November IUIs

kh87

@martinez1029 well since the progesterone my pimples are clearing up. My boobs are getting increasingly sore but I read that could be from the progesterone too. My bloating is so much better, I actually put real pants on. Other than that pretty symptom free...

cmm012

I've got horrible hot flashes and a little nausea 3dpiui. I think it's the meds b/c it's too early to have any preg symptoms.

ultratomato

lh060 said:

Woohoo!! I got the go ahead to trigger tonight, timed intercourse today, and iui Friday morning!!

We are on the same TWW

kh87

Oooookay I have a question here. So I was getting changed and looked down at my nipple and there was some moisture on it. I wiped it away and another bead of discharge came out of it. Is ANYONE else having this? Is this from the progesterone? Honestly it's freaking me out a little. It was clear and has no scent. Upon lightly squeezing my other nipple I got discharge from it also. Weird!

roxgibbons

@martinez1029 I'm having pulls and stretches in my lower belly more on my right side and some hip pain on the right. I was pretty hungry today. The bloating is better than the first week but still there. That's really it though no sore boobs, nausea or anything else. Laat month I had every symptom but obviously BFN. So who knows at this point.

@kh87 no clue what that could be from- like you said maybe progesterone. As long as you don't have any other symptoms like redness or swelling I'm sure it's fine. Have you looked it up?

martinez1029

Yeah I've had non stop cramps for days now..... We'll see FX for all of us!!!

roxgibbons

So cramps are gone today. I feel like my normal self- I am so sad about it which sound stupid but I wish there was something I could just point to and think yup that's it- I'm trying hard not to feel too bummed and of course the beta isn't till Thursday but I'm just feeling kind of down about it all. In the mean time I'm trying to keep busy. Hope everyone is well.

martinez1029

@roxgibbons let's not jump to conclusions!!!! No symptoms can also be a good sign !!! Sooooo many people tell me the only reason they knew they were pregnant was because AF just never showed up

I'm still cramping so I'm hoping AF won't show up early ...also OMG I'm so bloated my husband just said to me he's NEVER seen me like that before... It's very uncomfortable and getting worse ...I'm eating very healthy so it's not from over eating .... Maybe the progesterone... 4 more days til we all know for sure!

Drove2u

Im 6dpo and feel like I'm getting my period already. Cramping already starting. So ridiculous.

laurenlalap

cmm012 said:

I've got horrible hot flashes and a little nausea 3dpiui. I think it's the meds b/c it's too early to have any preg symptoms.

I'm right there with you! I feel very pregnant today. It's brutal.

wifeinraleigh28

I'm 4dpiui and I've had sore boobs since my IUI.  I've also been constipated the last couple days and feeling extremely bloated.  Lots of acne too.  Basically I feel extremely sexy.  I'm guessing these are symptoms from the trigger shot or from the progesterone.

I have moments where I have a "feeling" this IUI worked and other moments where I have a "feeling" it didn't.  I bet you all feel that way too.  I've also decided that I'm going to take daily pregnancy tests starting at 9dpiui just to lessen the blow of a likely BFN on 14dpiui.

kh87

@wifeinraleigh28 you described to a T how I was feeling at 4dpiui. The consipation was awful and so was the acne. I'm at 10dpiui and feeling great except I could cry if anything touches my leaky boobs...

wifeinraleigh28

@kh87 - Thank you, it's good to know my symptoms are normal!    I guess I need to prepare myself for some leaky boobs next...

kh87

I sure hope not. They hurt soooooo much. I can't wait to call in the morning and see what they say!

amandaleigh2181

I mentioned before this was my first IUI cycle and I'm currently 16 dpiui. I had my beta Friday but I'm still waiting to hear results. I didn't go to my RE because it's 2 hours away and I guess the lab didn't get in a hurry to pass the results along. Hopefully I'll find out something tomorrow. I didn't really have my hopes up because I had a BFN the day before my beta and I've had 2 BFNs since. That being said, AF was supposed to arrive yesterday but she still hasn't and I have no typical symptoms. Have y'all had issues with being late with all the meds you've taken? I'm usually regular but didn't know if the hormones were screwing with my cycle.

martinez1029

@amandaleigh2181 yes last cycle was a cruel joke because my period was almost a week late due to the progesterone I was given... So it can definitely delay your period

amandaleigh2181

martinez1029 said:

@amandaleigh2181 yes last cycle was a cruel joke because my period was almost a week late due to the progesterone I was given... So it can definitely delay your period

That's what I'm worried about. However, I haven't taken progesterone, only Femara and Ovidrel.

martinez1029

@amandaleigh2181 hmmm... Never heard of either of those delaying your period. Optimistic thinking... HPTs aren't always accurate.... I knew someone who couldn't get a positive until she was about 12 weeks on a HPT!! Crazy right? Let's hope that's your issue... FX for you... Any symptoms or just missed period?

amandaleigh2181

Idk...my nipples are sore but not my breasts overall plus I get waves of nausea but that's not terribly unusual. I overall feel crummy but I'm not sure if it's just a blanket sadness or hormones and meds. I'm trying not to make myself have symptoms, ya know?

roxgibbons

@amandaleigh2181 last cycle my period was delayed by 3 days and my nurse mentioned it could've been due to a cyst which could delay my period. Keep us posted!

@martinez1029- the bloating is terrible. I totally know how you feel. Mine seemed to get better but it's back today for sure. I'm guessing it's from the shot- whatever it is I just want to wear my jeans without unbuttoning them.

@kh87 keep us posted about what your de says.

@wifeinraleigh28 I felt the same way as you my first week in TWW. Hope your symptoms subside soon and good luck to you

martinez1029

@roxgibbons I'm so bloated I can't eat and it's like harder to breathe.... I have never in my life felt like this ... this certainly didn't happen last month with the same meds.... I hope this is a good sign !

roxgibbons

@martinez1029 how many mature follies did you have going into your IUI? I had 4. I'm wondering if more follies can cause bloating? I didn't do the trigger last time so that's the only difference for me med wise. Regardless, I'm sure the meds are a definite contributor to the bloating. Like you said I hope it's a good sign.

martinez1029

@roxgibbons I had 1. And I did trigger this and last month

roxgibbons

I hope the is your month @martinez1029! Your symptoms sound promising can't wait till we all find out on Thursday.

martinez1029

@roxgibbons I am praying to god. Idk why but IVF is scary for me .... I know plenty of women do it but it's so extreme and invasive and time sensitive and my husbands job is not very lenient!

kh87

Well I called the Dr about the leaky boob issue.

So, my last prolactin test was normal so they don't suspect that's the issue, although they're going to check it again when they take blood for pregnancy test.

The progesterone wouldn't cause nipple discharge but can cause sore boobs (which lord knows I have)

She wanted me to come in a day early for beta test but I declined. I'm holding out for Thursday. As long as my nipples don't get "crusty" as she put it, then I'll be fine LOL

wifeinraleigh28

@kh87 - Wow, please keep me posted.  I hope you start feeling better soon!

GL to everyone having betas this week!!!  I plan to keep checking this thread for some BFPs!!!

martinez1029

@kh87 could it be an early sign of pregnancy??? I hope so!!!!

kh87

@martinez1029 no idea. I read online that some people experienced it but not until around second trimester. I kind of felt like dr was insinuating that it could be by telling me I could come a day early for test, but didn't say it outright. I'm just thinking of it as something is off, then I won't get my hopes up!

roxgibbons

@kh87 Glad the dr's office didn't think it was anything alarming. You never know Fingers crossed for you!

@martinez1029  I know a few people that have gone through the IVF process and it seems very involved. I'd do it if we could but I don't think its going to be an option for us. So I'm really hoping this works.  If this month doesn't, I'm taking next month off to do more tests like HSG and saline ultrasound and resume in January

My current state is bloated and tired. I think I need to invest in some more leggings. My work pants are not cutting it!

martinez1029

As Thursday approaches I'm getting scared my period is coming ! I'm so nervous and scared .... Not feeling very pregnant but would you at this stage anyway ?

kh87

@martinez1029 same! One min I feel like its coming and then I don't. It was so tempting to take beta test early Wednesday when they offered but I knew that if it was negative I would wonder if it's bc I took it too early. Sounds dumb but I just want it to be 100% either way.

Drove2u

Second day of cramping but I have a feeling it's some digestive issues. Lol. Not sure if it's pregnant cramping or I just need to let out a huge fart. Tmi?? Hahah sorry!!! Four more days until I test.

kh87

@Drove2u that's how I was feeling last week. Horrible constipation!

Drove2u

@kh87 all I took was letrazole. No progesterone. And I'm not sure if I'm constipated. I've been pooping every day. Just really gassy I guess but that's kind of normal for me since I'm lactose intolerant but still eat a lot of dairy products so my stomach is always in disarray. But I never feel this kind of cramping. Who knows though. Could just be a weird digestive issue.

kh87

@Drove2u hope it gets better soon!

tbyars07

Ok, I dont know what to think. Im 11dpiui. 13 days post trigger. I tested Sunday morning and it was out. This morning there is a second faint line!! But I dont have to squint for it! My doctor will not do a Beta until 12/7 but I rarely go longer than 12dpiui.

COULD THIS BE FOR REAL?! Im trying not to get my hopes up. Testing again tomorrow morning! Todays going to be a lonnnnggggg day!

mtpbadger

Congrats to all those that have gotten BFP this  month and FX for those of you testing this week!

I'm still in limbo and it's driving me crazy. My beta started going down slightly yesterday after 2 weeks of slight increases, but my RE still isn't happy with the progress. Also had an ultrasound but there was "nothing good and nothing bad" and there is still concern it could be ectopic. I go back on Thursday and if my numbers still haven't "dropped appropriately" she will insert a catheter that afternoon to try and disrupt the cells and if that doesn't work by Friday, I get the shot of methotrexate. I'm so frustrated b/c first my HCG didn't rise appropriately, and now it's not dropping appropriately - UGH! My RE is great though and she is so understanding at how frustrating this is.

Me and DH were planning on taking a break in treatments for December anyway, I guess this really forced us to.

vnegron87

@mtpbadger I'm so sorry that you are going through this.  Keeping you in my thoughts!

vnegron87

@tbyars07 FX for you.  Sounds promising since you tested out the trigger.  Hope your line gets darker and your levels rise appropriately.  This can be it for you!  GL!