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

[3chords]

Jaan, when you say increased the quality do you mean the morphology? Also, according to the WHO criteria one only needs 4% morphology to be in normal range, why is this criteria used if it should be higher in reality? Does anyone know?

That's been my question too. I think there are a few possibilities.

1. They think 4% the threshold of normal, but of course you don't really want to be at the threshold, you want to be higher.

2. For clinics, it's all about success rates because they are for-profit. This is why a lot of clinics will push IVF if you have 4% (or maybe even 5%) because repeatedly doing IUIs and failing does not help their statistics. You can also be really cynical and just assume that they say 4% is bad because their profit on IVF is so much greater than with IUI or clomid or whatever else you do.

3. Different REs just have their own preferences. You'll see that all the time on these boards....for example, how big does a follicle need to be before triggering? How thick should the lining be for implantation to be possible? How many follicles will they let you have before a cycle is cancelled? What's the sperm threshold (number, morphology) before they think you need IUI or ICSI. It all really depends on your own doctor and your own clinic - you just have to find one that fits for you.

 

[beaglemom]

Hi ladies...sorry I am not sure how much I have been in the loop on this thread. I am on 2 IUI threads & another very active TTC thread. So AF showed for me today which is exciting because I was on a natural cycle after 3 clomid cycles. So I am now counting down to my first IUI. We have low count issue. 1st analysis was 12 million second was 29 million...count went up but motility went down so really hoping IUI is our answer. No known issues with me. I will be on clomid cd 5-9...I am unmonitored so I will just call the office when I get a pos opk. As far as I know there will be no other drugs. I am so excited for this. Last night I dreamt I had the IUI, 2 eggs, both fertilized, so I was pregnant with twins a boy & a girl.

 

[lamago]

beaglemom. I hope your dreams come true!

 

[Kaylen]

Beaglemom, I too am having dreams that I am pregnant. I think this is really getting to is huh? My husband had a dream too the night before I did.
I am tempted to ask for un monitored too, but knowing my doctor he won't let me. They don't listen at all .

 

[beaglemom]

Beaglemom, I too am having dreams that I am pregnant. I think this is really getting to is huh? My husband had a dream too the night before I did.
I am tempted to ask for un monitored too, but knowing my doctor he won't let me. They don't listen at all .

I think I had the dream because I was googling right before going to sleep. But it was such a great feeling...that dream.

I am surprised you saying you want unmonitored. Only because when I mention it on some threads some ladies freak out on me & call me & my doctor crazy. I am not sure what kind of dr you have. I am going through my regular gyno which I think also plays a part in the unmonitored. I am not really nervous...I was previoulsy on clomid with minimal side effects. I am also willing to give it a shot unmonitored. I think she is willing to do 3 rounds then I will be off to a ferility clinic. But I am really hoping to get lucky.

 

[Kaylen]

Beaglemom, I too am having dreams that I am pregnant. I think this is really getting to is huh? My husband had a dream too the night before I did.
I am tempted to ask for un monitored too, but knowing my doctor he won't let me. They don't listen at all .

I think I had the dream because I was googling right before going to sleep. But it was such a great feeling...that dream.

I am surprised you saying you want unmonitored. Only because when I mention it on some threads some ladies freak out on me & call me & my doctor crazy. I am not sure what kind of dr you have. I am going through my regular gyno which I think also plays a part in the unmonitored. I am not really nervous...I was previoulsy on clomid with minimal side effects. I am also willing to give it a shot unmonitored. I think she is willing to do 3 rounds then I will be off to a ferility clinic. But I am really hoping to get lucky.

Yes, because I ovulate on my own just fine and you only need one right? And I was only taking 50 mg clomid and I ended up with multiple cysts so now I feel like it would be best to do non medicated but with an ovidrel shot given when I get a positive OPK. Maybe still have an ultrasound when I get a positive OPK to confirm things are looking good. I know I am not a doctor but I feel like this would be a good way to try.

I think the doctor is trying to help me get more for my money but I wish he would discuss with me and consider my opinions or at least pretend to lol.

 

[welshgem]

Beaglemom, great news on the upcoming IUI - best of luck!

How are all my ladies in the TWW doing? I'm 5dpiui (if you include day of IUI itself which I am cos I had it at 10 in the morning!) and today I had AF-like cramps all day as well as lots of lotiony/creamy CM. Progesterone side effects?

 

[Dini]

Beaglemom, great news on the upcoming IUI - best of luck!

How are all my ladies in the TWW doing? I'm 5dpiui (if you include day of IUI itself which I am cos I had it at 10 in the morning!) and today I had AF-like cramps all day as well as lots of lotiony/creamy CM. Progesterone side effects?

Hi welshgem, I'm 7dpIUI, 6dpo, cuz I should've O'd at like 11pm Saturday night, so I'm not counting Saturday for Ovulation. I also have lotiony/creamy CM that I noticed today. Progersterone test tomorrow but won't have results till Mon or Tue. I think that's gonna be the hardest part, since my last progesterone level was only 9.

How are you feeling otherwise??

 

[Kaylen]

Beaglemom, great news on the upcoming IUI - best of luck!

How are all my ladies in the TWW doing? I'm 5dpiui (if you include day of IUI itself which I am cos I had it at 10 in the morning!) and today I had AF-like cramps all day as well as lots of lotiony/creamy CM. Progesterone side effects?

If you are using the progesterone vaginaly, then it will turn your CM white, but not necessary lotiony. I had milky white lotiony when I was pregnant but unfortunately I don't know what DPO it started as I didn't realize what was going on until I missed AF with a few days. Still it's a good sign!

 

[welshgem]

Dini - I won't be getting any further tests so I can only assume I ovulated. I don't normally have any issues in this area so fingers crossed.
Feeling fine today - cramps have gone. Just got a bit of a headache today.
How are you feeling? Good luck with your progesterone test.

Kaylen - no these go up my bum unfortunately so it won't be that!

 

[Flannelsheets]

Up the bum! I don't know if that's better or worse than vaginally.

Sigh.. the things we go through!!

 

[moni77]

One week down one to go... 7 dpIUI...

 

[welshgem]

Up the bum! I don't know if that's better or worse than vaginally.

Sigh.. the things we go through!!

Haha! Tell me about it. I'm at least telling myself the upside to this is not having the discharge you would normally get with vaginal pessaries!

 

[Kaylen]

I am still spotting 3 days later.... took a test this morning and negative so idk why its taking so long to start. No cramps , boobs are a tiny bit sore but nothing else. i haven't taken temperatures because i keep on waking up in the middle of the night.... i will test again if it hasn;t started by tomorrow.

 

[Kaylen]

Ok nvm, AF is here for sure. The good thing about AF is that it brings a new cycle and new hope, after it crushes the old hope.
It looks like we will be skipping IUI this cycle too due to my work schedule.

 

[moni77]

sorry Kaylan. Hopefully you wont need the next one!

 

[3chords]

Hi all.

moni - I remember thinking your numbers were great (follicle size + post-wash). Can't wait to see your results when you start testing in a few days.

I finally triggered this morning and IUI is scheduled for tomorrow morning. Woohoo, come what may.

 

[Kaylen]

sorry Kaylan. Hopefully you wont need the next one!

Well it looks like I am going to make it work. Going for ultrasound tomorrow morning and if the cysts are gone we are moving forward with it. IUI should be Friday the 31st.
Hubby has been taking fertility blend and we are hoping his numbers are better this time. Not that they were bad last time, but they were only half as good as his initial analysis.

I will be taking clomid + Gonal-f again with ovidrel shot.
Anyone else starting a cycle today or close to today?

 

[Dini]

Kaylen sorry AF showed but I'm so glad you are going to make the IUI work.

Moni we don't have much longer till we can test. I'm still waiting for the booster trigger to leave my body. I'm 5 days post trigger on that one and the line is very faint this morning.

 

[beaglemom]

sorry Kaylan. Hopefully you wont need the next one!

Well it looks like I am going to make it work. Going for ultrasound tomorrow morning and if the cysts are gone we are moving forward with it. IUI should be Friday the 31st.
Hubby has been taking fertility blend and we are hoping his numbers are better this time. Not that they were bad last time, but they were only half as good as his initial analysis.

I will be taking clomid + Gonal-f again with ovidrel shot.
Anyone else starting a cycle today or close to today?

Kaylen, I am CD 4...starting clomid tomorrow. I am estimating my IUI will be around the end of the month. Good luck to you. I have not told my boss. I plan to just tell him I may need time off on short notice. It shouldn't be an issue.