November 2014 IUI - Looking for buddies

[LovingMyLife]

Hi Everyone,

A little about myself. DH and I have been trying since June 2012 with no luck. I have PCOS and he has poor morphology. We did 6 rounds of 50mg Clomid, which helped me ovulate but all cycles were

I am starting my first cycle of IUI using Gonal-F and Ovidrel. I am currently CD4 and going to do my first injection today (62.5iu). I'm a needle wuss, so I am going to make my husband give them to me. I have my first ultrasound and bloodwork on Saturday to see how things are coming along...

Anyone else in a similar situation?

 

[Savasanna]

Hi there! I'm not having a November IUI (hoping for a December one, though!!) but I wanted to pop in and wish you luck! Fx!

 

[Mhankins]

Hi LovingMyLife!

I am hoping to have my first IUI this month..with any luck this weekend! Little nervous because it is my first time using ovulation test and I have a big fear I am going to miss my window of opportunity...Good luck this weekend and hope everything is where you need it to be! Let's go November! Haha

Hi Savasanna!!

 

[Myshelsong]

Hi!
A little about me. Me and DH started LTTTC in June of 2011.
We were with a Dr two years ago who did a lap and hsg and SA then referred us to a clinic in alberta. As of today we still haven't heard about when our appointment yet, but luckily we moved a few months ago and I got into a clinic in Ontario right away and we are going to start IUI next cycle ... Which should be November 25 or something like that to actually do the IUI!
We are going to do femera and Ovidrel the first cycle, and if not successful add the Gonal f injections.
I had a super crazy day yesterday ... Which is when we were told. I think it was just a ramp up from all the emotions and disappointments I have been holding onto for the last three and a half years. I am really excited and nervous to get this ball rolling.
When is your IUIs scheduled ladies?
This weekend is so soon!! Good luck hun, are you doing this monitored or at home?

 

[Mhankins]

My IUI will be done with the RE. I also meant to mention that I was put on 50mg of Clomid days 3-7. They did the HSG on Monday..I did not like that haha but it was bearable.

Myshelsong I was very excited and nervous too! I was nervous but excited for my HSG test lol..one step closer!

 

[Want1Too]

Hi LovingMyLife - I recently started my first IUI process. I actually did 2 IUIs back to back(Oct 31 and Nov 1). I am in the TWW and get blood work done tomorrow. My DH and I have been TTC for almost 3 years. We decided mediated IUI with monitoring, so I did Follistim injections + low dose HCG (2days) + trigger shot (Ovidrel) and hoping for positive BFP. Good Luck!

Savasanna - Girlie your time is coming sooner than you think. We will be here to support you.

Mhankins -FX on your IUI this month! BTW I live down I95 from you in DE. We are not only IUI buddies but neighbors! LOL

Myshelsong - Good Luck with your first IUI cycle.

 

[LovingMyLife]

Hi Ladies,

Thanks for the replies and support! I've done 3 injections so far and they aren't as bad as I thought they would be, so that's a plus! I go for my first ultrasound on Saturday and looking forward to seeing the progress.

Savasanna - Hopefully you will be able to do an IUI in December, which is right around the corner anyways.

Mhankins - are you doing a trigger shot? I've used ovulation tests in the past. The Clearblue with the smiley faces are my favourite ones and I always managed to get at least 1 day positive testing just once a day, so I am sure you'll be fine.

Myshelsong - Sorry to hear you've had bad luck with doctors in the past. Hopefully your move to Ontario will help out. (I am also in Ontario and have nothing but good things to say about my clinic).

Want1Too - Good luck tomorrow. Let us know how it goes!!

 

[Savasanna]

Change of plans! CD2 and planning on Thanksgiving(ish) IUI! Happy to be in the club with you ladies!

 

[LovingMyLife]

YAY, Savasanna! So exciting! I see from your signature that you've had 2 iui's so far. We're they medicated?

 

[Savasanna]

They were - I've been taking clomid 100mg cd3-7. I'm planning to continue that this month as well.

We haven't triggered yet. I'm thinking about speaking with my doctor about that further if this try doesn't take. Hopefully we won't have to worry about that though!

 

[Myshelsong]

Loving - where in Ontario? I am kind of in the hamilton area. Love my new clinic and Dr. Just waiting for af ... which should start on Sunday, then start the femera!! First time in three years I will be ok with AF starting instead of heartbroken.

Sav - that is so soon! Good luck.

Want - FX on the tww, hopefully this will be the month

Mhan - the countdown is on! Have you had any ultrasound yet to see follicle growth?

I hate ovulation strips, so glad I am getting the trigger shot. I never once got a and only once Got a positive line on the cheapies. Worst thing is noe I know I am ovulating as per US. For the longest time I thought I was going crazy!

 

[Want1Too]

Change of plans! CD2 and planning on Thanksgiving(ish) IUI! Happy to be in the club with you ladies!

Savasanna - That's GREAT!!! We are glad you to have you in the club.
Was your previous IUIs monitored? Did you say you never triggered?

 

[Savasanna]

No, they weren't monitored. I was going through my regular obgyn and they're very.. laid back, I guess you can say, about things. It's kind of frustrating. However, after a temporary switch to a specialist we decided to stick with them because that laid back attitude is decently cheaper. You pick and choose your battles, I suppose.

And no, I've never triggered either. I wish I could, though. I think I have wonky ovulation timing and wonder if I'm doing my IUI a little on the early side. But, I think we're going to just go with this cycle and then ask about the trigger next time.

 

[Savasanna]

Woot woot! Sperm ordered! Going to arrive on 11/25!

 

[Mhankins]

I am not doing a trigger shot... Just did Clomid 50mg days 3-7..I have had blinking smileys on my clearblue yesterday and today so hopefully tomorrow I will see my solid smiley! It is so exciting and nerve racking to be at this point! We have waited years to get this far and it is crazy that it is right here! Fingers crossed this is it for all of us! You all deserve it!

Glad to have some buddies to ride this out with!

 

[Mhankins]

Savasanna and Want1too it is funny we all ended up on another forum together

 

[Savasanna]

Haha - I was thinking the same thing. I don't want to stop posting in that other one either though because I feel so attached to it still!

I swear I never really understood online forums until I started ttc. Honestly, I totally used to judge them and people who talked about their forum buddies - but bnb and everyone I've met here have been such a lifesaver for me. I don't know how I'd get through this whole process without you all!

 

[Mhankins]

I know how you feel! I can talk to my family all I want, they are very supportive and excited but at the same time it is so nice having you guys who have/are in a similar situation as my husband and I. If I had not joined this site I know I would be driving myself nuts with the what ifs and all other questions you have helped me with! It is also encouraging to see the BFPS.. Hopefully soon we will be seeing each others

Myshelsong- I meant to add that I have not had an ultrasound, so far no mention of that

 

[Chiclet2012]

Hi everyone,
Found myself back on this website after quite a while. This month is my first cycle of IUI...

A little about myself... hubby and I have been trying for more than 1 year, diagnosed with unexplained infertility. We were able to get pregnant two years ago (after TTC for about 9 months) but this time around it has been a bit more difficult.

I took Clomid Days 3-7, with an additional shot of Menopur. When I went back to get my ultrasound 11/5... my follicles were not quite ready and my uterine lining was thin. I was sent home with some additional Menopur and Estrace as well. My IUI was 11/8... so I will be testing a little before Thanksgiving.

I am not trying to put too much hope as this is only our first round. However, I have to say that after so many frustrating months it feels nice to finally be doing something differently.

Good luck to everyone on this thread... !

 

[Myshelsong]

With one success under your belt you know your body parts work. Now all you have to do is get the little guys to meet your egg!
Wish you all the luck, did you already complete the iui?
Fingers crossed during this tww