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

[Equal]

Thanks ladies, that's really useful to know. Yeah I've had egg quality / reserve tests and I'm fine and all the recurrent mc tests possible but nothing wrong it's a mystery! Thanks for your help and good luck to you all

Hi Hun, What are your prolactin levels? My sister has had the same problem and it turns out her prolactin was super low which is why she was miscarrying. I would get a full work up to check them out because there are meds out there that can help.

Also, what about your progesterone levels? They also help keep the bean sticky! Maybe talk to your doctor and see what your levels are. Ive been taking progesterone right after from my iui until I am 12 weeks pregnant (or for the 2 times they didnt work, until AF showed). I dont have any problems with progesterone, but my dr said it will help with implantation and giving the bean a fighting chance. I have endometrosis...

Im sorry that you are having such a hard time

 

[filipenko32]

Thanks equal that's really nice of you! unfortunately I have had those tests and I am unexplained. I do take progesterone supplements though as from 2dpo as like you say they can help with implantation. But test wise my progesterone is naturally great. Also my hubby has been extensively tested and he's fine too. But thank you. I hope everything works out for you. Edit see you're pregnant, congratulations!!

 

[drsquid]

bah, if i didnt know better id think af was about to arrive. i suppose it is cramps from the iui. plus i had a TON of follicles so those are likely bugging me too. just so uncomfy. working 79 hrs during the next 8 straight days. plus i have to go to a seder in sf tomorrow (after work at 5 i get to rush to the city etc). just wanna go curl up somewhere

 

[daydream]

bah, if i didnt know better id think af was about to arrive. i suppose it is cramps from the iui. plus i had a TON of follicles so those are likely bugging me too. just so uncomfy. working 79 hrs during the next 8 straight days. plus i have to go to a seder in sf tomorrow (after work at 5 i get to rush to the city etc). just wanna go curl up somewhere

Hope the trip into the city isn't too busy. At least the rain has stayed away for the weekend!

I had cramps after my IUI this past time as well. I'm sure with how many follicles you have that's impacting it. Mine were pretty much gone the next day, so hopefully tomorrow it will be better for you.

 

[Equal]

Thanks equal that's really nice of you! unfortunately I have had those tests and I am unexplained. I do take progesterone supplements though as from 2dpo as like you say they can help with implantation. But test wise my progesterone is naturally great. Also my hubby has been extensively tested and he's fine too. But thank you. I hope everything works out for you. Edit see you're pregnant, congratulations!!

argh...im sorry....that must be very frustraiting. Its good to know that your doctor is looking into everything though.

Please keep us posted on how you are doing! With my last iui I ended up having 4 eggs ovulate with the medications so maybe if you end up going that route your body will respond amazingly

 

[isela]

I when to the dr. onCD10 i have 2 follies 9.6mm in each side in CD16 i when back and one of my follies grow 11.6mm but my other follies disapers well i need to go back CD20 im so tired it going to be my third time in this month that i need to go the dr. office i dont think im going to ovulated this month, the dr. dont want me to eat almost nothing only salad,chicken,fish and for drink water well i have three months with out caffeine i dont see a point the last two times that i got pregnant i was eating everyting and drinking caffeine
this happen last year but i miscarrige both that was so hard and painfull.... this time i will do anything

 

[isela]

anybody know how many miligrams of CoQ10 i need to take for egg quality?

 

[Nicker]

anybody know how many miligrams of CoQ10 i need to take for egg quality?

I am taking 600mg a day. I divide it in to two doses. In the morning I take is 3 big honking softgels that each contain 100mg CoQ10 and 450 mg of Omeg 3. In the evening I take 5 small softgels that are 60mg of CoQ10 each.

From what I have read the best ones to take are the softgels that contain rice bran oil. CoQ10 is fat soluable and the rice bran oil makes it absorb better. It is also good to take them with a fat. I grab a couple of slices of cheese.

I chose 600 mg because it seems to be a common recommendation and it is the recommendation of the doctors at the clinic where I would go if I was able to afford IVF. 800 mg seems to be fairly common from what I read too.

 

[Nicker]

Isela - Also remember that whether or not egg quality can be improved is pretty controversial.

I am trying the CoQ10 because then I know I have done everything within my power. Also, it is supposed to help with migraines so bonus!

 

[siblingwishes]

anybody know how many miligrams of CoQ10 i need to take for egg quality?

I took 600mg of CoQ10, split up into a few pills like Nicker said, but also got a prescript for 75 mg of DHEA, which is not available otc, not in Canada anyway!

 

[bastetgrrl]

Hi ladies

Well I went against everything that I've said about POAS and ended up POAS early and not FMU so much to my surprise there was a shadow of a second line. I immediately broke down crying and praying that this isn't a joke. I've posted a pic in my journal and will test again tomorrow.

I really hope this is for real!

 

[Nicker]

Hi ladies

Well I went against everything that I've said about POAS and ended up POAS early and not FMU so much to my surprise there was a shadow of a second line. I immediately broke down crying and praying that this isn't a joke. I've posted a pic in my journal and will test again tomorrow.

I really hope this is for real!

Congrats! I had a suspicion you would be getting your

Tella just a couple more days for yours too!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Bastetgrrl, omg that's amazing! So happy for you!

So I just checked the pic in your journal and , you are for sure pregnant! My faint tests at 11&12 dpo were less a line than that, that was about 13dpo for me. Congrats times a million, you did it!

 

[Nicker]

As you can see I am still reading and I will chime in once in awhile. At least for now. It might get harder as I am sitting cycles out. I don't know. I am all over the map these days. I have made some desicions I think. Right now the plan is to sit out three cycles. I don't know what to expect for cycle length this time. Medicated IUI cycles were 26-28 days. Before that my cycles were 24 days. I am assuming then I will be back to IUI late June or early July. I hope to God it works. If it doesn't, I will do one more IUI in September and then I am done. I have done some research in to adoption and my feeling right now is that I will not be pursuing it.

 

[bastetgrrl]

Bastetgrrl, omg that's amazing! So happy for you!

So I just checked the pic in your journal and , you are for sure pregnant! My faint tests at 11&12 dpo were less a line than that, that was about 13dpo for me. Congrats times a million, you did it!

Thanks so much. Yeah, I'm only 9dpo because I Oed after my IUI. I'm just so and really hope it's true. I'm so scared too.

 

[DaisyQ]

Nicker. it's always good to have a plan.

Bastet, I am OVER THE MOON for you!!

I am taking 800 mg of coQ10. I take one 400 softgel in the morning, and one in the evening. I just started it this cycle. Dhea sounds promising too, but given the possible side effects, I'd like to get my levels tested before taking it.

I'm waiting for my second iui. The first one was yesterday at 14.5 hours after trigger, and this one will be ~ 38 hours after.

I had accupuncture last night and she said she was going to try to make me ovulate. She thinks I may be a "sluggish" ovulator. Last time, I didn't ovulate until 40+ hours after trigger, maybe even 48 hours after. This time I think I ovulated ~24 hours after. I had o pains yesterday, and a few more this morning. They started on the right yesterday afternoon, and I had some more on the left last night. I have two follicles, one on each side. I had a 0.4 point temp rise this morning. My temp is not as high as my typical post O temps, so i think i probably ovulated some time last night, or early this morning. I'm happy because the timing seems much better this time. First iui was hours before the o pains started, and second iui will be less than 24 hours later.

Here is hoping...

 

[bastetgrrl]

As you can see I am still reading and I will chime in once in awhile. At least for now. It might get harder as I am sitting cycles out. I don't know. I am all over the map these days. I have made some desicions I think. Right now the plan is to sit out three cycles. I don't know what to expect for cycle length this time. Medicated IUI cycles were 26-28 days. Before that my cycles were 24 days. I am assuming then I will be back to IUI late June or early July. I hope to God it works. If it doesn't, I will do one more IUI in September and then I am done. I have done some research in to adoption and my feeling right now is that I will not be pursuing it.

Glad that you are popping in but I know that it can be difficult. We understand if you aren't here for awhile. We'll certainly miss you but you do what you need to do for yourself. You are #1 priority!!

It sounds like you've made some tough decisions and I will continue to pray that everything works out for you and come June you get your BFP.

 

[bastetgrrl]

Daisy - you'll be joining me shortly!!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Bastet- I think it's fine, it's just hard to believe the first few days, just take a test each day and watch your line slowly darken, once you have a few beside each other your will believe it, then it'll be bloodwork time! I took another one same day just to make sure the first wasn't a fluke. So long as it showed in the time limit or before, your usually good!

Nicker- I like the plan. Maybe the few months off is just what you need to feel healthy minded again. It's rally taxing on everything. I'm sure next round will work. You know what you respond well too and what to keep doing in the meantime. It's just going to work out.

Daisy - sounds pretty good for timing! Good luck!

 

[Blue eyes 81]

Bastet< Oh my goodness, congrats! I am so happy for you.