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

[froliky2011]

Is Haj on here anymore?

 

[MrsC8776]

MrsC - Make sure you find a reputable one. Mine has been doing it for 23 years and is well known in our area. It just so happens that she used to work with the doctor who is inseminating me. Small world. I would ask around your area for a good one. Good Luck. Sorry about the expenses. I hope it all goes smoothly and as fast as possible!!

Thank you! The lady I spoke with who does the acupuncture has worked with the clinic I'm going to. As a patient and she said that she deals with some of his clients. I'm not sure about the last part but just knowing she knows whats going on with IVF helps me a little bit.

As for Haj... I haven't seen her in a little while. She did join a thread I started for IVF and last I heard she was waiting on blood work. It's been about a week though. Hopefully she will be back soon!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Tella- it really depends how impatient you are. The way my doc looked at IUI was its like 20% each cycle and technically time is a factor in it as well, as most ppl get it by round 3. So fist one 20%, next one more like 40%, 3rd one like 60% chance, and so on. The other factors at play with factor in though too, so if you don't have at least 5-10 mil good motile sperm per try, etc. as for IVF it's your personal choice but 70% does sound really nice. I know someone else who is about to start that process and is thrilled. It's sounds like they control every aspect of what your body is doing starting with birth control to quiet things down, to meds to build follies and prevent I, to trigger and retrieval.
Can't wait to hear your decision, I know you will do what's best for you two. I know all about impatience and hope you don't base your decision entirely on that. good luck

Based on you doctor....I should have had a BFP then. this was my 5th cycle doing IUI, that would have made it > or = 100%. There is no such thing as compounded success rates with these procedures.
I'm glad it worked for you but your doctor's information does not sound right to me.

Maybe i'm grouchy or or just hating today! My us is tomorrow and I'm just getting scared (needles) and impatient. Had i known TTC was gonna be this hard and take this long, i would have started 5 years ago!

No your right there isnt. He was trying to give a positive way to look at things but also did not forget to tell me there are those people who have the bad luck of the draw. Im pretty sure i worded it as 'the way he looked at it was' and that was in my situation. In fact if IUI is going to work for someone it's usually going to happen by the 3rd cycle and that is why they recommend moving to IVF after that point. There is no guarentee in TTC and if we want to be harsh here then let's look at all those ladies on the IVF threads who've had 2-4 unsuccessful ivf's. I was being inspirational and hypothetically positive to someone who is well aware of her chances. The evidence is that it is a 15-20% success rate dependent on many many factors per cycle. I'm sorry if any of you see it as bad writing that, was not my intention at all. I'm also sorry if these comment have now depressed anyone. I think you need to keep your chin up, and try to be positive as best you can.

I am very sorry about your situation and the fact that iui has been unproductive for you. I know first hand how it feels to have your hope crushed with failed IUI's and I cannot imagine going through that as many times as you. I wish you all the best as everyone deserves success and I hold no grudges for anger, as it could be coming from pain.

Perhaps ladies this is a sign I should simply leave as I got something you all want and perhaps I am causing more hostility than good. Yet again I am sorry

 

[usamom]

Hey ladies, I feel like I've been MIA, but I am trying so hard NOT to go on the computer and research during my tww.

AFM, I am trying to be positive and not symptom spot as I said above. I am 7dpiui (counting IUI as day 1). I feel no different then any other month, not really sure what that means, if anything.

Different season, different attitude, different outcome!!!

Hi there- I'm just a couple days behind you, if I counted the same way as you I'm 6 dpiui. I'm totally symptom spotting. It's making me a little crazy! When are you going to start testing?

Nicker- Sounds like your DR is doing a great job of staying positive for you! I’m excited to hear how this next cycle goes! Good luck with the migraines. As someone who has battled them since I was 12, I know how difficult they can be!

Usamom- Welcome!

AFM, I had to pay to get another canister shipped to me to store my donor sperm in. It gets here tomorrow. I also go back tomorrow for another US and am HOPING that my follicles are the right size to trigger so I can do the IUI on Friday. If this cycle doesn’t work I have decided to take a break and regroup. I’ve been on fertility meds since November and I am emotionally a wreck. However, this cycle is going to work. . . I’ve decided. Third times the charm. ;-)

Forgive me if I didn't go back in the thread far enough- but are you storing donor specimens at home? How does that work? I do understand the taking a break (but of course it won't be necessary).. This process is so stressful!!

Hi All.
I go in tomorrow morning for my 2nd US and blood work this week. Tuesday I had 2 follicles at 14mm (one on each side) and my Estradiol was 286. I'm hoping tomorrow that the numbers are at least 18mm and over 400.... Then I either go back in Friday or Saturday depending on whether I surged on my own or do injection.

Fx for all!!!!!

Good luck!!

Thank you oneof14 and frolicky. . I'll keep up with moderate exercise.

Usamom, welcome! I had my iui the same day as you. I have had some cramping/twingey pain, and bloating, but not the muscle aches you describe. I have heard of that before though as a symptom, probably on the twoweekwait site. Gl!!

It's so odd for sure! Today I had PMS type cramps all day and kept thinking I was going to get my period.. Something's definitely up- I just hope it's good! :fingerscrossed:

Welcome usamom. I did have some minor discomfort and bleeding after my 1st IUI in February. I experienced some cramping the day of and following my last IUI.

Thanks... This cyle is just different.. I can't even really explain it.. Trying to stay calm- hope for the best- and rest in knowing that I'll find out before too much longer!

This was my 1st IUI and the last few days I have been having muscle type pains in my lower tummy... Dr said it was because I had so many follicles 6 on right side and 7 on left side. Only two would reless tho. He said that if I was PG that it would only get worst before it got better. Good luck hun!! I hope this is it for us both! BTW I will be 7dpiui tomorrow.

Sounds exactly like what my dr told me! I didn't have a lot of follicles though- just two and one was a little small and he didn't think it would do anything.

Thanks for the encouragement and for all of you!

 

[adroplet]

Tella- it really depends how impatient you are. The way my doc looked at IUI was its like 20% each cycle and technically time is a factor in it as well, as most ppl get it by round 3. So fist one 20%, next one more like 40%, 3rd one like 60% chance, and so on. The other factors at play with factor in though too, so if you don't have at least 5-10 mil good motile sperm per try, etc. as for IVF it's your personal choice but 70% does sound really nice. I know someone else who is about to start that process and is thrilled. It's sounds like they control every aspect of what your body is doing starting with birth control to quiet things down, to meds to build follies and prevent I, to trigger and retrieval.
Can't wait to hear your decision, I know you will do what's best for you two. I know all about impatience and hope you don't base your decision entirely on that. good luck

Based on you doctor....I should have had a BFP then. this was my 5th cycle doing IUI, that would have made it > or = 100%. There is no such thing as compounded success rates with these procedures.
I'm glad it worked for you but your doctor's information does not sound right to me.

Maybe i'm grouchy or or just hating today! My us is tomorrow and I'm just getting scared (needles) and impatient. Had i known TTC was gonna be this hard and take this long, i would have started 5 years ago!

No your right there isnt. He was trying to give a positive way to look at things but also did not forget to tell me there are those people who have the bad luck of the draw. Im pretty sure i worded it as 'the way he looked at it was' and that was in my situation. In fact if IUI is going to work for someone it's usually going to happen by the 3rd cycle and that is why they recommend moving to IVF after that point. There is no guarentee in TTC and if we want to be harsh here then let's look at all those ladies on the IVF threads who've had 2-4 unsuccessful ivf's. I was being inspirational and hypothetically positive to someone who is well aware of her chances. The evidence is that it is a 15-20% success rate dependent on many many factors per cycle. I'm sorry if any of you see it as bad writing that, was not my intention at all. I'm also sorry if these comment have now depressed anyone. I think you need to keep your chin up, and try to be positive as best you can.

I am very sorry about your situation and the fact that iui has been unproductive for you. I know first hand how it feels to have your hope crushed with failed IUI's and I cannot imagine going through that as many times as you. I wish you all the best as everyone deserves success and I hold no grudges for anger, as it could be coming from pain.

Perhaps ladies this is a sign I should simply leave as I got something you all want and perhaps I am causing more hostility than good. Yet again I am sorry

Hopeful, I am the one to apologize. I am sorry for my post upseting you. I really do not want you to leave the thread because of this. Your input here is much appreciated. You are prego! You are blessed and it gives me and i am sure many other ladies here hope that we will get ours someday soon. we want to hear about your journey and what we should expect.
I sincerely apologize.

 

[DaisyQ]

Good for you adroplet. normal to feel frustrated with ttc and your previous bfns.

Now kiss and make up the two of you!!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Thank you for that
There is a reward at the end of ttc, just like I keep telling myself now while pregnant. I am emotional as hell, cry lots, am sick, dizzy lots of the time, tired, have shortness of breath, aching ribs and pelvis, but it will all be worth it!
I am sorry for my emotional reaction too, as I'm sure the hormones have a lot to do with my being sensitive. Really I do just want you all here with me, I hate to see you struggle, it almost feels like me and what I went through. I wish I could end those painful moments for you all but I can't. I will do what I can but please feel free to tell me if me being here is too much for any of you. I really hope we can be honest this way and I don't want to cause anyone resentment or hardship, you are all going through enough.

I worked hard to conceive my son, and he is that much more special because of that fact. Just think how special all of your babies will be!

 

[Nicker]

Well crappola. I had just typed a long message and my computer decided that it was time to reboot after installing updates!!

I think we all have to remember 2 things here. #1 We are all raging balls of hormones. That is one hell of a dangerous group. I'm just sayin'....

#2 When we are just reading words and we don't have voice tones or body language, sometimes we misinterpret. I believe we can all assume that, although we don't necessarily always choose the right words, everything that everyone of us says is only intended to be supportive and encouraging.

Adroplet - You are frustrated and scared. Ttc takes its emotional toll. We all get that and we are all here for you. May I ask? Why has your doctor not suggested a different protocol before now? I would have thought 2 or 3 attempts without a change in protocol would be maximum. I am getting pretty quick at the injections now. It doesn't take me much longer this cycle and this time I have to mix three vials rather than just one. At least the two meds are mixed together so I only get one injection. The worst part is having to be home around the same time every day so that I can stay on somewhat of a schedule. I wanted to start injections yesterday morning but I couldn't get any privacy until after work so I started my meds later than I wanted to.

Hopeful, I believe this link says exactly what you were trying to https://www.in-gender.com/XYU/ART/Cumulative-Odds.aspx I love having you here. It means a lot to me.

 

[MrsC8776]

I just wanted to say... Hopeful and adroplet you both are great! I think it's good that there can be differences and that things can be talked about honestly. All of this can be very hard and we are all emotional at times. I also know that we all want the same thing in the end and we are all here to support each other.

Hopeful I would have to agree with everything droplet said. You should stay, you give everyone hope that IUI can work, and we want to hear about your journey. Even if I'm not doing IUI anymore you give me hope.

 

[Hopeful42nd]

You ladies just made my night. lots of love to you all.
Adroplet- good luck on the scan tomorrow! I hope this is your month.
MrsC- what stage are you at in the IVF process?
Nicker - you rock! Seriously, you are so strong and you amaze me, and I just love to hear what you have to say. It's your month girl! Chemical warfare!!!!
Daisy- TY and drama over. I've cried enough for today, gotta save some for tomorrow.

I am a wreck with anticipation of all of you, if in the tww or not, every stage is so tense! Okay, this thread needs needs needs more BFP's! It's been ages since we had one. We are so due for a whole bunch!

 

[MrsC8776]

You ladies just made my night. lots of love to you all.
Adroplet- good luck on the scan tomorrow! I hope this is your month.
MrsC- what stage are you at in the IVF process?
Nicker - you rock! Seriously, you are so strong and you amaze me, and I just love to hear what you have to say. It's your month girl! Chemical warfare!!!!
Daisy- TY and drama over. I've cried enough for today, gotta save some for tomorrow.

I am a wreck with anticipation of all of you, if in the tww or not, every stage is so tense! Okay, this thread needs needs needs more BFP's! It's been ages since we had one. We are so due for a whole bunch!

Hopeful I'm still in the waiting process. Waiting for hubby to get back from Afghan and then he has a urology appointment a few days later (end of April). I will start getting my tests redone in April (CD3). They need to be done again since it's been over a year. The waiting is driving me crazy. It's only a few more months though. Shooting for June meds and July egg collection.

 

[Nicker]

I am pretty damn amazing

 

[fertilesoul]

Quietly stalking and praying for a series of BFP. Its officially spring in a week -- a time for rejuvenation, renewal, growth and....BFPs!

 

[Nicker]

Okay... so the first month we had 5 last month 1. For sure we will make up for February in March. I say 6 this month! That will be me and 5 others. I am currently prepupo. It is a term... really...

 

[Allie2009]

Okay... so the first month we had 5 last month 1. For sure we will make up for February in March. I say 6 this month! That will be me and 5 others. I am currently prepupo. It is a term... really...

I'm with you!!! PUPO!!! I hope I get to share some good news on the 21st!! When will you be testing?

 

[Nicker]

Nicker - you rock! Seriously, you are so strong and you amaze me, and I just love to hear what you have to say. It's your month girl! Chemical warfare!!!!

Thank you so much! What doesn't kill us makes us stronger. Sometimes I sure don't feel strong. I have had a few rocky spots in the last 10 years or so. Every time I came out better for it on the other side. I believe that good things happen to good people. I try really hard to be a good person and I hope that my time will come. I also believe that all things happen for a reason. Unfortunately, sometimes we never know or understand what the possible reason could be. I think that belief, although difficult at times, is what has gotten me through some hardship.

I am not sure why you listen to me... I kind of ramble. LOL

I believe that I will be a good Mom. I want this and I deserve it! I am not giving up yet. I am going at this Rambo style!

 

[Nicker]

I'm with you!!! PUPO!!! I hope I get to share some good news on the 21st!! When will you be testing?

Well I am currently CD5. I anticipate IUI on Wednesday, March 21. I will POAS until the trigger line disappears and then I will probably just keep peeing until my beta hopefully on April 4. Since I bought more sensitive ICs I suspect the trigger will sitck around and be gone on CD10.. I am hoping faint line CD9 (trigger) gone CD10 and faint line CD11.... that is my hope. Remind me when your IUI is/was? I don't think I got it on the front page yet....

Anyone who has information for me to update on page one please let me know. For anyone new, if you give me some details, I will add you.

I would like to add, I lost track, which IUI number it is for each of us. This is IUI #3 for me.

 

[Nicker]

Never mind Allie March 7... Added a pupo for ya though

Just noticed... March 21 is going to be a good day... You will get your bfp and I will be getting my successful IUI that day

 

[Nicker]

Changed up the first post... Check it out and tell me if I need to change anything or add anyone.

 

[MrsC8776]

Looks very nice Nicker