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

[DBZ34]

Hi ladies! Mind if I join??? I had my first IUI today!!!

We have been trying close to 2 years now with no success. I tired clomid at the beginning of 2013 then tried a few natural cycles. This cycle I was on Femara 5mg days 2-6. I am on CD 17 now. This 2week wait is going to be bad!

Good luck!!!!!!

I just had my first IUI today too! When are you going to test? This TWW is going to be the worst. Today has gone so slowly and it's only the first day....

The TWW is the worst! I think I'm going to test March 7th....if I can wait that long What about you??

I just broke down and bought a bunch of ICs, so I'm probably going to test out the trigger...and then see how long I can hold out from there. My nurse wanted me to wait until the 10th to test, but I won't make it that far, I'm sure. Maybe I'll try to hold out until the 7th too....

 

[Flannelsheets]

Good luck to all the TWW-ers!
After more monitoring yesterday, we're going ahead with the trigger tonight and IUI on Tues. I had 3 follicles (16.5, 17.5, and 18.5) yesterday, and doc said to wait another day to trigger. Apparently he wants them over 20 this time. Not sure why, as he first told us that they just needed to be over 18, but I trust him, and I think he's trying to make sure our chances are as robust as possible.

So, I'll be joining you in the interminable wait in just a few days...

 

[jaan613]

hello ladies,
back from a fabulous music event - had fun and stayed off the booze even though i was surrounded by 35 drinking friends!

today is 16dpiui and no BFP yet. i had my last progesterone tablet on 14dpiui.

no period yet, but the cramps and lower back pain have been off and on since yesterday....guess the mean ole witch is just teasing me now.

blah blah blah blah!!!

good luck to those who have just done their iui's recently or about to start!

 

[dovkav123]

hello ladies,
back from a fabulous music event - had fun and stayed off the booze even though i was surrounded by 35 drinking friends!

today is 16dpiui and no BFP yet. i had my last progesterone tablet on 14dpiui.

no period yet, but the cramps and lower back pain have been off and on since yesterday....guess the mean ole witch is just teasing me now.

blah blah blah blah!!!

good luck to those who have just done their iui's recently or about to start!

Jaan, I feel for you.
I tested BFN at 15dpiui yesterday and I quit progesterone. I did temped after IUI. I can tell that progest. did a good job, my temps stayed nice and high.
This morning my temp is super high and I have a headache. Staying away from alcochol and having a tiny tiny hope.
We are pregnant till witch proves otherwise.
P.S. immortal optimist is talking here

denis, any news? did you test?

Hoping and praying for 2wwers!!!

 

[nicole_rc]

HI Ya'll! I'm new to the bump board. I've been on the babycenter for a while, but was looking for a group I could relate more with and I think you all may be it

We have male factor. Hubs has low counts and low motility. I just did my #3 IUI last Sat. so Im 2dpiui. This cycle I took clomid 100 for cd5-9 then triggered on cd 16. My follies were 17 and 16 2 days before trigger! Wish they would have been bigger but hoping I had at least 1 that was 18-20. The great news was that hubby's count doubled again and we had 84 million with 89% motility grade 3 post wash

 

[jaan613]

HI Ya'll! I'm new to the bump board. I've been on the babycenter for a while, but was looking for a group I could relate more with and I think you all may be it

We have male factor. Hubs has low counts and low motility. I just did my #3 IUI last Sat. so Im 2dpiui. This cycle I took clomid 100 for cd5-9 then triggered on cd 16. My follies were 17 and 16 2 days before trigger! Wish they would have been bigger but hoping I had at least 1 that was 18-20. The great news was that hubby's count doubled again and we had 84 million with 89% motility grade 3 post wash

Welcome nicole
Good luck with your IUI - hope this is your lucky month.
That is great your husband's count doubled - may i ask that you share your secret on how you managed to get that to happen? i know you only need one lil spermy but the more the merrier! My IUI this month we just hit 5 million - My husband is going to try fertilaid, the supplement for men. Hope this helps him.

Any other ladies have any advice on this?

Okay, going to bed! goodnight!

 

[heath81003]

HI Ya'll! I'm new to the bump board. I've been on the babycenter for a while, but was looking for a group I could relate more with and I think you all may be it

We have male factor. Hubs has low counts and low motility. I just did my #3 IUI last Sat. so Im 2dpiui. This cycle I took clomid 100 for cd5-9 then triggered on cd 16. My follies were 17 and 16 2 days before trigger! Wish they would have been bigger but hoping I had at least 1 that was 18-20. The great news was that hubby's count doubled again and we had 84 million with 89% motility grade 3 post wash

Welcome nicole
Good luck with your IUI - hope this is your lucky month.
That is great your husband's count doubled - may i ask that you share your secret on how you managed to get that to happen? i know you only need one lil spermy but the more the merrier! My IUI this month we just hit 5 million - My husband is going to try fertilaid, the supplement for men. Hope this helps him.

Any other ladies have any advice on this?

Okay, going to bed! goodnight!

Hi Jaan..I've been having my hubby take the mega men multi-vitamin from GNC. Since hes been taking it, his count has increased with each IUI. I read about it a few months ago on another board. I'm not sure if the vitamin is the reason but it couldn't hurt!

 

[Flannelsheets]

Hi ladies - we got my husband's numbers up (from 10 mil to 16, then 18) by waiting longer between, uh, deposits. I don't know how long you guys usually have your husbands abstain for, but we used to do 2.5 days, now we do 3.5. We'll see what the numbers are tomorrow! I'm usually so nervous and excited I don't pay much attention to what they're telling me right before the procedure...

 

[nicole_rc]

Thank you Jan!! We began with 9 million for our first SA back in October. Hubs began taking a multi vit., coq10, selenium, zinc, and Lcaritine. Also reducing his alcohol intake and eating more protein and veggies. No hot baths or showers. No electronics in the lap.
Was this your first IUI?

 

[Nataliek]

Hi ladies, do you mind if I join this thread? I am starting Gonal f injections this Sunday and iui in a couple of weeks. I am so nervous about the cycle failing. I have two children from a previous marriage, if we get pg this will be my dh's first. I have had two miscarriages in the past two years and no luck getting preg since October 2013. We had all the testing done and our results are perfect, not sure why the losses or why it's taking awhile. Anyway, we're going straight to injections and hoping for the best. Am really nervous about making two many eggs and having the iui cancelled I have been anticipating since January.

 

[Kaylen]

My husband tool fertility blend for men and his motility went up from 50 to 75% which greatly increased his post wash count. Not sure it it was a coincidence or not but it's worth trying.

 

[jaan613]

heath & kaylen
thank you for the info will try to see if its available here in asia

 

[jaan613]

Thank you Jan!! We began with 9 million for our first SA back in October. Hubs began taking a multi vit., coq10, selenium, zinc, and Lcaritine. Also reducing his alcohol intake and eating more protein and veggies. No hot baths or showers. No electronics in the lap.
Was this your first IUI?

Hi nicole,
No this is my second IUI. I did get a BFP on my first one but sadly miscarried. Still waiting for AF to show up as today is 17dpiui and still testing negative; and i feel the cramps already boo. Ready for the next cycle already!

 

[heath81003]

So I am 6 dpo/iui and I'm 99% sure I have a uti. I have a dr apt scheduled for this afternoon. I'm worried that this will interfere with implantation and hurt my chances of getting pregnant this month. Has anyone had a uti after iui?

 

[nicole_rc]

Hi Natalie!
Is this your first IUI? Im on my 2nd cycle of meds. Im feeling the same. Not sure what we will do if this does not work. We have no fertility coverage so its all out of pocket. I was temped to try injections this cycle but its so expensive.

 

[Flannelsheets]

Heath -- that sucks. Uti's are no fun, esp. under these conditions. I haven't had one since we started this process. Hopefully your doc will have some answers/support?

Jaan -- that also sucks! I hope AF shows up soon so you can get the next cycle on the road!

Just got back from our 3rd IUI. Hubby had 22 mil post-wash with 79% motility. His best #s ever. Not sure what to attribute it to -- he started taking a multi-vitamin, and also had the flu, so had to take a low dose of prednisone last week. We also waited 3.5 days. Anyway, I'm certain I had 3 follicles over 18. Hopefully one of those 22 mil swimmers can find & chomp into one of those eggs!! Now begins the tww... Thankfully, we're taking a beach vacation next week, without phone or internet. That will help with the wait and sanity.

 

[jaan613]

Flannelsheets...... goodluck! Those are good numbers

Heath.......Hope you'll be ok I had tonsilitis when I was doing the shots and had to be put on a low dose of antibiotics. I too was worried; just be honest and tell the doctor your concerns.

Well, I am out this month guys

showed up about 15 minutes ago. *sigh* the things/emotions we go through are just crazy.

hoping cycle 3 will be a good one...

 

[Nataliek]

Hi Nicole, yes this will be our first IUI! Excited but trying to be cautiously optimistic. I am extremely fortunate we have a certain amount of coverage for a year on these injectables they have recommended. When is your next IUI? I have one more question, I have been reading a lot about sperm counts post wash, does that mean they actually have millions of useable sperm at the time of the procedure as opposed to only a few hundred ttc naturally? I should have asked my doctor that. I honestly find all of this stuff fascinating. Stressful, but fascinating lol

 

[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.

 

[xopiinkiieox]

Hi ladies! Mind one more?? I had my first IUI (Follistim/triggered with Ovidrel) on 2/13, after being diagnosed with (generally) unexplained fertility. Had high C Peptides, which may have reduced egg quality. Taking Fortamet for that. DH checks out fine in all of this madness! Had FX for this IUI, but getting AF type cramps now...not sure what to make of it.

Hoping we all see those elusive BFPs soon!