Iui November buddies?

[Cazmania]

Hi Ladies

Hope I can join in?

I am meeting with a new RE (already seen two FS this year) on Friday to discuss IUI. I am already on CD4 of this cycle, so I don't think anything will happen this month, unless I can talk the RE into a natural IUI around time of ovulation. Hoping to really get the ball rolling for November. I must say - I am quite excited by the whole thing, I just hope it works as we have no insurance coverage and IVF is just not an option for us.
My OH has low morphology, but incredibly high sperm count (his last was 600 million) so I believe that the 500 million or so mis-shaped swimmers are just blocking the way for the healthy sperm (wishful thinking?). I have also been tested and everything is perfecto!

We have been trying for 16 months with not even a hint of a BFP.

 

[ttcbaby117]

welcome caz.....

 

[Cazmania]

Thanks

 

[sadangel777]

I had my HSG this morning and everything looks great!! My tube is open so that was such a relief to hear. The actual procedure was so fast. We're meeting with the RE on Monday to decide the next step.

Ladies, were any of you offered the chance to do unmedicated IUIs? I ovulate on my own so I'm just wondering if I really need to do a medicated IUI.

Hi Em, I'm so glad your HSG went well!! No blockages is always good!!

No, my doc didn't offer unmedicated IUI; however, I was diagnosed beforehand with anovulation so I knew I'd need it anyway. I think it gives you more chances because you will probably get more eggs, etc.

 

[sadangel777]

Hi Ladies

Hope I can join in?

I am meeting with a new RE (already seen two FS this year) on Friday to discuss IUI. I am already on CD4 of this cycle, so I don't think anything will happen this month, unless I can talk the RE into a natural IUI around time of ovulation. Hoping to really get the ball rolling for November. I must say - I am quite excited by the whole thing, I just hope it works as we have no insurance coverage and IVF is just not an option for us.
My OH has low morphology, but incredibly high sperm count (his last was 600 million) so I believe that the 500 million or so mis-shaped swimmers are just blocking the way for the healthy sperm (wishful thinking?). I have also been tested and everything is perfecto!

We have been trying for 16 months with not even a hint of a BFP.

Welcome, Caz! Wow, high sperm count is fantastic!! Maybe IUI will do the trick for you; I'm sorry you have been trying so long with no luck. If they get those millions right in there at the right time, it sounds very promising that you will get a BFP! I hope you get it soon!

 

[Cazmania]

Hi Ladies

Hope I can join in?

I am meeting with a new RE (already seen two FS this year) on Friday to discuss IUI. I am already on CD4 of this cycle, so I don't think anything will happen this month, unless I can talk the RE into a natural IUI around time of ovulation. Hoping to really get the ball rolling for November. I must say - I am quite excited by the whole thing, I just hope it works as we have no insurance coverage and IVF is just not an option for us.
My OH has low morphology, but incredibly high sperm count (his last was 600 million) so I believe that the 500 million or so mis-shaped swimmers are just blocking the way for the healthy sperm (wishful thinking?). I have also been tested and everything is perfecto!

We have been trying for 16 months with not even a hint of a BFP.

Welcome, Caz! Wow, high sperm count is fantastic!! Maybe IUI will do the trick for you; I'm sorry you have been trying so long with no luck. If they get those millions right in there at the right time, it sounds very promising that you will get a BFP! I hope you get it soon!

Hi Sadangel - thanks for your response. I am being quite the optimist this week and have been thinking the same thing, although I dont really want to allow myself to think this way as I am so scared that I jinx myself.

How have you been finding the IUI procedure so far? Who DPIUI or how far in your cycle are you?

I just checked my dates and average ovulation and if the doc agrees to try a completely unmedicated round of IUI, I could be having my first round next week sometime - EEK! Lets hope hubby's numbers stay up there and that the doc agrees to it.

 

[sadangel777]

So far, I took my Clomid on CD3-7 and I will have my first follicle scan on Monday. DH was supposed to give a sample for SA, but he wasn't able to do it — he's going to try again, but I'm really doubtful. He doesn't want me to have an IUI and he thinks I'm being too aggressive with regards to the fertility treatment. The nurse said we will plan for the IUI next week if my follicles are mature, and if DH can't give a sample, we will have to use BD as a back-up plan.

I was really looking forward to the IUI, but if DH will agree to BD on that day and I still get my injection, I think I'll still have a very good chance. But I'm nervous, too!!

I hope you get to do your IUI this month; lots of luck!!

 

[Em260]

Hi Ladies

Hope I can join in?

I am meeting with a new RE (already seen two FS this year) on Friday to discuss IUI. I am already on CD4 of this cycle, so I don't think anything will happen this month, unless I can talk the RE into a natural IUI around time of ovulation. Hoping to really get the ball rolling for November. I must say - I am quite excited by the whole thing, I just hope it works as we have no insurance coverage and IVF is just not an option for us.
My OH has low morphology, but incredibly high sperm count (his last was 600 million) so I believe that the 500 million or so mis-shaped swimmers are just blocking the way for the healthy sperm (wishful thinking?). I have also been tested and everything is perfecto!

We have been trying for 16 months with not even a hint of a BFP.

Welcome, Caz! Those numbers are amazing!! I think you have a great chance this month! I hope you get to do an unmedicated one this cycle. I'm planning to ask my RE the same thing for this month since I am already cycle day 11 it's too late to start any meds. Best of luck to you!!!

 

[Lindsayb721]

Hi Ladies

Hope I can join in?

I am meeting with a new RE (already seen two FS this year) on Friday to discuss IUI. I am already on CD4 of this cycle, so I don't think anything will happen this month, unless I can talk the RE into a natural IUI around time of ovulation. Hoping to really get the ball rolling for November. I must say - I am quite excited by the whole thing, I just hope it works as we have no insurance coverage and IVF is just not an option for us.
My OH has low morphology, but incredibly high sperm count (his last was 600 million) so I believe that the 500 million or so mis-shaped swimmers are just blocking the way for the healthy sperm (wishful thinking?). I have also been tested and everything is perfecto!

We have been trying for 16 months with not even a hint of a BFP.

Welcome Caz! I agree! THose numbers are fantastic! I hope this works for you! I undersant the trying without any luck at all. My DH and I have both been tested and everything is perfect.

 

[Lindsayb721]

Hi All!

So I had my Ultra sound and bloodwork today and I have 4 follies. My DR wants me to wait until tomorrow to do my trigger since 2 are 14 1 is 16 and 1 is 18 so they will be at 20. So I am looking at an IUI date of Saturday! I am so excited! Fingers crossed that it goes well! 4 is good right? My doctor didn't tell me any of this info last month so I am not sure how to process it.

 

[Cazmania]

Hi Ladies

Hope I can join in?

I am meeting with a new RE (already seen two FS this year) on Friday to discuss IUI. I am already on CD4 of this cycle, so I don't think anything will happen this month, unless I can talk the RE into a natural IUI around time of ovulation. Hoping to really get the ball rolling for November. I must say - I am quite excited by the whole thing, I just hope it works as we have no insurance coverage and IVF is just not an option for us.
My OH has low morphology, but incredibly high sperm count (his last was 600 million) so I believe that the 500 million or so mis-shaped swimmers are just blocking the way for the healthy sperm (wishful thinking?). I have also been tested and everything is perfecto!

We have been trying for 16 months with not even a hint of a BFP.

Welcome, Caz! Those numbers are amazing!! I think you have a great chance this month! I hope you get to do an unmedicated one this cycle. I'm planning to ask my RE the same thing for this month since I am already cycle day 11 it's too late to start any meds. Best of luck to you!!!

Fingers crossed we both get what we want. I dont see what harm it can do, if anything its just putting the swimmers closers to their target.
When do you see your RE?

 

[Cazmania]

Hi All!

So I had my Ultra sound and bloodwork today and I have 4 follies. My DR wants me to wait until tomorrow to do my trigger since 2 are 14 1 is 16 and 1 is 18 so they will be at 20. So I am looking at an IUI date of Saturday! I am so excited! Fingers crossed that it goes well! 4 is good right? My doctor didn't tell me any of this info last month so I am not sure how to process it.

Oh wow - 14 follicles, thats amazing. Clomid sure has worked for you. I hope the IUI brings the same kind of luck and you get your BFP! Are you giving yourself the trigger?

 

[sadangel777]

Update: DH did the SA!!!!

Won't have results for a few days, but I am still in shock that he did it!!!

We had a talk, and may end up BDing on the day of the injection instead of IUI. A good compromise, I think. I go in Monday for my first follicle scan!

 

[Cazmania]

Yay, yay, yay! It must be so hard for them - ha ha.

Good luck for your scan. Doesnt it just feel like time moves so slowly when waiting on results and testing etc.

 

[sadangel777]

Thanks, Caz! Yes, the time moves soooo slow!!!

 

[Lindsayb721]

Hi All!

So I had my Ultra sound and bloodwork today and I have 4 follies. My DR wants me to wait until tomorrow to do my trigger since 2 are 14 1 is 16 and 1 is 18 so they will be at 20. So I am looking at an IUI date of Saturday! I am so excited! Fingers crossed that it goes well! 4 is good right? My doctor didn't tell me any of this info last month so I am not sure how to process it.

Oh wow - 14 follicles, thats amazing. Clomid sure has worked for you. I hope the IUI brings the same kind of luck and you get your BFP! Are you giving yourself the trigger?

Oh only 4 the 14 was the size but I think it has worked so far. Thanks! Yes I give myself my trigger shot

 

[Cazmania]

Sorry, I meant 4, major typo! Good luck with administering the shot. I don't think I cld ever do it. I can't even do the epi pen and that's life or death! Big wimp!

 

[Lindsayb721]

Sorry, I meant 4, major typo! Good luck with administering the shot. I don't think I cld ever do it. I can't even do the epi pen and that's life or death! Big wimp!

No worries! I am a big wimp too! If I can't do it I will make my hubby do it! LOL

 

[Lindsayb721]

Update: DH did the SA!!!!

Won't have results for a few days, but I am still in shock that he did it!!!

We had a talk, and may end up BDing on the day of the injection instead of IUI. A good compromise, I think. I go in Monday for my first follicle scan!

Yay!! I am so happy for you!

 

[Em260]

Wow, so many good things happening in this thread!
Lindsay, 4 follies is great! I hope everything goes smoothly on Saturday. It's so exciting that you will be in the TWW soon!

Sadangel, so happy your DH was able to do the SA! That is a huge step in the right direction for you guys.

Caz, I'm meeting with my RE on Monday. DH is doing his SA tomorrow so the RE will have all of our test results by then.