Iui November buddies?

[Hope1409]

Good luck ladies and let's keep on holding on to hope! My final iui is in a few hours and I am doing my best to just relax and think positive. Keyword: TRY

 

[Posey]

Hi ladies, I've tried to catch up on your stories. I haven't been on here in quite a while. We went ahead with IUI this month, yesterday actually. It was easy as pie, I didn't feel a darn thing.

I was on Clomid for 5 days this cycle, but still only had one mature follie (23mm on cd16, so they gave me HCG trigger as I usually ovulate between days 17-19). I really wish I had at least two, although RE said based on my age (27), they only hope for one or two good follies anyways, as the chances of it being a good egg is high. Still would have loved for two.

Hubby's post wash counts were great, 29 million and 97% motility. It's not his counts nor motility that are the problem though, it's his morph, which they didn't check for. So I'm not holding my breath that this will work.

Does anyone know why they do the IUI the day after trigger/LH surge, and not the day of? I had my trigger at 8am, and my IUI at 4pm the next day. I was crampy all afternoon, and I'm convinced I had already ovulated by the time the IUI was actually done. I know the eggy would still be alive, but if sperm can live for 3-5 days in the female's body, why don't they do IUI's the day OF the trigger or surge? I don't get it...

Also, my luteal phase is usually 11-12 days, but because of the trigger shot I ovulated earlier than usual... but does it stand to reason my luteal phase should still be about the same?

FX for all your BFPs

 

[ttc babybump]

Hope1409, -good luck to you -my wait is 18days and is finally ending tomorrow. That wait can be so frustrating and hard to take your mind off of it.

 

[Maddy40]

Hi all! Hope & TTC good luck for your TWW.

AFM, injections started this morning (GonalF). Sooooo easy I didn't even feel the needle go in. Hope the rest of the process can be this easy!

 

[Lucinda7981]

Good luck ladies and let's keep on holding on to hope! My final iui is in a few hours and I am doing my best to just relax and think positive. Keyword: TRY

Well hoping all went well with ur IUI and sending sticky vibes ur way !

 

[ttcbaby117]

Posey - if morph might be the problem then they would want to put the sperm in as close to ovulation as possible. They basically have a six hour window on either side of ovulation to catch the egg. Most drs will do the iui 36 to 48 hours after the trigger shot. You LP should stay the same and might even lengthen as feet me might raise your progesterone levels which might cause you LP to be longer....good luck

 

[Hope1409]

My iui yesterday was a bit painful. He was having a hard time getting the catheter in so not only did he poke and prod more, but it took longer as well. I had spotting later that evening too but i am assuming thats normal? Im trying to stay relaxed and keep busy with the holiday coming up so hopefully the tww goes by quick. How is everyone else doing? Anyone getting close to testing???

 

[Beemama321]

My iui yesterday was a bit painful. He was having a hard time getting the catheter in so not only did he poke and prod more, but it took longer as well. I had spotting later that evening too but i am assuming thats normal? Im trying to stay relaxed and keep busy with the holiday coming up so hopefully the tww goes by quick. How is everyone else doing? Anyone getting close to testing???

Boo on the extra poking and prodding! I'm 9 dp trigger/ 8dpo and still seeing very faint positive... when does trigger wear off??

 

[Hope1409]

Last cycle when I tested at 6dpt, my line was super faint already. There could be a very good chance your faint line is the start of your bfp!!! I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you Hun

 

[Beemama321]

Hi ladies, I've tried to catch up on your stories. I haven't been on here in quite a while. We went ahead with IUI this month, yesterday actually. It was easy as pie, I didn't feel a darn thing.

I was on Clomid for 5 days this cycle, but still only had one mature follie (23mm on cd16, so they gave me HCG trigger as I usually ovulate between days 17-19). I really wish I had at least two, although RE said based on my age (27), they only hope for one or two good follies anyways, as the chances of it being a good egg is high. Still would have loved for two.

Hubby's post wash counts were great, 29 million and 97% motility. It's not his counts nor motility that are the problem though, it's his morph, which they didn't check for. So I'm not holding my breath that this will work.

Does anyone know why they do the IUI the day after trigger/LH surge, and not the day of? I had my trigger at 8am, and my IUI at 4pm the next day. I was crampy all afternoon, and I'm convinced I had already ovulated by the time the IUI was actually done. I know the eggy would still be alive, but if sperm can live for 3-5 days in the female's body, why don't they do IUI's the day OF the trigger or surge? I don't get it...

Also, my luteal phase is usually 11-12 days, but because of the trigger shot I ovulated earlier than usual... but does it stand to reason my luteal phase should still be about the same?

FX for all your BFPs

Welcome! The trigger is supposed to cause ovulation 36 to 48 hours later. I was convinced I Ovulated before, until the day of my iui. I had it at noon, then around 7 I felt ovulation, Ouch! There was no denying it. I had 3 large follicles, so we will see. As for your question about luteal phase, I don't know. I used to have 24-26 cycles days, so not sure if this cycle should be as long or closer to the typical 28 days due to clomid and ovidrel. Hmmmm, anyone know?

 

[ttc babybump]

BeeEssKayEss- I am hoping this will be your BFP as well. I had my blood work done on saturday and BFN like I thought. We are going to take a couple months off. I am 26 and the nurse said they recommend when you are young to take a month off and they also don't take any cycles that start between dec 4 and jan 1, so i guess we will be trying the old fashion way until then lol. I at first got emotional and thought really take 2 cycles off, i have already waited 2 years, but our first iui was pretty stressful for me and i now think the break might be good for us over the holidays. no pressure but just relax and enjoy each other. thinking about you all and will be checking in and hoping to see some bfp's!!
me 26 DH 30
TTC #1- just hit the 2 years trying
unexplained
had dye test, tubes good, DH sperm very good, also checked for endo, had lots of scar tissue from appendix burst but now removed
summer 2012
#1 cycle clomid-50mg -BF,
#2 cycle clomid 50mg BFN
#3 cycle clomid 50mg BFN
now at fertility clinic in london ontario with dr, hollett caines
#1 iui
-puregon shots from oct 21st till oct 29th
-ovidrel shot on the 29th -iui on the 30th
-start prometrium on the 30th -nov 17,12 beta
will start again in jan/2013

 

[kaimaka]

Hi ladies! I'm just checking in on you all. I hope everyone's doing well. I am 9dpiui now and there's not much to report. I'm trying not to symptom spot this cycle and trying to keep myself busy with other things. Take care and wishing everyone a BFP this cycle.

 

[Kat S]

I had my follicle check today and have two 18mm and one 15mm. Triggered at the office and the IUI is tomorrow morning between 10:30am and 11:30am EDT! Surprised I was ready to trigger on day 12 when last month I triggered on day 17. I have a good feeling!

 

[ttc babybump]

I had my follicle check today and have two 18mm and one 15mm. Triggered at the office and the IUI is tomorrow morning between 10:30am and 11:30am EDT! Surprised I was ready to trigger on day 12 when last month I triggered on day 17. I have a good feeling!

That is awesome. when I had my iui i triggered on a sunday night and didn't have the iui till the tues morning. just wondering if you have had more then 1 iui and your experience if they normally do iui the next day for you? thanks so much and ishing you so much luck!

 

[Maddy40]

I had my follicle check today and have two 18mm and one 15mm. Triggered at the office and the IUI is tomorrow morning between 10:30am and 11:30am EDT! Surprised I was ready to trigger on day 12 when last month I triggered on day 17. I have a good feeling!

Good luck Kat from another 40+ tryer

 

[Lucinda7981]

I had my follicle check today and have two 18mm and one 15mm. Triggered at the office and the IUI is tomorrow morning between 10:30am and 11:30am EDT! Surprised I was ready to trigger on day 12 when last month I triggered on day 17. I have a good feeling!

Yey!!! Those are good follie sizes...fingers crossed and lots of baby dust!

 

[Beemama321]

I had my follicle check today and have two 18mm and one 15mm. Triggered at the office and the IUI is tomorrow morning between 10:30am and 11:30am EDT! Surprised I was ready to trigger on day 12 when last month I triggered on day 17. I have a good feeling!

Sending good vibes your way!!

 

[Beemama321]

BeeEssKayEss- I am hoping this will be your BFP as well. I had my blood work done on saturday and BFN like I thought. We are going to take a couple months off. I am 26 and the nurse said they recommend when you are young to take a month off and they also don't take any cycles that start between dec 4 and jan 1, so i guess we will be trying the old fashion way until then lol. I at first got emotional and thought really take 2 cycles off, i have already waited 2 years, but our first iui was pretty stressful for me and i now think the break might be good for us over the holidays. no pressure but just relax and enjoy each other. thinking about you all and will be checking in and hoping to see some bfp's!!
me 26 DH 30
TTC #1- just hit the 2 years trying
unexplained
had dye test, tubes good, DH sperm very good, also checked for endo, had lots of scar tissue from appendix burst but now removed
summer 2012
#1 cycle clomid-50mg -BF,
#2 cycle clomid 50mg BFN
#3 cycle clomid 50mg BFN
now at fertility clinic in london ontario with dr, hollett caines
#1 iui
-puregon shots from oct 21st till oct 29th
-ovidrel shot on the 29th -iui on the 30th
-start prometrium on the 30th -nov 17,12 beta
will start again in jan/2013

Really sorry this month didn't work out for you. That's the best attitude to have, rest, relax and hit it full force after the holidays. It would be so stressful trying to fit things in before christmas and missing important times. I'm 8dpo right now, and still negative... I know that early so trying to not get my hopes up just yet.

 

[Hope1409]

Good luck Kat!!! Last cycle they had me trigger cd11 which really took my by surprise because i have never ever ever ovulated that early or anywhere close to it. This time around i triggered on cd15. I am currently 3dpiui and so far i am doing well with not symptom spotting! lets hope i can keep it up

 

[Kat S]

Thank you all for your good wishes! I hope this round is the one!

TTC, this is my 2nd IUI. Last time they did the IUI the day after the trigger. I've been told countless times that we ovulate 24-36 hours after the trigger, so we want the spermmies in there to catch the egg the day after trigger. Not sure why they did yours two days later. What did they say when you asked?

Baby dust and best wishes to everyone this month!