IUIs 2014!!! Let's do this!!!

[jaan613]

Yes, it is fascinating! The whole thing would be more fascinating if it wasn't so... depressing sometimes.
Yes, that does mean there are millions of sperm swimming around. Amazing that so many of us need multiple tries. Those sperm must be D-U-M-B. Seriously, that's partly why you might have some mild cramping afterwards.

hahahahahahhaha!!!!!!! and men think they are so good with directions; silly sperm must be getting lost yet too proud to ask for directions!

 

[jaan613]

Hello Ladies,
Going to see the doctor tomorrow. She wants to do a baseline ultrasound (ugh) before starting injectables again.

Hope you all are doing well xxxx

 

[dovkav123]

Yes, it is fascinating! The whole thing would be more fascinating if it wasn't so... depressing sometimes.
Yes, that does mean there are millions of sperm swimming around. Amazing that so many of us need multiple tries. Those sperm must be D-U-M-B. Seriously, that's partly why you might have some mild cramping afterwards.

Why we can't get pregnant?
Cos men(spec. sperm) don't ask for directions!!!

Natalie and xopi welcome! Good luck to you this cycle!
Xopi, cramping could be a good sign. are your periods regular? How long is your luteal fase?
jaan, best wishes for your u/s.

I am on CD 34, 18dpiui. I quit progesterone 3 days ago.
1.My luteal phase is not longer than 17 days. AF should arrive today.
2. It is possible I O'ed a day later. I didn't do HCG shot.
Yesterday had PMS, cried and had a silly fight with my dh, slept in the separate rooms. I wanted to drink alcochol so badly. But still Waiting for AF. I have tested BFN at 15dpiui.

 

[Nataliek]

Thanks Dovkav, I am sorry you had a fight with your DH. I am on the verge of getting AF and so emotional. Feel better!

 

[Nataliek]

@jaan, I know. Typical. Figures the sperm can't find their way. If it was a woman you know we would have no trouble!

 

[xopiinkiieox]

Yes, it is fascinating! The whole thing would be more fascinating if it wasn't so... depressing sometimes.
Yes, that does mean there are millions of sperm swimming around. Amazing that so many of us need multiple tries. Those sperm must be D-U-M-B. Seriously, that's partly why you might have some mild cramping afterwards.

Why we can't get pregnant?
Cos men(spec. sperm) don't ask for directions!!!

Natalie and xopi welcome! Good luck to you this cycle!
Xopi, cramping could be a good sign. are your periods regular? How long is your luteal fase?
jaan, best wishes for your u/s.

I am on CD 34, 18dpiui. I quit progesterone 3 days ago.
1.My luteal phase is not longer than 17 days. AF should arrive today.
2. It is possible I O'ed a day later. I didn't do HCG shot.
Yesterday had PMS, cried and had a silly fight with my dh, slept in the separate rooms. I wanted to drink alcochol so badly. But still Waiting for AF. I have tested BFN at 15dpiui.

Thanks! My cycles were always 28 days until I had a MC, then they got wonky. Right now, they're generally 28-32 days. High hopes are dangerous in this TTC limbo, so trying to toe the line between hopeful and pessimistic. Tomorrow will tell!

 

[Flannelsheets]

Yes, it is fascinating! The whole thing would be more fascinating if it wasn't so... depressing sometimes.
Yes, that does mean there are millions of sperm swimming around. Amazing that so many of us need multiple tries. Those sperm must be D-U-M-B. Seriously, that's partly why you might have some mild cramping afterwards.

Why we can't get pregnant?
Cos men(spec. sperm) don't ask for directions!!!

Natalie and xopi welcome! Good luck to you this cycle!
Xopi, cramping could be a good sign. are your periods regular? How long is your luteal fase?
jaan, best wishes for your u/s.

I am on CD 34, 18dpiui. I quit progesterone 3 days ago.
1.My luteal phase is not longer than 17 days. AF should arrive today.
2. It is possible I O'ed a day later. I didn't do HCG shot.
Yesterday had PMS, cried and had a silly fight with my dh, slept in the separate rooms. I wanted to drink alcochol so badly. But still Waiting for AF. I have tested BFN at 15dpiui.

Thanks! My cycles were always 28 days until I had a MC, then they got wonky. Right now, they're generally 28-32 days. High hopes are dangerous in this TTC limbo, so trying to toe the line between hopeful and pessimistic. Tomorrow will tell!

Let me know if you figure out how to toe that line... I've tried every cycle, and it's always such a ping-ponging feeling between hope and despair.

Dovkav, if it was me, I'd have that drink!

 

[jaan613]

Hi ladies,

All okay with my baseline ultra sound today. Started my injections already today, 150 IU of Puregon.

Have my first ultrasound on March 6. Here we go again!!!!

Take care

 

[dovkav123]

Yes, it is fascinating! The whole thing would be more fascinating if it wasn't so... depressing sometimes.
Yes, that does mean there are millions of sperm swimming around. Amazing that so many of us need multiple tries. Those sperm must be D-U-M-B. Seriously, that's partly why you might have some mild cramping afterwards.

xopi Natalie, I hope AF won't show up this time!
Jaan I am wishing you super luck this cycle!

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[xopiinkiieox]

Today is test day. Got a BFN this morning. Can't say I'm surprised, but the disappointment gets me every time. Little stabs to the heart with every BFN. This TTC process is just so hard sometimes...!

 

[dovkav123]

sorry it is a heartbraking news
my af just arrived;(
I'll have a glass of wine tonight and i'll cheer to all of you

 

[Nataliek]

@xopiinkiieox I am sorry, I know what you mean. I am getting AF too and I feel the same. I always start to feel better around cycle day 3, I hope you do too.

@jaan613 That is so exciting. I am starting mine on either Sunday or Monday. I can't wait to get this show on the road. I was originally supposed to do puregon but I switched to Gonal F. Do you have any side effects? I am one of those people that doesn't even like to take tylenol so injections worry me a bit. Is the IUI painful at all? Also, I am a coffee drinker and I am seriously considering cutting it out and going to the gym out. I just don't want to do anything that could affect my chances.

 

[Flannelsheets]

Little stabs to the heart... Or sometimes big ones... Let yourself wallow a bit. I always feel better once the next round starts.

FX, Jaan!

Dovkav, that's interesting. I don't if anyone else uses a Diva cup (https://divacup.com/). I recommend it highly.

 

[heath81003]

Sorry to hear about all the visits from AF! It's such a terrible feeling to get a bfn month after month and see AF. TTC truly is a roller-coaster ride, I don't know how much more my emotions can take!

I'm currently 8 dpo/iui with no symptoms. Planning to start testing early next week maybe or I might try to hold out until Wednesday (exactly two weeks after iui).

 

[nicole_rc]

Hi ladies!! Taking a quick break to catch up. UGH I'm dying over here! I'll be 7dpt tomorrow.. Im not feeling anything! I started today testing my trigger out. I still have a reasonable line. Last month I had a line till 13dpt, but I realized today I think I was adding too many drops of urine to the test therefore causing the hormone to increase making the line darker.. is that possible LOL Silly me!
Im off all next week for Mardi Gras. Thank God we are going to my husbands family out of town or I think I would go insane.
I don't know what to do if this round fails!! I don't have much left in my savings
Just praying this worked

Yes, sperm our just like men.. they really need to learn to ask for directions!
I use Softcups!

Hugs to all of you who got a bfn but cheers to the next round

 

[xopiinkiieox]

Thanks ladies! Sorry to those who got BFNs or AF. Hate that we are all experiencing the same frustrations and sadness! Hoping there is a light at the end of a VERY short tunnel for all of us!

FX and to those starting new cycles or in the TWW!

 

[jaan613]

sorry it is a heartbraking news
my af just arrived;(
I'll have a glass of wine tonight and i'll cheer to all of you

sorry to hear that guess you and I both had our hearts broken (again) this month. let's try to remain positive for the cycle!

 

[jaan613]

Today is test day. Got a BFN this morning. Can't say I'm surprised, but the disappointment gets me every time. Little stabs to the heart with every BFN. This TTC process is just so hard sometimes...!

Hugs hugs hugs. I'm so sorry...Hopefully you will get a late BFP - hope the witch stays away.

We're all in this together, so even when you get a bfn - I feel for you.

 

[jaan613]

@xopiinkiieox I am sorry, I know what you mean. I am getting AF too and I feel the same. I always start to feel better around cycle day 3, I hope you do too.

@jaan613 That is so exciting. I am starting mine on either Sunday or Monday. I can't wait to get this show on the road. I was originally supposed to do puregon but I switched to Gonal F. Do you have any side effects? I am one of those people that doesn't even like to take tylenol so injections worry me a bit. Is the IUI painful at all? Also, I am a coffee drinker and I am seriously considering cutting it out and going to the gym out. I just don't want to do anything that could affect my chances.

hey natalie!
what made you switch to gonal? i am living in asia and here puregon is the most common injectable. since it worked for me the first time i did an IUI, i am happy to stick with it until i get another BFP! i had a failed cycle in january when i tried switching to another drug - so for now i am just going to stick with puregone. the first cycle with injections i produced 3 follis, in feb i only produced 1. let's see where this month takes me! The IUI itself isn't painful for me, the first time i felt some mild cramping but it disappeared soon after. Regarding the coffee, my doctor said 2 cups a day should be fine, so I stuck with that, if I could, I'd skip afternoon cup and have my morning cup. Depended on my day!
It is exciting, confusing, and sometimes just drives me crazy, prepping for the IUI, doing the IUI, surviving the two weeks after!!

This time I PROMISE MYSELF (AND ALL OF YOU LADIES) i am NOT going to test BEFORE 13dpiui. I drove myself MENTAL last month!!!

 

[summer2011]

Expecting AF any time now so will be joining in very soon Decided to go to a naturopath this month and do acu (did acu the last time I got a bfp so thought its worth a try). I bought a load of cheapie tests online so this month I'm going to test every day after iui