***IUI Check-In 6/24***

lebradford

This is the place to update us on your IUI or break.

***Please note, if I don't see an update in 3 weeks, I will remove you from the list (you will see **4** before your name the week before I remove you)***

QOTW: What do you like about the way your parents raised you? What would you want to do differently? 

If you would like to be added please answer the following:


1. Where are you at in the IUI process? (2WW, meds, break, etc.)

2. Which IUI are you on?

3. Test/Beta day?

Currently in an IUI cycle:

rainbowbridge14 (IUI # 3)

twentyknicks (IUI #2)

Je11yBean85 (IUI #1)

BlueJell0 (IUI #2)

*SnowFlake84 (IUI #1) 

*TLooney17 (IUI #1)

KristenG2011 (IUI#3)

***CrystalKevin8476 (IUI #1)

***NotElsie (IUI#1.1) 

Waterlily234 (IUI #3)

Yayafamily (IUI #2)

mrskovarik (IUI #3)

Kcheese (IUI #2)

BananaPancakes02 (IUI #2)

Buttmonkey34 (IUI #3)

drstef (IUI #2)

viola27 (IUI #2)

jaci20634 (IUI #2)

Kam10 (IUI#4)

2WW:

Babymilos (IUI #4)

wishiwaspreggo (IUI #5)

EastBayBride (IUI #2)

Kcmomz3 (IUI #2)

sewfie (IUI #1&2)

lilbean20 (IUI #1)

mikaela33 (IUI #2)

GinnyJones82 (IUI#3)

ky29 (IUI #4)

amylev80 (IUI #2)

BunnyBerry (IUI #1)

Belou52579 (IUI #1)

RNcrystal (IUI #3) 

Emmuffy (IUI #6)

Viola27 (IUI #2)

*MrsM429 (IUI #5)

Tiko99 (IUI #2)

**kaynix21 (IUI #2)

*bringthescience (IUI #3)

*TTCBabyJ (IUI #1)

jkremp (IUI #3)

ddvj79 (IUI #4) 

DharmaChick (IUI #4.1)

wcasar (IUI # 4)

katydid2014 (IUI #3)

*LRsnowflake (IUI #3)

***keziah23 (IUI #1)

**4**wbird (IUI #1) 

**4**princesskatie22 (IUI #1)

Temporarily Benched: 

lebradford (IUI #3)

**Rachaeleigh (IUI #2)

**4**kallygirlie (IUI #2)

On Break:

*Packerfan4life (IUI #2)

**sugar4bri (IUI#3)

*margevz101 (IUI #1)

*.Mrs.Matt. (IUI #3)

*MissEm15 (IUI #3.1) 

 BFPs: 

June 2014

Pmpknbride (IUI #5)

Mommalawyer (IUI #2)

May 2014

Calindi (IUI #3) 

April 2014

jdionne (IUI #2)

Jenkellen (IUI#3)

Nbgordon (IUI #2)

CandaceC1020 (IUI #1)

Jconno (IUI#3)

March 2014

Siona1976 (IUI #2)

Tippytoes06 (IUI #4)

lebradford

3 BCPs left for me! As soon as I get my period, I can schedule a baseline appointment, and if my cyst is gone, then I start IUI #3, my first injects cycle. 

QOTW: My parents were very open to discussing things with me, and I always felt like I could go to them with things. They have always supported me unconditionally. Things I would do differently with my own kids would be to make them do more for themselves (laundry, cooking, etc.) and take them more places. 

keziah23

Hi all, jumping back in., Had IUI #2 today.  Motility was very low so chances are quite poor this cycle.  I'm on HCG and Endometrium this cycle for leuetal phase defect

QOTD: I was raised by a single mom after my dad passed away when I was 5.  She did an amazing job as far as I'm concerned. 

Sewfie

1. Almost halfway through the 2ww!
2. Numero uno
3. July 2nd. I'll probably start testing at home this Saturday, now that my trigger shot is out of my system.

QOTW: That's a really good question. My parents could have done better (with regards to general hygeine, nutrition, etc), but I do appreciate that they raised me to be really open-minded. For example, I don't remember a time that I didn't know that some people are homosexual (my parents are hetero), I feel like I've always just known, and it's no big deal. I was also exposed, via my parents and grandparents, to a wide range of socio-economic groups (we were damn poor, but my grandparents were middle class), and I think that helps me so much today. And my dad has always believed that I can handle myself as well as any man (my mom used to let my brother do anything, but wanted to keep me in eyesight all the time specifically because I'm a girl; my dad was always on my side to give me freedom). Despite that, most gender roles weren't that important. I never had any doubt that I could do just as well as any boy in any subject or sport.
I would seriously change the basic care stuff (like, making sure they eat good food, not cake for breakfast, brush their teeth, etc).  And I would take time to actually enjoy them (my mom didn't play with us or anything. My dad did though, so that's something).

tweetyknicks

1. meds this time: cd5-9 Letrozole (beginning of cycle was kind of screwy), cd10-? Bravelle

2. IUI#2

3. somewhere around third week of July?

QOTW: I think my parents did a pretty good job. In particular, my parents ensured that my brother and I learned to earn most of our treats and privileges. I see that missing a lot today. The only thing I might change is schooling. Public school was adequate for the most part, but I would like something better for my kids' education. My husband and I are considering homeschooling. (My parents would not have been able to manage anything except public school, so I certainly can't criticize them for that choice.)

Buttmonkey34: Don't worry. Injectables are totally manageable. Bravelle shots burned as I injected them, but I barely felt the needle.

ky29

10dpiui. I was bad and started testing. My trigger was pretty much gone yesterday.. And I was proud when I didn't test this morning. Hopefully waiting til Friday. But I'm already feeling defeated. We started to go through all our ivf stuff again last night. It looks like we will discuss it more seriously this weekend.

Eta
QOTW: I think they did a great job with me. They taught me great money values, which I'm really appreciating now. I was not spoiled, and learned to appreciate what I was given. And just taught great values in general. I hope I can do the same with my children.

mrskovarik

I'm on cd9. I go in friday for my mid cycle and IUI #3 is planned for Saturday or Monday. QOTW: I liked how my parents trusted me enough to give me the freedom to do what I wanted for the most part, but I never felt comfortable going to them for anything even half serious. I definatly want my kids to feel welcome to come to me for any questions or help.

ky29

@katydid2014 - sounds like we are both in the same place in treatments.  Hope you temp stays up!  FX! 

For whatever reason I decided to temp this morning, just to see where it was at compared to other cycles.. and it's about average.  I may temp the next couple days to see if it drops, in which case I'll be more prepared for the bfn.

RNCrystal

6 dpiui#3 - no major symptoms- a little crampy today but nothing exciting. I'll be testing July 2- my 3 year wedding anniversary so I'm hoping to give the hubby a nice gift of a positive hpt! If I get a bfn then I will be drinking all 4th
Of July weekend when we head to the cape! Best of luck everyone !

wishiwaspreggo

@katydid2014 and @ky29 - woo, cycle buddies!!!  I'm 10 DP IUI, too.  I like your theories, Katy, about 6/14 divided by 2 = 3/7 which would be our EDD.  I kind of had a "good sign."  One year ago, my mom, C, and I went to the Indie Handicraft Exchange and my mom bought a onesie that said "You Are My Sunshine" which she intended to give to our child since she knew we were about to get started trying to have a baby.  My grandpa sang it to my mom, my mom sang it to me, and I will sing it to my kids.  Anyway, the day of my last IUI we went to this year's Handicraft Exchange right after and I walked by the corner where my mom got the onesie and I was sad.  But then C said "Maybe this means we've come full circle."

Awwwwwww that's my sappy story for the day.

This is IUI number 5, testing at the end of the week.

GTKY: My upbringing was great.  My parents have always let us be who we are and never forced any expectations on us as far as career or partner choices go.  They're incredibly supportive.  Back in the mid-90's they even drove me down to Tennessee so I could go to prom with my internet boyfriend.  Seriously, my parents rock.  What would I change?  I kinda wish my parents were less stressed out and focused more on enjoying our company.  They were so worried about finances and work, and I hope to keep my focus on the bigger picture of my family when I have kids of my own.  Of course, C and I will always worry about money and work, but I don't want it to melt over to my quality time with our kids.  In my parents' defense they were doing their very best.  I can understand why their attention was mostly focused on keeping the food on the table and the roof over our heads when we were young and they were broke.

wcasar

Starting round #5. Halfway through my clomid with IUI sometime over July 4th weekend. Considering I plan events that's my busiest day of the year it will be hard to keep my stress level to a minimum. Luckily I may be triggered that am or on Saturday so at least the IUI will be after I work.

Also called to set up our initial consult for IVF on July 17th so here's to hoping I get a BFP with this last go around we save money.

My parents were great and raised me well. I hope my husband and I will be able to do the same when and if we have an opportunity.

Kam10

I'm on CD12 and go in for my 2nd mid-cycle ultrasound tomorrow morning. First scan on Monday showed one promising on the right, and two on the left. Lining was at a 6 which is a huge improvement over any previous cycle I've had. Hopefully things will look good and IUI#4 will be on Friday.

Tiko99

Yesterday and today I had B2B IUI so I am officially in the TWW and will start my progesterone suppositories tonight (yuck). My follicles were still hanging around when I had the first IUI yesterday, but I was happy to see the three on my left side ovulated so I hope we caught the eggs in time with the second IUI. The one on my right side did not ovulate with the trigger so it may ovulate on its own or shrivel back. My DH stats were amazing....90 million with 90% motility for the first IUI and 40 million with 70% motility for the second. I sat their for 15 minutes after each IUI and just thought about the sperm meeting the egg....sperm meet egg...sperm meet egg. 

I was adopted at 6 weeks and I'm at a point in my life were I can give props to my birth parents for continuing with the pregnancy and giving me to a family that could better provide for me. With that being said my parents waited 7 years for me and 10 for my brother and I think since they wanted children so incredibly bad that once we came around they were in spoil/protection mode. I didn't have any set chores, I never worried about money because my parents bought us both new cars and paid for our college educations, contributed to our IRA's, etc. Looking back I completely appreciate what they did for us, but I think I missed out on a lot of opportunities to learn that failing and having to work for what you get are good things and lead to more personal strength and confidence. With that being said, my parents were great people, still are and I know will make amazing grandparents one day. 

drstef

Hi Ladies!

Update: We are currently in the process of IUI#2. I am on CD7 and have been taking Letrozole (10mg) since CD3. I go in 6/27 for a u/s check-in so hopefully things will go well. The IUI looks like it will take place some time before the 4th of July.

Good luck to all of you ladies!

QOTW: I would not change one thing in regards to how my parents raised me. I would definitely not be the person I am today if it were not for them. There are plenty of things I disagreed with while growing up, however, the older I get the more I respect them. I spent 6 years away from the them when I got married, but now, they are my neighbors!!! I couldn't love them more!

TTCBabyJ

@mommalawyer Congrats!

1. I am currently on day 2 of clomid

2. IUI # 2

3. If I ovulate the same time I did last month around July 18th

I love the fact that my parents, especially my mom, always told me she loved me and showed me so much affection. They would punish if you did something wrong but then still praise you for what you did right in the situation.

I kind of felt like I was treated different than my brother. It seemed like the females in the family were held to a higher standard than the males.  

 

 

Belou52579

Hey-

I'm 4 dpiui #1 and I've been cramping since I had it. 

I wasn't told about having a beta done-just told to call in if I didn't get my period in 16 days...I will just test on my own until I get a positive or a period and call them either way.

QOTW:

My parent's instilled a sense of independence on me and also the importance of education. I knew from a very young age that I was going to go to college and my dad was going to help me financially through it. I was lucky that he paid the tab and that my work study money went towards my living expenses. One thing that I would change was that they were not very affectionate people...I had to learn that on my own and I still struggle with it today.  

BunnyBerry

It's awesome to read about so many with great timing, good linings - hooray for 3T IUIs!

I'm still sore (emotionally) about getting stuck with ICI this month. It just wasn't on my radar of things that could go wrong. I will try to prepare better emotionally for the unforeseen next time.

I'm on 9DPO and not interested in testing until 12 or 13DPO (Fri or Sat). If my temp drops or I start spotting/AF I may wait until Mon morning (beta day) to do an HPT.

QOTW: I love that my parents raised me to take my faith seriously as the most important part of my life and who I am. They were also the best example of generosity.

A whole laundry list came to mind, though, but I will leave it at this...I hope I can listen, not criticize, and have a more nurturing and open relationship with my kids.

jkremp

***Warning: BFP mentioned

I didn't want to start a whole new thread since I haven't been super active, but since I have been a part of the check in, I just wanted to let you ladies know that IUI was a success. I got a faint positive at 9dpiui. Since I had my IVF consult that day, I asked for a beta. It was 15.3. I went back for beta #2 yesterday (14dpiui) and it was 385. I go for my third beta tomorrow. Thank you for welcoming me on this board and for the support. Best of luck to all of you.

Belou52579

Congrats @jkremp‌ !!!!!!!!!!

chickysue

I'm off break and back in the IUI saddle again.

This is IUI #3. I start Clomid tomorrow and I will do Ovidrel to trigger.

I go in for a follie check on 7/3

DharmaChick

Hugs to all who need them, good luck to those in a cycle, and congrats to the BFPs!

I am at 9dpiui for IUI#4.1.
I had very light spotting this morning and cramping Sunday and today. I would like to be optimistic and believe that this is implantation, but I really doubt it.

Beta is next Monday, June 30. I have been going "beta or bust" but I think that this time I may test at home on Sunday (14dpiui) so that I can give myself time to emotionally process the results at home.

QOTW: For the most part, I wouldn't change how I was raised. I like that my parents emphasized important values, but still encouraged me to be open minded.

KristineGuerrero24

Hi all ! I am new to this board. Congrats to every with BFPs! Good luck to everyone

I am currently on my second IUI... The first one didn't work because my ovulation is so off. This next one we will be doing Letrozole, HCG trigger shot and then the IUI. I am very optimistic and hope this one works. Trying not to get my hopes up.

I had a tough childhood but if it weren't for my mom I don't know how I would have turned out. I cant wait to be a mother and teach my kids what my mom taught me.

kcmomz3

I'm just starting iui #3 cycle, I'm currently on cd2. I'm going to start femara tomorrow for 5 days, then my follicle check is July 2nd. This is our final round of just femara and iui; we will move to injects next cycle if we have to get there. Praying for all you ladies and hope you get your bfp soon!

Qotw: I like that my parents allowed us to try out many hobbies and activities to find out our interests. They supported all of us and wanted us to do things we enjoyed. Also, my parents worked so hard to provide a good life for our family and they taught us to work hard.

CarSaidYes

hello to all! Id love to join!
1. Day 3 here. Starting 100mg Clomid tonight.
2. IUI #1
3. Tba

I love that my parents raised us to be very reliable. If we rsvp'd for a party and then didn't want to go... Too bad. If we played soccer and wanted to quit two weeks later.... Too bad. It pays off when getting job promotions and in relationships. One thing I will do differently is talking to my kid(s) about sex, periods, and personal stuff. My parents didn't talk about this with us.

BananaPancakes02

Luckily, AF came today (after my husbands suggestion that BD will bring it on, guess he was right!).  So, just waiting on a call back from the nurse so I can schedule my baseline U/S to get started on IUI #2.

QOTW: There are a lot of things that I hope to improve upon when/if I have children of my own.  I think my parents did the best that they could, but I don't want to repeat their mistakes.

YayaFamily

At the RE, waiting for bloodwork next. Just had an u/s and follies are moving along so slowly despite being on tx day 8 (CD10) with injectables. Struggling not to get discouraged but not feeling very optimistic about this one lately. Could really use a good call from the nurses this afternoon!

tweetyknicks

@YayaFamily: My last cycle required 5 days of letrozole, 5 days of estrogen, and 10 days of injectables. Don't lose hope early!

BananaPancakes02

I just had my baseline U/S, no cysts!!  I had a fear that I would have some just because of what I have read here.  But, I'm good to go on cycle #2!

And damn, my ultrasound hurt today.  the probe pressed on my cervix or something, and I screamed.  It was fine after she stopped for a minute, but man, I wasn't expecting that!

TLooney17

I am CD 10 of iui #1. I had my mid-cycle scan today (I have a short cycle). I will trigger tomorrow morning and the iui is set for Saturday morning. Beta July 12th I guess?

My parents did an awesome job raising me. They gave me guidance and boundaries, but they let me make my own choices. They always supported me, and they gave me a lot of opportunities. At the time, I though they were over protective but looking back I understand why they did the things they did.

YayaFamily

Thanks @tweetyknicks‌. Nurse just called and said they are keeping it "low and slow" ...not changing the dose and keeping it going for the next 4 days (total of 11 days on injectables this cycle instead of 4 days last month), check again on Monday morning.

YayaFamily

Thanks @tweetyknicks‌. Nurse just called and said they are keeping it "low and slow" ...not changing the dose and keeping it going for the next 4 days (total of 11 days on injectables this cycle instead of 4 days last month), check again on Monday morning.

KristenG2011

Congratulations to all the BFPs and wishing everyone the best of luck!!

I just had my 3rd IUI yesterday...so now I'm in the 2ww. This time we did back to back IUI's which we didn't do the last 2 cycles.  Feeling a bit bloated today and having lower back aches..hopefully this is a good sign.   My test date is July 9th.


QOTW: I love the way my parents have always been there for me no matter what.  I can talk to them about anything and even if we disagree on something there is never any big issue about it we just move forward.  I wouldn't change a thing...they are truly my best friends and am so blessed to have such amazing parents.

margevz101

Hi, 

Just wanted to let you all know that I said a little prayer for each of you.  

I'm on a break cycle still, because of work travel, but to be honest I am really enjoying the off time and I may consider going ahead with one month on and one month off - just don't feel like I will be able to sustain going for treatment on a month to month basis (emotionally & financially!)

FX to all in the 2WW.  Cheers!

emmuffy

Cd1 of IUI 7, officially the last cycle before my IVF. Fx

ddvj79

I am 13dpIUI today & BFN...so IUI#4 is probably a bust too, unless a huge miracle I get a BFP tomorrow :P

QOTW - I LOVE that my parents made me independent, ethical, let me make my own mistakes and also let me figure out how to deal with things while still being my safety net. What I would change is maybe letting my kids be kids at least until they are 10 :-)

drstef

Hi everyone!!

Update on my status: I went in on Friday (6/27) for my mid-cycle u/s and things did not look so good. I believe I had 1 follie on the left and the remaining cyst on the right. In addition, things are not progressing/maturing as to be expected. I go in tomorrow (7/1) for another u/s to see how things are. We are hoping that we have the opportunity to this cycle to do the IUI but we are running out of days considering vacation for me begins 7/5. I have very mixed feelings about this cycle, and all in all, it has me bummed out.

@rainbowbridge14 and @Buttmonkey34 How are things progressing with you two?

drstef

@Buttmonkey34 I'm sorry your IUI got cancelled. Maybe there is someone who has the happy medium between your ovaries and my ovaries. I swear, sometimes it sucks being a woman.

drstef

@rainbowbridge14 I can completely understand the bipolar ovaries! I hope that is no indication of how we will be in the future, but after doing all of this, I think being bipolar would be acceptable!

I went in today for another u/s. My slow ovaries decided to catch up over the weekend. I have one follie on the left around 22mm and possibly a second one (don't know the size). The Drs. are finding it difficult to discern between the good mature follicles or the remaining cysts. They feel confident that there is at least one mature follicle. I triggered as soon as I got back to work and we will be having the procedure tomorrow!

I really do hope it works this time. We shall see!

wanderlust508

I'm on IUI #3, just started Clomid last night. No idea when beta is yet since my follies are still developing.

QOTW - I really appreciate that my parents sacrificed a lot for me. To send me to college. And they helped me buy my 1st house. What I would do differently? Well the flipside of their sacrifice and generosity was that it came with a heavy side of guilt if I didn't live my life the way they thought I should. Because I'm a 1st generation American born (my parents immigrated here from India), I try to understand that it's a cultural dynamic. I intend to make the same sacrifices/investment my parents made for me but man, I never want to tell my child that I will disown them if they don't break up with their boyfriend (which my mom did when I was with my ex).