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

[ashknowsbest]

Daisy - They don't do another US the day of IUI, I wish they did! That's great to know what they consider mature with injectables and with clomid. I'm pretty sure I had two, considering the size of the 16mm and the time between then and the IUI but even if I had one, I am grateful. It's just emotionally tearing when one person tells you one thing and the next doctor tells you another. I know that it's rolling the dice, it's just a crazy emotional journey which I'm sure you know. I appreciate all of your information and advice, and lets just hope the dice roll in my favor this time!

 

[DaisyQ]

Absolutely.

I know well how frustrating it is to get conflicting information - I was ready to tear my hair out last cycle when the doctor told me I had ovulated, but the RN said I had not!!

The odds are in our favor, for it eventually happening. Hopefully it will be this cycle, but if not, try to hold onto the fact that it will most likely happen. I just wish we all knew WHEN, so we could stop stressing!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

I hate that someone new looked at your chart and decided to pipe up and add their two cents. Opinions vary wildly between doctors/nurses etc. I think what she meant was more about the lead follicle, that is the one they focus on as not always do the other ones catch up. When I had 13-14mm ones, they usually didn't catch up to the big one. But the 16mm sounds like it may have done some more growing, especially in those two days. I think you should go with the assumption you had two! Also Daisy is right, it really is a roll of the dice every month and the worst part of the game is keeping your sanity and trying not to overanalyse things over the next two weeks. You have a wonderful shot, but I know how comments like that can disappoint someone too.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Hopeful - Thanks for being so understanding! It is a roll of the dice and stressful! I'm hoping that it works this time but IF it doesn't then I have one more clomid cycle before I can go on to injectables and I'm kinda looking forward to that, as crazy as it sounds, if I can get pregnant and get more follicles!

Well, 14 days and then I can find out if I'm preggo or not!

 

[drsquid]

apparently the lead can also suppress the smaller ones so they may not still grow 2mm. i know the feel because i had 6 similar size follies day 7 then day 10 i had like 1-2 lead and lots of smaller ones which were still at least 15 and he said id have 1-2.. grrr. that is the upside to where i go. doc does all the us. and it is always the same doc.

 

[oneof14]

Hey ladies, I've been MIA, I needed to get my head straight and figure our next step, since I'm not confident about my IUI this round.

Ash, don't be discouraged, I know easier said than done, but your DH's counts were awesome and you do have a great shot.

Nicker/Trying sorry about the BFN, its so frustrating!!!!!

Frolicky, how are you doing?!?! Has your family come and gone? I wanted to say I am happy you told them about the IUI's.

Daisy, Good luck tomorrow. Please fill us in!

I feel like there are so many new woman, welcome and goo luck!! to all

AFM, I had my 3rd and final IUI yesterday and today. Not confident at all, this is our Hail Mary!! I also met with my Dr and went over the procedure for IVF, meet with the billing and went over everything, so if this doesn't work, I start IVF next month. I am hoping I doesn't have to go that route.

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Oneof14- why not at all confident this time?

 

[Nicker]

Well today was craptacular! A friend told me that his wife is 10 weeks pregnant. They were ntnp. It just seems so unfair. Yesterday I get to my mom's and there is a picture of a baby sitting on the island. On Sunday Mom was telling my sister and I that when my other sister is home in July we are going to crack the bottle of champagne my Dad got from the company when he retired. She said she thinks he was saving it for when he had his first grandchild.

The first IUI I didn't expect to work. The second one I was disappointed but I knew I still had 2 more sperm samples. This time I am devastated. I have lost hope. I always tell myself that all thing happen for a reason and that God has a plan. That is not consoling to me at this point. How many crosses does one person need to bear. I know there are people a lot worse off in the world but today I am selfish and I really don't care. When I was young I certainly never dreamed I would grow up to have a chronic disease with no cure, single, and childless. I wanted and believed I deserve so much more.

Daisy - thanks for the input and the information. It was very helpful and something to consider.

 

[oneof14]

Oh, Nicker, I am so sorry you are going through this, and without a partner. I completely understand how you are feeling about the the crosses to bear. Nothing I say can make you feel better. I can be there to listen and pray that things will get better for you.

 

[oneof14]

Oneof14- why not at all confident this time?

Hopeful, I had only 1 follicle and my lining is not great, also I don't think that the timing was accurate. I had no means to test as last month I threw my CBFM against the wall and I refused to by digital sticks. When I met with my doctor, he said I have a good shot, but what is going to say right.

I am disappointed that he did not give me anything to increase my lining, he gave me some line about my blood being good, etc. Being that the other 2 didn't work, I am not so confident. I almost canceled this IUI because of the results, but my DH suggested we continue, but discuss going forward with the doctor, which is what we did.

Sorry for the long and winded answer.

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Nicker- be as selfish and as grumpy as you like. It sounds like a terrible day, and I would be too in your shoes. Ya know in my down moments and when people used to give me the 'god has a plan, it'll happen when and if its supposed to' speech, I used to think to myself, he must be one sadistic guy cause no one deserves the pain of this. What's the other one I used to get told? Oh yeah, 'god doesnt give you more than you can handle.' I always felt like saying 'can't I just be sad and pissed off right now'?

Oneof14- ah I see. Well I think keeping on the mission is good. You'd be surprised at the ladies who've become preggers with impossible odds or when they thought for sure it wouldn't work. Look at me, my DH's count was 1/3 what it normally is, yet it was the one that worked.

 

[DaisyQ]

all around. I have every hope in the world it will eventually happen for all of us.

 

[daydream]

Sorry to hear about the BFN Nicker I'll hold onto some hope for you that you'll get that BFP tomorrow. That's what we're all here for. We hope for each other, even when someone may feel utterly hopeless

AFM: I'm entering the most torturous part of the TWW, the second week. Trying to keep up PMA. Because after this cycle? Not sure what's next. We may be taking a break.

 

[mamadreams]

Nicker - I agree with Hopeful42nd - feel what you feel. We are here to support you although it would be great if we were there in person to hold each other up on the tough days and celebrate the good ones together.

 

[BlueBird2372]

Hi Nicker and all...
Reporting unsuccessful 2nd DIUI unfortunately.
Just like with the 1st one, I had a sharp BBT drop this AM - indicating that AF was due tonight - and so it came this PM!
No need to test really
I am taking a break for 2 cycles now. I will be enjoying myself, exercising a lot, having fun and go scuba diving, too!
I plan to do a bit of research on chinese medicine and fertility, too. I have just ordered the book my accu person recommended - "A Baby Making Bible" - it is supposed to be good to look at what possible issues one may have based on symptoms and how to address, too.
Then, refreshed, back to business in June.
Nicker - I really hope that if it didn't work for you this time it WILL work SOON after!!!
The most important and difficult thing is NOT to give up!!! (Speaking to myself as well as you!)
Best wishes to you and the rest of the troops!
Cheers
BB

 

[DaisyQ]

Oneof14, did he test your e2 and LH levels to see if you were surging? Did you do a trigger?

 

[daydream]

Sorry for AF Bluebird You'll have to let us know what you think of that book

 

[BlueBird2372]

Sorry for AF Bluebird You'll have to let us know what you think of that book

sure! this will be my Easter read - proving the book is arriving by Thursday from amazon as it should!!

Any recommendation re books on IVF??? The thought of taking lots of drugs is depressing but loosing time and whichever little chance i still have is even worse.

I still have one paid for IUI with donor sperm but I feel like I need to start looking further a field and plan now.....

 

[DaisyQ]

The fertility book that I've found the mist informative is Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility by Robert Greene.

 

[oneof14]

Oneof14, did he test your e2 and LH levels to see if you were surging? Did you do a trigger?

when I brought it to their attention this morning, she said Yes, they base everything on my levels and they said everything looked good and I triggered on CD11 and had b2b IUI's on CD12 & CD13. The last 2 IUI's I did b2b on CD13 & CD14. I really dont know and since i feel kind of defeated this cycle, I dont want to put so much thought into it. Like I said, I feel like this is my "hail Mary" before IVF.