going to need it though because sometime today that one or two sperm are going to find an egg to fertilize.

 

[Nicker]

Welcome kinerie. sorry about the dor. I hope iui works for you.

Baby, sorry you are in funk. Me too, big time.

So I caved and tested early. I was feeling optimistic based on a few symptoms, higher temps, etc. Big mistake, bfn. Been crying all morning. I am 13 dpiui. I am supposed to test on Friday, 15 dpiui, and if bfn, stop the progesterone then. AF should arrive ~36 hours after my last dose.

Daisy - I am so sorry. I thought it was looking good for you. Don't get discouraged though. That was your first IUI. Often the first IUI is a great opportunity for your doctor to learn about you. It will happen.

 

[bastetgrrl]

Well I am officially PUPO. I fee pretty good. I had a good sample today 43.80 Mil/ml - 29.0 Mil Motile - 4.5 Mil Progressive - 2.2 Mil Rapid Progressive. I asked how many follicles I had. He said he is sure there are 2 mature and probably a third. He said he can't do a scan to see because the gel would kill the sperm. He said this was a really good cycle. I am really hoping for some serious O pain today. I would feel so much better if I got some major O pains in the next hour or so. I haven't had O pains with either of my two previous IUIs though. Beta is April 4 but I know I will be testing before then. I will test trigger out and then start again on 10dpiui.

Pee situation is now resolved. I was just hoping it would stay in there when that speculum went in. That could have made a scene way worse than a CD2 or 3 ultrasound. I made it though. Phew.

I have the rest of the day off. I am getting my hair done at 4:15 and I am going to pick up a cheque for $4000 today... Already spent on attempts at baby making but it will be worth it!!

Welcome Kinerie! - I am 38 so time is of the essence for me too. I had my third IUI today and I am really hopeful that this one will do the trick.

Woo hoo PUPO! Great too!

 

[Nicker]

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all are doing well today! I'm at work so I only have a minute, I just wanted to say hi and let you all know I am sending happy baby thoughts to everyone!!

As for me, I have been feeling SUPER positive this time, but today I'm not as sure. My temp dipped and I know that could be implantation, but it also has me worried as it was higher than it normally is the past couple of days. I'm trying REALLY hard to think positively, because I know if this time doesn't work I'm taking a break and with the DOR, I feel like any time off is an egg I am wasting. <sigh> Ah well, I've done all I can now I just have to be patient. I go in tomorrow for a blood test to check my progesterone. If it shows I ovulated but is low (like last month) my Dr wants me to start taking progesterone. Here's hoping it's all ok!!

Anyways, sorry for being moody. . . I'm sure I'll snap out of this funk soon. Just craky this morning.

Be moody all you want! We are here for you. My doc starts the progesterone right away to make sure the lining is nice for implantation. Although I hate the stuff, I am glad my doc does it.

 

[Kinerie]

Don't try too hard, just let it go! Will keep my fingers crossed for you!!

 

[DaisyQ]

Thanks guys. Trying to chin up and shift my focus onto next cycle (cycle NINE - blech). Just want this to work eventually, wish I could know that it would for sure, it would relieve so much anxiety. After this BFN, I'm feeling more "agressive" than ever before. I am supposed to do one more IUI with clomid and then move onto injectables. I had been considering doing 2 IUIs with injectables, but now I want to move straight to IVF, if the first IUI with injectables fails (third IUI attempt total). I'm sick of the waiting, it's so painful. To make matters worse, I'm going to be out of town in April and July, which messes up 2 cycles. I am going to discuss it with my doctor and see what, if anything can be done, not to lose too much more time. I wonder, for example, if they can put me on BCP to delay follicle development until after I get back from vacation, then start stimming...??

 

[Nicker]

Thanks guys. Trying to chin up and shift my focus onto next cycle (cycle NINE - blech). Just want this to work eventually, wish I could know that it would for sure, it would relieve so much anxiety. After this BFN, I'm feeling more "agressive" than ever before. I am supposed to do one more IUI with clomid and then move onto injectables. I had been considering doing 2 IUIs with injectables, but now I want to move straight to IVF, if the first IUI with injectables fails (third IUI attempt total). I'm sick of the waiting, it's so painful. To make matters worse, I'm going to be out of town in April and July, which messes up 2 cycles. I am going to discuss it with my doctor and see what, if anything can be done, not to lose too much more time. I wonder, for example, if they can put me on BCP to delay follicle development until after I get back from vacation, then start stimming...??

FX that you don't need July!! I hope you can make April work and that the injectibles bring you a

 

[DaisyQ]

Thanks Nicker and to you. Sounds like the IUI today was a good one.

This next cycle is a go, I'll be in town. Its the one after that, the one that's supposed to be with injectables, that might get put off due to my trip. I really hope there's a way to still go for it that month.

 

[Nicker]

Thanks Nicker and to you. Sounds like the IUI today was a good one.

This next cycle is a go, I'll be in town. Its the one after that, the one that's supposed to be with injectables, that might get put off due to my trip. I really hope there's a way to still go for it that month.

Why not do the injectibles for this next cycle then?? Pull out the big guns!!

 

[DaisyQ]

That's true... I think I need to see if we can do that. I hope I can get the meds quickly and easily (sometimes they need to be ordered special...) What cycle day do you usually start taking injections??

 

[bastetgrrl]

I started doing injectons on CD 5 for both of my cycles due to timing.

 

[DaisyQ]

Thanks guys! I'm going to ask if I can either do the injectable cycle next, while I'm in town, or see if it will still be possible to do while I'm away... maybe I can go in for bloods and US early (CD 1 or 2) and go back on CD 10 for monitoring. Now I just have to also make sure I can bring the drugs on the plane and into another country!!