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Re: October IUIs

  • katie121209katie121209 member
    edited October 2015
    @pumaprnc7 sorry to hear your news :(

    AF came this morning so I'm scheduled for an ultrasound tomorrow in order to start clomid/iui again. Here's hoping round two is more successful.
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  • @pumaprnc7 sorry to hear the news.

    @katie121209 good luck with IUI #2!

    @browne7975 I am excited for you to get your beta, FX for a nice strong number!!

    @Piperella I am excited for you to start IVF. I will be praying that it works like a charm for you!!

    Everyone else, my thoughts are with you and what ever part of the journey you are on.

    I hope we get some BFPs today or tomorrow to end the week with good news!!
    Married May 2009, TTC since November 2012 (Together since 2006 ish - had my eyes on him since 2001)
    Me: 32 (33 in May), Him: 37 (January)

    DX: Me: High Prolactin, Possible Autoimmune Disease Issues, though RE not concerned (?)  New RE has a plan!!
           Him: Minor Varicocele, low morphology, slightly low count

    History:

    Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!!
    Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!)
    Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer. 

    3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own
    Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen
    Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016
    HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)

    Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March

    Fourth IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - December, 2015 - BFN
    Third IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - November, 2015 - BFN
    Second IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - September, 2015 - BFN
    Started Prolactin Medication October 15 - Levels quickly regulated to with in normal range
    First IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - August, 2015 - BFN
    After no BFPs (ever) First RE/Urologist visit in Feb 2015
    HSG w/ OB, 2014 = all clear
    Trying to conceive since November 2012
  • @katie121209 hope you get a BFP this time!! Thank you for your comment. I'm staying positive that I'll get BFP next cycle

    ME:37 DH:30

    MARRIED: 07/19/2010, TTC #1: 07/19/2010

    DX: PCOS, First IUI: 10/01/2015, BFN

  • @Piperella - Sorry to hear about the cancellation. How frustrating. Big hugs to you, and FX as you move forward to IVF!

    @pumpaprnc7 - Sorry to hear. Hope you get to move on to your next cycle quickly!

    @browne7975 - FX for you! Keep us posted!

    @katie121209 - I'm also starting my second IUI cycle! FX for us both! :)
    Me: 43, DH: 41
    DS b. 7/4/2011 via c/s
    TTC #2 since 1/2015
    8/2015 - "unexplained IF", started Levothyroxine
    9/27/15 - IUI #1 (unmedicated) - BFN
    10/26/15 - IUI #2 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
    11/21/15 - IUI #3 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
    12/18/15 - IUI #4 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN

  • tbyars07tbyars07 member
    edited October 2015

    Though I've had IUI's before - they were unmedicated. So I'm new to this whole Clomid thing. I'm only on 50mg but am known to be sensitive to medicine. I just threw up my entire lunch on day 1. Is that normal? I had no warning.

    I read can cause nausea but not mid bite jump up and run to the bathroom! Ugh.

    Me: 26 DH: 27
    TTC: October 2014
    IUI #1: July '15 - BFN; IUI #2: Aug '15 - BFN; IUI #3 Oct '15 - BFN; IUI #4: Nov '15 - BFP
    1st Beta: 57. 2nd Beta: 177. 3rd Beta: 6563
    12/18/15: 6week Ultrasound - ONE STICKY LITTLE NUGLET!!!

  • @browne7975 I'm confused, you had IUI 2 weeks ago, so what hormone shot did you have 9 days ago? FX it stays positive! 
  • @tbyars07 - I am new to Clomid too... I'm on day 4, and this is my first cycle taking it. It's given me heartburn and made my stomach a little upset, but not THAT nauseous. I would call your RE and let him/her know... it could be nothing, but it might be an allergy or a symptom of something else so better to be safe than sorry!
    Me: 43, DH: 41
    DS b. 7/4/2011 via c/s
    TTC #2 since 1/2015
    8/2015 - "unexplained IF", started Levothyroxine
    9/27/15 - IUI #1 (unmedicated) - BFN
    10/26/15 - IUI #2 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
    11/21/15 - IUI #3 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
    12/18/15 - IUI #4 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN

  • @amos1417 That's great news!! Fx for you on this new path
  • @ErikaMG Thanks! I'm going to give them a call.

    Me: 26 DH: 27
    TTC: October 2014
    IUI #1: July '15 - BFN; IUI #2: Aug '15 - BFN; IUI #3 Oct '15 - BFN; IUI #4: Nov '15 - BFP
    1st Beta: 57. 2nd Beta: 177. 3rd Beta: 6563
    12/18/15: 6week Ultrasound - ONE STICKY LITTLE NUGLET!!!

  • @browne7975 I was also wondering about the second ovidrel shot you mentioned. What was it for?
  • @rnthatruns0923 and @laur2444 They gave me a shot of pregnyl. I never did get a straight answer about the purpose, but from what I inferred, it helps with hormone levels for implantation.

    My line was darker and more defined this morning. I am really hoping this is it!!
  • On CD4 and went in to see RE for next steps.  I'm either moving to IVF or lap surgery to check for Endo.  So confused on what to do next.  Just stressed about all of it.  I wish there was a way to know if you have endo without during lap. 

    Dropped off my BCP prescription, which is new for me and seems more depressing.   

    GL to all the ones waiting this month and on the BFPs!

    Married: 8/29/2009
    TTC- since we got married (off and on)
    TTC with focus: Since July 2015
    Currently had 2 rounds of failed IUIs, failed TI monitored cycle
    December 2015: Starting 1st IVF cycle
    January 2016: Retrieval
    March 2016: Pending Transfer (I have 3 PGS tested embryos waiting for a womb)
    April 2016: BFP, the old fashioned way.

  • fX @browne7975 that it is a BFP

    I am already started on my 3rd cycle of IUI.  I am still bummed the last one did not work.  My family as been super supportive.  I am really close with my mom, and she was actually on vacation and about to board a cruise when I got the results from the beta.  She cried on the phone with me.... she wanted a positive too and wanted to be here for me.  So I have had a hard time with that too.   But I already started this cycles shots.  Which I am very weepy from lol If this cycle does not work then we are onto IVF. 

    FX for the ladies in their TWW
    hugs to the woman that are in between cycles and are hurting.  We understand. 
    TTC since 2013 (loss mentioned)
    IUI #1 and 2 BFN
    IUI #3 BFP - miscarried at 7 weeks
    started IVF cycle Feb 2016
    2/19 ER-- 20 Retrieved 12 fertilized 6 tested 
    2/26 -- 3 normal, 2 abnormal, 2 unconfirmed 
    4/3 transfer
    4/29 - Miscarried
    8/25 - transfer
    9/3 - BFP  -- fingers crossed...
  • On IUI cycle #2- I had my first IUI today and have my second tomorrow. Thinking of everyone and wishing you all good luck!!
  • amos1417 said:

    I'm curious, what specific diet did he want you to try ?

  • Hi everyone! I had IUI#6 on Wednesday and in the 2ww too. Wishing everyone the best of luck during this stressful time.

     I know some ladies have been commenting on how many IUI to do before IVF. I'm 29, and my doctor requested I try 3 more IUI/Clomid cycles after the 5th failed, which definitely isn't what I wanted to hear at the time but I do trust and like my RE. He requested this because of my age and normal tests results so please take that into consideration. He really doesn't seem keen on IVF in my specific case after the "3 failed IUI". I know some ladies may think it's a waste of time and money, but somehow my insurance is picking up the ultrasounds so I'm paying out of pocket for the IUI itself which is $350, the ovidrel which is $140, and the clomid which is $20. When you add the $40 U/S copay it's about $550. So when I really did the math and multiplied this by 8 cycles it's about $4,400 which is about half of an IVF cycle, but a single IVF cycle is irrelevant for me because  my husband and I both agreed that if go the IVF route, we will do a money back guarantee program which will run 17k plus. Once again, I understand not all ladies can qualify for a money back guarantee, and I understand we all have different ages and issues. So at the end of the day it depends on your personal circumstances. 


    I know my doctor said that by the start of IUI #8, we will have a game plan if it fails. He said he's going to sit with me and discuss the next two options. IUI with injections and IVF. Pros/Cons and Risks.

    The ladies with PCOS, please don't think it's hopeless for you because you have PCOS. I have 3 friends with PCOS who got pregnant long before me. One naturally with both her kids, 1 after her first iui with injectables (after over 5 years of trying and age 34), and the other after a 3rd IUI with clomid. I'm here with "unexplained" and "normal tests" and on a 6th iui! So please don't let the diagnosis of PCOS make you worry too much!! :):)

    Me 30 Hubby 32
    TTC#1
    1.) IUI Cycle 1 April 2015- 50mg clomid days 5-9, U/S cycle day 12 at 9:30am showed two follicles (17mm and 19mm), Ovidrel trigger shot cycle day 13 at 9:30pm, IUI cycle day 15 at 10:30 am. BFN
    2.) IUI Cycle 2 May 2015-50mg clomid days 5-9, U/S cycle day 12 at 3:30pm showed three follicles!!! (17mm, 20mm and 22mm), Ovidrel trigger shot cycle day 13 at 9:30pm, IUI cycle day 15 at 10:30 am. BFN
    3.) IUI Cycle 3 June 2015-50mg clomid days 5-9, U/S cycle day 12 showed one follicle, Ovidrel trigger shot cycle day 13 at 9:30pm, IUI cycle day 15 at 10:30 am. BFN
    Month break and switched RE's.
    4.) IUI Cycle 4 July 2015-5mg letrozole/femara days 3-7, U/S day 12 showed one follicle (18mm), Ovidrel trigger shot cycle day 12 10:00pm, IUI cycle day 14 10:30 am. BFN
    5.) IUI Cycle 5 August 2015-100mg clomid days 3-7, U/S day 12 showed 2 follicles (18mm each), Ovidrel trigger shot cycle day 12 10:00pm, IUI cycle day 14 10:30 am. BFN
    Taking a break and trying acupuncture before continuing another 3 IUI/clomid cycles. I also went back to my original RE; because of my age and normal tests, RE wants to try another 3 IUI and Clomid cycles before considering injectables or IVF. 
    6.) IUI Cycle 6 October 2015-100mg clomid days 3-7, U/S day 12 showed 3 follicles!!!( 18mm, 19mm, and 20mm), Ovidrel trigger shot cycle day 13 at 9:30pm, IUI cycle day 15 at 9:30 am. Did acupuncture with this cycle too. BFN
    Took a break and ttc naturally
    7.) IUI Cycle 7 February 2016-100mg clomid days 3-7, U/S day 12 showed 2 follicles (22mm and 24mm), Ovidrel trigger shot day 12 at 9:00pm, IUI cycle day 14 at 10:00am. BFN
    Meeting scheduled for 2/29/2016 to discuss iui with injectables vs. IVF
    8.) IUI Cycle 8 March 2016-Injectables (Gonal F), U/S showed 2 mature follicles, Ovidrel Trigger BFN
    April-May I lost my mind.
    IVF#1 July 2016-Transferred 2 fair blasts. 9dp5dt BFP 129 BETA, 13dp5dt 944 BETA, 20dp5dpt 8776 BETA, 8/19/2016-1 beautiful heartbeat  of 100 BPM at 6 weeks 1 day! Growing baby grow!! 8/25/2016-another ultrasound at 7 weeks and baby has a heart beat of 129 BPM and is 10mm/1cm! Grow baby grow some more!! Graduated from RE at 10 weeks and had ObGyn appointment at 13 weeks. It's a girl (found out via panorama test)  EDD 4/13/2017


    Lilypie Maternity tickers
  • Sorry for all the Bfns and waiting to hear some good news from you all. I had another blood test today and waiting for results now. Hoping the ectopic is done at this point and I can move on. I did start bleeding so I'm thinking that's a good sign.
  • @amma31 He said the ketogenic diet. High fats, medium protein and low carb. Just made my plate of bacon, eggs and cheese for breakfast!
  • @Drove2u fx for you I hope you get the go ahead!!! I'm 12 days post trigger today still holding strong haven't tested yet! I like feeling hopeful for as long as possible. All I know is I am sooooo bloated this time. I also keep having really distinct dreams. Nothing about babies, but I've been waking up remembering all these weird details, which I usually never do.
    @greengypsy how are you doing? Have you tested yet?
  • well i think AF is on her way  :(( I've been having cramps for the past few days & spotting a little more since last night. i dont want to test bec it could still be too early (11dpiui) & i dont want to waste the only test i have. plus i dont want to see a BFN AGAIN. fx for everyone still in it this cycle & for those moving on. 
  • @Drove2u That does seem like a good sign. I'm hoping you can finally move on!

    @laur2444 I hope these really are good signs! I admire your strength in holding out on testing. You've inspired me to try to do the same this time!

    @greengypsy I'm sorry you're going through this. Spotting prior to AF is torture. I do it every time and feel it just adds to my rollercoaster ride. Good luck and save that test. Hopefully you'll need it in a few days!

    I went back to my RE today to monitor my lining. It's up to an 8, so no estrace needed! Thank God! When I had to take it on my Clomid round, it made me an emotional mess. I triggered about an hour ago, so I'm expecting to O tonight or tomorrow. I'm holding out hope that the one I have is the best quality one I've had so far, and I'll have seen my baby from the earliest point possible (just when he/she was in a follicle).
    Married to DH 10/6/12
    TTC since 5/14
    Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
    Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
    Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN 
    First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
    6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
    TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
    TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
    BC for 2 weeks due to cysts
    TI - Injectables (Gonal-F, Ganirelix & full dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 10/15 --> 1 mature follicle --> BFN 
    TI - Last attempt at injectables (Gonal-F, Ganirelix & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + crinone (AM only) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 11/15 --> 3-4 mature follicles --> BFP!! 11/27/15 @ 13dpo (shockingly, actually waited until then to test)

    Beta #1 @ 16dpo (11/30/15) = 1,075
    Beta #2 @ 19dpo (12/3/15) = 3,150
    One baby: Saw heartbeat @ 5w5d (114 bpm; baby measuring 2.3mm)

    "Great Things are Happening"
  • @riveridgional ahhhh yay so exciting!!!! Let's make this the round for both of us!! Yes it kinda stinks not testing, but I feel like the suspense is better than being let down!
    @greengypsy oh no :( still could be late implantation let's not give up yet!
  • I'm trying not to test early! I'm 13dpiui and due for my blood test on Monday. I picked up a preggers test today but think I should wait so I'm not disappointed. My fingers are crossed for everyone waiting
  • Hi everyone!

    Had my first IUI yesterday with three follicles. Trying hard not to get my hopes up too much. The good news is that my husband's vasectomy worked!  One month post-op, his count was 10 million (50% motility) and yesterday (two months post-op) it was 39 million with 60% motility.  So we are adding some BD-ing just in case.  Because of his vasectomy, insurance won't cover infertility treatments unless we pay for 6 IUI's (to prove female infertility). We are really hoping one of them works. For now, I wait. Crossing fingers for everyone. 
    Me: 38
    Day 3 FSH: 10.9
    AMH: 0.49
    Hypothyroidism

    DH: 35
    Vasectomy Reversal Aug 7, 2015 (successful! - 10/15/2015: 39 million, 60% motility)

    IUI #1: 10/15/15 - 100mg Clomid with 3 mature follies - BFN
    IUI #2:  11/14/15 - 100mg Clomid with 1 mature follicle - BFN

    12/15 - taking a break to finish grad school
    8/24/16 - Surprise BFP! EDD 5/6/2017
    It's a girl!


  • To my cyclemates:
    @greengypsy- my fx for you!!
    @laur2444- when you planning on testing? Or are you scheduled for a beta?

    My beta is scheduled for Monday. Gonna hold out and not POAS- don't wanna see/hear BFN more than once. Just found out that I have to work from home Monday- dunno if that's good or bad. Prob the latter bc I won't be as distracted. Thinking about telling the nurse to leave the results on my vm and then listen to it when my husband gets home. I don't wanna hear bad, or good, news without him right there. Anyone else ever done that? It's def gonna be hard not listening to the voicemail...
  • @kimmie0812- didn't realize you're a cyclemate too! It's easier said than done to hold out, I just tell myself that it's not 100% accurate as beta, so why convince yourself you are or aren't pregnant if it's not possibly true?! Plus I already paid for the beta- so I figure financially makes sense to hold onto pregnanct test until next month, when my husband and I are taking off from IUI/monitoring.
  • @RMM1204 my RE doesn't want me to poas until 18 days post trigger, then go in for beta if need be. That would bring me to next Wednesday....I think I am going to check Sunday if no AF yet though. Each cycle I have already gottenAF by that point, so we will see.....how are you feeling?
  • @laur2444 - 18 days seems like a long time to wait, so I don't blame you for not. Keep us posted! This is my first monitored cycle so I dunno what to expect in terms of timing. According to FF and on the basis of last month, I should get my period by Monday if I'm not KU. Dunno about you, but I'm just ready to move on- pregnant or not!

    @Drove2u - hooray! 3 weeks will fly by!!
  • Hi Ladies, sorry to bud in so late in the convo but my cycle had taken forever to start. I've been pretty quiet on here since August but all of my test look good so far and starting my first medicated iui cycle with an RE. Had CD3 b/w done today and am starting Clomid tonight and will not have any b/w or u/s until close to expected trigger date 10/26. Is this usually how its done?
    ME: 28  Wife: 28
    Together since June 2005 - Married May 2015 - TTC since July 2015
    Dx: PCOS and Donor Sperm

    **Trigger Warning**
    08/2015 at home IUI = BFN
    IUI #1 - 11/2015 - 50MG Clomid + 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = BFN
    IUI #2 - 12/2015 - 100MG Clomid + 150MG Clomid + Ovidrel = BFP (Miscarried @ 13w3d)
    IUI #3 - 07/2016 - 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = BFN
    IUI #4 - 08/2016 - 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = ???

  • Welcome back @vnegron87, congrats on your start! I just had my 2nd iui and with both I was on clomid this time 3-7 I had an ultrasound cd10 with both.
    I know every one is different.
  • @vnegron87 This month is the first that I have taken Clomid CD 4-8 and I don't go in for an ultrasound until CD 14. Like @Krista537 said, everybody is different. Good luck this month!
    Me 32 DH 34
    Married 9/2012 

    TTC #2 starting 9/2019
    BFP 7/13/2020!
    Due 3/18/2021

    TTC #1 since 2/2015
    Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility 9/2015
    IUIs #1-#5: 9/2015-2/2016 all BFNs
    Moving to IVF with ICSI and PGS 5/2016-6/2016  Just kidding, BFP 4/4/2016!
    Spencer Elliott born 12/7/2016


  • Just took a HPT 14 days past trigger.....BFN. I am devastated. Had such a good feeling this round. Trying to hold out hope until AF comes, but I am a wreck.
  • So sorry to hear @laur2444 :( Take care of yourself!! 
    Me 32 DH 34
    Married 9/2012 

    TTC #2 starting 9/2019
    BFP 7/13/2020!
    Due 3/18/2021

    TTC #1 since 2/2015
    Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility 9/2015
    IUIs #1-#5: 9/2015-2/2016 all BFNs
    Moving to IVF with ICSI and PGS 5/2016-6/2016  Just kidding, BFP 4/4/2016!
    Spencer Elliott born 12/7/2016


  • Sorry @laur2444! It's not over until AF comes. So let's still hope!!!
    AF is due for me today. Nothing yet but last cycle I started spotting midday. I'm gonna pray every time time I go to the bathroom today that there's nothing to see! I'm also getting over a cold and today my stomach is botherng me (could be nerves, idk)- not fun!
    I just need to get through the next 24 hours and get the results of the beta :-/
  • Oh @laur2444! I'm so sorry! I was really hopeful for you too. Take time to process your emotions and do whatever you need to feel better. Hugs to you.
    TTC #1 since August 2013
    Unexplained/ Endo
    Medicated IUIs # 1-3 BFN
    IVF #1- BFN
    FET #1- BFP; Ectopic pregnancy found at 7wks
    FET #2- February 2017 BFP  Beta #1- 119 (8dp5dt) Beta #2- 475 (12dp5dt)
  • Thank you girls. It just hurts so bad you start to believe maybe it worked and then yet again nothing. Don't know what the heck I'm doing wrong it makes you feel like garbage. It's so tiring. My husband and I talked and I think we will try 1 more IUI (our 4th) and in the meantime are going to make an appt at another RE closer to us that we've heard great things about....would want to do IVF come January.
  • katie121209katie121209 member
    edited October 2015
    @laur2444 sorry for your news :(

    I had my cd 2 scan on Friday and started Clomid last night. Here's hoping to no side effects!
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