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

[fertilesoul]

Then he told me I have a blood clotting issue. I have something called MTHFR (I know...when I looked at it I thought the same thing). It's a gene mutation that causes my blood to clot at a higher rate. So he put me on 4 more mg of folic acid a day, so I'm taking 5 mg total with my prenatals.

Hi Haj, so sorry your dealing with this stress but happy to hear that at least IVF is not cost-prohibitive for you. I have a history of 2 missed miscarriages (9 weeks and 12 weeks). My doc did the MTHFR test on me too and I had 3 of the 4 mutations. The next time I got pregnant I was on 5 mg folic acid and had a healthy little boy. I am currently on folic acid again and so far baby is doing well. Even though these test results feel overwhelming, they result in a better treatment for you to have a healthy baby and decrease your chance of pregnancy loss. Wishing you the best!

 

[diliapickle]

Feeling really down today. Just had IUI and only had 1.2 mil which is the worst we have ever had. ...But I was just so devastated when I saw our numbers the lowest yet! trying to stay positive for tomorrows but having a rough time.

Diliapickle, I'm so sorry dear. I was stunned and speechless when my IUI had a count of 1.2 million as well. I had NO hope it would work and even my doc started telling me how to get on the IVF program once my period came. He pretty much did the IUI and said sorry for the bad news. So you can imagine my surprise when I got a BFP 14 days later! The only reason I took an HPT was to get the torture over it because I had AF symptoms and no pregnancy symptoms. Also my clinic doesn't let us to more than one IUI per cycle so that 1.2 million sperm were my only shot that month. Wishing you the best outcome and a BFP very soon.

Fertile soul, thank you so much for telling me your story! Amazing you had 1.2 as well and I love your outcome! I hope I get as lucky as you and see my BFP in two weeks! thank you thank you!

 

[isela]

tomorrow is CD10 and going to have a follie scand hoping to have two follies FX!!

Good luck, I'm right behind you, my CD10 scan is tomorrow!!

GL with you scan tomorrow, so this month we almost in the same days
I hope i dont ovulated early like last month

Yes, I am hoping to have the IUI on Tuesday and Wednesday. I hope not!! GL with your scans as well. I will update tomorrow.

So i have my scan on friday i have one in the left 9.21mm and one in the right 9.30mm and my linning 5.6 I need to go back on Tusday in going to be CD 14 hopping to see bigger follies on tusday FX....

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Isela - grow follies and lining, grow! Fx next scan shows you great results.

Dillapickle - I'm glad Fertilsoul was able to provide back the hope that things could work this round! You deserve to see that bfp. I got preggers off a sample with lower numbers than normal for my DH too. Maybe it's a key to success?

Oneof14- I really hope things go/went well for your scan.

Okay Nicker- where are you? Hope you've resisted the urge forgone more day! If not that's okay too. Lots of love, hope you see that bfp!

 

[drsquid]

bah. only ordered the 1050 vial of gonal f for some reason (the nurse said just get the big one). the doc didnt drop my dose and i just realized today i dont have enough for tomorrow's shot. grrr. called every pharmacy and no one carries it (or has even heard of it). the mailorder cant deliver til monday but is apparently also callng around for me. with overfill (and taking 225 doses out of a 1050 vial) i should have close to 200... sigh.

 

[DaisyQ]

That sucks, squid, I'm sorry. I do think though that missing 25 mL (or whatever the units are) out of an entire course of stims, won't make it or break it, you know? I think gonal F is also called follistim - when you called, did you ask about both? xxoo

 

[drsquid]

they didnt have any injectibles. the online pharmacy came through (and will pay the difference if the in person cost is higher). only wrinkles.. the pharmacy is in san jose.. whee 45mi drive each way in the pouring rain.. other wrinkle.. they only have the pen.. why is this a problem? because the script actually is different.. thank g-d for being an md.., i can write my own darn script. dude on the phone was an idiot so hopefully this will actually work out

 

[ashknowsbest]

Well, I just got back from my appointment and I have 3 follicles. Two on the right side, 22mm and 16mm and one on the left side 13mm. My lining is 9mm so that's looking good! Doctor took blood and said if I'm not having my surge then we're going to do the ovidrel shot tomorrow night and then IUI on Tuesday and if I am having my surge already then I'll be doing the ovidrel shot tonight and then IUI on Monday! I'm very happy with the results of 100mg clomid and I can't wait to see if it works!

I told OH that we may be getting twins! =D

 

[Kinerie]

L4hope > Welcome Good luck with your IUI, it is really not that bad. Yay for a great follie, don’t stress to much about the lining, clomid has that affect but the HCG and progesterone supp will help it to get nice and thick. Also your follie will grow some more before Oing so it will be nice and fat

Kinerie > Are you 9dpo today? Then surely you can test before the 10th. Im only 1dpo today and my Beta is on the 10th.

I know that snappy and short tempered feeling far to well, I can actually feel im being unrealistic and unfair but holy cow it is difficult not to snap.

Daisy > Thanks, soon you will be back in it as well but it will bring a bfp along with it

drsquid > Fx'd for next Thursday!

Ash > Welcome Fx'd for 2 nice sized follies tomorrow!

Nicker > I think so as well…lol But it will make it easier to have all the lovely ladies on one thread Bring on the bfp on Monday!!!!!!!!!!

isela > GL for your scan tomorrow!!!!

equal > :dance2: That is great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im so happy your numbers is doubling like it should. Hope the time flies by for both our sakes, yours for a scan and mine for my Beta on the 10th!

AFM > The IUI went well, not sore at all. We had 30mil/ml with 100% motility and it had good progression. . Had acupuncture today and it was awesome as always. Not sure if I told you girls but im a POAS addict this cycle, I bought 12hpts and a digi. Started talking them today, so 11 to go You can follow the progression of the sticks on my journal.

Good luck to all yo lovely ladies waiting to O and to those in the TWW I pray it brings you a very well deserved BFP!!!!

They have told me that I can test on the 7th but will be away so if it is not a positive one, don't want to spoil the holiday Will try to stay strong and test when we are back on the 10th...If I will be able to wait!!!!

 

[Kinerie]

So what does that mean exactly? Will the lining thickness affect the results of IUI?? Why didn't they give you anything prior?

 

[Kinerie]

Well, I just got back from my appointment and I have 3 follicles. Two on the right side, 22mm and 16mm and one on the left side 13mm. My lining is 9mm so that's looking good! Doctor took blood and said if I'm not having my surge then we're going to do the ovidrel shot tomorrow night and then IUI on Tuesday and if I am having my surge already then I'll be doing the ovidrel shot tonight and then IUI on Monday! I'm very happy with the results of 100mg clomid and I can't wait to see if it works!

I told OH that we may be getting twins! =D

Dear Ash, what was your AMH count before clomid and how long have you been taking it before your got your 3 precious follies? Thank you...And, your numbers are very good!!! FX!

 

[Kinerie]

Silly question to all you ladies - can I still have my Botox injections while on meds? Felt a bit embarrassed to ask the nurse at my doctor's office the other day..And those worry wrinkles wouldn't go away by themselves any longer!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Well, I just got back from my appointment and I have 3 follicles. Two on the right side, 22mm and 16mm and one on the left side 13mm. My lining is 9mm so that's looking good! Doctor took blood and said if I'm not having my surge then we're going to do the ovidrel shot tomorrow night and then IUI on Tuesday and if I am having my surge already then I'll be doing the ovidrel shot tonight and then IUI on Monday! I'm very happy with the results of 100mg clomid and I can't wait to see if it works!

I told OH that we may be getting twins! =D

That's great news Ash. The upped dose was just what you needed. 3 sounds perfect for excellent odds

 

[DaisyQ]

Wow ash! That's fab! Tons of dust!

Kinerie, I have no idea. Honestly, I'm a bit hyper and a worry wart, but I am nervous about getting my hair highlighted, nails done etc., because of the chemicals. I still get my highlights, but have cut way down in the manis pedis. ask your dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon.

 

[Kinerie]

Wow ash! That's fab! Tons of dust!

Kinerie, I have no idea. Honestly, I'm a bit hyper and a worry wart, but I am nervous about getting my hair highlighted, nails done etc., because of the chemicals. I still get my highlights, but have cut way down in the manis pedis. ask your dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon.

Thanks Daisy..Having highlights I think might be a bit dodgy since the chemicals get in contact with your skin. Having your nails done, however, is safer, since the varnish is applied to your nails.. Yes, should ask the nurse really..Thanks!

 

[DaisyQ]

Actually nail polish is pretty bad. There are chemicals in nail polish that are associated with infertility. I read about this in Robert Greene's book, and here is a link to an article.

https://blogs.discovermagazine.com/...sehold-chemical-linked-to-female-infertility/

Here is another one:

https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58699.asp

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Found this but they only quote 1 source.
I would assume putting a chemical right into your body would be a no no though.
Check with your fertility doc?

"Is Botox Safe Immediately Before and After Pregnancy?

Pregnancy is not the only time you should avoid Botox to protect your baby. If you are trying to become pregnant, you are also recommended to avoid this cosmetic procedure, according to ABC News. The effects of having Botox during pre-conception have not yet been studied, so there may be a risk of fertility problems or other complications. It is also best to avoid having Botox done while you are breastfeeding because there is not enough research done to determine whether it is safe for the baby."

Oh I was told the whole highlights and nail polish are fine if you avoid direct skin contact but most importantly stay away from the fumes. My cousin does hair and they told her she could continue to work if she wore gloves and only used due products near an open window with fan running.

 

[bastetgrrl]

Oh crap! There goes my pedicures!!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Bastetgrrl- lol they say it's better to do it at home yourself. Those salons reek!, I'm sure if you lit a match near one it'd blow up!

 

[Kinerie]

Actually nail polish is pretty bad. There are chemicals in nail polish that are associated with infertility. I read about this in Robert Greene's book, and here is a link to an article.

https://blogs.discovermagazine.com/...sehold-chemical-linked-to-female-infertility/

Here is another one:

https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58699.asp

Hmm, according to these articles, nothing is really 100% safe, including other cosmetics and washing products..Thanks for that info, Daisy, shall do my research in what products are safe..Never thoughts that nail polish, shampoos can affect fertility..Is there such a thing as organic nail polish, for example? Organic shampoos, soaps etc I am sure..Hmmm....