IUI - what to expect?

[waitingongod1]

Wanting....ivf just isn't something financially we are willing to do right now. It wouldn't be smart for us (both teachers) we will give it a try when I'm 29 or 30 if we haven't be blessed in someway with a child by then. I just turned 27 now. Just trying to do everything we can and let God open doors. We have applications in for egg donor sharing and adoption. So we will see. !

 

[wantingbubba7]

Hi Waiting, I completely understand the financial side of things. We're lucky as our family has offered to help us out with ICSI otherwise we would have to wait as well, we feel very blessed for this.
Good luck for your third IUI round, I have everything crossed for you.
As for me day 13 and still a BFN I think my husband took it worse then I did this month though. I feel so bad.

 

[waitingongod1]

Hi Waiting, I completely understand the financial side of things. We're lucky as our family has offered to help us out with ICSI otherwise we would have to wait as well, we feel very blessed for this.
Good luck for your third IUI round, I have everything crossed for you.
As for me day 13 and still a BFN I think my husband took it worse then I did this month though. I feel so bad.

I agree my husband took it pretty hard this month too. Yes, my husbands parents have offered to pay for this 3rd IUI. I went to the doctor today for my baseline CD2 ultrasound.. and I have a cyst from the clomid... blah.. will be put on medication for 2 weeks and go back to him before I can start new treatment to make sure it is gone. Good news... I think we have decided to do injections this last month! Pretty nervous about it, but it will be fine... Glad for the chance to do it.

 

[wantingbubba7]

Oh no that sucks about your cyst Waiting, could you feel it in any way? What wil you take?
How exciting to start injectibles though my husband and I were discussing this for maybe a 4th and final round for us ... not sure yet.
Can I ask whats its like getting a baseline ultrasound on day 2? Im nervous for this lol is it awkward at all hehe
Its nice when family offer to help, not only is it stressful emotionally but financially it is as well. We get a rebate here for IUI which for some silly reason they declined so now im fighting that on top of everything else.
Oh and as for me ... AF is arriving as we speak I have the awful clomid cramps i worked out though that if my 3rd IUI works ill be due 25th December hehe any due date is a fantastic due date for me hehhehe
Good luck I really hope this is your month xx

 

[waitingongod1]

Wanting...no I don't think I could feel it. Because cramps are already so painful from progesterone. I will be taking Aygestin for 2 weeks and hope it will shrink it. Cd 2 ultrasound. I was nervous for it being akward. But just me and technician. I wore a tampon and used bathroom right before and took it out. Right after ultrasound went to bathroom and put new one in so it really wasn't that messy nothing to worry about. .

Sorry for af coming. .what will you do this coming cycle medicine wise?

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

If it helps I had a baseline U/S on day 3 and I was worried as well. I did the same as waiting... took my tampon out right before. Thankfully I was pretty light anyway but as soon as I went into the room the nurse acknowledged that I had my period and assured me it was totally fine and that they are used to it, so don't worry all will be fine.

So I had my u/s today to see how I am responding to the meds. I have 2 med. sized follicles and 2 right behind them... I thought I was done with the injections but I have to give myself another tomorrow night to try and keep things going. The injections aren't fun, I'm not going to lie, but it is purely mind over matter. They don't hurt at all when you do it... I have had some pain after if lying on the area but honestly it is completely fine. Once you get your head around injecting yourself it really is ok.

Back for a scan on Sat then will go from there.... Hugs to you all

 

[waitingongod1]

Good white! Okay with your injections do they have do be done at a certain time of day...I'm asking because a friend will be giving them...I was hoping they didn't all have to be 10pm at night like trigger. (I know I'm a baby about me or my husband doing them! It will just stress me out more and I don't want to be stressed out with this last round)

 

[Timetotry]

My menopur injections had to be done between 4 and 7pm.
The day I triggered that had to done between 8 and 10pm

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

I'm on Puregon and I have to take them between 6 and 9pm so I've been taking them around 7.30pm as soon as DS goes to bed! You should be fine - I don't imagine it would have to be any later than 9pm.

 

[waitingongod1]

thanks for all the answers! Just ordered my shots from Europe. (I live in the states) BUT I just got a call from my specialist. A couple picked me to be there egg donor match! Which means it pays for pretty much my whole IVF. So no IUI #3, straight to IVF soon! First ultrasound next week! I am elated and overwhelmed! And can't wait to help out another couple as they help me out!

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

Waiting that's amazing!! I'm so happy for you!

AFM: Well I had my surge today so IUI #2 tomorrow afternoon....I SO hope it works this time, I am exhausted from all the travelling let alone the extra hormones!

 

[waitingongod1]

white- great news good luck tomorrow and take it easy!

 

[Timetotry]

Congrats waiting!! That's great news!

I'm 10 dpiui, I know it's still early but I tested and bfn. Disappointed and feeling very pessimistic. Sigh. I just don't think it worked.

 

[waitingongod1]

Timetotry- so sorry always hate see those. But like they say aren't out yet!

 

[wantingbubba7]

Congrats waiting how exciting.... good luck!!! Keep us updated on how everything goes

 

[waitingongod1]

Will do. First ultrasound of my uterus on April 8. Then should start everything. How is everyone doing?

 

[Timetotry]

13 dpiui. Spotting. Bfn.

 

[waitingongod1]

So sorry time to try. ..it's such a hard thing

 

[Timetotry]

I'm so fed up. Why is nothing working?! I've had confirmed ovulation for the past 7 months (maybe longer but unsure because of pcos). It's been 21 months. I'm so sick of this. And these progesterone suppositories really suck.

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

Time I am SO sorry.... I understand your heartbreak.. I was so hopeful for you. Be kind to yourself and treat yourself to something special. Without being insensitive what's next on the cards for you? Will you be doing another round of IUI?

Well I had my IUI on Tuesday and unfortunately things didn't go as planned. When we went back for the procedure we were told that DH's post-wash count was only 650,000 We were both gutted but especially DH. We just don't understand it - his initial count was over 12 mill. which was his best count yet but clearly they were just terrible quality. So before we even started this cycle was pretty much a bust... So now we have to talk and think about moving on to IVF....

Hope everyone else is well x