Discouraged/confused

buchananjayme009

i have read so many things on what will help you get pregnant... From changing your diet, taking different supplements, acupuncture, u name it! I just dont know what to do! Its so hard putting my body through all of this knowing there's plenty of people that are unhealthy, smoking and drinking, doing drugs, etc that can get pregnant no problem. My dr hasn't mentioned doing anything but iui's and ivf so idk what to do anymore.

MrsBwIVF

First, realize you are definitely not alone!
Second, is your Dr a regular OB or a fertility specialist?

buchananjayme009

He is a fertility specialist

MrsBwIVF

Have they done u/s to see if you're ovulating each month?
Have you done any rounds of Clomid to help stimulate ovulation with trigger shot and timed intercourse?
That is what our first steps were before moving on to iuis and unfortunately ivf.

buchananjayme009

We did our first iui last month with clomid and injectables and are doing another this month. But its hard because my Husbands count is lower than they want for iui but since we miraculously got pregnant once on our own (ended in mc) they are hopeful it may still work. But it makes me wonder if we should continue trying iuis or if it will end up being a waste of time and money

MrsBwIVF

Well no one can decide if it's worth it but you and DH. I know that we decided to only try two iuis before transitioning to ivf. Our specialist suggested we try and least twice and maybe 3 times.
Looking back at how much work and emotional toll goes into ivf, part of me wishes we would have tried iui a third time. But we have a "bank" of money our treatments came out if for insurance so we didn't want to waste more on iui.
I know this probably isn't too helpful but you'll have to weigh your own pros and cons.