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

[adroplet]

11dpo -test is clear, no second line.

 

[froliky2011]

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.

Did the doctor do an us to see that or just guessing? Why did they say this and then a little later said due to your progesterone you had not o yet? Ugh! That's a bit unprofessional and quite frankly slightly insensitive and ...well...I think I could go on and on. What is wrong with people that do not care about doing a good job anymore and having integrity and wanting to be good at what they do? I swear it's just a paycheck and to me, that is a pathetic way to live. Sorry Daisy! I hope your DH had some resilient little buggers in there!!

 

[froliky2011]

Adroplet - 11dpo is early. Still hope! FX'd for you! You're almost there!!

 

[froliky2011]

Nicker & DrSquid - Sorry the logistics are challenging this next cycle. I hope everything works out for you both.

DrSquid - I had my HSG in August and got BFP in January. It's still good. I had my uterine polyp removal in September and again...BFP in January...so a few months later did not seem to matter with me. Good luck!

 

[froliky2011]

Mamadreams - So sorry!!!!!!

I meant to post : iwantababysoon - So sorry!! (wrong person) Sorry. Ugh. Going too fast.

 

[Tella]

Wantbabysoon > sorry about the bfn!

Daisy > I would also say BD and catch that eggy! There is very possibly some spermy's left from the IUI so don't give up! Did u also bd the night of the IUI?

DrsQuid > Hope everthing went wll and that u O'd just after iui!

Nickker > fx'd for af to show on Sunday!

GL to all the other girls in the TWW!

 

[drsquid]

i did another ultrasound at 4.. follies gone.. so that is under 6 hrs.. yay

 

[DaisyQ]

Nicker - I'm sorry you are having these worries and stress. As for the progesterone, I think they like to start it right away because it's more effective that way. I've read that when they wait to test at 7 DPO and then start it, it's often too late. Would you consider charting to help confirm ovulation? My doctor (who I'm am not loving right now), told me to wait 3 days after the IUI to start progesterone (which means he realizes O can be later than 36 hours, that a$$).

Adroplet, yes still early - hope a new line fades in soon.

Wantababy -

Tella thank you. We did BD the night of the IUI, last night and this morning.

Frolicky, thank you. It's so frustrating to have conflicting info, and I agree - unprofessional. The doctor did say that he saw signs that confirmed ovulation on the ultrasound. He said the follicles were "gone," there was fluid in the cul de sac, and my endometrium had transtioned. That said, my progesterone level of 1.2 yesterday is completely inconsistent with ovulation having already occurred (it would have been over 2 at least), which is why the nurse said I was probably ovulating then (yesterday). The only way this makes sense, at all, is I ovulated right before the scan. Which would perhaps explain why my progesterone was still low. However - I'm not sure about this as I had EWCM last night around 9pm (60 hours after trigger), and my CP was high and soft.

I have done some additional reading on the subject and found that many doctors don't think US is a reliable way to detect ovulation and think progesterone is a better indicator. That said, if you have LPD, the progesterone may be abnormally low. It's all very confusing. I discussed all this with my accupuncturist, who has worked in the fertility field for years, and she seemed to think I had NOT ovulated as of last morning, because of the low progesterone level, despite what the doc said he saw on ultrasound. ??

I also looked into the timing of ovulation with the trigger. It seems that 36 hours is just an average amount of time. If LH is already surging at the time of trigger, ovulation can be as early as 24 hours later. But it can also be as late as 48 hours later, and I do think I must fall into this later category.

I am most definitely going to ask the doctor about all of this next cycle and I'm going to find out if I need a higher dose of the trigger and I'm also going to insist on back to back IUIs...

 

[Nicker]

I am sorry ladies. I have been somewhat self-centered lately. I will try to catch up. I hope I don’t forget anyone. If I do, it most certainly is not intentional!

Daisy – Thanks for the support and encouragement. My doc also does IUI 24 hours after trigger. I say try to assume you ovulated on time and remain positive or you will drive yourself nuts. Charting won`t do any good for me because I trigger and use progesterone suppositories. Now that I really think about it I guess I just need to trust.

Babyonmyown – I am sorry that you too lost your Dad. I hope you see a really soon.

Tella – You have been an amazing support. I agree with others, you are absolutely beautiful! I really hope this 2ww ends in a for you. Please, when you do get your , stay around here. I need someone to keep encouraging me to be pupo.

Hopeful – Thank you for your support and encouragement and for not deserting us. I really hope the ms goes away soon.

Frolicky – LMAO poopoo sign. There is a pile of crap emoticon on my cell phone. I wish it were here cause I would post it for sure!

Adroplet – Thanks for the support and optimism!! I am sorry that your second line was just trigger and I hope it reappears again real soon!!! Regarding evaps you are correct that no colour is an evap. Evaps can also have colour. The last three tests I did taunted me with colour evaps. Still knew they were evaps though because they weren’t straight or they weren’t where they were supposed to be. Frers you could can see an indent line where the test strip would be and you squint and squint hoping there is colour. As to when will you say you are just done, I don’t think you are at that stage yet. If you can afford it emotionally and financially you keep going!! I am very optimistic for you this cycle.

Mamadreams – glad the cold is finally feeling better. Thanks for the support.

Dilia – Thanks for the support and encouragement. Decided if you are waiting until the 17th to test yet or are you getting antsy to test? Do you use ics?

Hays – Welcome!!! How did it go today?

Siblingwishes – Thanks for the encouragement. I hope all is well for you and that little baby. I am glad you are still following us and I hope you stick around.

Oneof14 – I hope the tww wait is treating you well. Thanks for the support.

Equal – How are you? I am really hoping for you this cycle. I want to see you with a beside your name so much!

Isela - I am so sorry about this cycle.

MrsC - glad you are still following and I still love to see your posts. I didn’t know that different triggers have different trigger times. Interesting.
DrSquid – Sounds like great timing!

Vjpfeif - Try to sane. Your tww is more than half over. Fx When you gonna start poas? Did you get the 20miu or the 10 miu cheapies?

Trying hard – Welcome! I am just regular donor IUI. I am interested in hearing about Fallopian Sperm Perfusion. Say hello to your daughter. She is welcome too

Bluebird – So sorry

Pink Lolly - where are you at in this cycle?

AFM – I am glad I went pupo last cycle even though it didn’t pan out for me. Sure I was disappointed, but I would have been disappointed anyway. The first IUI I was not confident and the whole two week wait was brutal and I was still disappointed to only see one line and to get the negative beta. At least this cycle I only had a few days of that. If I had been pregnant pupo me would have provided a much better environment then pessimistic me.

No sign of AF Last two months I have had spotting the day before.

Stupid question/concern here...I normally don't have an issue with the transvaginal ultra sounds. I have never had one on CD2 or 3 before and I am thinking it will be kind of gross. I mean I know the doc does it all the time and I think if it was like get undressed, scan, get dressed no problem. Everything would stay ummm... relatively contained. However it is get undressed, wait on table for doc, scan.... isn't that kind of messy?

 

[Nicker]

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*

I don't know why they charge for cancelled cycles. I haven't had one cancelled so I haven't worried about it. They can't store it no. For a few days longer maybe but not long term.

 

[DaisyQ]

Thanks Nicker. I'm going to assume I o'ed yesterday and so there were hopefully some good sperm there at 24-48 hours post iui. There is nothing I can do now, so in trying to let it go now.

As for your cd 3 scan... Is it usually a long wait for the doc? Mine comes in very quickly. Hopefully it won't be heavy flow, but just remember he's a doctor and must see blood and mess all the time.

 

[Nicker]

Thanks Nicker. I'm going to assume I o'ed yesterday and so there were hopefully some good sperm there at 24-48 hours post iui. There is nothing I can do now, so in trying to let it go now.

As for your cd 3 scan... Is it usually a long wait for the doc? Mine comes in very quickly. Hopefully it won't be heavy flow, but just remember he's a doctor and must see blood and mess all the time.

Not usually a long wait after I get called in. Sometimes it is a few minutes. I guess I should try not to think about. If we only loose about 3 tablespoons during our whole period, how much can I lose in a few minutes??? I think my flow was lighter after my first cycle of endometrin.

 

[DaisyQ]

Exactly. There will probably be some blood on the probe and maybe on you, but probably not on the table...

 

[Nicker]

Exactly. There will probably be some blood on the probe and maybe on you, but probably not on the table...

mental note to self, put disposable wipes in purse.

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Last time I went for the cd 3 ultrasound, I left in the tampon until the last possible moment. Had tissues in the room to put it in then dispose of in the sanitary container. Was much easier, and less embarrassing for sure. They are pretty quick about coming in though at my clinic. Good luck Nicker! Hopefully all is nice and quiet in there and ready for more meds

 

[Nicker]

Last time I went for the cd 3 ultrasound, I left in the tampon until the last possible moment. Had tissues in the room to put it in then dispose of in the sanitary container. Was much easier, and less embarrassing for sure. They are pretty quick about coming in though at my clinic. Good luck Nicker! Hopefully all is nice and quiet in there and ready for more meds

Hopeful I was just thinking that. Make sure to wear a hoodie and have tissues and a ziploc bag. Remove tampon right before getting on table...throw it in the bag and shove it in the pocket. LOL

The stupid crap I think about...

 

[drsquid]

nicker- that is a bummer.. i order 2 vials at a time (cuase the shipping is the same). then they store it. they keep it over at the hospital and for once dont seem to charge me..

 

[Nicker]

nicker- that is a bummer.. i order 2 vials at a time (cuase the shipping is the same). then they store it. they keep it over at the hospital and for once dont seem to charge me..

I know I will be ordering my sperm as soon as I know if March is a go. I know when I had my last IUI and I told them that I was charged an extra $150 for shipping to ensure that it went out the day I ordered it, he asked the nurse if they still had liquid nitrogen upstairs. That is when he said we will order the sperm right off the bat this time. he said since they have a good reputation with the sperm distributor the sperm company usually waives the canister rental fee.

 

[BlueBird2372]

Hi all.

I'm so sorry about the bfn blueBird. I think progesterone supplements sounds like a good idea this time around - I'd ask about it.

Nicker, wishing you the best of luck this time around.

Tella hope we'll be hearing about your bfp in a few days.

Squid, good luck today.

Tryinghard, frolicky, everyone else,

Sooo... I'm frustrated. So as it turns out, I do not think I've O'ed yet. My temp is still low. And I TOLD them that I normally ovulate ~ 48 hours after my natural surge, but did they listen? No.

So I called, and I'm going in for another ultrasound to check to see if I still have mature follicles still intact. I will insist on another iui today, if that's the case. It's not their "protocol" to do back to back iuis, and I had to argue with the nurse about it, but I want to make sure I am giving myself the best possible chance. I am miserable on these meds, no coffee, booze, etc., going on 9 months now. !!!! Let's get this party started already. I'm afraid my doctor and the nurses hate me, but I feel like I have to advocate for myself and insist I be treated as an individual.

Daisy - thank you for your kind worlds.
You have to get them do what YOU think is right for YOU!!! This is YOUR RIGHT!!!
I am definitely going to - with my clinic - next time, for sure!!
In the end of the day I am paying £1,600 per treatment AND I am making all the life style sacrifices (as you noted!!) on the top of it! No coffee, no wine, no diving, no horse-riding, no heavy exercise, no saunas or hot bath - no to pretty much everything I love so much!! Not that I am complaining or anything - the end goal is certainly worth giving up all of this and more!
Best wishes for your success soon!
Cheers
BlueBird

 

[DaisyQ]

Thanks bluebird. Yeah!!! We'll tell those doctors what's what!

GL this next cycle - what are you going to differently? are you going to ask for progesterone?