Hello
My name is Mary Noonan.
I am a sociology professor at the University of Iowa studying gender, work and family issues.
I am planning a study on the (potential) impact that infertility and infertility treatment has on women’s work lives.
My hope is that my research leads to more “infertility-informed” workplace policies (paid time off, flexible work schedules) for working women who are pursuing/receiving fertility treatment.
I am reaching out to see if it would be possible to advertise my study to your members (on the “infertility message board”).
I am interested in recruiting a small set of volunteers to take my short pilot survey (I can send this to you for approval). Study participants will be compensated with $20 gift cards,
Thank you for your consideration –
Mary Noonan
7:12PM
Re: December IUIs
Had my baseline this morning. Seems I developed a cyst on one of my ovaries. Will find out when my blood results come back later today whether the cyst is producing estrogen. If so, I'll have to skip this cycle. Ugh.
The good news is that DH is being much less doomsdayish about this whole thing, and much more willing to keep an open mind. He said he'd come with me to a consultation with our RE to discuss our options if this next IUI doesn't work. So at least I'm feeling less like this is our very last chance, that maybe he'd be open to a more aggressive approach if he understands it better.... and that alone helps.
DS b. 7/4/2011 via c/s
TTC #2 since 1/2015
8/2015 - "unexplained IF", started Levothyroxine
9/27/15 - IUI #1 (unmedicated) - BFN
10/26/15 - IUI #2 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
11/21/15 - IUI #3 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
12/18/15 - IUI #4 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
@ErikaMG see what'd I tell you? ;-)
I have an appointment Saturday to see how I responded to the Letrozole. I still feel completely normal. I was expecting dull aches from growing follicles. Nothing.
PCOS baby due October 09, 2016
Beta #1: 22.5
Beta #2: 74
But I had 18 eggs so hopefully some mature. Going for a hysteroscopy Tuesday now.
Thanks, I'm done with my rant :-D
08/2015 at home IUI = BFN
IUI #4 - 08/2016 - 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = ???
08/2015 at home IUI = BFN
IUI #4 - 08/2016 - 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = ???
Yes hopefully this will be the last cycle. Have to get through a hysteroscopy first. Starting letrazole tomorrow.
That being said, I went for my mid-cycle u/s and my numbers improved from last time. One follicle was 21 and the other was 25 plus my E2 was higher. I trigger tonight and go Monday for my IUI.
PCOS baby due October 09, 2016
Beta #1: 22.5
Beta #2: 74
FX to everyone here that this is your month!
DX: PCOS
IUI #1, Nov 2016 - BFN
IUI #2, Jan 2017 - BFN
IVF #1, Feb 2017 - 22 eggs retrieved, 18 fertilized, 14 Day-5 blasts to freeze
FET #1, Feb 2018 -
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 am also taking this month off to do some additional tests and will hopefully resume in January with another IUI. Good luck to you all this month!!
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!!
I hope this is our month ladies!! Fx to everyone
@GWest13 hang in there! I've wondered this same thing... I'm not sure how many more "tries" we will have with iui before my RE wants to do ivf. Is it an option for you? I've heard it's very expensive and both myself and DH are self employed so our insurance won't cover it. I hope #5 is your lucky number!
FX for everyone!
My IUI is two days before a two week vacation so unfortunately I will be returning to work for 3 hours.
PCOS baby due October 09, 2016
Beta #1: 22.5
Beta #2: 74
TTC #2 starting 9/2019
BFP 7/13/2020!
Due 3/18/2021
TTC #1 since 2/2015
Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility 9/2015
Moving to IVF with ICSI and PGS 5/2016-6/2016 Just kidding, BFP 4/4/2016!
Spencer Elliott born 12/7/2016
DS b. 7/4/2011 via c/s
TTC #2 since 1/2015
8/2015 - "unexplained IF", started Levothyroxine
9/27/15 - IUI #1 (unmedicated) - BFN
10/26/15 - IUI #2 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
11/21/15 - IUI #3 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
12/18/15 - IUI #4 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
@PCOSbaby I've had my IUI on days off so haven't had to go into work after. But i agree with the ladies, just some minor craming afterward.
08/2015 at home IUI = BFN
IUI #4 - 08/2016 - 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = ???
PCOS baby due October 09, 2016
Beta #1: 22.5
Beta #2: 74
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
@kh87 I took femara for 5 days and I also had so dizziness, however it wasn't too bad mostly when I got up quickly or if I felt overheated. I also have PCOS but do not have any blood pressure issues.
I wish everyone lots and lots of baby luck this month!!
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 = ???
IUI #7 Follistim + Ganirelix + Ovidrel + Prometrium + Baby Aspirin - BFP! PLEASE STICK!!!
1/25 Beta #1: 389, #2: 940! IT'S TWINS!
TEAM DOUBLE PINK!!!!
@vnegron87 Those are great numbers!
I'm officially in the tww club! IUI was smooth sailing...with a full bladder!
PCOS baby due October 09, 2016
Beta #1: 22.5
Beta #2: 74
TTC #2 starting 9/2019
BFP 7/13/2020!
Due 3/18/2021
TTC #1 since 2/2015
Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility 9/2015
Moving to IVF with ICSI and PGS 5/2016-6/2016 Just kidding, BFP 4/4/2016!
Spencer Elliott born 12/7/2016
IUI #7 Follistim + Ganirelix + Ovidrel + Prometrium + Baby Aspirin - BFP! PLEASE STICK!!!
1/25 Beta #1: 389, #2: 940! IT'S TWINS!
TEAM DOUBLE PINK!!!!
08/2015 at home IUI = BFN
IUI #4 - 08/2016 - 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = ???
08/2015 at home IUI = BFN
IUI #4 - 08/2016 - 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = ???