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

[DaisyQ]

Ash, agree - ovulation is a process. It's possible you started to ovulate Monday night, but it could also just be pains from those swollen follicles. I've been having pains in my ovaries for the past few days, but haven't ovulated. I've done some reading on O pain, and O pain can preceed ovulation and also come after ovulation - it's not super accurate in terms of nailing down when it's happening. Even if you did ovulate, that egg is good for 24 hours, and the IUI was within the first 12 hours, so you're good.

L4hope - thanks for your response. My clinic typically only does one IUI, but at 24 hours. I didn't like that timing, so I wanted 2 IUIs, assuming they would be at 24 and 48. I'm thrown for a loop now that they want to do them at 13 and 36. Honestly, seems like the one at 13 is a waste, and thinking about just doing the one at 36. Either that, or taking my shot a few hours early. Not sure yet what I will do.

Nicker, Really sorry.

Squid, I can relate. But every time I feel discouraged, I keep reminding myself, what's the alternative? Stop trying? Then I'll never get there...

Frolicky, my doctor doesn't take blood with midcycle monitoring - he just looks at the follicles on ultrasound. So his decision to trigger is based soley on the follie sizes (and lining?), not on what is happening hormonally (for better or for worse). I am doing OPKs now, twice a day, to make sure I don't surge naturally before triggering...

 

[AMP26]

My IUI was 13 hours after trigger. I thought about asking the doctor to move it to 24 hours but I'm trying to trust that he might have some insight that I dont. Plus, with DHs sperm count being normal, I just made sure we BD'ed every 12 hours the three days following the IUI. Our FS did offer us a second IUI this cycle but we decided on just one for now. FXed that this worked for us!

Nickers I am so sorry xoxoxo. Please know that we are all here for you to rant to, seek support from, or distract you.. Whatever you need!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Bastet- your funny, rye is rye whiskey, hard stiff drink is what Nicker is after I agree with you entirely about the docs should have someone cover them if they go on vacation. My clinic has 3-4 docs on staff, 10 nurses, 2 ultrasound techs, and lord know how many lab workers. They only ever close at Christmas for a week or so. Very accommodating

Nicker- I am so sorry. I thought for sure this would be your turn. Take the time you need. Who knows maybe you can save more for IVF over a few months? I hope you don't give up. If you feel in your heart you should be a mother then you should! Would you consider another means, as in adopting? I just wish the best for you. Now go have some drinks and wallow a little.

L4hope- the double or single iui is an ongoing thing between preference. There really isn't much difference between the success rates of either, maybe like .04 % or so. My docs office doesnt believe in double much unless there is a sperm issue at the first one. They will do it of you request, but they have great success with single at 36 hours.

Frolicky- yes stress can affect things so far as research tells me, but it has to be pretty extreme stress.

Drsquid- I also dont think being in a bad mood/mindset here and there is going to change the outcome, otherwise we hormonal women would never get preggers. This cycle is as good as any a shot for you. Ready for another roll of the dice?

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Ash-it means it started, but not necessasarily happened right then. Also since most likely you had two follies, they normally don't release at the exact same moment, I think your good

 

[bastetgrrl]

Bastet- your funny, rye is rye whiskey, hard stiff drink is what Nicker is after I agree with you entirely about the docs should have someone cover them if they go on vacation. My clinic has 3-4 docs on staff, 10 nurses, 2 ultrasound techs, and lord know how many lab workers. They only ever close at Christmas for a week or so. Very accommodating

OMG I should have known that my DH is a big whiskey drinker AND he can't drink rye because he's allergic.

HOLY SMOKES that's a lot of staff!!! See I'm just waiting for this to happen to me because there is only one dr where I go and I'll be pretty sh**ty if I have to cancel a cycle because of them. I mean don't they realize that needing assistance is frustrating, heartbreaking and difficult as it is??

 

[bastetgrrl]

Okay ladies, I've gotta ask (after googling for awhile) but I'm using the progesterone suppositories right now which are identical (same pill) as the oral ones that I took last cycle to bring on AF. My question is by using them vaginally does this cause a ton of creamy CM? Last cycle wasn't like this but today seems to be the worst yet.

I've been having lots of little cramps today. Hope it's a good sign.

 

[DaisyQ]

I don't use prometrium - I use endometrin. I get a ton of white creamy sticky discharge with them, but it's definitely the endometrin, with maybe a little of my own stuff mixed in. I can tell it's mostly the endometrin though.

If you are having a ton of creamy CM, more than normal, and it's your own and NOT the prometrium, I think it's a good sign.

Hopeful42nd - I love your posts.

 

[Blue eyes 81]

Well ladies it is official
I just want to curl up into a ball in bed and stay there for a long while.
The hubby and I now have some choices to make. Either stop trying and go
back on BC so I do not get huge cysts and lose my period or spend 1500 for
drug, intercourse and monitoring or 2000 for another IUI. That conversational
will be tonight. I am not ready to give up but I do not know if I have a choice.

 

[DaisyQ]

Oh and my (and Kinerie's!) fertility place is open every day. Thank god. I think they may close on Christmas day and that's it. Or maybe they are open, but with very limited hours. Anyway - I do think it's a huge plus to pick a place with a staff large enough to accommodate you on a weekend or holiday.

 

[DaisyQ]

Oh blue eyes... I am so, so sorry.

 

[ashknowsbest]

blue eyes - !

 

[daydream]

Well ladies it is official
I just want to curl up into a ball in bed and stay there for a long while.
The hubby and I now have some choices to make. Either stop trying and go
back on BC so I do not get huge cysts and lose my period or spend 1500 for
drug, intercourse and monitoring or 2000 for another IUI. That conversational
will be tonight. I am not ready to give up but I do not know if I have a choice.

 

[AMP26]

so sorry blue eyes

 

[Hopeful42nd]

So sorry Blue eyes don't ever give up. If its between the two I'd do another IUI. You two together will make your right choice!

 

[oneof14]

So sorry Blue eyes!!

 

[bastetgrrl]

Oh no blue eyes! I'm SO sorry.

 

[froliky2011]

Sorry Blue Eyes!!!!!

I found several articles on stress and trying to conceive. I suppose the whole thinking positive can seem flaky or ditzy and I understand that. I guess, for me, I prefer the "Forest Gump" approach to things. I know it's not easy to remain hopeful and we all feel down sometimes but hope is what keeps me doing this month after month and believing that my time will come.

https://blog.longislandivf.com/2012/fertility-and-the-mind-and-body-connection/

 

[drsquid]

got an us at work... 4-5 greater than 2cm ones. about 5 or so 15mm ones (we didnt really measure) and a bunch of smaller ones... iui at 10 am tomorrow.. 36hrs post trigger. i did us last time within 6 hrs after iui that showed the follies gone,.. im off work tomorrow so no fu us (well actually i probably could go by the department where the re doc is because i work there too). getting a sperm count tomorrow.. not much i can do if it sucks but at least id know not to buy more. makes me feel a bit better after being so down this am.

vacation- i know my doc was covering for the other doc last week when he was on vaca. we talked about his vacation time/travel one time and he was saying how hard it was because he has to travel for his research but people want their treatment done yesterday etc. it is a hard balancing act. that is one of the nice things about my job.

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Froliky- ' life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get' so true. There is a surprise around every corner. The only thing you can control is your reaction to it.

 

[haj624]

Hi Ladies I read this in another post and wanted to share. I am increasing my folic acid and vitamin B doses.

"Anyway, some of you may know about this, some not, but I found out I have clotting problems due to a compound heterozygous MTHFR gene mutation – one copy of the gene mutation C677T & one copy of the gene mutation A1298C. (You can probably imagine the word that came to my mind after seeing the acronym! - so immature, I know but that’s what I’m calling it bc I wouldn’t be able to pronounce it if I tried… )

So, on a list of “severity” it’s #2 out of 5 mutations or combinations thereof. I don’t have elevated cysteine (thank God) but I have elevated thrombosis antigen (again, clotting, so makes sense). Here is what it says:

What Are the Implications?
Any and all of the mutations can affect homocysteine levels, but there is much dispute as to whether elevated homocysteine levels are actually needed in order for MTHFR to cause medical complications. Many other MTHFR patients have normal homocysteine levels; yet have had implantation problems, m/c(s), and/or stillbirth(s) due to clotting problems. This is a serious field and MTHFR is a serious condition, so consulting an expert is wise.

Would you like to know how to fix this “serious mutation” – 5mg folic acid (Rx – its 12x normal dose), extra B6, extra B12 & baby aspirin. That’s it, unless you have ART then you may have to take one other Rx. All this time I have had the feeling that I was making them ok, but they weren’t implanting, I just thought it was due to insuff. hormones (they “said” hormones OK, but many are borderline). My poor little eggys are probably trying so hard, but MTHFR won’t let them implant & so they get washed away And then those mc’s… I know I can’t think of it like that…

SO, there are a host of other conditions that are assoc w/MTHFR & I couldn’t believe it when I read them. In addition to things like pulmonary embolisms, serious heart conditions, autism & strokes, it can be assoc with severe depression, anxiety, neurological disorders, fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue! Hmmm, severe depression, anx, neuro, chronic pain & tiredness – that rings a serious bell for me! And not only for me, but when I look back to both parental sides, I’m floored. Grant it, there are co-conditions & other contributing factors, but all these yrs a lot of my issues could potentially have been cured with folic acid? (see a list of conditions here if interested, but there are others: https://mthfr.net/mthfr-mutations-and...se/2011/09/07/)"

I just found out last week that i have the same thing!!! i couldnt believe all of the stuff i found out!!