That is very courageous of you! I am too big of a chicken to try it naturally, but who knows, maybe when I am finally (hopefully) pregnant I will change my mind.
Your Dr may choose to put you on progesterone if your LP (luteal phase) is too short, it will help elongate your LP and make your uterus more inviting for implantation. Has he talked to you about this? He may also suggest it due to the clomid as clomid tends to thin the lining a bit too. I took my first FertlieAid this morning, and it wasn't too bad. It was about the size of most supplements, big, but not too big!! I haven't felt anything today, but again I only took 1 pill this morning to see how I would feel.
We shall see if I actually stick to my plan of 100% natural
My LP is normally 13 days. I'm actually working with someone who isn't my normal fertility doctor as he is out of the office for two weeks (not happy about this!), I will definitely have to mention it and see what happens. On top of that, there are issues with my Clomid getting filled... Dr faxed in the prescription, and the pharmacy says they don't have it. And the doctor is closed now. Nothing like having to miss part of my workday tomorrow to do that. Oy!
I had that same problem when I had to fill my Clomid. I was at walgreen's, and they were able to locate it at a nearby alternate walgreen's. If your pharmacy is a chain, see if they can't find it at another location. That way you have it and can start it, unless you have a few days, and then it won't matter. He gave me my Rx and said, I want you to start this today! So I had no choice but to find an alternate pharmacy.
It wasn't actually an issue of them not having the Clomid, they keep saying the dr hasn't called it/faxed it in. Three calls to the doctor and pharmacy later -- finally got the Clomid and took my first pill this afternoon. I'm glad to finally be getting started, but not thrilled with the possible side affects of it.
Wow - this thread is really cooking now!
I am so jealous about the Clomid/Femara trial. That would be so cool to get the same treatment at no cost!
After putting on 4 Vivelle Dot patches on last night, I was very concerned about what kind of mood swings I would have today. So far, so good.
It would be really nice to be able to do the Clomid/IUI trial. Luckily the Clomid isn't much with my insurance. Not totally sure on the ultrasound/IUI costs yet as this is #1.
Hey ladies. i booked my IUI for July 5, 6, and 7 (depending on when i get a positive OPK). Starting Clomid tomorrow...
GL! I go for my ultrasound on July 5th -- not sure when the actual IUI will be. They said I will talk to the nurse after the ultrasound, and schedule it then. Probably the next day or two after that, as I will be using the trigger shot for O.
Is everyone doing 1 or 2 IUIs? I know it varies by RE, but I was just curious.
I'm only doing 1 IUI right now. I'd rather try just one round and if that doesn't work then maybe go for two the next time. Plus we can't really afford two IUI's.
This is my first time going for an IUI -- I'm going to call the office and talk to the girl in billing to see what the actual cost is. But, this time it is just one IUI -- with my husband's schedule, not sure that we'll be able to DO 2 IUI's in a cycle. We will probably just BD the day of or day after as well.
Cain I join!? I will be having iui #4 on July 3rd (about). July 2nd will be cd11 and that's the day I have triggered the last 2 cycles... Fx that this is our last month trying, if it doesn't work we will be moving to ivf!
Good luck! I really hope this works for you. The thing with us is insurance doesn't cover IVF so I don't think that will be a viable option for us
Here's to hoping IUI does it for all of us ladies here! FX'd.
Hoping....
My history... Conceived DD on 2nd cycle of injectables with an IUI in November 2001. DS we did 5-6 injectable/IUI cycles Tried Femara and Clomid and responded to neither. Did an IVF in May 2006 and lost that baby straight away. Did IVF #2 in August BFN Finally pregnant with DS October 2006 FET
Started thinking of #3 last summer. Did an IUI/injection cycle in July 2011 BFN Switched clinics and began the process for IVF #3. They chose to freeze all in December because of hyperstim. I have PCOS. We did our FET January 2012. BFP!!!! It started out as twins and then progressed to one baby with a hb. March 14th at 9 weeks I had the worst u/s of my life. Baby had stopped growing at 7 weeks. I stopped all meds and it took nearly 10 days to start bleeding. After 2 days, I started hemorrhaging and ended up in the ER with an emergency D&C. Barely escaped a transfusion.
May/June 2012 Bravelle cycle with Femara Only produced 1 follicle. Cancelled IUI for timed sex. BFN Waiting for af and the hope of another shot in July.
I am so sorry for your loss of your little angel
I am keeping my fingers crossed that July will be your month!
How is everyone doing? Alicatt, I'm 100% behind you with not wanting to waste a month. I hope everything works out with the clinic in Canada. Armywife, how you doing?
Afm, I'm going in for an IUI right now. God only knows why this month is different but not only am I O for my good side but I have 2 follies, 19.5 & 21! Those are the biggest I've ever had. The biggest I've ever had before we're 16 & 18. The good thing about this month is that I've been super busy & lots of amazing things have been going on so I've been stress free & really happy. Also, we're leaving for vaca this Saturday which is another reason why I'm happy I ovulated before we leave this way it's not a wasted month. For once I'll really get to enjoy TWW. Another reason I'm excited is that it's my last month on clomid. Thank god for that! I really think clomid made me break out & the weight gain is ridiculous. I'm ready for a change. If we don't get BFP this month we will be moving on to IVF for the next cycle. We shall see what the future has in store for us.
Lots of for all you ladies!
Good luck with your IUI Sunshine. Sounds like you are going in with good spirits!
I have actually never gone for the ultrasound or IUI -- what is considered a healthy sized follicle? Anyhow, have a great vacation and I hope you get a sticky bean this month and don't have to go to IVF. FX'd.
This is my first cycle of IUI -- how many others are having their first IUI in July? I appreciate all of you who have been through this sharing your wisdom!
this month! And it is really great to know that we have each other to lean on during this crazy time. TTC is bad enough, but when you start doing it with a FS/RE it makes the best of us a little crazy 
