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

[drsquid]

Sigh. Got a sperm count today. Wish id done it sooner. Number was good, motility was good. Progression sucked. So basically they just sit there and wiggle. I'm kinda bummed and pissed now. What a waste of 3 cycles and possibly this 4 th though I'm hoping having a ton of eggs will help. The doc said he can't say that isn't why I'm not getting pregnant but he'd recommend changing donors. Fuck. I wish I'd known last failed cycle (or the first for that matter). Thousands of bucks for sperm that sit on the couch with a remote.

 

[daydream]

Congrats to Pink Lolly!!! H&H 9 months to you!!

 

[daydream]

Sorry to hear that drsquid

 

[AMP26]

Blue Eyes- I completely understand the Ivf not being an option. From the beginning of this journey my husband has been very uncomfortable with the idea of Ivf and I pray we don't ever have to have that difficult discussion! I'll be praying extra hard for you to get your bfp off this next IUI cycle!!

AFM: pretty sure I'm crazy. My FS office just called to switch my beta from Wendesday night to Wendesday morning so I could have the results the same day. I SAID NO!!! I already took a half day at work for Thursday so I can be home when I get the results! Lol... I still can't believe I said no to finding out a full day earlier!

 

[Blue eyes 81]

OK since my doctor is so impersonal and prescribes and does not explain the reasoning I figured I would ask you ladies if you knew before I call to ask his nurse. Well my doc has prescribed me a higher dose of clomid I believe 150. I have been on 50 twice and on the second round I conceived unfortunately I miscarried. This past IUI I took 100 and BNF. I guess I am wondering if I did get pregnant on 50 why he would keep upping the dosage. What are the benefits of going up in dose?

 

[bastetgrrl]

Nicker - completely understand, take as much time as you need.

drsquid - so sorry to hear.

AMP - I don't blame you if you took time off for after you hear the results. I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to go to work on Tuesday if it's a BFN. I'll probably have to call in. My boss has been super supportive so he'll understand. Could maybe even work from home.

Hopefully we have no reason to worry and get BFPs!

Blue eyes - that's a good question but I'm not sure. Hopefully one of these ladies can help. It seems odd if you responded just fine and even conceived as to why he would increase the dose.

 

[DaisyQ]

Hi all.

Nicker, I completely understand why you might take a BnB break, I certainly would in your shoes. Perhaps another one of us will start an April/May/June/July thread - maybe it will be me. I could use a project.

Blueeyes - with PCOS patients, sometimes the doctors will up the dosage of clomid if the lower dose does not produce ovulation. Is your doctor testing your progesterone at 7 DPO (otherwise known as day 21 progesterone?). If it is on the lower side, and the doctor suspects you may not be ovulating, or not ovulating all that well, he may up the dosage of clomid. Also, sometimes higher doses might be more effective at producing more than one follicle. My doctor started me on 100mg (and I don't have PCOS), and the past two cycles I've generated two mature follicles. Another thought for you - it is more expensive, but have you considered injectable meds? The success rate of IUI on injectable meds is much higher than with clomid. I am moving to injectables if this IUI doesn't work out. It's maybe worth a discussion with your doctor, and/or getting a second opinion.

Squid. That REALLY sucks about the sperm count. Bah. Hard to know if it's the donor or the freezing/thawing process. I would switch donors stat, and pick one that has a track record of successful pregnancies. Is there any way to arrange for a donor to give a fresh sample? That might help too. If it were me, I would try 2 more injectable cycles with a new donor and ideally fresh sperm, and then start thinking about IVF. I'm glad you insisted on a sperm count. Sometimes the extra testing is worth it.

 

[Nicker]

Maybe after a few days or week I will be good. I don't see myself being able to stay away. I care about you all I am just sad right now. I am also tired and in desperate need of time off. Have 10 days off starting tomorrow.

 

[Blue eyes 81]

Thanks Amp. I completely understand why you wanted to wait I should've stuck with my first instinct and found out at home.

 

[Blue eyes 81]

Thanks Daisy.
The doctors office actually called while I was on lunch and I asked. She said it is because at my last follicle check I had a 23, 14 and 13. She thinks that he upped it in hopes the 13 and the 14 will both mature this month giving me twice the chance of conceiving. Hopefully it does work out as they hope.
As for the progesterone yes they did check it last cycle I was at 13.40 so they put me on progesterone . At the appointment for the day two IUI the nurse told me I had indeed ovulated.

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Wow, I had just to read the last 4 pages to catch up after not being on since last night, you ladies have been super busy! Sorry of I miss some ppl but I can't remember all of it and I'm on my phone.

Pink lolly- wo hoo! Congrats I am thrilled to hear of another bfp! Keep us posted on how things progress!

Nicker- I totally understand, we will be here and hope you still chat with us. I can imagine how hard it is for you updating us all after your struggles. praying for your bfp in june/July!

Equal- fx all is well for you and praying you have a sticky bean that is happy and not bothered by that cyst.

Blue eyes- I understand about not having IVF funds. We were prepared for as many IUI's as it took but at six I prob would have stopped, and re evaluated if we had any ability to raise funds without going into crazy debt.

L4hope- you should be positive, one IUI is all you will need, 36 hours is just perfect! Fx!
Drsquid - that sucks, so at least some of them have forward progression right? After all, it only takes one strong swimmer to find the egg! Maybe your doc will be testing sperm more often now. Paying for that test once would have made you switch diners sooner.

Amp- I would so have taken that! I hate waiting and then you have the morning you took off to absorb the news. But sometimes when you have something planned you like to keep it that way.

 

[L4hope]

Welcome to the TWW! It is tough not to obsess, isn't it? [/QUOTE]

Oh is it! I worry about everything from exercise, diet, to every possible symptom. I think since my miscarriage I worry that I'll do something wrong. Ugh, I'm such an emotional mess lately. Just reading everyones posts today, good and bad, has brought tears to my eyes. We all deserve to have our wish of being parents come true. I keep reminding myself that our time is yet to come.

 

[DaisyQ]

Blueeyes, it sounds like their treatment plan makes sense. I would ask about starting progesterone this time a few days after the IUI instead of waiting until your 2 DPO progesterone check. The earlier the better, if it's low, and there's no harm in taking it even if you don't really need it. Were you on a suppository?

Also, if you choose to pursue another IUI in the future after this next one, (which hopefully you won't need), I would consider injectables. It's worth a conversation with your doctor, and maybe the meds will be covered by insurance? Mine are.

 

[drsquid]

I'm trying to stay positive but... The doc really didn't seem positive. I'm trying to figure out to approach requesting a free cycle.

 

[Blue eyes 81]

Blueeyes, it sounds like their treatment plan makes sense. I would ask about starting progesterone this time a few days after the IUI instead of waiting until your 2 DPO progesterone check. The earlier the better, if it's low, and there's no harm in taking it even if you don't really need it. Were you on a suppository?

Also, if you choose to pursue another IUI in the future after this next one, (which hopefully you won't need), I would consider injectables. It's worth a conversation with your doctor, and maybe the meds will be covered by insurance? Mine are.

Thanks for the advise I will definitely ask them about the progesterone.
Yes the progesterone they gave me last round was in suppository form.

 

[DaisyQ]

That's good. Some doctors have their patients take it orally, which doesn't seem to work as well.

 

[bastetgrrl]

Welcome to the TWW! It is tough not to obsess, isn't it?

Oh is it! I worry about everything from exercise, diet, to every possible symptom. I think since my miscarriage I worry that I'll do something wrong. Ugh, I'm such an emotional mess lately. Just reading everyones posts today, good and bad, has brought tears to my eyes. We all deserve to have our wish of being parents come true. I keep reminding myself that our time is yet to come. [/QUOTE]

Totally understand. I think when I do conceive again I'll be even more paranoid because of my m/c. Arrrgggh...just can't enjoy it.

 

[froliky2011]

Nicker -

Equal - I hope everything is OK!!!

DrS - Good Luck with the Free IUI! I think you definitely deserve it. It's such an easy procedure too. FX'd for you!!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

I'm trying to stay positive but... The doc really didn't seem positive. I'm trying to figure out to approach requesting a free cycle.

I agree with you it's a great idea to ask for a freebie since they were negligent even when you specifically asked them for the count last time, clearly. As for the donor sample. Does the sperm bank not guarentee a certain count/morph/motility? I know most do. Is it a problem originating from the donor or an issue with how your clinics lab is processing the sample?

 

[drsquid]

I don't know where the problem was but the bank will give me 4 free vials and will defrost a 5th from the same donor day to check in house before shipping and talk to my clinic to make sure they are doing stuff right. Now I dunno whether to go back to femara with a new donor.