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

[DaisyQ]

Thanks tella, I will.

 

[MommyMel]

Oh Tella> i hope and pray it is too.......

how are you doing? how is your taking, do you have enough ice

 

[oneof14]

Bfn. Stopping progesterone tomorrow to bring on AF. Onto IVF. Excited but very scared. Wish it was better than a 50-50 chance.

Daisy, I am so sorry! Its sux I know. Now I get to go on the IVF journey with you as you are such a wonderful support to all!!!

Enjoy your much needed vacation!!

 

[DaisyQ]

Thanks oneof14. perhaps we should move to an IVF thread, or start one. Do you know what your protocol is yet?

 

[oneof14]

No, I dont - probabaly a long protocol. I did get a list of meds and it looks that way at least. I wil find out more May 1st.

BTW, full flow this morning for me! Its really crazy, but even with the spotting I was hoping AF would stay away from me as well.

We will get our much deserved BFP!!!

 

[DaisyQ]

We have to. There is no alternative. I talked to dh today about what we do if we have to go out of pocket for a second (or third) attempt, and he said "there is nothing more important." So it looks like we will keep at it if it works, even if it means depleting our savings, 401k etc. I'm hoping it won't come to that.

 

[oneof14]

Us too. My DH said the same thing to me, 2nd or 3rd if we have to. It really sux that not only do we stress about conceiving, but then we have the added stress of finance. Daisy, we deserve it and it will happen. You just have to believe it, which is what I have a problem with sometimes.

 

[DaisyQ]

I know. My husband thinks I'm talking myself into being infertile. I will try to have a more positive attitude about IVF.

 

[Blue eyes 81]

Morning ladies, well just finished my us and blood work. Apparently my blood work showed I was close to ovulation so that is why i received the instructions I did yesterday. I did not ovulate and the follicles are now 19 and 23mm. hopefully I have my iuis tomorrow and Saturday. But who knows what my blood work tells them today.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Ok so first day of full flow was today so, I called RMA NY and I go in Saturday for CD 3 bloodwork and I'm going to pick up my clomid pills tomorrow so I'm ready to start taking them and I have to order my ovidrel shot! yay!

 

[Tella]

Ash> Sorry Fx;d that the timing will make a difference and you get your BFP!

BabyOnMyown > Sorry about AF, it is very frustrating. But maybe the break is needed for your body before you continue with treatments.

Oneof14 > Sorry she was playing tricks on you, but soon you will have a new cycle with new hope Bring on that IVF miracle!!!!

drsquid > fx'd!!!!!!!!!!!!

ellemar > Femara is similar to Clomid, just far less side effects.

Blue eyes > GL with everything, it can be overwhelming sometimes. But we were always told to BD night of trigger and then after IUI. But I think they are just being cautious, rather have some spermies there already. And if DH has a normal count it wont be any problem.

Wishin4abb >:welcome: Sorry to hear about the chemical. hope you get that forever bean soon!

Asryellah > Im so happy to hear some more successes for IUI! COngrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MommyMel > I made more than enough precautions for ice, I even bought a deep freezer

Daisy > You gonna get your bfp on your first try!!!!!!!!!!!!! We all are!!!!

AFM > Not much happening, Im more aware of my kidneys the last 18hrs. And my ovaries every now and them. Two more injections done and dusted, 7 to go Only 3 more days till my scan, im super excited.

 

[ellemar]

Asryellah - That's amazing!! I've never heard of someone getting a BFP after 6 hours, which brings me so much hope!!! Congratulations....Think positive, and take good care of yourself - it will stick!

I triggered, and had IUI 26 hours later this round.... I was worried it was too soon, but now I have a little more hope

Wishin - I'm sorry about your chemical. I read somewhere that 50-60% of chemical pregnancies go undetected... So it's very possible that many of us have had one, and just didn't know! I always have waited for AF to show prior to testing. I have been pregnant twice, and carried both to just past 8 weeks.... So I remember how it feels, and what I have learnt is that progesterone delivers almost the exact symptoms.... I just hold out until AF, and so I wouldn't know if any ended in a chemical.... I'm sorry for you

Tella - Thank you! I didn't know that you could do femara/clomid while also injectables?? Hmm...Possibly something for me to ask my Doc next round as it's much less costly. Injectables are great, and easy, but without any coverage I'm forking out $300 a pen!! No bueno! LOL!!

I really hope we get a few BFPs this cycle....

 

[Tella]

Ellemar > My third IUI was 2.5mg Femara wiht 75IU Menopur which is alot cheaper than Gonal F and i had 3 beautiful follies.

 

[L4hope]

Ellemar, I pay out of pocket as well for injectables. I couldn't believe how much it costs for them alone! Then to add two iui's to that, it just gets to be a little overwhelming for sure. My doc gave me the option this month to try clomid and Follistim injections. It's about half the cost. I was responding to clomid, just started having lining issues last month.

 

[ellemar]

Tella - Hmmm...That's very interesting, and gives me a lot of hope. I think I'm definitely going to bring it up...As IUI 3 is going to be my last.... I have so much faith in my Doc as he got my sis n law a BFP, and a few of her friends.... I will ask him if it's a possibility for me... I know he is very concerned about OHSS for me, as my last cycle was VERY painful, and I had quite a few problems that lasted over a month!

Have you moved on to IVF now?? 3 good size follies is GREAT! My BFF in Canada had IVF in December, had 2 very good follies, one so-so. She is pregnant!!!

 

[ellemar]

Ellemar, I pay out of pocket as well for injectables. I couldn't believe how much it costs for them alone! Then to add two iui's to that, it just gets to be a little overwhelming for sure. My doc gave me the option this month to try clomid and Follistim injections. It's about half the cost. I was responding to clomid, just started having lining issues last month.

Yes, I am from Canada originally, and I am used to much lower health care costs!! Also, I always had coverage for prescriptions and such. That being said I know many health benefit plans do not cover any infertility treatments. WTH!!

Please let me know how you respond to the combination of clomid with Follitism!! Best of luck

 

[diliapickle]

Ellemar - I am also doing Clomid and Injectables (Bravelle) as well. I respond well with Clomid but they wanted to add Bravelle to help with lining and mature eggs better! I am also out of pocket so this was much more affordable (still alot!)! Good luck!

 

[drsquid]

Bfn of course. Trying to decide if I want to waste the money on a beta. It is extremely unlikely that a day 14 is neg and yet I'm still preg. I've tried fooling myself into that before. Now I'm going to have to deal with telling the clinic I want free rounds etc. and picking a new donor, sigh. I really thought id be joining you bfps this month.

 

[diliapickle]

DrSquid - So sorry for your BFN!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Bfn of course. Trying to decide if I want to waste the money on a beta. It is extremely unlikely that a day 14 is neg and yet I'm still preg. I've tried fooling myself into that before. Now I'm going to have to deal with telling the clinic I want free rounds etc. and picking a new donor, sigh. I really thought id be joining you bfps this month.

Sorry Hun , keep strong and make sure they know you intend to report this neglect of proper procedure if they do not do something. Sometimes you have to threaten a bit to show the severity of things. I may have understood the theory of them trying save patients money, but you were t given the chance to even follow what most clinics see as proper proceedure. You had to fight for it.