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

[oneof14]

Drsquid - Good Luck today!

BlueBird - I am so sorry! Try and keep positive.

Nicker - So sorry, Its really is so frustrating

Froliky - How are you feeling during this wait?

Tella - Fingers crossed for you!

Daisy - Oh, that stinks that you now have this added stress. Good luck today! I am hoping you ovulated as the day the doctors suspected.

AFM - just trying to stay positive and healthy, doing acupuncture and anything I can do to help this 2ww not so stressful. I am hoping that eveything comes together this month!!

Sorry if I forgot anyone! Have a great weekend ladies. I have a busy day a work, then dinner with friends.

 

[DaisyQ]

Ok, so the doctor said all the follicles are gone now. So I guess I did ovulate and it's just too soon to tell from charting I guess - not enough time for the progesterone to build up maybe?? Sigh. No confidence anymore in charting to determine o date.

 

[oneof14]

Ok, so the doctor said all the follicles are gone now. So I guess I did ovulate and it's just too soon to tell from charting I guess - not enough time for the progesterone to build up maybe?? Sigh. No confidence anymore in charting to determine o date.

You must have confidence. Just tell yourself you did all you can do, now let things happen. You had 2 beautiful follicles and your DH's count was amazing. You couldnt ask for anything more. I stressed over everything my first IUI and then I thought, stress or not, whatever is going to happen, well its going to happen. Now is the time to relax and prepare your body to carry your baby!

Oh, I just read clearly now that you said you had no confidence in temping to predict your O time. Sorry, my coffee didnt take full effect yet. . I am happy you O'd when the doctor perdicted.

 

[Tella]

Im so glad you did O and you can relax. That will mean the eggy is fertilized and making its way to his home for the next 9months

I started temping the morning of my first IUI and wanted to confirm O as well but then decided against it as it would have caused more stress than what is needed. I would suggest to stop temping and just relax, i know it is easier said than done

 

[drsquid]

heh relax.. what does that mean.. im still pondering whether to get another us before heading over for my iui.. if the follies are there ill be happy.. if they arent.. ill be worried.. im def gonna take a look this afternoon to make sure they are gone.. if i dont do it this am then i wont know if they were gone last night etc... heh doc would kill me if he knew.. he told me to step away from the probe on a prior cycle. if this works im going to miss torturing him

 

[DaisyQ]

"step away from the probe!" That is TOO funny. I am sure all of us would be the same way if we had access to ultrasounds on demand!

GL Squid, I'm thinking about you.

Thanks Tella and Oneof14, I feel much better now that I know I O'ed. I also found this website: https://www.inciid.org/faq.php?cat=infertility101&id=1#6 which I found to be very informative. It says here that it can take up to 2 days for a temp shift after O, so charting BBT is not always so accurate in terms of pinpointing O date. So definitely going to relax now and (try to) trust my doctor! I think I am going to lay off temping the rest of this cycle, and for the rest of my IUI cycles for that matter - it's clearly not useful in this case. I might temp just one more day (dying to see a high temp!) before starting progesterone. I'm nutso! Going to accupuncture tonight - and I need it SO bad. Holy COW do I need it!

 

[oneof14]

"step away from the probe!" That is TOO funny. I am sure all of us would be the same way if we had access to ultrasounds on demand!

GL Squid, I'm thinking about you.

Thanks Tella and Oneof14, I feel much better now that I know I O'ed. I also found this website: https://www.inciid.org/faq.php?cat=infertility101&id=1#6 which I found to be very informative. It says here that it can take up to 2 days for a temp shift after O, so charting BBT is not always so accurate in terms of pinpointing O date. So definitely going to relax now and (try to) trust my doctor! I think I am going to lay off temping the rest of this cycle, and for the rest of my IUI cycles for that matter - it's clearly not useful in this case. I might temp just one more day (dying to see a high temp!) before starting progesterone. I'm nutso! Going to accupuncture tonight - and I need it SO bad. Holy COW do I need it!

Great article, thanks for sharing. Funny, I rearranged my plans to go to acupuncture today. So looking forward to it too! Enjoy your weekend!

 

[drsquid]

got an us this am which showed the bigger one is HUGE and slightly irregular which may mean it has ovulated (or is in the process). the other follie is big and round.. iui is at 10 (2 hrs from now). then this evening im gonna check to make sure the 2nd popped too.. fingers crossed

 

[DaisyQ]

Dr. Squid, sounds like it will be timed PERFECTLY.

 

[Pink Lolly]

Oh Blue Bird, so sorry to read this

I had my first failed DIUI in December and it was so heartbreaking. Sending you lots of for cycle number 2! x

Thank you for your compassion... I didn't even get to do the test!! I was too "disciplined" and it was not due until Sun!

When is your next one? I hope it goes well for you...

Good news - I have paid for 3 cycles (including donor sperm) for the price of 2 at London Womens Clinic - so I am definitely going to get my money worth, I guess!! [/QUOTE]

Oh no - I'd definitely ask for progesterone next time.

I've just started my second cycle so fingers crossed for a better outcome this time! x

 

[DaisyQ]

Sigh. I feel so annoyed, upset and defeated right now.

Just got a call from the nurse (the same one that assured me I didn't need to come in today, etc.), and she said my progesterone today is 1.2, which indicates I'm probably ovulating now (today). And she also said it would be too late to come in tomorrow to do a second IUI. So basically, I AM ovulating a little later then they thought (more like when I thought). This is so frustrating.

Next cycle, I am going to insist on either one IUI at 36 hours or 2 back to back. This is ridiculous. I am SO freaking annoyed.

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Sigh. I feel so annoyed, upset and defeated right now.

Just got a call from the nurse (the same one that assured me I didn't need to come in today, etc.), and she said my progesterone today is 1.2, which indicates I'm probably ovulating now (today). And she also said it would be too late to come in tomorrow to do a second IUI. So basically, I AM ovulating a little later then they thought (more like when I thought). This is so frustrating.

Next cycle, I am going to insist on either one IUI at 36 hours or 2 back to back. This is ridiculous. I am SO freaking annoyed.

How frustrating. 'we screwed up and you are ovulating now, but instead of calling you ASAP to come in and do a second IUI, we'll just let this cycle go'....grr. Call your OH and pounce him when he walks in the door! like you never have before! Hopefully there are healthy in there waiting for that eggie from your IUI, with the count your OH had I'd say it's a good chance!
Good plan though, if there is a next cycle fx for you

 

[oneof14]

Sigh. I feel so annoyed, upset and defeated right now.

Just got a call from the nurse (the same one that assured me I didn't need to come in today, etc.), and she said my progesterone today is 1.2, which indicates I'm probably ovulating now (today). And she also said it would be too late to come in tomorrow to do a second IUI. So basically, I AM ovulating a little later then they thought (more like when I thought). This is so frustrating.

Next cycle, I am going to insist on either one IUI at 36 hours or 2 back to back. This is ridiculous. I am SO freaking annoyed.

I agree with Hopeful, it doesnt mean that it didnt work, especially with you DH's count!

 

[wantbabysoon]

I got my BFN this morning

I will probably be taking a month break and then decide if I want to do IUI again or move to IVF

 

[DaisyQ]

thanks hopeful and one - I'm so frustrated and annoyed. I know that it's not a lost cause, but if we are going to spend the time and money on ART, then I want to know it's being done well, and being tailored to ME, and not just putting me on a standard protocol.

 

[oneof14]

thanks hopeful and one - I'm so frustrated and annoyed. I know that it's not a lost cause, but if we are going to spend the time and money on ART, then I want to know it's being done well, and being tailored to ME, and not just putting me on a standard protocol.

I completely understand and would feel the same way. I'st frustrating, especially when you are telling them you know your body, so listen to me! But, weird that the eggs wasnt there anymore this morning.

 

[oneof14]

I got my BFN this morning

I will probably be taking a month break and then decide if I want to do IUI again or move to IVF

So sorry.

 

[Nicker]

I am nervous yet excited about my next cycle. First thing - I don't know if next cycle is going to be March or April and I am nervous about that. I don't want to sit a month out but I have no idea when I will get af. Last cycle I stopped progesterone on Thursday, had spotting on Saturday and af on Sunday. That would work well for me this time. If af comes any later the cycle will probably be canceled since my doc is only in the office for two days next week and I with the new protocol I need a CD2 scan. I have the only appointment I could get booked for Monday. fx That Monday is CD2.

I am also really nervous about the new protocol. I am not sure what it is going to entail yet but I know this is a controlled ovarian hyperstimulation cycle which I imagine means more hormones to try to get more follies. With just the 5 days of 1 dose/ day on injectibles I had an insane migraine for two full days starting after my second day of injections.

I wonder why every protocol gets more expensive as far as office fees go. I could see if they were providing the meds but they aren't. I still have to buy the medication at the pharmacy. My IUI with Serophene only was $450. The Serophene plus Bravelle was $500. This cycle is going to be $750. I had 3 scans my first cycle and only one my second cycle. I haven't had lab work with any cycle and if I did health care pays for that. If This cycle gets cancelled I still pay $400 and it will cost me $500 shipping for sperm. You can bet your ass I will cry if it gets cancelled. The medication is going to be even more insane so my cost will be well over $2000 this time. Every single dose of Bravelle is $69. Perhaps with the extra expenses this will be the last cycle I can afford. I hope it is all I need. It simply has to work!!

I have mixed feelings about the progesterone. On one hand I am glad my doc starts it right away. If I do manage to get pregnant I know I will have a nice hospitable environment for baby whenever he/she implants. On the other hand I wish he would wait a week and do blood work so that I know if I actually ovulated. That is my biggest worry. What if I am not even ovulating. I have not had ovulation pains with either of my two IUIs. I know I hate the side effects from progesterone and it is icky.

 

[Nicker]

I got my BFN this morning

I will probably be taking a month break and then decide if I want to do IUI again or move to IVF

I sorry. I know how you feel. It will happen for us. We have to believe!

 

[drsquid]

nicker- *hugs* what a pain in the ass,, that is weird that youd pay more without more visits,, mine is itemized..how come you pay even if it gets canceled? that doesnt make any sense, they cant store the frozen sperm for you? fingers crossed you can get going again in march. i know the feeling.. i may miss out on april if this month doesnt work cause i may not be back from vacation on time.. i dont want to miss out on one of my 3 post hsg months.. *fingers crossed*