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

[LemonTea]

Quick update on me (x-posted from the Clomid thread):

Our new RE had a cancellation and we got to meet him today. He is really, really awesome, btw, so DH and I are glad we left the old one. He was very thorough in going over my medical history and then did another ultrasound, and in the end found quite a few problems.

It seems that DH and I are no longer in unexplained infertility territory. He suspects that I have endometriosis, and he found a large mass on my left ovary. It's about the same size as the ovary itself. We're hoping it's only a chocolate cyst but he suspects it could possibly be a benign tumor given some other things he found. He also saw what might be a polyp in my cervix.

That's all obviously bad news. But the good news is he thinks he can clear most of this up during a laparoscopy. And I guess it counts as good news that a doctor finally found something that might explain why we haven't gotten pregnant since we started trying last April.

I don't yet know when I'm having the surgery, but he did say that we have to avoid getting pregnant for two months afterwards, which isn't the greatest news. It sucks that we apparently have a long wait ahead of us, but he is optimistic that these are our only issues, and that we should be able to get pregnant without having to resort to IVF after the lap procedure. We didn't talk about it too much, but I'll probably be moving onto doing future IUIs with injections after the surgery. I'm really looking forward to having a chance to start trying once everything is all cleared out, but being tentatively diagnosed with endo was a bit of a blow.

 

[oneof14]

Nicker, I know what you mean! I always start off so hopeful and then the cramps kick in and its like - "Here we go....again".

Fingers and toes crossed that EVERY woman on here becomes a mom in Feb! xxoo

I totally agree with you about being hopeful and then the cramps.

 

[oneof14]

LemonTea - I am so happy to hear you are happy with your new RE. Good luck to you!

 

[diliapickle]

LemonTea - sorry for the news you got! But at least you have answers about what was going on and hopefully will be on your way to a BFP soon!

 

[froliky2011]

Oneof14 - I did not get my BFP until 12po and it had to be with concentrated urine. Don't give up yet. There is still hope. Although sometimes I think preparing yourself for a BFN mentally makes you think that you might be better off if it does happen. I thought for sure a BFN was on it's way until I tested.

Equal - I wish you and your DH the best!! May your dreams come true!

Dilia - One is all you need. The better that one shot, the less you need two. I heard two IUIs only increases the chances of a BFP by 6%. We did 2 my first IUI and I got a BFN and did 1 my second IUI and got a BFP.

LemonTea - Glad to hear there the mystery is solved and you can get things in working order and try again soon!!

Haj - Hang in there!

AFM - I took a hpt and still positive. I go in for beta tomorrow. Slow process or something so now I am

 

[oneof14]

froliky2011 - thank you for that. I get so worked up every time I test only to find a BFN. This 2ww I tried everything to not over analyze every symptom, went to the gym and kept all the normalcy in my life and with all that I caved and tested early. I guess I will see how this week pans out. How are you feeling?

 

[froliky2011]

I am feeling impatient. Wish it would be over. I was so strong last week and during the weekend and just waiting for it to happen and now it's just dragging out and I am feeling WTF????!!!!!!! Let go or be healthy and stay put! I guess I have no control of it except how I respond to the circumstance. Attitude adjustment is needed but challenging. Thanks for your support.

 

[Viola77]

Hi girlies!! Can I join you guys? I have my first IUI this week!! my ultrasound is tomorrow and my RE will plan the insemination day I guess. I am so interested in the process and am going into it kinda not knowing everything which may be good i guess. Does anyone have any good advice?
Baby and sticky dust to all of us Did anyone get preggo on there first IUI??

P.S. DH and I have one dd and then dh got work and is unable to produce anymore children so we had to go the ds route. we tried for two years the natural way and nada.

 

[oneof14]

I am feeling impatient. Wish it would be over. I was so strong last week and during the weekend and just waiting for it to happen and now it's just dragging out and I am feeling WTF????!!!!!!! Let go or be healthy and stay put! I guess I have no control of it except how I respond to the circumstance. Attitude adjustment is needed but challenging. Thanks for your support.

I felt the same about my miscarriage. Stay or AF come!! Hang in there, and be positive (easier said that done I know). Our emotions are all over the place, happy one minute, sad the next! to you!!!

 

[froliky2011]

Welcome Viola77 - Wishing you and your DH success for your IUI!! My doctor said she had some success on IUI #1 with a few but have not seen much here from my experience. Have patience.

 

[Equal]

Hi Ladies...just got some disheartening news..my sister and her DH are currently seeing one of the best known fertility doctors in Canada (sister has two blocked tubes, possible endo and her DH has XXY). She told her dr about my diagnosis and what we are doing and he told her he would never have chosen iui for us and would have go straight to IVF...

I was thinking a lot about this with DH and we didnt want to do IVF....i dunno I just feel bad and now i dont even know why im doing this at all....

 

[froliky2011]

Equal - So sorry!!!

 

[jchic]

Equal- what was the reasoning that doc said no iui? Also would you consider ivf?

 

[Equal]

Thanks for the support ladies.

Im not sure the reasoning behind he thinks iui wont work...and up to this point I wasnt considering IVF and going straight to adoption...but now im not sure..

 

[drsquid]

equal- i think it is irresponsible for a doctor to provide an opinion on the treatment for someone without actually examining them or seeing them themselves. take whatever 3rd hand info you received with a grain of salt. remember the game of telephone we all played as kids..

i had a terrible cold this time too.. but not last time so..

i only had 1 iui and never was offered back to back at all. so who knws.

 

[haj624]

hey ladies i had a temp dip today at 4dpiui....its too early to be anything right?

Correction I'm 5dpiui lol

 

[Equal]

My temp has been rising for the past few days, yesterday it was 98.7 and today 99.0. Today im 8dpiui...is that a good sign?
I havent been too consistant with my temping so i have no idea if i dipped or not...when do you usually see the dip?

 

[fertilesoul]

Equal, if you guys were diagnosed with unexplained infertility and you have patent tubes, it is perfectly reasonable to start with IUI. I concur that is irresponsible to suggest an invasive protocol like IVF without a clear reason and without exhausting other potentially effective options. I am so positive for you, especially with how well you respond to meds. Your BFP is right around the corner.

Haj: fingers crossed for you!

 

[froliky2011]

Equal - I agree with fertile and drsquid...irresponsible etc. Hang in there!!

Haj - Hang in there. Try not to stress. (I know so much easier said than done).

Drsquid - I had a cold and BFP!!

AFM - I am seriously wondering about the "vanishing twin" and if I still have a baby in there and lost one. Just saying. It's possible to have HCG levels drop and miscarriage signs with a vanishing twin. I am slightly bleeding (less than a period) and have no cramps or anything. I believe I had a chemical mc in August and it was very different from this. I had a backache and lots of bleeding and cramping. This is like a rather light period with bloating. Last night my hpt was still "pregnant" but I have not hardly bled so this is really strange. I go in for beta this morning and results tomorrow. I wish she would do a scan but I am bleeding a little, so???

 

[mamadreams]

Wow - so much has happened here -

Equal - I agree with drsquid - if you feel that this information is true, seek a second opinion with a different doctor. For your sister, in Canada if someone has two blocked tubes OHIP covers the cost of IVF, so at least that's a postive for them!

drsquid - I had and,in fact, still have a cold and got my BFP. In a way, the cold symptoms took my mind off the TWW. My clinic says they don't do back to back IUI with donor sperm because sperm is so expensive and they find it doesn't increase the odds much. Most important they said is that the sperm are there waiting for the egg. Thus, they do multiple U/S to ensure the right timing. Good luck!

Haj - fingers crossed!

LemonTea- I am so sorry! I am sending you hungs - the good news is that after the surgery and the wait, things look positive for getting preggers!

Froliky -Here's hoping for a great beta!

Nicker - Good luck today!!!