Beta March 1 / TWW Feb IUI

babylonghorn16 · February 2016

Hi everyone!

Starting our 3rd official TWW (IUI w/ letrozole) on Friday, 2/19. U/S today showed 2 maturing follies on my right (18mm and 14mm). Lining was a little thin, so I'm starting estrogen today as well - and as the nurse said, I "will continue w/ the estrogen up to 9 weeks through your pregnancy"... love the optimism!! It's not "if", it's "WHEN!"

. This U/S appointment was also the first my husband was able to attend... he's also attending the IUI Friday, so I feel the love with this one!

This will most likely be our last IUI before IVF. I'm terrified of IVF, so praying hard this one works. I'm cutting all alcohol (had an occasional glass of wine during the the last two TWWs... nothing crazy) and coffee. Not sure if this will help, but wanting to try something different this time around. Definition of crazy... you know that old saying.

Beta scheduled for 3/4, but I'm going to be out of state... might have to go to a lab during vacation. FUN.

Any Beta buddies / TWWers that want to join? I'd love the company.

tvh1982 · February 2016

Hi!

I'm not going through IUI, but am having FET on Monday 22nd..so am very close to your beta (3/7)

Anywho, I just wanted to wish you GL on your IUI on Friday. Yay for feeling the love, and all the 'whens' and not 'ifs'.

You've got this!

wifeinraleigh28 · February 2016

GL with your IUI on Friday!! My RE also has us take progesterone well into the pregnancy. I'm HOPING to have to deal with those wretched suppositories for awhile if it means I'm pregnant!

I used to also be terrified of IVF... now I'm not so much. With higher odds, I wish we could go straight to it. We would if it wasn't so expensive!

Drove2u · February 2016

We're on the same schedule!! My sixth and last IUI will be this Friday also. Triggering tomorrow night. Good luck to everyone and hope we get a lot of bfps on here.

ultratomato · February 2016

Well just had my 6th and final iui today numbers were great for the swimmers. Made my appt for my ivf consult just in case this cycle does not work. I will be testing March 3 if I don't get AF on the 2nd. Good luck everyone I hope we all get BFP

babylonghorn16 · February 2016

@tvh1982 Thank you! GL on your FET!

@wifeinraleigh28 i'd deal with almost anything if it meant I was pregnant! While I'm scared of IVF, the higher odds do make me excited at the same time.

@Drove2u cycle buddies!! GL on your IUI on Friday. Triggering tonight as well (my least fav part). FX that we can share BFPs too!!

@ultratomato that's great!! Hope this one is "the one"! Was thinking about IVF consult as well, but I think we are going to take a month off if this IUI doesn't work.

Wishing everyone the best this cycle! Hope this TWW goes by fast!

ultratomato · February 2016

@babylonghorn16 good luck on your iui. We were going to take a month off but I just want to jump into the next step already. I'm also scoffed about ivf cause of the odds but scared of the process since I don't know much about it

erica0901 · February 2016

@Drove2u and @babylonghorn16 I'm gonna be joining you guys for the same cycle! I trigger tonight for IUI on Friday so beta will be 3/4.

@ultratomato we have also started to get the ball rolling for IVF. I have already spoke to the financial department and we have a consult with our RE next week to discuss all the details. Although I hope it doesn't come to IVF, I have to be prepared.

This is our last attempt at IUI before heading to IVF. GL to everyone and lets get some BFPs!!

babylonghorn16 · February 2016

@erica0901 another beta buddy!! Welcome and GL!

@ultratomato I don't know much about IVF either. This TWW will be full of education!

Has anyone had experience with going to a LabCorp office for their beta? Since we are vacationing in Seattle on 3/4, I have to go to a LabCorp office and get my blood work done there. A little nervous about that. Bad timing for our vacation, but at least it'll keep my mind off things.

bbkidz · February 2016

Praying for you all!

arbasham · February 2016

I'm supposed to test 3/1 but if I'm not pregnant I'll probably get AF way before then. Last cycle I started on 8dpo. They don't give me progesterone. Nor have they taken one drop of blood for anything. Just gave me the meds and do one US and one IUI per cycle. I feel like I'm wasting my time and money. Also my blood sugar has been crazy on all these hormones and my regular endocrinologist takes her sweet time getting back to me with insulin adjustments. If I do happen to get pregnant it might not last because of that.

ultratomato · February 2016

So this morning I was in the bathroom and when I wiped myself I saw some bright red blood in my CM is this normal after the iui. I know it's to early for implantation.

wifeinraleigh28 · February 2016

@ultratomato - When was your IUI? My RE told me I might have a little bleeding from the procedure and I had a tiny bit the very next day. I think it's from when they open your cervix to do the IUI, and your tissue is really sensitive during that time in your cycle. So I think a little blood is normal.

ultratomato · February 2016

@wifeinraleigh28 it was yesterday I guess it's normal then. Thanks though

anyone ever use fertility rocks?

Starlight811 · February 2016

Goodluck Everyone!!

IUI #2 on Sat 2/20 so will be testing same week as you @babylonghorn16

@ultratomato my RE also says slight bleeding can happen and my printouts from last IUI said same thing including cramping etc.

@erica0901 @Drove2ugood luck on Friday!

@tvh1982 good luck with your FET!

babylonghorn16 · February 2016

@ultratomato agree with everyone else - a little bleeding should be normal. I have NOT heard of fertility rocks. What are they? In regard to your RE, that seems odd to me that they aren't putting you on progesterone - especially since your last cycle started so early! I would have a chat and see what his/her reasoning is behind that one. Im sorry you're feeling neglected! Hopefully this IUI will be it anyway!

So I just dropped off spermies at the office and now i'm working/waiting in Starbucks. More waiting than working... but it's nice that I can pretty much work from anywhere. Makes this whole thing a lot more convenient! 3rd and final IUI in ONE HOUR. Woo! A lot riding on this one.

@starlight811 GL to you tomorrow! A lot of beta buddies this time around!

FX for all of you. So thankful I have y'all here for support

Drove2u · February 2016

Just had my sixth and last IUI done. 40 million post wash and 70% motility. Don't have high hopes. Will be moving on to Ivf in April.

wifeinraleigh28 · February 2016

@Drove2u - Those are very good numbers! In fact double what they like to see as the minimum. Hoping for the best for you!!

Drove2u · February 2016

thanks!! It's weird because the last few times he was at 100 million and 90% motility so the numbers went down a lot. But doc still says it's good.

wifeinraleigh28 · February 2016

I guess every "load" is different! Your chances should be just as good though since you are well above 20 million post wash. And you have more follies!

tvh1982 · February 2016

Not to worry @ultratomato, quite some women have small bleeding a afterwards, as they might have 'poled' you inside.
Im an easie bleeder and did 3 out of 5 times.

Thx @Starlight1111, getting pretty nervous now, so have a weekend full of fun things and relaxation:)

Like those numbers @Drove2u, GL!

GL all you lovely ladies, sending babydust to everyone!

erica0901 · February 2016

We just had our 5th and final IUI before heading to IVF. We decided to have lots of sex, because why not? It did affect our post wash numbers, but it wasn't too terrible at 12 mill and 95% motility.

ultratomato · February 2016

So what's everyone doing over this TWW? We are going to a winery this weekend for an ice sculpture event. I will not be drinking but I will be enjoying rob company of the DH and friends. Now to keep myself busy the rest of the time

Drove2u · February 2016

My parents are coming next weekend so that will be fun. Besides that, this week, just work and my exercise classes every night.

babylonghorn16 · February 2016

@Drove2u good numbers! In fact, a girl on another wall just got her BFP with 40 million and 40% motility. You never know!

@erica0901 GL!! We had sex 1 day before to try to boost our odds. Hope it works!!

IUI #3 complete! Lining thickened up with the estrogen, so I am happy about that! Only one follie on my right... the other one didn't mature, I guess. Was a little disappointed there. But post wash numbers were 45 million with 99% motility! All in all, I think it's a good cycle.

@ultratomato TWW plans - relax this weekend and book hotels for our upcoming west coast road trip! We leave on March 2nd! Oh, we are also going to our friend's flamenco show next weekend, so that should be fun! I'm going to try to learn how to knit too. Maybe make a scarf or something. Anything to keep myself preoccupied!

bbkidz · February 2016

I'm going to see my new nephew tomorrow (he was born Valentine's Day) and babysitting in the nursery at chuch Sunday. Wish me luck for not crying! Besides that, I've been working, walking, and reading.

Lin&say · February 2016

Hi ladies. I'll be testing the 6th but don't have high hopes. Had my ultrasound today and only had 1 mature follie at 18mm. The past 3 cycles, I've had between 3-4 mature ones. I cut out pop and most of my coffee, ate healthier, and started acupuncture. Can't help feeling like it's all been for nothing. If I can't get pregnant from 4 follies, 1 is probably damn near impossible. IUI tomorrow.

Hope you ladies are having a fabulous weekend.

Starlight811 · February 2016

@lin&say i am sending positive thoughts your way for IUI tomorrow.

I may be similar to you I had my IUI this morning and my RE predicted that my left would/did ovulate before IUI so this was probably only for the one follie on my right . Just trying to think positive!

Lin&say · February 2016

Thanks @starlight811. Sending positive thoughts your way as well! Looks like we'll be testing close to the same time. Did your dr think you already ovulated based on your follicle size or do they do blood work too?

Starlight811 · February 2016

@lin&say RE believes one follice that was already mature at follicle scan/day of trigger could ovulate that day or yesterday so the other follicle would have reached the same mature size estimating for todays IUI. So really I was planning to time two inseminations one by BD second by IUI. They don't do bloodwork at my clinic to check if i already ovulated.

Lin&say · February 2016

@starlight811 My clinic doesn't do blood work either, which seems to be not the norm around here. Crazy how much the process differs.

IUI was fine. I asked what his counts were and she started rattling off all these numbers. Needless to say, I was a little lost. She said they were really good though, so I guess now I wait to see what happens.

ultratomato · February 2016

Well this TWW got harder. My father in law was just diagnosed with stage one cancer in his bile duct. So he will need surgery. Just another stressed to our life I guess. And they live in Florida and we live in jersey so we will need to make a trip for the surgery

babylonghorn16 · February 2016

So my friend just called me... guess what? She's pregnant... and they "weren't even trying!!!"

They haven't even been married for a year. I feel sick. I know I shouldn't feel like this, but wtf. This is actually her 2nd time to get pregnant... she had a miscarriage a few months ago, so I'm happy for her. I just feel so defeated at the same time. Seems like the shitty part of the probability always falls on me. I just don't get it.

Sorry for the outburst. Just had to get that off my chest.

babylonghorn16 · February 2016

Sorry @ultratomato, I didn't see your post before I posted that last rant.

It's so hard to hear a loved one has cancer. Prayers for you and your family!

ultratomato · February 2016

Thanks @babylonghorn16 and ur rant is understandable

arbasham · February 2016

*TMI alert*
I usually don't symptom spot but this cycle has been a bit different than the others. I'm 5dpIUI and when I got out of the shower this afternoon, I had some terrible cramps. They went away after a couple of hours. Several hours after the cramps I had a large amount of white creamy discharge in my underwear. Never had that happen before. So far no itching involved but I do have a history of chronic yeast infections. Ugh. I really hope that's not what this is.

ultratomato · February 2016

@arbasham I just recently had a yeast infection and I think it was due to the medication I was on. Especially since the progesterone suppositories make you extra wet and your always wearing a pad. This may be the same for you as well. The medication definitely messes with your body.

babylonghorn16 · February 2016

Yes, the medication is the worst! Was toying with the idea of moving my beta out until after vacation, but I can't deal with taking the medication if I don't have to... especially on vacation!

I'm taking estrogen and progesterone this time around (was just taking progesterone in the past). I'm uncomfortably bloated to the point where my pants are cutting off circulation! Not feeling too sexy over here. Also sore breasts... kind of nervous bc I had sore boobs last time, and AF showed. Anyone else feeling the same?

ultratomato · February 2016

I'm not feeling anything so it's making me wonder. Last time had severe pain ugh. So I'm just ready to go to ivf at this point

wifeinraleigh28 · February 2016

*lurking*

@babylonghorn16 - Could you maybe just take a HPT while you're on vacation instead of going in for beta? My RE (as well as many) don't do betas for IUIs unless you get a + on HPT anyway. They say to stop the progesterone if you get a - on HPT on 14dpiui. If your HPT is positive then you continue your progesterone until you get home and have your beta then... Also, the symptoms you're describing are from your meds, not AF coming. I have the same ones!

Hope you all are managing your TWW okay! The 5 day countdown to test day has officially begun for me...

babylonghorn16 · February 2016

@wifeinraleigh28 I guess I could do a HPT! I'm just nervous about getting a false negative! I'll ask my RE though. Thanks! Glad you are having the same symptoms... puts my mind at ease! GL on your wait... you got this! 5 days is NOTHING

! Hope it goes by quickly.

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