not sure where to ask this

kbrodie06

Just wondering how many of you have gone through IUI and then IVF and had a successful IVF? I have done one unsuccessful IUI and trying to figure it all out and if it is worth trying?

Kristin

luvchaitea

Hi Kristin!!

I have not done an IUI (but that is because I have tubal issues and know it wouldn't work) so went straight to IVF.  I've done three IVF cycles.  The first cycle I transferred one embryo and my daughter is 3 yrs.  The second cycle I had a chemical pregnancy after transferring one embryo again.  My third cycle (just did in October) was successful and I am pregnant again.  My first beta was 222 on 14 days past ovulation.  I will do a repeat beta next week.  But that is a good, strong first beta!!  We transferred two embryos this time.  They definitely work!!

 Hope this helps!!

Best Wishes.

CharBart

You know my story girlie....I think had it not been for my moldy a$$ eggs the first one would've stuck.  I say go for it.

alswitch

We did 3 cycles of IUI and got pregnant on our first try at IVF. Our drs told us the efficacy of IUI plateaus after 3 tries so financially it made sense to put the eggs in one basket, pardon the pun, and try IVF rather than shelling out 1/3 of the cost each month for something that wasn't working for us.

For what it's worth: I think what did the trick was not only the actual IVF procedure but finally relaxing about it.  WAY easier said than done.  I say that because they were able to harvest 16 eggs, 8 of which fertilized and 6 of which matured.  We implanted 2, I'm preganant with one little girl and we have 4 LO's in storage for later.  I just have to believe that something other than the science itself was responsible since it was such an uphill climb.  We took a vacation right as the meds were starting and I did acupuncture concurrently - I think both helped tremendously.