TTC #1, Looking for iui Buddies for February!

[mrsbertrand]

BFN

 

[arcticfox]

Yeah we got in pretty quickly as well! I think within a month and a half of referral we got our appt. But since then it has been so much waiting. Wait two months to get in for this test... repeat this test next month, oh you need surgery but we can't schedule you in for 3-4 MONTHS! Ugh. I am the worst with waiting.

I really hope so too! Thanks

Are you doing one final IUI this month if this one has a negative beta?

This IUI is our last and might stop ttc for awhile. Hard to plan for an IVF at the moment.

 

[mrsbertrand]

Yeah we got in pretty quickly as well! I think within a month and a half of referral we got our appt. But since then it has been so much waiting. Wait two months to get in for this test... repeat this test next month, oh you need surgery but we can't schedule you in for 3-4 MONTHS! Ugh. I am the worst with waiting.

I really hope so too! Thanks

Are you doing one final IUI this month if this one has a negative beta?

This IUI is our last and might stop ttc for awhile. Hard to plan for an IVF at the moment.

Praying this will be your cycle Arctic.

 

[Ragnhild]

So sorry mrsb... You are in my prayers too

 

[arcticfox]

BFN

Sorry MrsB. Makes me more sad. Are you going for another IUI?

 

[mrsbertrand]

Thanks ladies.

I called a naturopath and was actually able to speak with the Dr., who was very lovely and really took the time to speak with me about my concerns and what my best course of action might be. I've been thinking about acupuncture for a long time and she was able to inform me quite a bit more on the subject and the ways it can help fertility by diagnosing the underlying issues, even with unexplained infertility. The Naturopathic route takes a little longer though, as it does seek to improve things at a biological and psychological level and that takes time.

DH and I have discussed it, and we will continue with our next two rounds of IUI, and save money to take the naturo*-path-* beginning in April if our next two IUI are unsuccessful. I am concerned that maybe the timing was off this cycle, as I only OPK'd each morning. What if I surged the night before and we were off by 12 hours?

Did your DR's perform your inseminations, or was it a nurse? Were they guided by ultrasound or no ultrasound used for insemination? I've read different things and am curious to know if my situation/clinic is abnormal or not.

 

[Swimming]

Thanks ladies.

I called a naturopath and was actually able to speak with the Dr., who was very lovely and really took the time to speak with me about my concerns and what my best course of action might be. I've been thinking about acupuncture for a long time and she was able to inform me quite a bit more on the subject and the ways it can help fertility by diagnosing the underlying issues, even with unexplained infertility. The Naturopathic route takes a little longer though, as it does seek to improve things at a biological and psychological level and that takes time.

DH and I have discussed it, and we will continue with our next two rounds of IUI, and save money to take the naturo*-path-* beginning in April if our next two IUI are unsuccessful. I am concerned that maybe the timing was off this cycle, as I only OPK'd each morning. What if I surged the night before and we were off by 12 hours?

Did your DR's perform your inseminations, or was it a nurse? Were they guided by ultrasound or no ultrasound used for insemination? I've read different things and am curious to know if my situation/clinic is abnormal or not.

I'm sorry mrsb. ugh.

I did acupuncture (just acupuncture) for two months, and it was a wonderful experience. This was before we found out about my husbands morphology issue, and I was driving five hours to her. It is really important you get a good acupuncturist (which is why I drove so far haha). I cant find one in my area that justifies the price right now.

I think I actually had the inverse of your situation mrsb, I did OPKs morning, noon, and night (why the hell not haha), started surging in the afternoon, called the clinic for the IUI the next day, had strong positive that night, and I'm concerned we did ours too early. Washed sperm don't live as long as sperm which are not washed. If I could do it again I would have done our IUI the following day to get that 36 hour mark.

A nurse did mine, there was no ultrasound.

Should we make a February IUI thread? We decided if two-three rounds of injections with IUI doesn't work we will move on to donor sperm or IVF.

 

[Swimming]

Artic I just read your siggy and wanted to know about your journey to #1? If you don't mind sharing... I just love hearing success stories.

 

[mnelson815]

So sorry mrs.b!! I agree that maybe the timing was off a touch. I have read numerous sources that state doing opks in the morning are less reliable so maybe try switching it up this time? Apparently the best time to do this is between 11am-5pm. It give the lh enough time to surge in the morning to detect in your late morning early afternoon urine. Or you could just get cheapies and do multiple time slots like swimming! Haha!
I usually have a pretty good surge so I use some cheap non-dipstick ones for the few days leading up to surge and then when I start getting pretty good lines I use a digital to check. That way my digi packs last forever!

Yeah Arctic I would love to hear your story if you don't mind sharing?

As for the thread - you can always adjust the title instead of making a new one incase you want to attract some new Feb guests. That way they can look back and see what has happened so far for everyone and their iui journey!

AFM - I am trying to learn some patience. I can't stand the wait anymore but complaining about it isn't going to change anything. I just wish time could go by a little faster so I could stop being in limbo so much and join in the ttc fun with you guys!

Also - congrats on the job swimming!!

 

[arcticfox]

Thanks ladies.

I called a naturopath and was actually able to speak with the Dr., who was very lovely and really took the time to speak with me about my concerns and what my best course of action might be. I've been thinking about acupuncture for a long time and she was able to inform me quite a bit more on the subject and the ways it can help fertility by diagnosing the underlying issues, even with unexplained infertility. The Naturopathic route takes a little longer though, as it does seek to improve things at a biological and psychological level and that takes time.

DH and I have discussed it, and we will continue with our next two rounds of IUI, and save money to take the naturo*-path-* beginning in April if our next two IUI are unsuccessful. I am concerned that maybe the timing was off this cycle, as I only OPK'd each morning. What if I surged the night before and we were off by 12 hours?

Did your DR's perform your inseminations, or was it a nurse? Were they guided by ultrasound or no ultrasound used for insemination? I've read different things and am curious to know if my situation/clinic is abnormal or not.

I tried acupuncture this IUI cycle. It helped start AF which was good. We didn't have to drive back and forth for my scan which was the next day. Then acupuncture a week after, 24 hrs before and the day of IUI.

I only did OPK in the morning, I used FMU. Injected Gonal F usually at 6pm. And IUI was done by an RN, no ultrasound.

 

[arcticfox]

Artic I just read your siggy and wanted to know about your journey to #1? If you don't mind sharing... I just love hearing success stories.

My first pregnancy was quite the "surprise". I got pregnant the month we weren't trying and when we got our fur baby, a 2-mo old Black Lab. 😍😍
2 months prior, we went to see our family doctor to get a fertility referral . We did blood work and everything were good. Even my Dr was surprised when I told him.

 

[mrsbertrand]

Artic I just read your siggy and wanted to know about your journey to #1? If you don't mind sharing... I just love hearing success stories.

My first pregnancy was quite the "surprise". I got pregnant the month we weren't trying and when we got our fur baby, a 2-mo old Black Lab. 😍😍
2 months prior, we went to see our family doctor to get a fertility referral . We did blood work and everything were good. Even my Dr was surprised when I told him.

Thank you ladies for sharing, sounds like my procedure was the norm then

What a great story Arctic, that must have been a wonderful feeling!

I can't seem to be able to change the title on this thread, it's only giving met he option to edit the post. Has any one done this before and can guide me?

 

[Swimming]

I haven't done it before mrsb.

Artic, how wonderful I love dogs... they bring so much joy!!!!! That is a great story, I wonder why for some the month they don't try works !!! Lab puppies are so entertaining!!! I think our dog has some lab in him, he was quite the handful when he was a puppy!!

 

[mnelson815]

I am not sure exactly how to change the title, but a lot of ladies do it so it has got to be somewhere.... Maybe go to edit your first post and see if the title bar shows up at the top of the screen?

Ah yes! I wish I could "not try" for a cycle, but I think I am way to fully aware of them now, that I would still know when I am ovulating and could never really fully be able to "not try" haha.

Puppies bring so much joy! I love ours like a child. That is probably not too healthy, but he is everything! We got lucky as he is a pretty big guy (120lbs), so he isn't too hyper and crazy. Much more laid back!

 

[Swimming]

Oh my gosh, ours is 85lbs and full of energy still! We plan on one day getting a newfypoo, because of the laid back reputation.

I get my first shot tonight, I'm pretty excited because it feels like I'm doing something to make progress!

 

[arcticfox]

Yay!! Good luck this cycle!!

 

[mrsbertrand]

Huzzah! Title is now changed.

I've got four fur babies, 2 border collie mixes, a chinchilla and a rat. I love them all to pieces

Good luck Swimming!

Can't wait to hear Arctic, fingers and toes crossed for you!

How are you feeling Ragnhild?

 

[Swimming]

Huzzah! Title is now changed.

I've got four fur babies, 2 border collie mixes, a chinchilla and a rat. I love them all to pieces

Good luck Swimming!

Can't wait to hear Arctic, fingers and toes crossed for you!

How are you feeling Ragnhild?

I second the request for an update from Artic & Rag!!!

I love border collies animals are the best.

My first shot wasn't that bad at all. It was really weird, I was laying down, I felt the needle go in and it was fine, then my knee kicked out as if I was getting my patella reflex checked haha.
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[arcticfox]

I had trouble opening the website since yesterday, weird. Anyway, I didn't POAS today. I'm going for my beta on Monday.

Swimming - glad you're doing well with your injections. haha, you got a nice knee reflex there.

 

[arcticfox]

Huzzah! Title is now changed.

I've got four fur babies, 2 border collie mixes, a chinchilla and a rat. I love them all to pieces

Good luck Swimming!

Can't wait to hear Arctic, fingers and toes crossed for you!

How are you feeling Ragnhild?

Yay!! Love fur babies! We are thinking of adopting a kitten or a dog.