September IUI's!

[Mhankins]

Yes I did test with CB and got another flashing smiley face. This is my fourth day with the flashing smiley face and it is my CD14. I don't know if they mean anything but with you pull the strips out of the reader you can see lines. Before only one line was visible but there was faint second line today. I have read they don't mean anything but I am kind of using it as hope that I haven't missed it yet haha

 

[Want1Too]

Keep testing love! Don't get discouraged you will get that solid smiley face. I am not sure if that faint line after you take the stick out means anything. I think your still in the running.

 

[jenny9276]

I am trying to understand my hormone levels - this is our first natural cycle with timed intercourse monitored by an RE.

I have irregular cycles.

CD49
Follicles: 14.4, 15.6
E2: 98
Prog: .4
FSH: 58 (down from 90 in may, my doc isn't concerned with FSH levels)

CD51 (yesterday morning)
Follicles: 15.6, 20.7
E2: 94
Prog: .4
LH: 36 (normally it is high, back in May it was 60)
FSH: down to 52

Last night I noticed a small, pulsating twinge of pain - similar to the discomfort caused by the transvaginal u/s wand pressing on your ovary. This morning, I noticed the same twinge on the other side. Is this ovulation pain? I never quite knew what that should feel like. We dtd last night, as we are on an every other day protocol.

I know the progesterone level means I haven't ovulated yet. Is it possible that my E2 was low because the larger follicle is empty, and the 15.6 isn't mature yet? Is the slight dip in levels with the rise of LH indicative that ovulation was about to occur? Or are my hormones yet again playing with my hopes? Everything I've read says that your E2 primes your uterine lining for implantation before ovulation, after ovulation, progesterone takes over. My lining on CD49 was 9mm, and I've read anything over 8mm is good. Please someone help me understand.

 

[fossie]

Ladies!! Oh my gosh I haven't been on in a while and so much is happening!!

Amigone - congrats!! I don't know how the heck you held out but obviously it was worth the wait. So awesome to see your BFP! Hate it that you had a hard time with the nurse, how can they be so insensitive about that stuff?! Anyway, you found your Nemo!!

Savasanna - awesome, awesome news that you're going with a cryobank so you know you can for sure try this month! Where are you in your cycle? Fx'd this is it for you. You're already on a great course seeing a specialist.

mhankins - I know how nerve wracking it is waiting for that solid smiley! Are you testing in the morning and in the afternoon? I know it says first morning pee but my afternoon readings turned out more accurate/in line with what my bloodwork was indicating, it was weird.

want1too - that is really promising! How many dpo are you? Excited to hear how your numbers are progressing!

jenny - welcome to the thread! I was also being monitored by an RE so they were checking all of those levels but they never shared with me in exact detail what they were/meant, so I don't have much insight on that, sorry! They just called and said, "yep, looks like you're going to ovulate soon!" and scheduled my IUI. But it definitely sounds like they will know exactly when you ovulate if they're measuring that often and giving that much detail. Good luck to you!

 

[jenny9276]

Thanks! And congrats on your BFP!

I have other issues going on - hyperthyroid and high FSH. My husband has "superior" sperm. He has been unbearable since hearing that one... insists he's going to start charging per sperm. LOL.

I also had my first appointment on CD49, so they don't yet know what is going on with me, which I'm guessing is why I'm being monitored so heavily. I imagine if nothing has changed, they will induce my period.

 

[Mhankins]

Hello jenny9276! I wish I could be of more help to you but this is my first round with an RE and still learning the ropes! But I have FX for you!

AFM- Guess who finally got their Yes+ and solid smiley face?!?! Yeah...me! lol.. The FR came up positive this am and I decided to test with CB to see those results but I couldn't wait until my normal testing time of 11..They both had the same results and I called the office, had my bloodwork to confirm and no I wait for the results. I am pretty excited, hope it timed right and we can schedule my IUI for tomorrow!

 

[Mhankins]

IUI at 8 am tomorrow! They said all my levels were high which is good! FX!

 

[fossie]

mhankins - that is SO exciting! I remember that phone call, I was so freakin' excited, haha! I was really gassy (I don't know why I dislike that word so much) and bloated with some cramping after my first IUI (started about 5 hours after the procedure) and then really didn't feel much of anything with my second. Get ready for the longest 2 weeks of your life! Lol! Really excited for you!

 

[Want1Too]

Hi Ladies

First....
Jenny welcome! I am still learning the ropes with IUI process. Your follicles look really promising I know they said they like them between 18-22, I am not sure about the other #s. All these #s start running together so sorry I am not as helpful.

Mhankins - I am excited for you. This is your month love! FX

Savasanna - thank you! Blood work went great. I have my FX'd for you doll

Fossie - I triggered on Thursday 10/30 and had 1st IUI 10/31 and 2nd 11/1. yes back to back to increase our chances since its been a very long journey for us. My 2ww ended 11/14.....

Results are in
Blood work from 11/14
HCG 280
Thyroid ?
good progesterone

Blood work from 11/17
HCG 1147
Thyroid 1.8
Progesterone greater than 60

We are PREGNANT!!! I am sooooo over joyed.

I would love to continue to stay on this forum and encourage you ladies.

Sending baby to ALL of you ladies

 

[Mhankins]

Want1too how exciting!! OMG!! WOO HOOOOO!! hahaha! I hope you stick around and chat with us.. It would be awesome to hear about your progress! So happy for you!!!

I know this is going to be the longest 2 weeks ever! At least I have my sister visiting with her hubby and my niece and nephew for Thanksgiving and I can look forward to that and baking some pies haha. I am glad the IUI is first thing in the morning so I am not thinking about it all day! I actually have to get up rather early to make sure I get there on time lol

 

[Want1Too]

Want1too how exciting!! OMG!! WOO HOOOOO!! hahaha! I hope you stick around and chat with us.. It would be awesome to hear about your progress! So happy for you!!!

I know this is going to be the longest 2 weeks ever! At least I have my sister visiting with her hubby and my niece and nephew for Thanksgiving and I can look forward to that and baking some pies haha. I am glad the IUI is first thing in the morning so I am not thinking about it all day! I actually have to get up rather early to make sure I get there on time lol

Mhankins - Thanks!
Good Luck tomorrow love! I am not sure how long they let you stick around before they kick you out. But lay there for at least 15 minutes. Then go home, sit down and relax let nature take its course.
You will have some pain afterwards. I will pray tonight the find their way tomorrow. Stay positive and hopeful!

 

[Mhankins]

Thank you! About to head out now.. Just waiting on the hubby

 

[Amigone]

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Amigone - When you did your 2WW, did you have blood work done? if so what was your HCG level?

In Canada here, they are pretty hands-off when it comes to prenatal care. I had to beg for post-pee-stick HCGs, and they were probably only given to me because of my anxiety around the whole thing!

I get my results today in about 2 hours. Fingers crossed for doubled numbers!

 

[Want1Too]

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Amigone - When you did your 2WW, did you have blood work done? if so what was your HCG level?

In Canada here, they are pretty hands-off when it comes to prenatal care. I had to beg for post-pee-stick HCGs, and they were probably only given to me because of my anxiety around the whole thing!

I get my results today in about 2 hours. Fingers crossed for doubled numbers!

I got my fingers crossed for you love! Good Luck!

 

[Mhankins]

any results amigone?

 

[FutureBabyG]

Congrats amigone! Any test results?

AFM... I am 10DPO today. Last night I went to the bathroom and had some old spotting. I forgot to look this morning. I think potty training our little fur baby and her sister during the day is keeping me busy and too tired to remember when to temp test and check. I took an ic this morning bfn. I will test for the next 3 days unless the spotting starts back up.

 

[Mhankins]

FX for you FuturebabyG!

I am still very bloated and crampy today..is that normal? I just had some very very light brown spotting but I think that is normal after an IUI?

 

[FutureBabyG]

I have had some brownish spotting after my 3 IUI's only when I wipe. Usually gone a day or so later. Good luck. Hopefully your sister can help keep your mind busy.

 

[FutureBabyG]

Off topic but would like to see what you ladies think. My brother got engaged late this summer and then asked my husband and myself to be apart of their special day. Of course we said yes. My brother was in our wedding 3 years ago. Well his future bride asked my mom and grandma to go shopping with her and her mom and grandma. When my mom went her other bridesmaids were there and they shopped for bridesmaid s dresses and mothers dresses. My brother was upset that she didn't call me directly after he told her too because my mom doesn't always remember til last minute to tell people things and she knows this.

Any who they picked out this awful dress. I get a group message through Facebook the next day showing a picture of the dress and then the price. It will cost me 250 just for the dress. Then I scroll down and she tells us we need to buy these 70+ dollar shoes she's picked out. The wedding isn't until the end of august so I thought whatever I can budget for the dress and shop for some shoes that go on sell. The next day I get more messages telling me I need to get my dress in 1 week because it's 20 dollars off. I drive an hour to the store, was measured but couldn't buy the dress. I called my brother and told him I just can't afford the dress right now due to bills but I will budget and buy it late January early February. He understood because they done have money at all. I don't know what to do. Buying a bridesmaid dress a year early seems a little ridiculous. I don't want to spend 250 and not fit in it if I do get pregnant. Then today I got another group message telling me it has to be purchased by November 30. Seriously anyone have any thoughts?

 

[Mhankins]

FuturebabyG- Wow.. I am so sorry you have to deal with this! Especially now! I have to agree that it sounds a little ridiculous to buy a dress so early..I can see maybe if the dress was going to be discontinued but still! The demands to buy it so soon and short notice sucks. I am also really sorry the dress is ugly! I had a similar situation with my sister-in-law..talk about bridezilla! It didn't help that I felt like a tomato in the dress...but I didn't complain about that..but when it came to my wedding she refused to wear the dress I picked out and all the other girls liked..she ended up in a different dress..UGH..(she likes to make things about her) The only differences in the dresses was the one I picked was heart shaped on the top and the one she got was straight across..anyway..back to you lol got carried away.. Are they aware of your situation? Trying to get pregnant? Is there a reason it has to be bought by November 30th? Is it a big name store like Davids? I am sure they would have another sale before august next year..