IUI Check In 3/26/14

Sha259 · March 2014

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***Please note, if I don't see an update in 3 weeks, I will remove you from the list (you will see **4** before your name the week before I remove you)***

QOTW: What is your favorite thing to do during the spring?

If you would like to be added please answer the following: 

1. Where are you at in the IUI process? (2WW, meds, break, etc.)

2. Which IUI are you on?

3. Test/Beta day?

Congratulations to all recent BFPs.

Hugs to all those that need them!!! 

Currently in an IUI cycle:

Jszy10 (IUI #5)

**Mrsbabyhopes (IUI #2)

**OctaF (IUI #3)

**angjohns99 (IUI#2)

**Linkblue (IUI #1)

DharmaChick (IUI #3)

Kissmark (IUI #3 convert to TI)

Jenkellen (IUI#2)

**Britgirlinspain (IUI #3)

**Daydreamsam (IUI#3)

*Missvolvo (IUI #5)

Calindi (IUI#2) (First Medicated IUI)

*Nbgordon (IUI #2)

Pmpknbride (IUI #4 1^st with Injects)

WA1215 (IUI #4)

GinnyJones82 (IUI#2)

*Lilllovebug79 (IUI #8 converted to TI)

packerfan4life (IUI #1)

Hoping4lo (IUI#2)

*Runawaylaurel (IUI #1.2)

*Lindsey 7348 (IUI #4)

jencity9 (IUI #4)

jdionne (IUI #2)

Kam10 (IUI#2)

LRsnowflake (IUI #2)

Chickysue (IUI #2)

lebradford (IUI #1)

princessisadora (IUI#1.1)

SweetieShellieH (IUI #2)

Mommalawyer (IUI #1)

2WW:

*Jaytee16 (IUI #3)

***Tippytoes06 (IUI #4)

**therichbaby2014 (IUI #2)

**Misskrissymarie (IUI #2)

**pringles246 (IUI#2 converted to TI)

*Rumbera28 (IUI #6)

Purpledaisy923 (IUI#3)

RNcrystal (IUI#2)

Sha259 (IUI#2)

Ajmaz (IUI#3)

*Alicia_R1 (IUI#1)

*Allie0622 (IUI#2)

*Kallygirlie (IUI #1.2)

Dotbaby (IUI#4)

Adadeart (IUI #2)

Pets4Life (IUI #1)

Malerina (IUI #3)

Temporarily Benched:

***NariaDreaming (IUI #1)

**Sigh202 (IUI #5)

**dltst37 (IUI#2)

**Jaco0207 (IUI #2)

*Jconno (IUI #2) (T&P for her loss)

On Break:

**Canuck13 (IUI #2)

**Lookingup84 (IUI #3)

*Snegde (IUI #2)

AMazing817 (IUI#2)

BFPs:

March 2014

Siona1976 (IUI #2)

February 2014

Katiewest (IUI #2)

February 2014

Iloveflipflops ( IUI #3)

Jconno (IUI #2)

Rox825 (IUI #5)

ebwhit (IUI#2)

Sha259 · March 2014

I'm still in the 2WW of IUI #2. Beta scheduled for next Tuesday aka April Fools Day. Oh joy.

Congrats to Siona on her BFP! You give us hope!

As to my favorite thing to do in the spring? Driving with the windows down with no A/C! (Well, any other spring but now.) It's so refreshing to have the fresh air blowing by while driving.

CandaceC1020 · March 2014

I'm in the TWW for IUI#1. I have beta on 4/4/14. I'm hoping all those fours give me some luck.

Favorite thing about spring - getting my seeds going and planting a garden. I love being able to walk out into the yard and grab veggies for lunch and dinner.

princessisadora · March 2014

Morning! Just finished my Clomid course so now we wait. Monitoring appointment is set for Monday as long as I don't turn an OPK positive before then. I am very anxious as I have no idea what will happen, will I overstimm will I not respond? I am trying as best I can to just not think about it.

QOTW: Laying by the pool and swimming

jszy10 · March 2014

Hey Ladies!! I finished my Clomid/Dexamethasone combo on Sunday and am currently at CD13. I am feeling good about being back in the 'swing' of things, and have been feeling some twinges that are hopefully a good sign of things growing! I have my follie check appointment on Friday and am thinking I will be having IUI #5 in the next week or so!

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QOTW: I am SO anxious to get my boat in the water!!!! In the past year, I have found the most relaxation from boating, and look forward to warm days out on the water!

DharmaChick · March 2014

I am still prepping for IUI #3. This is my last cycle with Clomid.

I am on CDay20 but I didn't respond to Clomid this time, so I'm on another round from CDay18-22. I have an appointment for an u/s and b/w next Tuesday.

FX that it is finally working, but that my trip on April 5-8 doesn't pose a problem with timing the trigger and IUI!

QOTW: I can't wait to get our vegetable gardens started, and to start hiking with DH and our dog again.

RNCrystal · March 2014

Well AF arrived 3 days early again so I'm out- iui #2 was a fail- a strange thing though is my temp hasn't really dropped- anyone have experience/ insight on this? Anyway I will taking a break this month as I'll be on vacation out of the country for a week- hope others are having better !

SweetieShellieH · March 2014

It's CD 9 and I just got back from my follicle scan. Have one on each side, one 12mm and one at 14mm (assuming I'm remembering correctly, I forgot to write it down!) They're both 2mm bigger then on CD 9 last cycle, which is not what I was expecting considering I've been sick the last couple of days. I wonder if it means we might trigger a day earlier then last month?

A side note (although it may be totally useless for this cycle, but hopefully good for possible future cycles) DH finally quit smoking! Fx he can keep it up, he quit a week ago. Hopefully it'll improve his swimmers! It's been sooooo hard for him to quit because of a lot of work related stress, but since he got the flu last week he felt it was finally time to try and give it up. He knew I wanted him to quit but I never pushed it because I knew HE had to make the decision, not me. He's tried before but I'm hoping he'll be able to succeed this time

runawaylaurel · March 2014

Had my first monitoring appointment for IUI 1.2 after 3 days of Menopur and the tech commented that my lining is trilaminar already. Woo! Just from my limited Googling this morning, it sounds like that's a good thing, and it means maybe I'm producing some estrogen on my own... and hopefully don't have to stim for over 3 weeks this time.

QOTW: this is my first year having a dog, and I cannot wait to go hiking with her!

PurpleDaisy923 · March 2014

I am 7dpiui and this 2WW hasn't been bad (so far). My husband and I got 2 baby ferrets the day after my IUI and they are keeping me really busy lol! I am hoping that this third time is a charm because I am really scared to move on the the next step. My RE said that if this cycle doesn't work, he wants to have "the talk". I've looked into a bunch of different ways to finance IVF and I just don't think we can pull it off.

Good luck to everyone!!

QOTW: I like to sit outside and read a good book in the Spring.

CandaceC1020 · March 2014

SweetieShellieH said:

A side note (although it may be totally useless for this cycle, but hopefully good for possible future cycles) DH finally quit smoking! Fx he can keep it up, he quit a week ago. Hopefully it'll improve his swimmers! It's been sooooo hard for him to quit because of a lot of work related stress, but since he got the flu last week he felt it was finally time to try and give it up. He knew I wanted him to quit but I never pushed it because I knew HE had to make the decision, not me. He's tried before but I'm hoping he'll be able to succeed this time

@SweetieShellieH - If your husband has a smart phone, tell him to download Quitit. I used this app when I decided to stop smoking. Each time I log in to the app, I'm told how many days I have not smoked, how much money I've saved, how much tar I have not consumed, and how many cigarettes I have not smoked since my quit date. The app also tells you health benefits like when your BP goes to normal, when your carbon monoxide levels drop, when the hairlike projections in your lungs begin to function normally. It's pretty awesome.

pmpknbride · March 2014

Just finished IUI#4 today. I started surging early so I got called in for it today. DH had a great count and I had several eggs, FX! My favorite thing about spring is my spring wardrobe! My spring clothes are my favorite! Good luck to everyone!

dotbaby · March 2014

I'm in the 2WW for IUI #4, 5dpiui. My beta will be on April 4th!

My fav thing to do during the spring is go hiking my DH and dogs! It's the best weather to do it before it gets super hot in the summer!

DharmaChick · March 2014

Good luck to all!

@SweetieShellieH : Kudos to your hubby for quitting smoking!! Good luck!

jencity9 · March 2014

@SweetieShellieH‌ Congrats to your husband!! That's a huge accomplishment!

GL @pmpknbride‌ !!

I am working on IUI #4 and have my second monitoring appt first thing Saturday morning since my follies are growing more slowly this time around.

QOTW: I like doing getting out to the beach or the theme parks. And wearing skirts and dresses.

emwaiting · March 2014

In the 2WW, I will do my blood test on April 7th so that needs to come fast. Headed to NYC this weekend to watch Iowa State bball so that should help time go faster!

Love getting outside for runs when the weather gets nicer! Oh and getting a tan!

lebradford · March 2014

@Sha259 Can you add me, please? Sorry, I guess I'm already on there!

1. Where are you at in the IUI process? (2WW, meds, break, etc.)

Last night was my last day of Clomid (50mg).

2. Which IUI are you on? IUI #1

3. Test/Beta day? No idea.... (See below)

I finished my Clomid last night and went in for my first monitoring appointment this morning. I had no measurable follicles, and my lining was a 6, I think. I was kind of bummed. I thought I would at least have some small follies that just weren't mature yet. The nurse said it was still "normal" for CD 10, and that they wouldn't do anything differently until sometime next week (like stair-step or cancel, I guess).

To me, it sounds like she is being overly optimistic. I would love to hear what you guys think. Do you think there is any way this will end up moving forward if I don't have any measurable follicles on CD 10??

QOTW: I love going for a drive or a walk, or just having the windows open! I majorly crave fresh air and sunshine in the winter, and I am really, really looking forward to spring. (I know it is technically spring now, but I mean "real spring." ;-)

Sha259 · March 2014

@RNCrystal (((HUGS))) sorry to hear about the BFN.

@packerfan4life wow that is one heck of a response to 50 mg Clomid! I get a max of 2 mature follies total on 50 mg.

As next IUI will be our last before moving on to IVF, I've talked to the doc about moving to 100mg for IUI #3. Ever the pragmatic woman, I don't want to dwell on my complete failure to get pregnant, I want to feel like I am doing something to make it happen!!

Good luck to everyone!!

lebradford · March 2014

Good luck to everyone in their 2WW!!

@calindi Your numbers sound great! Good luck!

@RNCrystal I’m sorry about your BFN. :-( I’ve never ovulated since I’ve been temping, so I don’t know from personal experience, but I know on TTGP some of the ladies don’t have a temp drop until a few days into their next cycle.

Canuck13 · March 2014

I have been on an extended break but might be back in the game in a few weeks...after our follow-up with the Re, he recommended trying one more iui before we move on to IVF this summer. I'll have more to update in the next few weeks. QOTW: like others, I look forward to getting into my garden once this snow and ice finally melts :S

NBGordon · March 2014

IUI #2, 2ww, beta 4/4 FX

QOTW: I love to hike and live right next to a mountain so I get to do it many times a week in the spring while the weather is nice.

Pets4Life · March 2014

I am smack dab in the middle of my 2WW, 7dpiui. The first week is always ok and then I turn into a crazy person for the last week. Had my progestrone tested today and it was within normal. And now we wait.......some more.......

I love spring!! Walking the dogs, working in the yard, riding four wheelers, fishing

jenkellen · March 2014

I'm on IUI #3 right now. Still Femara. Baseline was OK, next is day 11 monitoring.

I just love walking outside! I hate being trapped in my house all winter. I need sunshine!

jdionne · March 2014

New to this board. My husband and I are doing IUI with donor sperm. My husband does not have the reproductive gene.

IUI #1 was BFN (chemical pregnancy) on to IUI #2. I was on letrozole and had my US today that showed 3 mature follicles (right side was 23.5, left side 19.5 and 26). Trigger shot tonight and then IUI Friday morning.

My favorite thing about spring is opening day for baseball. We love our hometown team Milwaukee Brewers! Opening day will be different this year since I will be in TWW.

Mommalawyer · March 2014

1. First day of meds on medicated cycle. Doing 75 of Follistim.

2. IUI #1

3. Uncertain at this point.

I love being outside doing the park, beach, cruising around town, ect. I love the warm ocean breeze on my face. It's my life anti-depressant!

Rachaeleigh · March 2014

@Sha259‌ Will you add me, please?

Hi ladies. I'm currently in the middle of IUI #1. CD9, triggered this afternoon, IUI tomorrow.

My favorite thing to do in spring. ..hmmm...
I guess to enjoy a nice cup of coffee on a slightly warm/breezy day

chickysue · March 2014

@Sha259 - can you update me, I'm actually on IUI #1. Thanks

I have my last round of Clomid tonight and my follie check is Monday!

Rachaeleigh · March 2014

calindi said:
@Rachaeleigh‌ - good luck tomorrow!!!! FX so hard!

Thanks @calindi‌ ! Fx for you as well :-)

LRsnowflake · March 2014

I've been benched until April 18th. The follitism triggered lots of cysts. I will go back to the RE and see if the cysts shrunk and if I'm ready for IUI #2. Then I've requested to go back to clomid for that cycle since it seems like clomid worked when it wasn't two months in a row.

My favorite thing to do in the spring is lay in the hammock and drink on the patio (not necessarily in that order).

kallygirlie · March 2014

1 Week left of this 2WW. Currently 8 dpiui. I swear it's felt like a month wait! These symptoms/side effects are really driving me batty. 6 more days till beta

Spring? It just snowed here today. No spring in sight around here. But hubby and I are super excited to get to digging in our Garden.

Alicia_R1 · March 2014

IUI #1 was a BFN, On to IUI #2, started clomid on monday, loving the migraines this time around. But I haven't had the emotional mood swings like last time, yet, I should say.

Next wednesday is my next check up to see how the follies are looking.

hugs to those that need them and FX for those you in the 2WW and starting new cycles.

QOTW: being able to run outside again without freezing and going trout fishing with DH

WA1215 · March 2014

My final IUI was Monday, so I'm 4 days into the 2ww. If this doesn't work, we are moving onto IVF. I hate the spring. Seriously. So many of my family members have died in the spring. I do like rainy days though, when I can stay inside, nap and watch movies.

CandaceC1020 · March 2014

I'm really trying to make to beta. REALLY trying. I'm finding it incredibly difficult to not POAS. It hasn't even been one week since my IUI (3.22) and I really, really, really want to POAS. This is going to be a long weekend.

Kam10 · March 2014

@lebradford‌ I seem to respond late to meds. The two cycles I've done, 1 with clomid, and 1 with femara I haven't been ready to trigger until day 14. I've been told that follicles can grow 1-2mm per day. Do you know what size you largest one was at? When is your next monitoring appointment? My last cycle on Femara I went in on CD10 and my largest was only at 10mm by day 13 it was at 16mm.

jaytee16 · March 2014

Good luck ladies, extra fx for those in the 2ww!

@packerfan4life - sorry you got canceled

IUI#3 ended terribly - I had 3 days of squinters on FRERs and got my hopes up since I've never seen a second line in 21 months....betas were done two days in a row and showed nothing progressing

I'm currently on day two of stims for B2B IUI#4.

QOTW: Just being outside, enjoying the nice weather, walking the pup

lebradford · March 2014

Kam10 said:

@lebradford‌ I seem to respond late to meds. The two cycles I've done, 1 with clomid, and 1 with femara I haven't been ready to trigger until day 14. I've been told that follicles can grow 1-2mm per day. Do you know what size you largest one was at? When is your next monitoring appointment? My last cycle on Femara I went in on CD10 and my largest was only at 10mm by day 13 it was at 16mm.

@Kam10 Thanks for the response. The nurse said on Wednesday that "there were no measurable follicles." This morning she said that they don't count them as "stimulated" until 10mm, and that one of my ovaries had absolutely nothing, and the other had a few tiny ones, but the largest was still only 7mm on CD 12. :-( I'm definitely nowhere near ready to trigger. I have to go back on Monday, but she said on Monday I would probably have to start taking more Clomid (100mg this time instead of 50mg). I'm hoping at least that will do the trick, but I'm kind of discouraged too.

I'm assuming you never get "stair-stepped" a third time in a cycle, do you? I just really want to ovulate. I'm so tired of taking Provera to get a period. :-p

Kam10 · March 2014

@lebradford‌ FX you just have some slow responding follicles and you have something measurable on Monday. I'm not an expert by any means, but I haven't heard of anyone stair-stepping a third time in a cycle. IF sucks! Good luck on Monday

jaco0207 · March 2014

I am on a self imposed break this month. Last month I had a weird cycle, so I want to take a med free month. I am also hoping to start some acupuncture this month as well.

I should be back on the IUI bandwagon next month.

My favorite thing to do in the spring is get outside! I cannot wait to get out and start walking more, especially with my pup.

FX for all of you in the 2ww!

lebradford · March 2014

I have an update!

The nurse talked to the doctor, and they are going to stair-step me right away instead of waiting until Monday. I start another 5 days of Clomid tonight (100 mg). Sadly, I'm actually pretty excited about this. I was feeling pretty hopeless about any additional follicle growth without extra help. Fingers crossed!

jaytee16 · March 2014

FX for some good follie growth, @lebradford!

Amazing817 · March 2014

Still on a break over here. My DH and I are really working on dropping some weight & he is on month #2 of his supplements, I am thinking maybe another IUI in June, our RE is supportive of our decision to get as healthy as possible while seeing if DH numbers increase!

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