@JWatt5 I called this morning and they said it was likely too early for me to have ovulated and to keep the ultrasound on Wednesday. I don't know if I should have insisted on getting in sooner or just stick to the plan. Last cycle, I was on 75 iu and had 1 follicle at 18mm after 5 days of meds. This cycle I'm on 100 iu and only at 3 days of meds. I just don't want to miss a cycle.
Thanks everyone, I'm glad to know it's normal to be super emotional/moody when on progesterone! @Chartleib It's never fun to get a negative even when you're expecting it, but glad you can move forward with the next cycle. FX the next cycle works out better for you.
@kiwisun4385 I also remember eagerly waiting to make my first post, I don't know why they make you wait, but welcome!
@persnickity I stopped temping this month because my RE said meds can make temps unreliable. But I hope they schedule your IUI on time next week to keep you on track.
TTC #1 since Aug 2015 (unexplained infertility) 10/16-12/16 -3 IUI, all BFN 2/17 IVF #1 froze 5 five day blasts 5/17 FET#1 BFN 6/17 FET #2 BFP EDD 2/27/18
Hi Ladies - just checking in. Had my first IUI on Friday 11/4 and it went pretty good. It was a little more uncomfortable then I was expecting as they were having a hard time positioning the catheter but the pain was bearable. DH had a nice high count so hopefully that helps! So now I wait and try not to drive myself crazy. Keeping my fingers & toes crossed for all you ladies also in the TWW!!
Had my first IUI on Friday 11/4 too. Did 50mg Clomid + Ovidrel trigger. Had two follicles. Dying to know if it worked, but also scared about the possibility (likelihood) it did not worked . When are you testing?
TTC #1: dx with POCS 7/2009 TTC on & off since 1/2012 September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4 April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2 July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3 May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy
@persnickity - hopefully they are right, with @kaseycoco comment hopefully that makes you feel better - I feel better for you with that advice I've got my FX for you for tomorrow - I hope all your worries are eased at that point.
TW** I can feel my anxiety going up. My due date from the MC is Friday - Remembrance Day in Canada - and I'm so worried about getting bad news Saturday that I'm having another cycle of poor responding. I just don't want anymore bad news. I'm trying not to let myself get pessimistic but...easier said than done today for some reason. Maybe my cousin's pregnancy announcement and my best friend being due next week. I'm sooo happy for them but I'm pretty jealous too which makes me feel rotten.
Me: 37 DH: 37 - Married 10.2015 ❤️ Canadian DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
Question for you all - I just got a cycle update from my clinic (they typically send outlining what we did - how it went, etc.). This cycle we had some timing issues with my DH headed out of town for 5+ days. I responded earlier than I thought I was going to and we had to squeeze in the IUI. So the outline basically said that since we did have timing issues this cycle she'd recommend attending an IVF seminar and moving to that instead of continuing with injectibles + IUI.
I don't know that IVF is in the cards for us now or ever.
We had ONE month were the timing was off. Is this something that you think I should push back on? We've only done 2 IUIs and one TI cycle with injectibles and I think I have just started responding fairly well.
Another reason I am thinking I should push back is my insurance covers 6 IUI cycles per pregnancy - and we're only on 2.
FX this is all moot and this cycle worked (though I've been 'trained' through this process to expect the worst - something I hate).
Thoughts?
hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39
TTC #1: dx with POCS 7/2009 TTC on & off since 1/2012 September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4 April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2 July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3 May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy
@madasm0530 you should definitely push back. There's no way they shouldn't let you do another cycle if that's what you want.
@JWatt5 hang in there! Have you tried guided meditation? I've started listening to them on YouTube to help me calm down. I usually end up falling asleep while listening, but that's okay too!
Age: Me: 27, Husband: 29
Married: March 2012
3 dogs: Minnie, Merlin, Gus
TTC: July 2012
Diagnosis: Male Factor/Unexplained
March 2016- Laproscopy- found uterine septum and endo
April 2016- Healing from laproscopy
May 2016- Healing from laproscopy
June 2016- Follistim, Ovidrel, IUI, Progesterone- BFN (1 follicle)
July 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
August 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
September 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
@JWatt5 my temp went back down to normal levels today. Apparently yesterday was a fluke.
Big hugs to you right now. Having the anniversary date coming up with remembrance day is rough and then add in your cousin and best friend makes it even tougher. My therapist says it's okay to have bad days and to not feel bad about having those bad days. If you feel up for it, doing something nice for yourself can help.
@madasm0530 At only 2 of 6 into what insurance covers, I'd keep going. Especially if the only reason for the bad timing was work. Any way to block out time in the calendar in advance so that work doesn't impact timing again?
@madasm0530 - if it's because of timing issues they hell ya I'd be pushing back. But also hope that this cycle worked and you don't have to worry about it!
@persnickity - super glad to hear that. It's so tough b/c so much rides on each step so when it seems a little out of whack it feels like the whole process is in jeopardy.
Thanks @persnickity@JDW0325@OGreat - luckily work is nice and busy with fun project (If you can call Engagement Surveys fun but I'm an HR mgr so haha). That will help me keep my mind off things and then made plans with a friend for Friday night.
Me: 37 DH: 37 - Married 10.2015 ❤️ Canadian DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
@madasm0530 I would push back. Do as many as you're comfortable doing. The RE should be on board with whatever you want. I'm finishing up my sixth IUI, second from injectables and only now am I hitting the IF wall. If you can emotionally stand doing more cycles I suggest it. Though you may want to check if the cap is for 6 IUI's including medications. My insurance will cover as many IUI's as my RE orders BUT only with oral stims. They capped my coverage for injectables and IUI at three cycles.
@madasm0530 I have to agree with the others to push back if that is what you want. It is so important that you advocate for yourself because you know what feels right for you.
History and blog link in spoiler
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
@Katkirch thanks for asking! I had another appointment today, and it looks like I might have a second follicle!! I'll go back Thursday to check, and I'm hoping IUI will be Sunday or Monday. Question, what do you girls (or guys) think for how long DH and I should obstain before the procedure? He has low counts, so I'm always worried about that timing. I've heard anything from 2 to 6 days! What do you think?
how is everyone else coming along this month?
Age: Me: 27, Husband: 29
Married: March 2012
3 dogs: Minnie, Merlin, Gus
TTC: July 2012
Diagnosis: Male Factor/Unexplained
March 2016- Laproscopy- found uterine septum and endo
April 2016- Healing from laproscopy
May 2016- Healing from laproscopy
June 2016- Follistim, Ovidrel, IUI, Progesterone- BFN (1 follicle)
July 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
August 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
September 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
Ugh! I'm sick!!! Got sick later the day of my IUI. Totally bummed that this nixes my chances.
Siggy Warning--------
CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks iUI #1- BFN IUI #2-BFN IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
@rainbowwishes5 I'm sorry you're sick. That sucks! don't get discouraged just yet!! Drink lots of water and get some rest. Positive thoughts and good vibes are headed your way.
Age: Me: 27, Husband: 29
Married: March 2012
3 dogs: Minnie, Merlin, Gus
TTC: July 2012
Diagnosis: Male Factor/Unexplained
March 2016- Laproscopy- found uterine septum and endo
April 2016- Healing from laproscopy
May 2016- Healing from laproscopy
June 2016- Follistim, Ovidrel, IUI, Progesterone- BFN (1 follicle)
July 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
August 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
September 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
I had calmed myself down yesterday and wouldn't you know it - TWO more cousins are also expecting their 2nd children! Just a couple tears, quickly cleaned up with puppy kisses from our 7 month old mini Aussie Finnigan - he's the best thing for this process.
Me: 37 DH: 37 - Married 10.2015 ❤️ Canadian DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
@OGreat i've read that abstaining more than 5 days could be counterproductive as the sperm start to die and dead sperm kill live sperm. I'd go with 5 days
@JWatt5 I have two Aussies too! A 10 year old blue merle and an 8 year old mini red merle. They are the best!
AFM---- I'm doing better- baseline on Friday to start another IUI! I went ahead and scheduled the IVF consult too (next week) even though I would likely do this month IUI and then one more before moving on. I am a crazy planner (as much as can be) so I just wanted to talk to her ASAP and kinda get things figured out a little. Hopefully this will all be for nothing though!!!!
I am a little nervous about my Femara this month though. In the past I have always started taking it on CD 3. Well, when I called this morning to schedule my appointment they made it for Friday which is CD4. I called back once I realized and they said baselines are done CD 2,3,4 so it's fine. I mentioned in the past I have always been told to take my medicine starting CD3 so I was concerned, and she just said starting either day was fine and that was that. Anyone else switch up start dates like that?
@JDW0325 Not sure on femera, but in general there a bit of wiggle room for starting meds. I started mine on CD 5 one month and CD 3 the next. Not a big deal.
AFM, had an ultrasound this morning. Got 2 good looking follicles on my right side, one at 18mm and one at 14mm. One more day of follistim and then triggering.
Thank you @JDW0325@JWatt5@OGreat !!! its stupid but I have a cough and I'm afraid it will bump any potential embryo from implanting! So I'm trying not to cough and hold it in.
@jwatt5 - hang in there- preg announcements are so hard!!!!!
Siggy Warning--------
CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks iUI #1- BFN IUI #2-BFN IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
Me 34 DH 36 Married since July 2010 MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
TTC #1 since June 2015 Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved. Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature 5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP! May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019 July 2019 - FET - BFN Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy
Testing: 12/5 ish What is your favorite Thanksgiving Dish? Gravy... Gravy on turkey, Gravy on potatoes, Gravy on stuffing.... Our doctor wanted to move us up to a hybrid cycle this month with letrozole and gonal-F. Do you ladies on gonal-F always have a baseline ultrasound? With the extra meds and extra ultrasound it would have cost almost double what we're paying now. Plus, what if we have too many follicles, and then the cycle would get cancelled and it would all be for nothing?
we just aren't ready to make that jump yet, so our RE is having us do another round of just letrozole at a slightly different dosing schedule.
Ugg today has just been really hard.
Me 34 DH 36 Married since July 2010 MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
TTC #1 since June 2015 Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved. Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature 5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP! May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019 July 2019 - FET - BFN Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy
Thanks @JWatt5! Everything went well, now just the good ol' TWW... fingers crossed for everyone else!
Me: 31, Husband: 36. Married since 2011 TTC: Seeing RE since June 2015, started trying on our own in June 2014. PCOS, anovulation 6 medicated cylces (clomid and letrozol): BFNs IUI#1 Oct. 2016 - BFN IUI#2 Nov. 2016 - BFN IUI#3 Dec. 2016 Puppy mama to Cooper
@ReesaAnne16 - they do a lot of monitoring - but it's also to help ensure you don't end up with too many mature follicles since they can increase/decrease your dose. Its pricy stuff but based on the odds from the RE, really increases your chances of success. Good luck!
@JDW0325 - I love my aussie, he's been wonderful. he's a Red Tri & has lots of cute spots on his nose/legs because his dad was a Merle. Eventually we want a second (a merle!) but I also have two litter trained rabbits and a chinchilla already haha.
Me: 37 DH: 37 - Married 10.2015 ❤️ Canadian DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
So I just got awful news. My cyst that was drained two months ago is growing again and considered "functional". My hormone levels are way over baseline and this cycle is cancelled. The doctor wants to do another month of birth control to see if it will shrink, but I am just over it. I told them no, I want it surgically removed. I am so freaking up. We were supposed to start injections tonight, and instead we are at least another month away.
Momma to Amelia Marie (7/14) and Austin Samuel (11/17). Adding baby (girl) #3 on 7/21
I'm so sorry @AmeliaBedelia that's heartbreaking. I had a cycle cancelled two months ago and I was devastated.
History and blog link in spoiler
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
I am am pretty sure I am ovulating before my trigger shot. I was told to come in Sunday for my IUI. The nurse told us to BD tonight. When I asked her if that would give DH enough time to rebuild supply before Sunday since we have male factor infertility, she sounded worried and said not to BD, but then was very curious about the last time we BD'd, saying that as long as it was less than 48 hours ago hopefully some sperm would still be there. I am freaking out alittle about going through with this IUI if I will have already ovulated by then.
Age: Me: 27, Husband: 29
Married: March 2012
3 dogs: Minnie, Merlin, Gus
TTC: July 2012
Diagnosis: Male Factor/Unexplained
March 2016- Laproscopy- found uterine septum and endo
April 2016- Healing from laproscopy
May 2016- Healing from laproscopy
June 2016- Follistim, Ovidrel, IUI, Progesterone- BFN (1 follicle)
July 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
August 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
September 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
Oh @AmeliaBedelia, that's heartbreaking, and I'm sorry. It's so upsetting to be ready and then be benched because of something completely out of your control. I hope your RE listens to you and works out a plan that you feel comfortable with.
@MrsH0204 I am more than a little jealous of your lack of side effects to progesterone. It makes me feel as though I have a yeast infection!
@OGreat , I'm sorry, I'm not sure what the timing is. Could you ask the nurse to ask the Dr. since she is uncertain?
I had my baseline over the weekend. They said I had a large cyst and almost put me on hold, but the blood tests came back within normal limits so we were allowed to start. We started injections on Monday, and I go in Monday for my follicular US, IUI likely on Wednesday of next week. I can't put a finger on it, but I just don't have the hope this month. Last month, DH and I were both so ready, so excited, and so certain it was going to work. This month, IUI #3, we aren't sure. We're trying to be excited, and hopeful, but we both can't get back to the same level of hope and excitement. I think we're scared of getting there and being let down again.
Me: 30 DH: 31
2 Dogs / 2 Cats
IUI #1 07/2016 BFN
IUI #2 10/2016 BFN
IUI #3 11/2016 BFN IVF #1 03/2017 - 23 Retrieved / 22 Fertilized / 11 at Day 3 / 1 Beautiful Embryo tf on Day 5 / 7 Frozen on Day 6 - Beta #1 4/5/17: 104 Beta #2 4/7/17 224
@OGreat I had the same concern before our IUI and decided to just wait it out, but asking the Dr instead of the nurse isnt a bad idea.
@kmallery08 if it makes you feel any better i had every side effect to the 10th degree with Clomid. The lack of side effects (and no PMS) with the Progesterone makes me wonder if i needed it more than we realized. RE put me on it just bc its part of her standard protocol but supposedly my numbers were within normal range. On another note, i just read your introduction and you've really been through the wringer! I really admire you for pushing through. Regarding your level of hope, i had pretty much none at the beginning of this IUI cycle, too. But once the actual IUI was done, the hope and excitement started flooding in. FX for you!!
Re: November IUI
@Chartleib It's never fun to get a negative even when you're expecting it, but glad you can move forward with the next cycle. FX the next cycle works out better for you.
@kiwisun4385 I also remember eagerly waiting to make my first post, I don't know why they make you wait, but welcome!
@persnickity I stopped temping this month because my RE said meds can make temps unreliable. But I hope they schedule your IUI on time next week to keep you on track.
10/16-12/16 -3 IUI, all BFN
2/17 IVF #1 froze 5 five day blasts
5/17 FET#1 BFN
6/17 FET #2 BFP
FX for everyone in the TWW at the moment! Make a list of things to do everyday and try to stay busy!
hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39
TTC #1:
dx with POCS 7/2009
TTC on & off since 1/2012
September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC
June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4
April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2
July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3
May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP
August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy
TTC #2:
July 2020 FET; beta 1 310, beta 2 1278
@Lexa H. @emelizabeth85 That's so exciting - FX for you!
@kiwisun4385 - Welcome!
TW**
I can feel my anxiety going up. My due date from the MC is Friday - Remembrance Day in Canada - and I'm so worried about getting bad news Saturday that I'm having another cycle of poor responding. I just don't want anymore bad news. I'm trying not to let myself get pessimistic but...easier said than done today for some reason. Maybe my cousin's pregnancy announcement and my best friend being due next week. I'm sooo happy for them but I'm pretty jealous too which makes me feel rotten.
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
08.2020 - Natural BFP - MC 9w5d
11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!
Good luck to everyone in their TWW!
@JWatt5 I'm so sorry for your loss and upcoming due date. Big hugs to you! I'm sending all the positive vibes your way.
I don't know that IVF is in the cards for us now or ever.
We had ONE month were the timing was off. Is this something that you think I should push back on? We've only done 2 IUIs and one TI cycle with injectibles and I think I have just started responding fairly well.
Another reason I am thinking I should push back is my insurance covers 6 IUI cycles per pregnancy - and we're only on 2.
FX this is all moot and this cycle worked (though I've been 'trained' through this process to expect the worst - something I hate).
Thoughts?
hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39
TTC #1:
dx with POCS 7/2009
TTC on & off since 1/2012
September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC
June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4
April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2
July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3
May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP
August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy
TTC #2:
July 2020 FET; beta 1 310, beta 2 1278
another cycle if that's what you want.
@JWatt5 hang in there! Have you tried guided meditation? I've started listening to them on YouTube to help me calm down. I usually end up falling asleep while listening, but that's okay too!
Age: Me: 27, Husband: 29
Married: March 2012
3 dogs: Minnie, Merlin, Gus
TTC: July 2012
Diagnosis: Male Factor/Unexplained
March 2016- Laproscopy- found uterine septum and endo
April 2016- Healing from laproscopy
May 2016- Healing from laproscopy
June 2016- Follistim, Ovidrel, IUI, Progesterone- BFN (1 follicle)
July 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
August 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
September 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
October 2016- Doctor on vacation
Big hugs to you right now. Having the anniversary date coming up with remembrance day is rough and then add in your cousin and best friend makes it even tougher. My therapist says it's okay to have bad days and to not feel bad about having those bad days. If you feel up for it, doing something nice for yourself can help.
@persnickity - super glad to hear that. It's so tough b/c so much rides on each step so when it seems a little out of whack it feels like the whole process is in jeopardy.
Thanks @persnickity @JDW0325 @OGreat - luckily work is nice and busy with fun project (If you can call Engagement Surveys fun but I'm an HR mgr so haha). That will help me keep my mind off things and then made plans with a friend for Friday night.
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
08.2020 - Natural BFP - MC 9w5d
11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
Take a look at my blog
I had another appointment today, and it looks like I might have a second follicle!! I'll go back Thursday to check, and I'm hoping IUI will be Sunday or Monday.
Question, what do you girls (or guys) think for how long DH and I should obstain before the procedure? He has low counts, so I'm always worried about that timing. I've heard anything from 2 to 6 days! What do you think?
how is everyone else coming along this month?
Age: Me: 27, Husband: 29
Married: March 2012
3 dogs: Minnie, Merlin, Gus
TTC: July 2012
Diagnosis: Male Factor/Unexplained
March 2016- Laproscopy- found uterine septum and endo
April 2016- Healing from laproscopy
May 2016- Healing from laproscopy
June 2016- Follistim, Ovidrel, IUI, Progesterone- BFN (1 follicle)
July 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
August 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
September 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
October 2016- Doctor on vacation
CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
iUI #1- BFN
IUI #2-BFN
IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
Age: Me: 27, Husband: 29
Married: March 2012
3 dogs: Minnie, Merlin, Gus
TTC: July 2012
Diagnosis: Male Factor/Unexplained
March 2016- Laproscopy- found uterine septum and endo
April 2016- Healing from laproscopy
May 2016- Healing from laproscopy
June 2016- Follistim, Ovidrel, IUI, Progesterone- BFN (1 follicle)
July 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
August 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
September 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
October 2016- Doctor on vacation
@rainbowwishes5 - I hope you are feeling better today. Keep your spirits up!
@emelizabeth85 - Good luck today!!!
@JDW0325 - how have you been doing?
I had calmed myself down yesterday and wouldn't you know it - TWO more cousins are also expecting their 2nd children! Just a couple tears, quickly cleaned up with puppy kisses from our 7 month old mini Aussie Finnigan - he's the best thing for this process.
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
08.2020 - Natural BFP - MC 9w5d
11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!
I have two Aussies too! A 10 year old blue merle and an 8 year old mini red merle. They are the best!
AFM---- I'm doing better- baseline on Friday to start another IUI! I went ahead and scheduled the IVF consult too (next week) even though I would likely do this month IUI and then one more before moving on. I am a crazy planner (as much as can be) so I just wanted to talk to her ASAP and kinda get things figured out a little. Hopefully this will all be for nothing though!!!!
I am a little nervous about my Femara this month though. In the past I have always started taking it on CD 3. Well, when I called this morning to schedule my appointment they made it for Friday which is CD4. I called back once I realized and they said baselines are done CD 2,3,4 so it's fine. I mentioned in the past I have always been told to take my medicine starting CD3 so I was concerned, and she just said starting either day was fine and that was that.
Anyone else switch up start dates like that?
sorry to hear you are sick! I've heard that as long as you don't have a high fever than you should be fine. Hope you feel better soon
AFM, had an ultrasound this morning. Got 2 good looking follicles on my right side, one at 18mm and one at 14mm. One more day of follistim and then triggering.
!!! its stupid but I have a cough and I'm afraid it will bump any potential embryo from implanting! So I'm trying not to cough and hold it in.
@jwatt5 - hang in there- preg announcements are so hard!!!!!
CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
iUI #1- BFN
IUI #2-BFN
IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
DH: 30, TTC since May 2015
Started 2000mg Metformin in 8/2016
8/2016: Letrozole (4 follies) BFN
9/2016: Letrozole (2 follies), IUI, progesterone, BFN
10/2016: Letrozole (2 follies), IUI, progesterone, BFN
11/2016: Letrozole (2-4 follies), IUI, progesterone, BFN
MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN
April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo
June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved.
Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature
5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP!
May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019
July 2019 - FET - BFN
Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues
Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy
July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy
cycle 20
CD or DPO:
CD1
WAYDTGKU:
letrozole 7.5mg CD2-8, Ovidrel trigger, IUI#4
IUI Date:
21 or 22 probably
Testing:
12/5 ish
What is your favorite Thanksgiving Dish?
Gravy... Gravy on turkey, Gravy on potatoes, Gravy on stuffing....
Our doctor wanted to move us up to a hybrid cycle this month with letrozole and gonal-F. Do you ladies on gonal-F always have a baseline ultrasound? With the extra meds and extra ultrasound it would have cost almost double what we're paying now. Plus, what if we have too many follicles, and then the cycle would get cancelled and it would all be for nothing?
we just aren't ready to make that jump yet, so our RE is having us do another round of just letrozole at a slightly different dosing schedule.
Ugg today has just been really hard.
MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN
April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo
June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved.
Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature
5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP!
May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019
July 2019 - FET - BFN
Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues
Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy
July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy
TTC: Seeing RE since June 2015, started trying on our own in June 2014.
PCOS, anovulation
6 medicated cylces (clomid and letrozol): BFNs
IUI#1 Oct. 2016 - BFN
IUI#2 Nov. 2016 - BFN
IUI#3 Dec. 2016
Puppy mama to Cooper
@ReesaAnne16 - they do a lot of monitoring - but it's also to help ensure you don't end up with too many mature follicles since they can increase/decrease your dose. Its pricy stuff but based on the odds from the RE, really increases your chances of success. Good luck!
@JDW0325 - I love my aussie, he's been wonderful. he's a Red Tri & has lots of cute spots on his nose/legs because his dad was a Merle.
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
08.2020 - Natural BFP - MC 9w5d
11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!
I had my baseline today and everything looks good. IUI will be next Sunday or Monday most likely.
Is it weird that I have had ZERO side effects from the Progesterone? Not only that, but it seems to have ixnayed my PMS. Is this normal?
@beary67 and @Lexa H. how is your 2WW going?
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
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I am am pretty sure I am ovulating before my trigger shot. I was told to come in Sunday for my IUI. The nurse told us to BD tonight. When I asked her if that would give DH enough time to rebuild supply before Sunday since we have male factor infertility, she sounded worried and said not to BD, but then was very curious about the last time we BD'd, saying that as long as it was less than 48 hours ago hopefully some sperm would still be there. I am freaking out alittle about going through with this IUI if I will have already ovulated by then.
Age: Me: 27, Husband: 29
Married: March 2012
3 dogs: Minnie, Merlin, Gus
TTC: July 2012
Diagnosis: Male Factor/Unexplained
March 2016- Laproscopy- found uterine septum and endo
April 2016- Healing from laproscopy
May 2016- Healing from laproscopy
June 2016- Follistim, Ovidrel, IUI, Progesterone- BFN (1 follicle)
July 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
August 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
September 2016- Ovarian Cyst from follistim, no IUI
October 2016- Doctor on vacation
@Chartleib Good luck tomorrow!
@JDW0325 Good luck next week
@MrsH0204 I am more than a little jealous of your lack of side effects to progesterone. It makes me feel as though I have a yeast infection!
@OGreat , I'm sorry, I'm not sure what the timing is. Could you ask the nurse to ask the Dr. since she is uncertain?
I had my baseline over the weekend. They said I had a large cyst and almost put me on hold, but the blood tests came back within normal limits so we were allowed to start. We started injections on Monday, and I go in Monday for my follicular US, IUI likely on Wednesday of next week. I can't put a finger on it, but I just don't have the hope this month. Last month, DH and I were both so ready, so excited, and so certain it was going to work. This month, IUI #3, we aren't sure. We're trying to be excited, and hopeful, but we both can't get back to the same level of hope and excitement. I think we're scared of getting there and being let down again.
2 Dogs / 2 Cats
IUI #2 10/2016 BFN
IUI #3 11/2016 BFN
IVF #1 03/2017 - 23 Retrieved / 22 Fertilized / 11 at Day 3 / 1 Beautiful Embryo tf on Day 5 / 7 Frozen on Day 6 - Beta #1 4/5/17: 104 Beta #2 4/7/17 224
@kmallery08 if it makes you feel any better i had every side effect to the 10th degree with Clomid. The lack of side effects (and no PMS) with the Progesterone makes me wonder if i needed it more than we realized. RE put me on it just bc its part of her standard protocol but supposedly my numbers were within normal range. On another note, i just read your introduction and you've really been through the wringer! I really admire you for pushing through. Regarding your level of hope, i had pretty much none at the beginning of this IUI cycle, too. But once the actual IUI was done, the hope and excitement started flooding in. FX for you!!