TTC #1, Looking for iui Buddies for February!

[Tia792000]

Swimming- I hope the injectionsame are just what you need to make baby magic happen! Keep us updated!!

Melissa- Wow, we are so close! Feeling any diffrent? This wait is just terrible!! I forgot to mention I am super bloated and scared to do any exercise. My cramps are like period cramps then some twinge pains also. The symptoms come and go and seem stronger in the evening (probably because I'm focusing on them more). I just started getting a little headache and a little lightheaded, so I'm really trying to drink lots of water. I'm going to try to hold out from testing untill Friday when I have the blood test. I'm prepared more for the negative because I have never had a positive. If I'm positive I will be in disbelief and will take a while to sink in. Lol

 

[melissa44]

Tia - I have had the craziest side effects this iui round! I am also super bloated and (sorry tmi) super gassy! To the point where it's just became so uncomfortable to even sleep. Crazy vivid dreams, hot flashes, severe headaches, hard and tingling nipples (tmi again&#128517 sore breasts (but that went away at about 8-9 dpiui). On day 9 dpiui I had pretty painful cramps I seriously thought this is game over, I'm for sure getting AF today or tomorrow, but nothing yet. That was the point where my "stress-free" TWW went to crap 😅 I'm just soo anxious to test in 2 days!
Good luck on Friday! Keep us updated with your results.

 

[Tia792000]

Mrsbertrand- I took Femara 2.5mg. At my post iui US I had one good mature folical and one not so big on the other side. I wish I took note on the sizes. I'm hoping they are both good and have a better chances for twins!! I will definitely ask for an increase in the dose if this one didn't take.

The post washed sperm was 10 million. Seems low compared to others, but my dr seemed pleased. I had really intense cramping day after iui. I think it was ovulation pain more painful from the Femara and or tiger shot. I'll definitely take the next day off if I need to do any more iui's. Praying so hard and have my loved ones praying for us too! ������
3.5 more days wait!!!

 

[Tia792000]

Melissa- have you tested yet? Anything new? I have a new thing that I am getting. I have been having indigestion gas, and a little regurgitation (sorry) at night. Headache and dizziness off and on. I'm going to be so disappointed if these are all symptoms from the progesterone. I know they are very similar to pregnancy symptoms. What a cruel joke. Lol

 

[melissa44]

Tia - Just had my beta today. BFN Not taking it too well this time. Just so scared we only have 2 more IUI tries before our insurance cuts us off and we have to move on to IVF. We cannot afford 10-15k per IVF try! That is just so ridiculous! But I'm sure we'll figure something out. And to make matters worse new pregnancy announcement today from a family member 😒 It's not that I'm not happy for them, I'm just so sick and tired of everything we go through with no success. I'm sure you girls know what that feels like!

 

[mrsbertrand]

Tia - Just had my beta today. BFN Not taking it too well this time. Just so scared we only have 2 more IUI tries before our insurance cuts us off and we have to move on to IVF. We cannot afford 10-15k per IVF try! That is just so ridiculous! But I'm sure we'll figure something out. And to make matters worse new pregnancy announcement today from a family member 😒 It's not that I'm not happy for them, I'm just so sick and tired of everything we go through with no success. I'm sure you girls know what that feels like!

I know this exact feeling! We are on our second round of three, and had thought about pursuing IVF in april but do not have the money to support that path. We've since decided to look into naturopathy (acupuncture and nutrition) to try and target the actual problem, if this round or the next does not work. Have you looked into other treatment options such as these?

So sorry about your BFN, it is so hard to go through that month after month, especially when it seems so easy for everyone else to get pregnant. Just remember that as they may not know our journey, we may not know theirs. Not much we can do about the jealousy either way though

 

[melissa44]

MrsB - Thank you.
I did try acupuncture as well as chinese herbal medicine. I was very positive when I started it but I really didn't feel any change other than in my wallet! Heh. But everyone is different, it might work for you! And if not, at least it helps you relax and get rid of stress.
Have you started a new cycle since your last failed IUI?
I'm just getting off the progesterone to start my period soon and start a new cycle.

 

[Swimming]

Tia - Just had my beta today. BFN Not taking it too well this time. Just so scared we only have 2 more IUI tries before our insurance cuts us off and we have to move on to IVF. We cannot afford 10-15k per IVF try! That is just so ridiculous! But I'm sure we'll figure something out. And to make matters worse new pregnancy announcement today from a family member 😒 It's not that I'm not happy for them, I'm just so sick and tired of everything we go through with no success. I'm sure you girls know what that feels like!

I'm so sorry Melissa. I know the feeling. Depending on where you are, some clinics have reimbursement IVF programs if you qualify (I am sure you've looked into that though). It is ridiculous! I can also relate to the sentiment of pregnancy announcements where it seems like some people have everything.

Mrsb has a point though. We had some friends who got pregnant third try and had healthy cute baby, THEN got pregnant AGAIN. ... seemed to go so smoothly with two healthy kiddos and they didn't miss a beat. But just found out both are battling some serious mental health problems and they are getting a divorce. I wish there were more BFPs from LTTTCers for the hope.

But nothing takes away the sting of a BFN. I agree that you will figure something out! If there is one thing I believe in its the power of sticking together and keeping-on-swimming (hence the name haha). Feel better!

 

[Ragnhild]

Hi ladies... sorry missed a lot but trying to catch up and cheer you on.
Sorry about all the BFNs... i have also been through the heartache of seeing everyone around getting pg before me so i know exactly how it feels. The funny thing, i was technically healthy but the others all had multiple issues like pcos, thyroid, hpv.. you name it. I went through more than 4 years of baby showers, 1st birthdays, then 2nd, 3rd now even 4th, baby announcements etc, all while biting back tears. Anyway long story short you will survive as i did... find your own feel good methods, defense mechaniss or avoidance stratagies (which was me after 2 yrs ttc). And we saved up for some time to be able to afford the iui, and i was full of doubt and fear the whole time but it worked out. So keep the faith and one day it will happen for all of you. Fx and to you all... hope you get your bfps soon!!

 

[mrsbertrand]

Melissa, We are on our second cycle, back for monitoring day 10 on Monday.

Ragnhild, how was your U/S Scan??

 

[Ragnhild]

Hey mrsb... how r u holding up?
Didn't have a scan it's at 12 weeks/20 weeks don't really remember lol. They give only 2 scans here and then i looked it up online and it turns out multiple scans are really part of the ligitation/commercial culture so i'm ok with just 2 https://www.whattoexpect.com/wom/pregnancy/0723/is-your-doctor-ordering-too-many-ultrasounds-.aspx
Had blood tests though and the mf is worried about diabetes so she will keep monitoring for that.

 

[Tia792000]

Melissa- so sorry to hear the news. I completely understand what you are going through! It's really hear to stay positive and look at the bright side, especially when you feel so helpless. I can not afford IVF either, and since I have never had a BFP I think if iui doesn't work for me thanow I must have some sort of implantation issue. When ever I Google it is can't find any medical reason or solution for it. I think it's because it's an unknown issue. So I'm not willing to spend that kind of money on the unknown. I have mentally prepared myself for plan B- adoption or plan C- just being a hands on aunt and traveling the world.

I test tomorrow morning. If it's a no then on to 1-2 more iui's then we will take a break. I have a lot of indigestion heart burn at night full stomach and empty stomach. I also read it's due to high progesterone, go figure.... I hear real symptoms don't come along for 2weeks past period due.

So happy to have found a place of support and people who share my fertility issue. My friend and family know, but they will never realy know.

 

[melissa44]

Thanks girls!
Congrats on your BFP Ragnhild! Hope everything goes smoothly
Tia - taking the progesterone suppositories messes with your head! Lol. I learned this time to kind of ignore those symptoms because they will just drive you crazy! They mimick pregnancy symptoms so you will never know if it's due to pregnancy or the progesterone supplement.. but good luck! I hope it works out for you soon! ...Have you looked into low-cost IVF places? Depends where you live.. I live in expensive California! and I still found reasonable prices in Los Angeles area.
And yes! I'm so happy I found this place as well. Even though some of our friends and families know they will never understand unless they've gone through this! So thank you girls!

 

[mrsbertrand]

Hey mrsb... how r u holding up?
Didn't have a scan it's at 12 weeks/20 weeks don't really remember lol. They give only 2 scans here and then i looked it up online and it turns out multiple scans are really part of the ligitation/commercial culture so i'm ok with just 2 https://www.whattoexpect.com/wom/pregnancy/0723/is-your-doctor-ordering-too-many-ultrasounds-.aspx
Had blood tests though and the mf is worried about diabetes so she will keep monitoring for that.

I'm hanging in there! I hope it's not diabetes, but there are ways of managing it if it is. I didn't realize it was something that could happen so early on!

The upped dose of femara is making me cramp a little more i think, but otherwise we go for blood work and ultrasound on monday, -and if it's anything like last cycle i'll probably be there Friday Saturday sunday to confirm LH and then IUI number two!

I will also be ignoring any and all symptoms until beta this time. Our bodies cannot be trusted when TTC!

 

[Tia792000]

MrsB- good luck on your iui!!! Can't wait to hear how it went and how your folicals looked with the increasedogs dose. I hope this it the one for you!! Ifor this one doesn't take I'm gona ask for a increased dose!

Ragnhild- congratulations on your pregnancy!!! I bet that is the best feeling in the world. Man the fertile mom's have no clue how lucky they are!

Melissa- So I looked into the low cost IVF clinics. There is a few in CA. In San Diego they claim 100% pregnancy or money back!! Wow!! I'm in northern Nevada. SF or Sacramento would be my closet CA clinics. Reno just has the one that I go to. I haven't talked to them about IVF cost yet, so we will see what they cost if we can't succeed with iui.

My 1st iui journey is almost over! Testing tomorrow... I realy don't feel different, but I know it's a 15-20% chance we will get a BFP I think its my subconscious protecting my self for possible disapointing news.

 

[melissa44]

Tia- Found a low cost IVF place in Los Angeles (which is closer to me) where if your first 2 cycles fail, the 3rd is free. And if the 3rd fails you may be eligible to get your money back! There's a lot of places, just need to look into it.
Good luck today! Keep us updated!

 

[Tia792000]

It was a BFN for me today. AF will come this weekend, I'll get scheduled for my baseline US, hopefully get on a double dose of Femara, then do IUI #2 in a few weeks.

It such a bummer, and to make it worse I'm so upset about the 10+ lbs I have gained over the last 6 months of trying. 1st week don't want to work out during my period, then start to work out a few days, and before I know it it's ovulation time and 2ww. I'm too scared to workout during 2ww. I do home workouts that have a lot of moves that are not good for pregnancy, and its too cold for walks outside, so I'm going to join a gym tomorrow. That way I can do low a level workout on a treadmill during 2ww and work my but off the rest of the time!!

 

[melissa44]

Tia, I am so sorry about your BFN! It's so hard. Enjoy your weekend, open a bottle of wine and do somthing you otherwise couldn't do if you were pregnant.. That's what I do and it helps a little.
I totally get what you mean about the working out thing. I started working out a few days after the IUI and on day 8dpiui I got the worst cramps ever. I'm scared the cramps were caused by the heavy workout I did the day before. Planning to take it easy more next IUI. We'll be so close in time! We can be IUI buddies. Lol.

 

[mrsbertrand]

Tia, I am so sorry about your BFN! It's so hard. Enjoy your weekend, open a bottle of wine and do somthing you otherwise couldn't do if you were pregnant.. That's what I do and it helps a little.
I totally get what you mean about the working out thing. I started working out a few days after the IUI and on day 8dpiui I got the worst cramps ever. I'm scared the cramps were caused by the heavy workout I did the day before. Planning to take it easy more next IUI. We'll be so close in time! We can be IUI buddies. Lol.

So sorry Tia! Let's make this our month!

 

[arcticfox]

Hey mrsb... how r u holding up?
Didn't have a scan it's at 12 weeks/20 weeks don't really remember lol. They give only 2 scans here and then i looked it up online and it turns out multiple scans are really part of the ligitation/commercial culture so i'm ok with just 2 https://www.whattoexpect.com/wom/pregnancy/0723/is-your-doctor-ordering-too-many-ultrasounds-.aspx
Had blood tests though and the mf is worried about diabetes so she will keep monitoring for that.

I'm hanging in there! I hope it's not diabetes, but there are ways of managing it if it is. I didn't realize it was something that could happen so early on!

The upped dose of femara is making me cramp a little more i think, but otherwise we go for blood work and ultrasound on monday, -and if it's anything like last cycle i'll probably be there Friday Saturday sunday to confirm LH and then IUI number two!

I will also be ignoring any and all symptoms until beta this time. Our bodies cannot be trusted when TTC!

Good luck !!