18 Days Post IUI - Will I get a BFP?

kenzipaige

I'm new to the community! My husband is in remission from Leukemia and is 100% sterile. Before his cancer treatments, he made a trip to "the bank" and made ONE deposit - that they split into 6 vials. We've had unprotected sex for 2 years hoping for a glimpse at a miracle, but nothing.

Here's where we are:

January 2014: 1st IUI with 100mg Clomid (one vial). Had 4 good sized follicles; failed. Period right on time.

February 2014: Underwent our 2nd IUI with 100 mg Clomid (one vial). Had 3 large follicles (one a size 32); Got a BFP 12 days post IUI. WE WERE PREGNANT! Our hearts broke when the pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 8.5 weeks (March 27th). - Took meds to pass our sweet angel at home; heavy flow.

May 2014: Underwent our 3rd IUI with 100mg Clomid (one vial). Had 3 good sized follicles; had some spotting the day of the procedure and intense cramping for a week to follow. I'm now 2 days late, 18 days post IUI, and haven't gotten a positive HPT (I've been testing every morning since 9 days post IUI).

Has anyone had any luck getting a BFP this late post a fertility treatment? I worry that the Clomid has caused my period to just be late; and I'm trying not to get my hopes up. But our next step is IVF, since we only have 3 vials of sperm left and it's eating me alive!! HELP!

jszy10

Hey kenzipaige.  I doubt anyone on the IF page is going to be able to give you success stories.  Clomid can make your period late by a few days, and so can progesterone if you were on that?

I can tell you that with my 4th IUI (with clomid) I never got my period or a BFP, and it was found that I had cysts.  I was put on BCP as a result.  I sure hope that isn't the case for you, but it's definitely a possibility.  After my 6th IUI (with clomid) I had cysts again.

GL.  I would say if it doesnt come by weeks end, call your RE and let them know.  They will probably have you come in for an u/s.

kenzipaige

Thank you for your words and wisdom. I am hoping that is not the case either. I will be praying for you for the IVF process - if we have to take that route, maybe we will both conceive around the same time. Baby dust being sent your way

AMShark

I wish I had good news for you, but I never had any success with IUI.  But, since you've already had a BFP from IUI, I'm going to take that as a really positive sign.  

I'm scared to death of HPTs - I just can't.  When are you getting tested by your doctor?  Do your best to distract yourself until then, if you can. GL!

diamante1181

Unfortunately for me, I had to completely bypass iui and go straight for ivf. Considering you have so few vials left, ivf with icsi might not be a bad idea. You'll have better chances, and that's a good thing!

kenzipaige

@AMShark‌ my RE says if I still don't have a BFP or period by Friday, they want me to come in for an ultrasound and blood work to see what's going on..I wish I didn't obsess over HpT's...I drive myself nuts. Sorry to see your IVF was unsuccessful...will be lifting you up in prayers @diamante1181‌ I sort of wish my Re would've only had us do 2IUis...we've wasted half the sperm and have nothing but a miscarriage to show for it so sorry to read about your angel babies...I can't imagine. Will be praying for you.. hugs.

kenzipaige

Thank you all so much. Unfortunate news, I started AF this morning   

emmuffy

Sorry to hear this. I know it's disappointing.