@mtpbadger sorry to hear that. I just got over an ectopic and needed only methotrexate. Not the catheter. It's good you were planning on taking a break anyway. It delayed me a while.
@drove2u, my RE said since she's not positive it's an ectopic, she wants to try the catheter first just in case there is something hanging out in my uterus that's not showing up on the ultrasound. She also said she tries to avoid the methotrexate and uses it as a last resort, sounds like each RE has their preference. I've been spotting since last Saturday (annoying!) and it started getting a little heavier/normal yesterday, so hopefully that is a good thing and my numbers will continue to decrease.
It seems like each RE has their own unique ways of doing just about everything!! If it wasn't for this forum I would probably never question anything mine does, but at least I feel more educated!
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Called my doctor because I'm losing my mind. They said a trigger shot definitely shouldn't show back up so they pushed up my beta to tomorrow morning! I've never made it to a beta!
Congrats to everyones BFP and good luck to those still waiting!!!
Me: 26 DH: 27 TTC: October 2014 IUI #1: July '15 - BFN; IUI #2: Aug '15 - BFN; IUI #3 Oct '15 - BFN; IUI #4: Nov '15 - BFP 1st Beta: 57. 2nd Beta: 177. 3rd Beta: 6563 12/18/15: 6week Ultrasound - ONE STICKY LITTLE NUGLET!!!
Congrats to those with a BFP!! Here's wishing you a H&H 9 months.
Well, AF showed up 3 days late but with a vengeance this morning. I could tell she was coming last night because I was sooooo crabby. Lucky for DH, he was out of town. Lol. Oh well, it definitely sucks but this was our first IUI. We'll keep pushing forward and start another cycle this week.
@amandaleigh2181 so sorry. I know that feeling! Pretty sure this will be my second failed iui .... I have those nasty AF cramps on and off since Saturday night
I think AF is coming for me too. I'm feeling overwhelmingly anxious (wish I could have an Ativan) and like I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight. This happens to me before my period every month. I get terrible anxiety and insomnia. I checked my cervix and it is super low. I just still don't have any spotting or too many cramps. Only a few random times today I felt some cramps and then they went away. This is so annoying!
@kh87 ok actually , update! Just went to the bathroom and it's really high i had to really get in there with my middle finger .... Not too hard but not super soft .... Idk the difference anyways cuz I don't track my cervical position . But I could barely reach it... Is that a good thing?
I'm sorry @amandaleigh2181!! I hope next cycle you get your BFP!
What is this about cervical position, you reach in to see if it's high? What does that mean? Yikes, as if I need yet another thing to drive myself crazy with!
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
@martinez1029 high is good! Your cervix is normally low and can be reached easily unless you are ovulating or are pregnant. Right before menstrustion is gets very low and hard. (Like mine is right now) I would take it as a good sign!
@kh87 - at what point before menstruation does it get low and hard? And does anyone know if progesterone suppositories affect the position at all? Mine is pretty high (can't even reach it when I insert the suppositories), but I have a feeling that's because of the progesterone.
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Thanks for the info @kh87! I'm only 7dpiui/dpo so I'm not sure where I fall in there. I'm probably going to drive myself crazy with this now though! Yet another thing to analyze
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
@wifeinraleigh28 check it once a day and you'll start to notice the differences and be able to tell what is low, medium or high for you. I check mine everyday and mine was super high until about 3dpiui. Then went to a medium position and has since gone into a low position a couple days ago. I'm 13dpiui so AF is close.
@kh87 which IUI # is this for you? Does the progesterone delay your period? My RE told me that it would until I stop taking it, which I've been instructed to do if I get a BFN on 14dpiui. Then I was told AF should start about a week later.
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
@wifeinraleigh28 this is my first IUI. It took several cycles to get me to actually ovulate. Not sure about the progesterone/AF deal but plan to ask tomorrow. My Dr. gave me a lifetime supply of them but never said anything to me about stopping them. My friend who went through all of this last year said that her period came while she was still using them!
@kh87 - well I hope AF never shows for you and that your IUI was successful!! Beta should be coming up soon, yeah? Maybe they instruct you once you get your beta results. Since my RE will only do a beta if I get a positive HPT at 14dpiui that might be why they gave me specific instructions regarding the progesterone.
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
@wifeinraleigh28 yep beta is tomorrow morning. I'm sure I'll receive my instructions then. I haven't done any HPT's! Holding out for the beta results. Dr offered to do beta today bc of the discharge issue I was having with my boobs but I declined. If it came back negative I would wonder if it's bc I tested too early lol. Just wanna test once and have it be 100%. I don't have high hopes this cycle though, I have a couple AF symptoms that I normally get!
@martinez1029 for the most part. Def depends how long your fingers are. I have baby hands so i have to go in a little farther than illustration shows for each one. But when you check it everyday you'll learn where it's at at different times.
@tbyars07 congratulations!! and thanks for letting us know what your symptoms were. I know some of us ladies that are waiting to test haven't had many symptoms or had AF like cramps so appreciate it!
****TW: Pregnancy,
loss and children mentioned****
Me (39) DH (40)
From my first marriage DD: 03/04 CP:01/06 DS:12/06
DH- no kids
******************
TTC: since 2/15, RE Consult 9/15
IUI #1 10/15: Letrozole = BFN
IUI #2 11/15: Letrozole + trigger = BFN
1/08/16: Surprise- BFP!! 2/16/16: MMC @10w
2days, D&C: 2/17/16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI #3 5/27/16: Letrozole+trigger=BFN
IUI #4 06/24/16: 7.5mg Letrozole+trigger= BFN
IUI#5 08/24/16 Menopur+trigger = BFN
IUI #6 09/19/16 5 mg Letrozole +Menopur + Trigger=
BFN
**10/2016: No more medicated cycles, TTCAL on our
own** 12/03/16: BFP!! EDD: 08/12/17 It's a girl!! Eleni was born on 8/14/17!!
well for all of us 12/3 testers.... tomorrow is the day of truth! ... to protect myself Im already thinking about and looking into IVF .... because if this IUI doesn't work ill do one more before moving on to IVF .... im really really scared of IVF... I basically have unexplained because I had a prolactin issue that was addressed over a year ago... they keep telling both of us everything looks perfect blah blah blah... its just scary to me....
@martinez1029 it scares me too. It's very invasive. And expensive! I'm afraid of how we would come up with that amount of money if it comes down to it!
Re: November IUIs
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
@drove2u, my RE said since she's not positive it's an ectopic, she wants to try the catheter first just in case there is something hanging out in my uterus that's not showing up on the ultrasound. She also said she tries to avoid the methotrexate and uses it as a last resort, sounds like each RE has their preference. I've been spotting since last Saturday (annoying!) and it started getting a little heavier/normal yesterday, so hopefully that is a good thing and my numbers will continue to decrease.
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Called my doctor because I'm losing my mind. They said a trigger shot definitely shouldn't show back up so they pushed up my beta to tomorrow morning! I've never made it to a beta!
Congrats to everyones BFP and good luck to those still waiting!!!
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC: October 2014
IUI #1: July '15 - BFN; IUI #2: Aug '15 - BFN; IUI #3 Oct '15 - BFN; IUI #4: Nov '15 - BFP
1st Beta: 57. 2nd Beta: 177. 3rd Beta: 6563
12/18/15: 6week Ultrasound - ONE STICKY LITTLE NUGLET!!!
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Well, AF showed up 3 days late but with a vengeance this morning. I could tell she was coming last night because I was sooooo crabby. Lucky for DH, he was out of town. Lol. Oh well, it definitely sucks but this was our first IUI. We'll keep pushing forward and start another cycle this week.
@amandaleigh2181 I'm so sorry AF showed! We've defintely a been there and know how you're feeling.
Me (39) DH (40)
From my first marriage DD: 03/04 CP:01/06 DS:12/06
DH- no kids
******************
TTC: since 2/15, RE Consult 9/15
IUI #1 10/15: Letrozole = BFN
IUI #2 11/15: Letrozole + trigger = BFN
1/08/16: Surprise- BFP!! 2/16/16: MMC @10w 2days, D&C: 2/17/16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI #3 5/27/16: Letrozole+trigger=BFN
IUI #4 06/24/16: 7.5mg Letrozole+trigger= BFN
IUI#5 08/24/16 Menopur+trigger = BFN
IUI #6 09/19/16 5 mg Letrozole +Menopur + Trigger= BFN
**10/2016: No more medicated cycles, TTCAL on our own**
12/03/16: BFP!! EDD: 08/12/17 It's a girl!!
Eleni was born on 8/14/17!!
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
I go back Friday to make sure it's increasing appropriately!!!
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC: October 2014
IUI #1: July '15 - BFN; IUI #2: Aug '15 - BFN; IUI #3 Oct '15 - BFN; IUI #4: Nov '15 - BFP
1st Beta: 57. 2nd Beta: 177. 3rd Beta: 6563
12/18/15: 6week Ultrasound - ONE STICKY LITTLE NUGLET!!!
@tbyars07 that's awesome !! congrats!!!
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC: October 2014
IUI #1: July '15 - BFN; IUI #2: Aug '15 - BFN; IUI #3 Oct '15 - BFN; IUI #4: Nov '15 - BFP
1st Beta: 57. 2nd Beta: 177. 3rd Beta: 6563
12/18/15: 6week Ultrasound - ONE STICKY LITTLE NUGLET!!!
FX for everyone else!
PCOS baby due October 09, 2016
Beta #1: 22.5
Beta #2: 74
@tbyars07 congratulations!! and thanks for letting us know what your symptoms were. I know some of us ladies that are waiting to test haven't had many symptoms or had AF like cramps so appreciate it!
Me (39) DH (40)
From my first marriage DD: 03/04 CP:01/06 DS:12/06
DH- no kids
******************
TTC: since 2/15, RE Consult 9/15
IUI #1 10/15: Letrozole = BFN
IUI #2 11/15: Letrozole + trigger = BFN
1/08/16: Surprise- BFP!! 2/16/16: MMC @10w 2days, D&C: 2/17/16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI #3 5/27/16: Letrozole+trigger=BFN
IUI #4 06/24/16: 7.5mg Letrozole+trigger= BFN
IUI#5 08/24/16 Menopur+trigger = BFN
IUI #6 09/19/16 5 mg Letrozole +Menopur + Trigger= BFN
**10/2016: No more medicated cycles, TTCAL on our own**
12/03/16: BFP!! EDD: 08/12/17 It's a girl!!
Eleni was born on 8/14/17!!
08/2015 at home IUI = BFN
IUI #4 - 08/2016 - 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = ???