IUI Check-In 1/11

AnnaClaire256 · January 2015

This is the place to update us on your IUI or break.

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

QOTW: When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

If you would like to be added please TAG ME (@AnnaClaire256) and 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?

Currently in an IUI cycle:

BandM14 (IUI #3)

Cupcakegal930 (IUI #2)

dukegirlsc (IUI #2)

humblebee2 (IUI #3)

*j&j620

kbojo24 (IUI #1)

longhornwino0907 (IUI #1)

lovegrilledcheese (IUI #2)

*saysjess (IUI ?)

tiffmich08 (IUI #3)

**virginiaorjohn (IUI #2)

***wannabeamother

2WW:

AliciaLazzaro (IUI #1)

amlrunner (IUI #4)

annahyun (IUI #1)

bslav23 (IUI #4)

bunnyberry (IUI #5- Cancelled)

***cubwrig28 (IUI #3)

deelopi9 (IUI #5)

goldenlove3 (IUI #2)

greer825 (IUI #1)

*jamierene (IUI #2)

***jksaintsing (IUI #1)

karenb676 (IUI #2)

***kellykay028 (IUI #2)

*4* LAUR8199 (IUI #3)

laurensc927 (IUI #1)

LisaJ99424 (IUI #4)

*4*lovesmonkey (IUI #1)

luchich (IUI #3)

madamewaffles (IUI #2-Cancelled)

MommyMonroe05 (IUI #1)

moto611 (IUI #6)

mshandlebar (IUI #4)

nd613 (IUI #1)

nikiswimr (IUI #2)

*4*RN1175 (TI Cycle)

sweetball33

Temporarily Benched/On a Break:

AnnaClaire256

cm312rn

juneroses

lindy04aggie

redandblue

shauntee

shafwilson

hrushka

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BunnyBerry · January 2015

Happy Monday!

On day 3 of injects for IUI attempt #7, but actual IUI #5. Turns out our insurance will replace coverage for the cancelled cycle, so we plan to do a 6th IUI next month. IVF stims should start in the last week of March.

It was kind of fun to bring all the stuff to mix meds in a syringe and inject myself in my classroom while chaperoning a dance this weekend! With my dress hiked up and my stockings hiked down, I was really relieved no one walked in. There would have been a lot of 'splainin' to do.

The first thing DH said when he woke up - "Do you need me to play with myself today?" He knows the routine for when I'm still spotting.

I have a question about follicles. On CD3 I still had several follies at 10mm, and one at 11mm. One was still pouring tons of fluid out. Are these leftovers? Is there a chance they will turn into cysts or grow instead of new follies so I won't have eggs? This probably sounds paranoid and ridiculous but I never experienced this before.

ETA QOTW: A kindergarten teacher, an actress, and a writer were my most recurring career goals as a kid.

deelopi9 · January 2015

Hope you lovely ladies had a good weekend!!!

@Bunnyberry, last month at cd2 I had a 9mm and it ended up being my lead follicle throughout this cycle. I asked the nurse if this was a left over follie/cyst and she said no. I think it could go either way. I'm curious to see what the other ladies have to say. It's never been explained to me either.

AFM, I'm 10dpiui...just one more week of torture in the 2WW. I really wanted DH to be there on 1/19 for beta. RE does a quick blood test and tells you within 15 minutes. My other RE I wouldn't find out until after 2:30pm. Last month I was blindsided, DH works, so I have my mom coming with me this time. Other than that, the only unusual symptom I experienced was heavy cramping on my right side on/off throughout the day. FU progesterone and your constipation. The heavy cramping is not a usual symptom for me but then again with the injects my cycles have been different than on Clomid & Femara.

Edited (forgot QOTW, again): ***children mentioned*** I wanted to be a pediatric nurse. Everytime I would see a kid in the grocery store, park, etc when they would cry I would smile at them and they would stop crying. For some reason they always gravitated to me. When I turned 18, I volunteered at our local hospital in the Pediatrics Oncology ward and I just couldn't leave the cases at work. They brought on panic attacks and I realized this was not meant for me. Hats off to you ladies in the medical field, I am always in awe of your compassion and dedication to patient care.

BunnyBerry · January 2015

@deelopi9 Thanks, that's really interesting! I wonder if O will be much earlier than usual. Is that what happened to you? And the instant beta results is the most humane part of IF treatment I have ever heard! That seriously needs to go mainstream.

deelopi9 · January 2015

@bunnyberry I agree, I have much more respect for my RE. He doesn't leave it up to the nurse to tell you, he tells me to my face then goes over the month and next months protocol. Last month & this month my O's have been 1-2 days earlier than on clomid/femara.

sweetball33 · January 2015

Test day for medicated IUI #7 is Friday... feeling completely normal which I'm trying to not take as a bad sign.. after almost a year of testing/treatments I feel like I'm gonig to feel SOMETHING when it finally works. I had my monthly "emotional breakdown" Saturday, as the realization that we only have one more IUI attempt next month before we're out of options. I'm just so on the fence with IVF, especially since insurance doesn't cover it ..... ugh

Lots of people in the 2ww right now so good luck to you all!

bookworm40 · January 2015

@bunnyberry - hope this IUI round is the one but glad you are positive about moving forward

@deelopi9 - good luck with the beta! FX for you!

@madamewaffles - Sorry about the BFN

I'm sitting in limbo at the moment.. I still have IUI #2 scheduled but we had a little set back on Saturday. DH's second SA came back with a 0 sperm count. They re-did another one on Saturday and did blood work to look at his testosterone levels and we will know more today. Uro said that if there is at least 5 million in the count than we should still go forward with the IUI as planned.. If not, than it's up to my RE who I see on thursday for a monitoring appointment. So FX that we have some good news today..

QOTW: I always wanted to be teacher when I was little.. I'm a librarian so not that far off.

greer825 · January 2015

Hi Ladies!

1 - Just finishing up my two week wait! I'm 12dpiui today

2- this is my first iui

3 - had my beta today, waiting on results. Not sure how I feel. I feel normal - no sign of my period coming, but also don't feel different from any other day. Not sure, but I feel like this could go either way!

QOTW - FabricLand Lady. I always was amazed by the sound it made when they ripped the fabric!

@BunnyBerry - your husband sounds like a hoot! And I love the injections at the school dance, how crazy!! haha

@deeplopi9 - I don't think I would ever be able work/volunteer in pediatrics oncology.. don't have a thick enough skin for it. Also, jealous that you get your results right away. I'm at the point where I just want to know and make my plan for next cycle. Our nurse tells us the results. To be honest - I have been at this clinic since September and have only seen the actual doctor maybe twice?? Everything else is done through the nurses... it can be a real pain.

@cupcakegal930 - i hope everything comes back fine for your husbands count. fingers crossed for you!!

saysjess · January 2015

@Cupcakegal930‌ fingers crossed

AFM- I have my injections course on Thursday and I'm starting BCP then as well. We're doing a super-ovulation cycle and then either an IUI or IVF. Has anyone else gone through this type of cycle without knowing if it was for IVF or an IUI? Just curious...

QOTD: when I was little I wanted to be married and a stay at home mom... Well, I'm married, so I guess I'm part way there?

BandM14 · January 2015

@BunnyBerry I'm sorry that the un-TI didn't work last cycle! That's funny (in a dark, IF sort of way) that you had to do injects at a school dance-- the things we put ourselves through!

@cupcakegal930 FX for good results from this SA!

@greer825 I hope you get good news this afternoon

@madamewaffles sorry for the BFN, hopefully it's still too early.

@sweetball33 Ugh, I feel like I'm in the monthly "emotional breakdown" pattern too, and I also totally get what you mean about thinking you will feel Something when it finally works... every cycle I feel hopeful that I'll "just know" it worked, even though I'm sure when it finally (hopefully) does work I probably won't feel any different.

@deelopi9 that is seriously amazing about the 15 min beta results. Waiting all day is the worst! My clinic doesn't usually call till 3 or 4. Ugh.

AFM, I had IUI #3 on Friday and am just experiencing all the joys of progesterone suppositories right now. The one good thing was that I was definitely starting to ovulate at the time of IUI, which has never been that clear before. I was actually able to see the fluid around my uterus from it rupturing and the shape was very contorted. Sooo I'm hoping that's good?

Also, I meet with my new RE on Wednesday, which I'm super excited about. This is our fourth treatment cycle, since we did one Femara +TI before our first IUI, so I'm starting to get antsy for a change. DH and I have decided we are comfortable moving to IVF if I'm not pregnant by April-May, which will give us three more cycles after this one to try to do something else, whether it's a lap surgery and two more IUIs with injects, or three IUIs with injects, or whatever else the doctor recommends. This guy is supposed to be kind of an IF superstar, so I'm hoping he has a good plan for us.

Edit: forgot QOTW-- I wanted to be a ballerina!

nd613 · January 2015

Hi Everyone!

I am still in my TWW for IUI#1 at 9 dpiui. I test on Saturday and I am trying not to think about it. I have felt lots of cramps and twinges in my lower abdomen but I am probably just ultra sensitive about it. If my POAS comes up positive, I will go for a beta on Sunday morning (I cam pop into my RE's office during morning monitoring hours).

QOTW: I always thought I wanted to be a teacher, but then after a couple of summers as a camp counselor, I realized I had very little patience (at least at that point in my life). I also had dreams of owning a cards/gift store like the one on Facts of Life.

@bunnyberry That is so funny about having to inject yourself at the school dance!

@deelopi9 We are on the same IUI schedule it seems. That's great that your RE gives you the beta results in 15 mins. I haven't had the chance to test mine out but I am pretty sure that like everything else done during morning monitoring, they call you later in the AM.

@madamewaffles Sorry about the BFN, hopefully you are right and it was too early.

sweetball33 We are on a pretty close schedule too. Good luck with your test!

Cupcakegal930 FX for good news for you!

greer825 FX for good beta results!

@saysjess I've never had that type of cycle as I am still pretty early in the process, but I would be interested to hear how it goes.

@bandm14 Sounds like great timing on your O for IUI! Good luck to you at your new RE appt!

longhornwino0907 · January 2015

@BunnyBerry, at the school I used to work at, you probably wouldn't have been the first to inject yourself with something in that classroom, just sayin!

@madamewaffles, hopefully it's just too early!

@Cupcakegal930 and @greer825, FX for good results!

@nd613, the TWW is torture! Good luck!

AFM: I'm on CD4 of our first IUI cycle. Day 2 out of 5 on Femara. I start OPKs next Monday, have mid-cycle monitoring on Tuesday, and then hopefully we'll do the IUI late next week!

QOTW: A second grade teacher. Or a writer. I ended up teaching middle school language arts, and am now a marketing writer.

Shauntee · January 2015

@BunnyBerry‌ FX and sending lots of luck for IUI #5!!
@deelopi9‌ -FX for good results next week.
@madamewaffles‌-Hugs! FX for a nice surprise in a few days.
@sweetball33- I am in the same boat as you. One more IUI attempt before we decide between IVF or Adoption. I am wishing you lots of luck for IUI#7.
@Cupcakegal930‌ -FX for good numbers on your husband's next SA.
@greer825‌- I hope you have lovely BETA numbers.
@saysjess‌ I have never done an injectable cycle with BCP. I am curious to hear about your experience. Good luck!
@BandM14‌-Suppositories are the worst!! Have fun meeting your new RE.
@kbojo24‌- FX for IUI #1. We never followed to ambulance, but I have very find memories of sitting around the scanner with my grandparents who were listening for the same reasons your aunt had.
@nd613‌-FX for a great BETA number.
@longhornwino0907‌- Here's hoping your first IUI is your lucky one.
@goldenlove3‌ - I am sorry to hear about the BFN. I too am waiting on AF to start IUI #3. I am hoping the third time's the charm for you.
@luchich‌ I am sending hugs your way.

Now my turn. We are still on a break, we are just waiting of AF to arrive to get IUI#3 started. Hopefully that will have in the next week or so.

QOTW- ***children mentioned not mine***
I wanted to be a child advocate lawyer or a JAG, a lawyer in the Navy. Neither of which happened, unfortunately.

tiffmich08 · January 2015

luchich I feel your pain!!!! The first day I wipe and see pink, but nothing the rest of the day....I start to get a little excited. Then....it comes back the next day and I'm like "F" YOU!!!!!

@BunnyBerry hahaha!! Love it!!

goldenlove3 sorry about the BFN!!

longhornwino0907 yesterday was my last day of Letrozole (Femera). Good luck on some beautiful mature follies!!!

@dn613 TWW IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST!!

AFM-I am on CD8. I have my US scheduled for Friday. Hoping for some good follies for IUI #3! 3rd times a charm....right?!?! Or at least that's what I keep telling myself!

QOTW-I wanted to be a back up dancer! Still do, actually! haha!

EDIT-Forgot to add QOTW!

dukegirlsc · January 2015

@AnnaClaire256‌ thanks again for the post and for keeping us updated!

QOTW: When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a doctor or nurse, I ended up in medicine so I guess I stayed the path.

1. Where are you at in the IUI process? (2WW, meds, break, etc.) I'm in the 2WW, d4piui
2. Which IUI are you on? 2
3. Test/Beta day? 1-23

juneroses · January 2015

I'm in day 3, preparing for IUI 2. I'm doing this one at 7.5 letrozole. Fingers crossed for multiple follies! I'm considering a trigger shot. It's hard to make a good decision, though, given my RE's "meh, couldn't hurt" approach to my ideas.... Upping letrozole, trying for multiple follies, CoQ10, DHeA, and a trigger to possibly improve timing. Her only consistant proactive advice? Eat more leafy greens. sheesh.

I wanted to be a broadway musical singer when I was young.

MommyMonroe05 · January 2015

I'm currently 2dpiui. I wore what I hope to be my lucky blue leg warmers to my first iui appointment thanks to my Elfster Buddy. The nurse and my RE loved that we all did that for each other. I was nervous going in but I get a long really well with everyone at the clinic and we sort of made fun of what was going on. Like the nurse joked that she touched my hubby's sperm. And she did....she got the tube from the lab lol. Anyways, I had major cramping afterwards. Wasn't prepared for that. Things seem better now. I test next Saturday and call the RE's office with either a pos/neg result.

QOTW: I always wanted to be a police officer. I'm certified in one state, but since I moved to another state, I would need to go thru the recruit course and being sprayed in the face is not so fun. Soooo, for now, I've settled for Security. I like it so it works out.

Karenb676 · January 2015

I am 11 dpiui #2. Only 4 more days left in my 2ww. I get my blood tested on Friday morning. I should know by the afternoon. I am debating on taking the afternoon off from work because if it is negative again I won't be able to hide back the tears, but my coworkers told me they would make sure I stay cooped up on my office of that happens. I am thinking positive thoughts though.
Qotw : I wanted to be a teacher when I was little and played school all the time. That is what I became add an adult.

typo31 · January 2015

Hey there! I can't reply to everyone right now, but I'm sending the best of luck to all of you in the 2WW!

This is CD 6 on a break cycle for me. IUI #1 was a bust, just like the 3 TI cycles before it, and I need some time off from the meds. Right now I'm feeling the best I have since this all started in late August! I'm sad that our odds on this natural cycle are so low, but I think it's going to be a good thing for my mental health.

QOTW: I wanted to be a novelist. It's still a dream, for someday.

LAUR8199 · January 2015

Hi Girls,

Sorry I have been somewhat MIA. The last (3rd) IUI failed and we decided to move on to IVF which I was super excited about. That was until I went in to speak to my RE. He says my FSH is high, 15, 13, and 12 for the last three months. He still belives we should go forward with the IVF. He told me that hes had many women get pregnant with high FSHs. He notes that my age is encouraging and that I responded well to injectibles.

Thank you for all your help and support. Best wishes to everyone.

BandM14 · January 2015

@lovegrilledcheese and @LAUR8199 wishing you both so much luck with IVF!!

Edit: removed comment because @hrushka already wrote a post about her lap! Sorry girl!

PeonyPop · January 2015

Well, sadly it looks like I will be joining this board, if you'll have me ladies and @AnnaClaire256...

1. Where are you at in the IUI process? (2WW, meds, break, etc.) My temp dropped below the cover this morning, and I feel crampy + started spotting this afternoon. I actually apotted a couple days ago, so I've been waiting for a while.. if it isn't bad enough that she's coming, she decided to drag it out :-w
2. Which IUI are you on? This will be my very first, so I'm looking forward to learning from you ladies.

QOTW: When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be many things, but one that stuck out for a few years was a journalist... later a photojournalist. I even had a little newsletter for a few years on AOL that had quite the distribution - I even had a couple volunteer writers. I actually ended up in website user experience, which lends itself to the design piece I enjoyed so much with the newsletter! I am not convinced I've found my dream career yet, though...

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