LTTTC #1 - Support Group *Please share your story

[KatO79]

Aww Kat that's a shame you're getting more sensitive on your right side. Hopefully the nurse can give some suggestions to maybe make it a little less sensitive.

I'm going to sound totally clueless now, how long do you have to do the injections for?

I bet it's cheaper to make your own than it is to buy several different pairs. Plus this way you get the exact style that you want. So you can never make too many

I might try using ice tomorrow and see if that numbs the skin and helps. Maybe I've been injecting too much in that very same spot (subconsciously) and need to move it more to the right or left? I'll try this and see if it helps as well. Must've been hitting a nerve when I tried the right side yesterday but it freaked me out

Normally you start CD2 or CD3 and you keep injecting the amount they tell you as long as the nurses feels is necessary. They check follie size with 1-2 U/Ss and based on those measurements, they tell you how much longer to take the injections or if they want you to up the dose. When the follie(s) are large enough, they tell you when your last Puregon shot should be and when (date and time) to trigger O with a trigger shot. The trigger shot finishes the maturation process and induces O within 38-42 hours (mine does anyway). They normally do the IUI 36 hours after you've triggered.

I'm sure my DH would disagree with you But yeah, I save money by making them myself. But my DH would say I'd save even more by not buying any of it Men, they don't get it

 

[EmmyReece]

Ice might definitely be worth a shot, or could you get numbing cream from a pharmacy or somewhere? And trying to move the area slightly, just so you're not on the same spot. Anything to take the edge off it.

I didn't realise you had to take injections for so long. I really hope this is your last cycle of injections and you get your

 

[Myshelsong]

Ok so starting Femara again tonight. Before I begin the Gonal-f the Dr wants to do another SA with hubby since the last two IUIs were super low. We mentioned that he has issues first thing in the morning and they advised they will accommodate that and try to move an IUI up to maybe ten am instead of eight am, with a six thirty drop off. Still going to drop off the sa, if all looks good they will go ahead with the IUI with Gonal, if not we will be cancelling this cycle and working on him and getting his little men together.
Either way we look like it is going to be a back to back IUI with Gonal f if all goes smoothly!

Emma, you need to talk to your Dr about the bleeding, that is not normal at all. Maybe the issue is PCOS, this would explain the issue losing weight as well. My friend had the same issue and once she was on medication she found it easier ... Although still hard, loosing the weight.

Dz - hope this is your cycle. Have they suggested progesterone or asprin during the tww .... I heard that helps,with implantation

 

[EmmyReece]

That's good that the Dr is accomodating about the issues first thing in the morning. Fingers crossed things go smoothly so you can get on with the iui and not need to cancel this cycle xx

 

[KatO79]

Ice might definitely be worth a shot, or could you get numbing cream from a pharmacy or somewhere? And trying to move the area slightly, just so you're not on the same spot. Anything to take the edge off it.

I didn't realise you had to take injections for so long. I really hope this is your last cycle of injections and you get your

Thanks EmmyReece I hope so too. If not, I'll have 3 more IUIs before I can start IVF because of the 4-5 month waiting time at the hospital, so we don't waste those months doing nothing. Unfortunately there are so many couples having issues that you have to wait until they get to your name on the list. But I think that's only to start and things run smoothly once you're in.

Ok so starting Femara again tonight. Before I begin the Gonal-f the Dr wants to do another SA with hubby since the last two IUIs were super low. We mentioned that he has issues first thing in the morning and they advised they will accommodate that and try to move an IUI up to maybe ten am instead of eight am, with a six thirty drop off. Still going to drop off the sa, if all looks good they will go ahead with the IUI with Gonal, if not we will be cancelling this cycle and working on him and getting his little men together.
Either way we look like it is going to be a back to back IUI with Gonal f if all goes smoothly!

Sounds good that they'll accommodate you. Hope they don't need to cancel the cycle but I can see that if his SA is too low there may be no point in trying. Just look at me, DH had 30 million count for my last IUI and still a BFN. So your chances are probably much lower if his count is (much) lower.

So back to back you mean they inseminate 2 times? Because I've heard about some people having that done. They don't do that here, I guess they feel it doesn't up your chances enough that they bother doing it But it might be good in your case if your DHs SA isn't that good.

 

[Stine]

WOW! So much has happen since last I posted. I tried to catch up but there was so much going on. I guess everyone is staying busy and positive which is great news!! Welcome to the newbies

I am currently waiting for AF to start. Should arrive tomorrow. I started spotting 11DPO so I know she is right around the corner. After talking with my RE's nurse we have agreed to change my upcoming IUI to include a trigger shot and progesterone along with the Femara. I don't know what to expect since this is my first IUI and I am getting excited. From what I read about trigger shot they can give a false positive if you test to early. Thats a sad feeling not knowing if a BFP would really be a BFP. I guess it will be even harder for me not to POS till AF is late cause I would be crushed to see a BFP that wasn't.

Talked with DH about my sister-in-law being PG and I let out a cry. He finally shared that he too is feeling how I feel so that was nice to hear. It was kind of up lifting to know he too was feeling defeated and jealous since we have been trying for so long.

Hope you ladies are all doing well. I'll try to stop by more often to keep up to date

 

[Myshelsong]

Hi Stine! Two IUI's down and I can tell you not to worry. The procedure itself, beyond terrifying and exciting, is painless. I did experience cramping for the next two days but nothing overly painful. some bleeding the second time but i think it was because he caught my cervix with the speculum or whatever they use.
Give yourself a fun project to do, I heard of some people making a list of things they can do with their spouse, putting it in a jar and picking them out every night. sounds like fun!
Whatever you do, DO NOT TEST. You will absolutely get a positive at least until the 10 or 11th day due to the trigger. honestly just wait the 14 days recommended and test or go for blood work. The worst thing is finally seeing a positive, only to find out it was just the extra hormones in your system.

Started the Femara last night, going in to give sample and second US & bloodwork on saturday. Starting to get nervous so am currently fixing holes in our walls and preparing the room for a new paint job.

 

[KatO79]

WOW! So much has happen since last I posted. I tried to catch up but there was so much going on. I guess everyone is staying busy and positive which is great news!! Welcome to the newbies

I am currently waiting for AF to start. Should arrive tomorrow. I started spotting 11DPO so I know she is right around the corner. After talking with my RE's nurse we have agreed to change my upcoming IUI to include a trigger shot and progesterone along with the Femara. I don't know what to expect since this is my first IUI and I am getting excited. From what I read about trigger shot they can give a false positive if you test to early. Thats a sad feeling not knowing if a BFP would really be a BFP. I guess it will be even harder for me not to POS till AF is late cause I would be crushed to see a BFP that wasn't.

Talked with DH about my sister-in-law being PG and I let out a cry. He finally shared that he too is feeling how I feel so that was nice to hear. It was kind of up lifting to know he too was feeling defeated and jealous since we have been trying for so long.

Hope you ladies are all doing well. I'll try to stop by more often to keep up to date

If you're a POAS addict you could test out the trigger shot, I know one of the ladies I used to be IUI buddies with (she got her BFP on her first IUI) started testing from 1 dpo/dpiui and every day after to see when the trigger was out of her system and then see if the 2nd line showed up again, showing her BFP. I don't remember exactly when the trigger was out of her system though but it took a while. If you want to try this, you might want to buy cheapies though as it'd otherwise be a bit expensive I opted for not trying it as I just want to try and relax during the 2WW and test either when AF shows up (since the clinic wants to be sure it's really AF) or if I reach 16 dpiui and no AF in sight.

As to IUIs, they're easy. I only find it a bit uncomfortable during the actual IUI and when I have my U/Ss but no pain to speak of. They just open you with a speculum during your IUI and stick the long tube with the in through your os and deposit them in your uterus. Your os should be open since you'll only be a few hours away from Oing so it shouldn't hurt.

 

[DBZ34]

Hi again, ladies!

Wow! Things are really happening over here. I've got a lot to catch up on.

Emmy- I would totally ask your doc about PCOS testing, since mid-cycle bleeding/irregular cycles are tied to that, in addition to focusing on weight loss. It's never too soon to start investigating what could be going on.

Kat and Myshel- Good luck with your next IUI's! I can't wait to hear how they go!


AFM- This is my last cycle before IUI#2. I'm a little worried since this is just my doctor's way of monitoring my cycle and seeing if I'm just going to m/c again. My first IUI ended in a BFP and a m/c a week later. I'm hoping that this one will end up with not only a BFP but a forever baby, but I guess we'll see what happens.

I'm switching protocols too. The first time I did Clomid and Puregon injections with a ovitrelle trigger, but I almost over-responded and only had two doses of the puregon before I had to stop doing the injectibles. So, this time, I'm doing letrozole/femara (no extra estrogen because I've got little fibroids he doesn't want to grow) and the trigger. We'll see what happens. I'm hoping to get at least a couple of follies on the femara...but I have no idea what will happen because who knows how my body will respond.

Currently sitting at 8 DPO, AF usually shows at about 13DPO, so I don't have long to wait...no idea if we have a chance this cycle, but there's always the little bit of hope that we won't have to shell out the money for the IUI and body will have suddenly gotten it's act together. I suppose it's wait and see time.

Thanks DBZ34

Wow I didn't know they did injectables and Clomid together, never heard of that. I always thought they did either/or Just out of curiosity, how much Puregon where you on? I took it for the first 2 IUIs and am taking it for my 3rd. The doses have been 50 IU (2 follies), 66 IU (2 follies, almost was a 3rd) and now 75 IU (hoping for 3 follies). I hope you have better luck with the Femara, I know some ladies respond well to it

I hope you won't need that IUI though, here's hoping

In the UK, if you have unexplained infertility, they skip the part where they try you on just Clomid and go straight to an IUI with Clomid+injectibles. It's part of the new national guidelines since I guess not enough women were getting pregnant on just clomid, but more had success with IUI's and meds.

I took 50 IU of Puregon and I ended up with four or five follies. (The scan the day or two before showed four really big follies, but there was one that was just below 18mm. They were hoping the fifth one wouldn't go, but I think it did in the end). Luckily, I didn't have any more that would catch up since I was right at the cut off for too many follicles for the IUI.

I'm hoping for at least two this time, since we're not doing injectibles. More follies = more chances...and I'm feeling a little desperate at the moment with all the baby announcements on fb right now. So here's hoping we catch an egg in the next couple of cycles.

 

[DBZ34]

Ok so starting Femara again tonight. Before I begin the Gonal-f the Dr wants to do another SA with hubby since the last two IUIs were super low. We mentioned that he has issues first thing in the morning and they advised they will accommodate that and try to move an IUI up to maybe ten am instead of eight am, with a six thirty drop off. Still going to drop off the sa, if all looks good they will go ahead with the IUI with Gonal, if not we will be cancelling this cycle and working on him and getting his little men together.
Either way we look like it is going to be a back to back IUI with Gonal f if all goes smoothly!

Emma, you need to talk to your Dr about the bleeding, that is not normal at all. Maybe the issue is PCOS, this would explain the issue losing weight as well. My friend had the same issue and once she was on medication she found it easier ... Although still hard, loosing the weight.

Dz - hope this is your cycle. Have they suggested progesterone or asprin during the tww .... I heard that helps,with implantation

I'm probably going to do progesterone. I did it with my last IUI too. I've been doing progesterone for I don't know how long...the last year at least, but I've been taking a break from it recently. Though it doesn't help with my losses, so I guess I'm not sure why I'm doing it. Maybe it will work some implantation magic.

The doc told me to stop the baby aspirin, because it can lead to some sort of problem that I can't remember at the moment if taken for too long, but he's going to have me take it when we do the IUI.


What days do you take your Femara, Myshel? And how long are you taking it?

 

[EmmyReece]

I've booked an appointment with the Dr for the 23rd of March as af should be finished by then. I was trying to get an appointment for a smear test but the next available one was the 16th, which is when af should be here So I'm going to kill two birds with one stone and get the Dr to do my smear for me while I'm there

 

[KatO79]

Hi again, ladies!

Wow! Things are really happening over here. I've got a lot to catch up on.

Emmy- I would totally ask your doc about PCOS testing, since mid-cycle bleeding/irregular cycles are tied to that, in addition to focusing on weight loss. It's never too soon to start investigating what could be going on.

Kat and Myshel- Good luck with your next IUI's! I can't wait to hear how they go!


AFM- This is my last cycle before IUI#2. I'm a little worried since this is just my doctor's way of monitoring my cycle and seeing if I'm just going to m/c again. My first IUI ended in a BFP and a m/c a week later. I'm hoping that this one will end up with not only a BFP but a forever baby, but I guess we'll see what happens.

I'm switching protocols too. The first time I did Clomid and Puregon injections with a ovitrelle trigger, but I almost over-responded and only had two doses of the puregon before I had to stop doing the injectibles. So, this time, I'm doing letrozole/femara (no extra estrogen because I've got little fibroids he doesn't want to grow) and the trigger. We'll see what happens. I'm hoping to get at least a couple of follies on the femara...but I have no idea what will happen because who knows how my body will respond.

Currently sitting at 8 DPO, AF usually shows at about 13DPO, so I don't have long to wait...no idea if we have a chance this cycle, but there's always the little bit of hope that we won't have to shell out the money for the IUI and body will have suddenly gotten it's act together. I suppose it's wait and see time.

Thanks DBZ34

Wow I didn't know they did injectables and Clomid together, never heard of that. I always thought they did either/or Just out of curiosity, how much Puregon where you on? I took it for the first 2 IUIs and am taking it for my 3rd. The doses have been 50 IU (2 follies), 66 IU (2 follies, almost was a 3rd) and now 75 IU (hoping for 3 follies). I hope you have better luck with the Femara, I know some ladies respond well to it

I hope you won't need that IUI though, here's hoping

In the UK, if you have unexplained infertility, they skip the part where they try you on just Clomid and go straight to an IUI with Clomid+injectibles. It's part of the new national guidelines since I guess not enough women were getting pregnant on just clomid, but more had success with IUI's and meds.

I took 50 IU of Puregon and I ended up with four or five follies. (The scan the day or two before showed four really big follies, but there was one that was just below 18mm. They were hoping the fifth one wouldn't go, but I think it did in the end). Luckily, I didn't have any more that would catch up since I was right at the cut off for too many follicles for the IUI.

I'm hoping for at least two this time, since we're not doing injectibles. More follies = more chances...and I'm feeling a little desperate at the moment with all the baby announcements on fb right now. So here's hoping we catch an egg in the next couple of cycles.

OK my RE put me on injectables straight away. I don't know how often they only give Clomid or if they also try and combine the 2 here in Denmark. I don't know any other women doing fertility treatments here so have never been able to ask. Wow 4-5 follies on 50 IU, I only had 2 Guess you respond better to Puregon than I do Interesting, here you're not allowed to have more than 3 follies, if you do they cancel the IUI.

I can imagine that it must be hard reading other people announce their pregnancies on FB. I'm luckily free of that since I'm fortunately not friends on FB with any TTCing (as far as I know), some of them I don't even know if they're TTCing or not since they're not people I'm very close with. I hope you get your 2 follies

 

[DBZ34]

Thanks DBZ34

Wow I didn't know they did injectables and Clomid together, never heard of that. I always thought they did either/or Just out of curiosity, how much Puregon where you on? I took it for the first 2 IUIs and am taking it for my 3rd. The doses have been 50 IU (2 follies), 66 IU (2 follies, almost was a 3rd) and now 75 IU (hoping for 3 follies). I hope you have better luck with the Femara, I know some ladies respond well to it

I hope you won't need that IUI though, here's hoping

In the UK, if you have unexplained infertility, they skip the part where they try you on just Clomid and go straight to an IUI with Clomid+injectibles. It's part of the new national guidelines since I guess not enough women were getting pregnant on just clomid, but more had success with IUI's and meds.

I took 50 IU of Puregon and I ended up with four or five follies. (The scan the day or two before showed four really big follies, but there was one that was just below 18mm. They were hoping the fifth one wouldn't go, but I think it did in the end). Luckily, I didn't have any more that would catch up since I was right at the cut off for too many follicles for the IUI.

I'm hoping for at least two this time, since we're not doing injectibles. More follies = more chances...and I'm feeling a little desperate at the moment with all the baby announcements on fb right now. So here's hoping we catch an egg in the next couple of cycles.

OK my RE put me on injectables straight away. I don't know how often they only give Clomid or if they also try and combine the 2 here in Denmark. I don't know any other women doing fertility treatments here so have never been able to ask. Wow 4-5 follies on 50 IU, I only had 2 Guess you respond better to Puregon than I do Interesting, here you're not allowed to have more than 3 follies, if you do they cancel the IUI.

I can imagine that it must be hard reading other people announce their pregnancies on FB. I'm luckily free of that since I'm fortunately not friends on FB with any TTCing (as far as I know), some of them I don't even know if they're TTCing or not since they're not people I'm very close with. I hope you get your 2 follies

I think I got so many follies because of the combo Clomid/Puregon. I do wonder what it would have been with just Puregon or just Clomid. They all probably wouldn't have matured together like they did. I guess I'll see what my body does on just oral meds this time around. Though I'm not sure what it'll be like since Femara/Letrozole is designed to not produce a ton of eggs and there's a lower chance of multiples on it too.

The Puregon did make them grow pretty quickly though. I was worried we'd miss the IUI window because they did grow so rapidly and I felt one egg go the morning of the IUI. But, I guess that's what the back-up BDing is for...

It must be so nice not having to see pregnancy announcements. Yesterday, someone announced she was having her third baby...so that was three kids in the time I've been TTC my first. I've been trying not to feel like a complete failure in the TTC department...but it's hard. But, here's hoping that the IUI is just what we need to get a BFP.

 

[KatO79]

Thanks DBZ34

Wow I didn't know they did injectables and Clomid together, never heard of that. I always thought they did either/or Just out of curiosity, how much Puregon where you on? I took it for the first 2 IUIs and am taking it for my 3rd. The doses have been 50 IU (2 follies), 66 IU (2 follies, almost was a 3rd) and now 75 IU (hoping for 3 follies). I hope you have better luck with the Femara, I know some ladies respond well to it

I hope you won't need that IUI though, here's hoping

In the UK, if you have unexplained infertility, they skip the part where they try you on just Clomid and go straight to an IUI with Clomid+injectibles. It's part of the new national guidelines since I guess not enough women were getting pregnant on just clomid, but more had success with IUI's and meds.

I took 50 IU of Puregon and I ended up with four or five follies. (The scan the day or two before showed four really big follies, but there was one that was just below 18mm. They were hoping the fifth one wouldn't go, but I think it did in the end). Luckily, I didn't have any more that would catch up since I was right at the cut off for too many follicles for the IUI.

I'm hoping for at least two this time, since we're not doing injectibles. More follies = more chances...and I'm feeling a little desperate at the moment with all the baby announcements on fb right now. So here's hoping we catch an egg in the next couple of cycles.

OK my RE put me on injectables straight away. I don't know how often they only give Clomid or if they also try and combine the 2 here in Denmark. I don't know any other women doing fertility treatments here so have never been able to ask. Wow 4-5 follies on 50 IU, I only had 2 Guess you respond better to Puregon than I do Interesting, here you're not allowed to have more than 3 follies, if you do they cancel the IUI.

I can imagine that it must be hard reading other people announce their pregnancies on FB. I'm luckily free of that since I'm fortunately not friends on FB with any TTCing (as far as I know), some of them I don't even know if they're TTCing or not since they're not people I'm very close with. I hope you get your 2 follies

I think I got so many follies because of the combo Clomid/Puregon. I do wonder what it would have been with just Puregon or just Clomid. They all probably wouldn't have matured together like they did. I guess I'll see what my body does on just oral meds this time around. Though I'm not sure what it'll be like since Femara/Letrozole is designed to not produce a ton of eggs and there's a lower chance of multiples on it too.

The Puregon did make them grow pretty quickly though. I was worried we'd miss the IUI window because they did grow so rapidly and I felt one egg go the morning of the IUI. But, I guess that's what the back-up BDing is for...

It must be so nice not having to see pregnancy announcements. Yesterday, someone announced she was having her third baby...so that was three kids in the time I've been TTC my first. I've been trying not to feel like a complete failure in the TTC department...but it's hard. But, here's hoping that the IUI is just what we need to get a BFP.

That could be, I didn't think of that So you would've most likely had less eggs, maybe 2-3? I think Puregon can do that although mine matured more slowly for the 2nd IUI. I don't think that they're released until you take the trigger though so that may have been part of the problem?

Ouch, I don't think I'd be dealing with that very well You're not a failure I get that feeling too sometimes but try and remind myself that we're just not as fertile as they are and that's ok. It's not like we can control it I hope we both soon see that BFP

 

[Myshelsong]

I have taken femara the last few times from day 3-7 at 7.5mg.
This time with the added injectables I will be taking them from 2-6 then doing 150 of Gonal from day 5 until they tell me to stop .... Crazy!

Tomorrow is the SA ... Wish us luck friends.

 

[KatO79]

I have taken femara the last few times from day 3-7 at 7.5mg.
This time with the added injectables I will be taking them from 2-6 then doing 150 of Gonal from day 5 until they tell me to stop .... Crazy!

Tomorrow is the SA ... Wish us luck friends.

Good luck Let us know how that goes.

 

[EmmyReece]

Good luck Myshel, hope today goes well for you xx

 

[DBZ34]

Good luck! Crossing my fingers for great results!

 

[Myshelsong]

Thanks everyone!
The stars were aligned with us and the SA came back with over 26million mobile sperm. Which is significantly higher than the 1.9 and 1.8 we got for the last two IUI's. So it seems the issue is the time in which the specimen has to be produced. This is great because the office is willing to accommodate us with the later time. so hopefully if i can produce the perfect follicle and he can produce some active sperm this could be our luck #3!!
I just hope I dont over Stimulate. They have me on 150IU of gonal-f which to me sounds like a lot. but really what do i know?

 

[wannabemummyb]

Best of luck Hun x