April IUI

chicandbubbly · March 2016

Hey ladies... April is almost here so I thought I would start a thread for those of us doing an IUI in April.

My husband and I took March off from treatments/meds and sadly AF arrived yesterday so we are ready for our 3rd and final IUI in April. If this one doesn't work then we will be moving on to IVF in May.

Wishing you all the best of luck and I hope April brings us all our BFP's!!

LadyMillil · March 2016

Hi, first post on this board. I have unexplained abnormal bleeding which means that despite ovulating and having perfect, regular cycles I bleed from O until AF every cycle, and there is no apparent cause. My DH has low morph. My March IUI didn't work, so my next IUI (#2) will be in April. I'm just waiting on the callback from my RE to see if she wants to increase my Clomid or progesterone this cycle, since I still had light bleeding from O to AF with 50mg clomid and twice daily progesterone.

Good luck to everyone.

chicandbubbly · March 2016

@LadyMillil- I am so sorry, that sounds awful.

. I hope your RE can help you figure out what causes the bleeding. FX that #2 will be successful for you!

Sarah52Beth · March 2016

Hoping this is your month ChicandBubbly!

byrneme · March 2016

Joining in here since AF has graced me with her presence today

April IUI should be sometime towards the end of the week of 4/4. Good luck to all!

LittleSap92014 · March 2016

My husband and I have our Initial Consultation at a fertility clinic a few hours from our house on April 4th. I'm hoping to jump right in and start an IUI shortly after. He's got an extremely low sperm count -- is there a minimum count pre-wash that doctors require before doing IUI?

cpolmanteer829 · March 2016

Can I join in? I just spoke with my RE and got the green light for our first IUI during my April cycle. My DH has a low count but with good motility. I was slightly discouraged by the success rates with his count, but am planning on staying optimistic.

srh18 · March 2016

Hi everyone! I'll be having my first iui this month after about a year of trying on our own and then four cycles of TI. @byrneme looks like we are on the same cycle roughly-my iui should be the week of 4/4 too!! I had my baseline bloodwork and ultrasound today and everything looked good, so I'll be starting clomid tomorrow. Good luck to everyone!

chicandbubbly · March 2016

@LittleSap92014My husband has low count as well. The first SA (back in October) showed only 2 million. Our RE said they like the count to be at least 5 million (post wash) to do the IUI. He got a second one showing 4.5 million and we were given the go-ahead to try IUI (they still advised that IVF is our best option). First IUI his count was over 20 million (pre wash)! Unfortunately it didn't work that time though.

@byrnemeSorry about AF

- it was so devastating when AF arrived this month even though we were on a treatment break.

Looks like a lot of us will be in the TWW the same time! I have my ultrasound on 4/4. For those of you doing your first IUI- I know I was nervous for my first time, so I am sure you are the same. It is not bad at all- doesn't even hurt and I was shopping directly after. I hope it goes well for you all!

madasm0530 · March 2016

Hi All - I am thinking that April will be our month for our first IUI (though could be May). Back Story: We have had a mix of TTC and NTNP for 4 years. During this time we've had 1 MC and 5 medicated cycles.

We're at a new RE and have some prelim issues worked out; prolactin and thyroid. DHs SA was perfect. Started provera yesterday and will finish out the 10 days, wait for AF and get started.

I am thrilled that I found the Infertility board. My previous time on the Bump I only ever frequented the TTGP board. GL to all!

LadyMillil · March 2016

I started Clomid yesterday. My monitoring ultrasound is next Friday so IUI will likely be the week of 4/4.

This is my second IUI. I was really nervous for my first one. They let DH come into the room and he held my hand. It was a similar feeling to a pap but with a little cramping when they put the sperm in. They actually asked DH if he wanted to push the plunger to release the sperm but he said no. I had a little cramping for the rest of the day and some bleeding, which is uncommon.

madasm0530 · March 2016

LadyMillil said:

I started Clomid yesterday. My monitoring ultrasound is next Friday so IUI will likely be the week of 4/4.

This is my second IUI. I was really nervous for my first one. They let DH come into the room and he held my hand. It was a similar feeling to a pap but with a little cramping when they put the sperm in. They actually asked DH if he wanted to push the plunger to release the sperm but he said no. I had a little cramping for the rest of the day and some bleeding, which is uncommon.

That is actually kind of cool that they offered this!

Mrymntgrl · March 2016

I don't post often but follow lots of boards since my DH and I will be visiting the RE for the first time on Tuesday. I've noticed an acronym on a lot of the boards that I'm unsure of and since we will hopefully be having our first attempt at IUI soon I hope to know all the lingo- what does TI stand for? TIA

madasm0530 · March 2016

Mrymntgrl said:

I don't post often but follow lots of boards since my DH and I will be visiting the RE for the first time on Tuesday. I've noticed an acronym on a lot of the boards that I'm unsure of and since we will hopefully be having our first attempt at IUI soon I hope to know all the lingo- what does TI stand for? TIA

TI = Timed Intercourse

Mrymntgrl · March 2016

thanks @madasm0530

LadyMillil · March 2016

madasm0530 said:

LadyMillil said:

I started Clomid yesterday. My monitoring ultrasound is next Friday so IUI will likely be the week of 4/4.

This is my second IUI. I was really nervous for my first one. They let DH come into the room and he held my hand. It was a similar feeling to a pap but with a little cramping when they put the sperm in. They actually asked DH if he wanted to push the plunger to release the sperm but he said no. I had a little cramping for the rest of the day and some bleeding, which is uncommon.

That is actually kind of cool that they offered this!

That's what I thought too! DH thought it was weird but also was laughing after because he said he'd tell people that a woman got me pregnant if it worked.

CCBrownEyedGirl · March 2016

YAY! I'm joining! I got my period today, so I have to go in either tomorrow or Tuesday for my first ultrasound. The plan is IUI+Clomid+HCG trigger shot. If all goes well, April 12th or so will be my first IUI. Good luck ladies! Please report back how it goes! I'm most nervous about the medications, but excited about this possibly being THE month. Fingers crossed.

LadyMillil · March 2016

CCBrownEyedGirl said:

YAY! I'm joining! I got my period today, so I have to go in either tomorrow or Tuesday for my first ultrasound. The plan is IUI+Clomid+HCG trigger shot. If all goes well, April 12th or so will be my first IUI. Good luck ladies! Please report back how it goes! I'm most nervous about the medications, but excited about this possibly being THE month. Fingers crossed.

I just took my last Clomid (round 2) this morning. Headaches are common on Clomid so it's a good idea to have some Tylenol handy. I had bad headaches on my first cycle but I've been taking Tylenol every morning this cycle and it has helped. I had abdominal discomfort/bloating up until O last time. Most days I could not wait to get home from work and change out of my jeans.

ale9687 · March 2016

Hi all, I'm moving over from the March IUI thread, received the BFN call today. The nurse said if I stop my progesterone pills today AF should arrive in 2-3 days and then I'll get things started for my next round. Clomid or injectables, tbd.

christinejones21 · March 2016

Hi everyone - my fist IUI (w/ovidrel trigger) is coming up end of this week/early next week. Just finished clomid 50mg CD 5-7 yesterday (didn't feel ANY side effects - I wonder if it worked at all). going for ultrasound this Friday. Tried to conceive naturally for over a year and nothing...tests didn't show anything

Krista537 · March 2016

Hey ladies, I'm jumping on here, I've been out of touch for a few months. I just finished my 6th and final round of Clomid. This will be my 3rd iui and the final one my doctor will do. I have my follie check on Wednesday and am praying we can trigger and move to iui on Friday.
Im struggling with only having 1 tube

it's been a tough road but I'm praying this is the one. So hopefully I will be joking you ladies for the tww!
Good luck ladies.

madasm0530 · March 2016

tlvova said:

Hi everyone - my fist IUI (w/ovidrel trigger) is coming up end of this week/early next week. Just finished clomid 50mg CD 5-7 yesterday (didn't feel ANY side effects - I wonder if it worked at all). going for ultrasound this Friday. Tried to conceive naturally for over a year and nothing...tests didn't show anything

I wish that I didn't have any side effects with Clomid. It made me a fire breathing shell of myself. Only Femara for this girl!

GL at your us on Fri!

madasm0530 · March 2016

ale9687 said:

Hi all, I'm moving over from the March IUI thread, received the BFN call today. The nurse said if I stop my progesterone pills today AF should arrive in 2-3 days and then I'll get things started for my next round. Clomid or injectables, tbd.

Sorry about the BFN @ale9687

chicandbubbly · March 2016

Hey ladies, how is everyone doing? I go in Monday (4/4) for my ultrasound- praying I don't miss O because I am going in a day or two later then my last two IUI's. (I will do OPK's just in case!) I strangely feel more calm then I have for any of my past IUI's even though this is essentially our last chance before heading to IVF and that is nerve racking for me.

omarismyhomeboy · March 2016

Hey everyone!

I am scheduled to start my very 1st IUI in mid-April. This is after 4 months of Femara + TI + one round of Ovidrel. Thanks for starting this thread; I am sure it will be helpful, especially since I don't really know what to expect. I'm not planning to get the trigger shot this cycle, but monitor my O date with Clear Blue test sticks...per recommendation of my RE. I am a little nervous about that because I am not very confident in the *strength* of my ovulation and my ability to produce those helpful smiley faces. But we'll see. Best wishes to everyone here.

srh18 · March 2016

@tlvova hello! I'm on my fifth cycle of clomid 50mg and I've never had any side effects. Maybe you're like me and one of the lucky no side effect crew! Good luck this cycle! It's my first iui too-we've been doing TI before this.

Good luck to everyone this month!! Hoping for some BFPs on this board.

CCBrownEyedGirl · March 2016

LadyMillil Thanks for the advice. Good luck to you!
chicandbubbly: How'd it go? Did you make it in time? XF for you!
Krista537: Good luck tomorrow! I'll be thinking of you! I'm going in for my ultrasound to check for cysts tomorrow too. This is my first time taking medication/IUI.

Hoping for lots for BFPs on this board!

Then, we can start our due date board!!! It's about time!

chicandbubbly · March 2016

@CCBrownEyedGirl thanks! I don't have my appointment until Monday (4/4) sorry if my post didn't make sense

I will probably start OPKs Thursday! Definitely hoping for lots of bfp's here as well!!

ale9687 · March 2016

@CCBrownEyedGirl I should only be a few days behind you! AF should fully arrive tomorrow so I'll go in Friday to check for cysts then either do
clomid or injectables. I had such bad heat flashes and headaches with clomid I am really hoping I can change it up. Fingers crossed for BFP this cycle!

christinejones21 · March 2016

@madasm0530 Thank you, I hope your cycle goes well too! are you doing iui this month?

@srh18 I was waiting and waiting for side effects to kick in but they never did! I'm so curious to see how many follicles I have this Friday. Hope our IUI cycles bring BFPs this months! good luck

Krista537 · March 2016

Went in for my follie scan today. Not so great news. I had a 10 and 11 on my left side. (No tube) and nothing over a 10 on my good right side. I am so upset I can't even see straight. I'm praying something in my body changes by Saturday.

madasm0530 · March 2016

DUP!

chicandbubbly · March 2016

@krista537 I am so sorry

. I hope you get some good news this weekend. Grow follies grow!

madasm0530 · March 2016

@tlvova I typed a response and it didn't show up; hmmm.

Yes, We are doing IUI this month. Femara + IUI to start. I haven't had great success without triggering, so we will see how this goes. I'm just wrapping up 10 days of provera now!

Stuuuaaart · March 2016

I went in early this morning for blood work and sono. It's CD 11. I had a 16 on my left and a 13 plus my lining is getting thicker. They called and told me to come back on Friday, CD 13. I'm slightly nervous that they may miss it! I usually O between CD12 and 14. This is my first time doing all this though so i guess I have to trust the professionals

CCBrownEyedGirl · March 2016

LadyMillil Thanks for the advice. My anxiety is definitely kicking in. Hopefully I can calm myself down.
chicandbubbly: How'd it go? Did you make it in time? XF for you!
Krista537: Good luck tomorrow! I'll be thinking of you! I'm going in for my ultrasound to check for cysts tomorrow too. This is my first time taking medication/IUI.

MMD1986 · April 2016

Hi everyone! I've been lurking this board for awhile and posted once in last month's thread. It was my first month of treatment with Clomid and IUI after seeing our doctor since November. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which we had to monitor to get in check prior to starting our fertility treatment, which obviously didn't work this month so I am here. Hoping round two works this month. Good luck to everyone!

LadyMillil · April 2016

I had my follie scan this morning - 1 big follie, 1 medium follie, 2 small follies. IUI whenever I get a positive opk

Starlight811 · April 2016

Hi ladies! Instead of waiting to finance all of IVF upfront we are going ahead with a 4th IUI in April. Got BFN from #3 today so just waiting on AF to arrive (im 28 with DOR and DH no issues) Baseline will be early next week most likely. I've done 3 IUIs on Clomid+HCG the last one we added progesterone suppositories (yuck!) so this time RE says we will take an aggressive approach and use injectables instead. GL this month ladies!!

CooCoo4U · April 2016

I'm sliding into this discussion tooo please!!! My first iui w/ femara and trigger was unfortunately a failed attempt.
Trying acupuncture this cycle, still taking Femara ( made af very late this month). Cd 12 ultrasound on April 7th... no tears this cycle
........has anyone tried acupuncture? ?? Praying for alll us!! Cyber hugs and baby glitter...any and all 2nd attempt iui tips welcomed.!!! Xoxoxo

Krista537 · April 2016

Another follie scan today. 3 follicles on Side with no tube. Definitely not any growing on good side

do I even continue with IUI. Mixed reviews on the good tube picking up an egg.

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