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

[haj624]

How low is low (morphology)... just curious!

My guess is that your RE thinks that IVF with ICSI might be your best bet?

Also the hormone in BCP that leads to blood clots is, I think, progesterone... You will also be put on progesterone following IVF. If you are at increased risk for blood clots, they may also put you on an anticoagulant (but they will test your blood first, to see how quickly it clots).

He has had 2 SA. With the first one his normal count was 5%, with the most recent one it was 2 %.

I'm not really sure. Last night was just our initial consult so he sent us both for blood work.

Now I'm worrying like crazy I forgot to tell the doctor that last night.

I am complete worry wort as well. I didnt know they tested for that during IUI (I know for the initial SA), I know they test the count. Good luck and I am sure everything will work out for the best! That's what I keep telling myself.

Test for what during IUI? If youre talking about the blood clot rate I found that out like 3 years ago when I was diagnosed with PCOS. But as far as morphology they didnt test that during the IUI but he has had two SA's done since December and thats what the SA's said.

 

[DaisyQ]

Don't stress - you can tell the doc anything you forgot in a follow up appointment - I'm sure that once your bloodwork is done, you will meet with him again to discuss next steps, and you can bring it up then. But I'd start writing down all your questions as they occur to you, so you don't forget!

Interesting about the morph. My DH has just had the one SA, and his morph was 6%, which worried me at the time, but the doc says it's OK. I guess we'll see if we get pregnant with IUI (my first one will be this month and we will try 3 I think), and if not, it's onto IVF..

 

[oneof14]

How low is low (morphology)... just curious!

My guess is that your RE thinks that IVF with ICSI might be your best bet?

Also the hormone in BCP that leads to blood clots is, I think, progesterone... You will also be put on progesterone following IVF. If you are at increased risk for blood clots, they may also put you on an anticoagulant (but they will test your blood first, to see how quickly it clots).

He has had 2 SA. With the first one his normal count was 5%, with the most recent one it was 2 %.

I'm not really sure. Last night was just our initial consult so he sent us both for blood work.



Now I'm worrying like crazy I forgot to tell the doctor that last night.

I am complete worry wort as well. I didnt know they tested for that during IUI (I know for the initial SA), I know they test the count. Good luck and I am sure everything will work out for the best! That's what I keep telling myself.

Test for what during IUI? If youre talking about the blood clot rate I found that out like 3 years ago when I was diagnosed with PCOS. But as far as morphology they didnt test that during the IUI but he has had two SA's done since December and thats what the SA's said.

Sorry, I was talking about the morphology.

 

[haj624]

Don't stress - you can tell the doc anything you forgot in a follow up appointment - I'm sure that once your bloodwork is done, you will meet with him again to discuss next steps, and you can bring it up then. But I'd start writing down all your questions as they occur to you, so you don't forget!

Interesting about the morph. My DH has just had the one SA, and his morph was 6%, which worried me at the time, but the doc says it's OK. I guess we'll see if we get pregnant with IUI (my first one will be this month and we will try 3 I think), and if not, it's onto IVF..

Well I was already a crazy lady and just called the office lol. They're going to hate me. She said oh ok, he may want you to get more bloodwork I'll let you know. I just felt better telling them now, in case they wanted to do any additional testing before we made a game plan.

The doctor said if it's under 5 thats when they worry more. We did 2 IUI's but the RE last nigth said after a total of 8 follicles if it didn't owrk, it probably wouldnt. He wanted us to take this month off while were doing bloodwork and making a game plan.

 

[DaisyQ]

Yeah... 8 follicles is a LOT! I think a lot of REs would have canceled the IUI because the chance for multiples would be high with 8 follicles. It does sound like there may be an issue with his sperm fertilizing your eggs, and you may need ICSI as a next step.

Good thinking about calling in - that way they can test you for blood clotting disorders while they are at it.

 

[haj624]

Yeah... 8 follicles is a LOT! I think a lot of REs would have canceled the IUI because the chance for multiples would be high with 8 follicles. It does sound like there may be an issue with his sperm fertilizing your eggs, and you may need ICSI as a next step.

Good thinking about calling in - that way they can test you for blood clotting disorders while they are at it.

well no, it was 8 follicles between 2 cycles. 3 follicles in January and 5 in February. It was my OBGYN that we were going to for IUI's, last night was our first appt with an RE. I dont really know much about ICSI and all that. I will do my research (bc thats the type of person I am lol) but I want to see what the doctor has to say as well.

Yeah I wouldnt have been able to stop thinking about it lol. And when all this other blood work is in I just want to have everything in line. I'm very A type in case you havent noticed lol

 

[DaisyQ]

I think most of us are type A - I certainly am - at least about certain things, TTC being one of them.

Maybe that's the problem! Haha. Trying to let go a little bit myself, and when the RN called to say I could start meds this cycle, I didn't even ask her for my bloodwork results (typically I'd want to know my results, FSH etc.). Also trying to go with the flow for my IUI, which will be ~ 24 hours after my trigger shot, when I worry that is too soon because I usually O on the later side, like 36-48 hours after the LH surge shows up.

 

[haj624]

I think most of us are type A - I certainly am - at least about certain things, TTC being one of them.

Maybe that's the problem! Haha. Trying to let go a little bit myself, and when the RN called to say I could start meds this cycle, I didn't even ask her for my bloodwork results (typically I'd want to know my results, FSH etc.). Also trying to go with the flow for my IUI, which will be ~ 24 hours after my trigger shot, when I worry that is too soon because I usually O on the later side, like 36-48 hours after the LH surge shows up.

I'm impressed because I dont have that self control. That's my problem I can never relax and I really need to figure out how to because I'm driving myself crazy.

 

[haj624]

Nicker-The Dr. called and my blood test was negative so you can change me to a BFN

 

[DaisyQ]

Aww... But onto bigger better things with higher odds!

Have you tried accupuncture or reflexology or yoga? I know that trying to force yourself to do these things is hard, because they force you to slow down, but it is important. I can't remember which book I read this in, it was either Making Babies or Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility, but one of these REs was saying how if we are too stressed, our bodies interpret those signals as "danger" and it can hamper fertility further, because evolutionarily, women weren't meant to get pregnant in times of insecurity, stress and danger. So as much as possible, try to self-soothe and slow down. I wish I could quit my job, because that would help me so much to slow down and relax. Since I can't do that, my hubs is on strict instructions to be a sweetie and not cause any undue conflict! (he is even more type A than me, and can be very arugmentative, but is a gem nonetheless).

 

[haj624]

Aww... But onto bigger better things with higher odds!

Have you tried accupuncture or reflexology or yoga? I know that trying to force yourself to do these things is hard, because they force you to slow down, but it is important. I can't remember which book I read this in, it was either Making Babies or Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility, but one of these REs was saying how if we are too stressed, our bodies interpret those signals as "danger" and it can hamper fertility further, because evolutionarily, women weren't meant to get pregnant in times of insecurity, stress and danger. So as much as possible, try to self-soothe and slow down. I wish I could quit my job, because that would help me so much to slow down and relax. Since I can't do that, my hubs is on strict instructions to be a sweetie and not cause any undue conflict! (he is even more type A than me, and can be very arugmentative, but is a gem nonetheless).

Thanks love!

No I need to try to look into something though. Maybe like meditation or something. My hubby is great but im going to have to tell him the same thing.

 

[DaisyQ]

Hey, did we get married on the same day??? June 25?

 

[haj624]

Hey, did we get married on the same day??? June 25?

We got married on June 24th. So close!!

 

[DaisyQ]

That's awesome. FX we will both be knocked up soon.

 

[jchic]

Really? Snooki is pregnant, are you freaking joking?!?!?! Grrrr

 

[diliapickle]

Really? Snooki is pregnant, are you freaking joking?!?!?! Grrrr

That was exactly my reaction as well!

 

[DaisyQ]

Jchiceroo! You crack me up!

Let's put it this way... just think about how much sex she's probably been having! The rest of us are so weary, we barely even have any anymore!

 

[kalmeida1985]

Cycle day 3 and starting Femara 2.5mg today. Looking forward to getting my BFP with y'all

 

[jchic]

Ha! So true. Having sex for fun? What is that exactly?! We are on a mission here!

 

[Nicker]

Nicker-The Dr. called and my blood test was negative so you can change me to a BFN