May IUI

wifeinraleigh28 · May 2016

Sorry triple post!!!

wifeinraleigh28 · May 2016

Ugh sorry triple post!! My app was acting up

LeFemmeViolette · May 2016

1) Raleigh, NC
2) I work for an email marketing company
3) Online! Via OKCupid. Was just about to give up w/ online dating when he reached out to me. : )

teamginger13 · May 2016

1. Dallas Texas but I am originally from Florida. I have lived here for 8 years now so I guess this is home
2. I'm an accounting manager at a mid sized investment firm.
3. We met thru friends but were just aquaintances for over a year. Then we got drunk on New Years 2010 and the rest is history!

lady_grey · May 2016

Hi @anix86, welcome to the board!

@wifeinraleigh28 I'm a huge fan of mozzarella and provolone... then there's saganaki -- a salty greek cheese that is served on fire!

Fun questions!
I live in PA.
I work as a pediatrician.
I met my DH at a frat party too, @Monica54321. It was a fateful evening that feels like a movie in my head. Swoon! There was definitely Boonesfarm involved in our early relationship too. Haha

I need to check out the what's IVF like thread. It feels good to be open to embracing the process. What will be will be.

Toby102008 · May 2016

@monica54321 I guess I am waiting on AF. Most likely not this AF, but the following AF. And a few more pay checks before we can start IUI. But this sounds fun.

1. I'm from Upper Michigan but we are currently living in Eastern Wisconsin
2. I am a nursing assistant at an assisted living.
3. DH and I met back in Michigan 2 and a half years ago when I was taking care of his best friends grandpa doing home health care. It was love at first sight and we were taking marriage and babies 3 months in.

@jamieh2000 What part of WI are you from? If you don't mind me asking? I haven't met anyone from WI yet on here and was curious if anyone else was going to the same fertility clinic as me. I'm going to Froedtert in Milwaukee. (Well, technically it's Menominee Falls)

NurseTMD85 · May 2016

@jamieh2000 you add a signature by clicking on account options (the little person in the top right corner of the page). Then you'll see a list of options on the left side and one of them should be signature settings.

1) I live in Baltimore - born and raised.
2) I'm a substance abuse nurse. Some days it can be rough. I'm sure some of you have read my stories about heroin users that come in pregnant

But there are many that we help, so I guess it's worth it.
3) DH and I went to the same high school. He graduated in 2001, and I in 2003. It wasn't until after I graduated that we started dating. There was also a significant amount of alcohol involved

We've now been together 13 years and celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary in October

wifeinraleigh28 · May 2016

@lady_grey That Greek cheese sounds intriguing!! Where can I get me some of that?!

paigeed · May 2016

1. I live in northeast Colorado! Almost Nebraska.

2. I teach first grade. My DH and I also have a cow herd together and ranch and farm. I love both of my jobs. Teaching has been hard this past year while going through IF.

3. DH and I met through his cousin. His cousin and I went to high school together. One night they came up to where I was going to college to go dancing and the rest is history. (Plus a broken foot from playing beer pong together. Oops.) Our first official date was my 19th birthday!

Monica54321 · May 2016

Unfortunately AF arrived yesterday evening, a couple of days early. That also means we'll probably still be on vacation for my next ovulation, so we'll do TI instead, if need be. I hadn't 100% decided if I wanted to do anymore IUIs while waiting for IVF consultation in July anyway. At least I'll get a 1 cycle break from the aweful post IUI pain I've experienced in the past.

paigeed · May 2016

@Monica54321 Ugh! Stupid AF. I'm sorry she showed up. Hopefully giving your body, and emotions a little rest from IUI will be helpful.

NurseTMD85 · May 2016

@monica54321 God I hate when AF does that! Doesn't she know we're on a schedule?! I'm sorry

Try to enjoy your vacation!!!!

JDW0325 · May 2016

Hi ladies! Can I join you? My first IUI will be in a couple weeks- technically June. When my RE told me this was the next step it was right around ovulation time for my last cycle. I secretly convinced myself I was going to be pregnant and wouldn't even need the IUI. Well, hello cramps. I can totally tell my period is coming in a few days. So...IUI time! I go in for folli check at the beginning of my cycle, start Femara, then folli check again at the end of the medicine, trigger shot, then IUI time! Anyone have any words of advice?
Best of luck to everyone. I am going to try and read through all these posts so I can get to know everyone's story better. I don't want to just come in here and ask for advice, would love for it to go both ways!
Thanks ladies

byrneme · May 2016

Sigh, so minor freak out moments here. Started spotting on Sunday (one week post IUI), super light and only when I wipe, and still am. Minor cramps. I know it CAN be implantation bleeding but I feel like I just know it isn't (probably b/c it's brown and when I've had IB before it's been pink). My bigger concern is that would be a SUPER short luteal phase - like I need another issue lol. Did anyone experience this on Femara? My first two IUI's were with Clomid but we switched it this month b/c Clomid made me so sick. I've left a message with my RE's office to see if they can do anything (maybe re-test my progesterone to see if it has risen or dropped?) or if I just have to suck it up and hate going to the bathroom until AF arrives.

ADRIANAC1982 · May 2016

1) Cicero, Illinois (about a hop, skip, and jump from Chicago)
2) Paralegal, working in Immigration law
3) We met at a lounge for a few seconds and 2 weeks later, I saw him at a bar I was working at. Coincidentally at that time my ex boyfriend was there with my now ex friend so in a panic I asked him to be my "pretend boyfriend" and 10 years later we are still together

wifeinraleigh28 · May 2016

@byrneme FX that this is IB!!

Welcome @JDW0325! I'm sorry you find yourself joining our group. GL to you with your upcoming IUI!

NurseTMD85 · May 2016

@JDW0325 Welcome! I'm sorry you have to be here with us

But we're happy to have you! This is such a good support system. The biggest piece of advice is to be good to yourself and not stress out about the process (easier said than done). You just don't have much control over anything that's happening, which is exceptionally awful for me. So I try to distract myself and keep busy so that I don't think about it (as much). Some of the side effects for the medication sucks - that's not really advice, just preparation. Hope that helps! GL this cycle!

@byrneme IB can be brown also. Every pregnancy is different so this could be it, even if it was pink before! If you're not taking progesterone supplements I would ask for them if you're concerned. I don't have any experience with IB or with Femara, so I don't have any advice to give. But I'm crossing my fingers and toes for you!

freudianmamma · May 2016

@byrneme maybe that is IB! FX that it is!!!

@JDW0325 welcome to the thread! words of advice - the biggest help for this stressful process that I have found so far is to find supportive people to surround yourself with -whether it be people from here, a support group around your house, the Beat Infertility Podcast to listen to at work, a therapist, or friends and family who you feel comfortable sharing with. I have felt so alone in this in the past and the more I open up to other people in various ways, the better I am feeling.

1) Outside of Philadelphia, PA
2) Full-Time Student for a Masters in Clinical Counseling; part-time bookkeeper to pay the bills
3) DH and I saw each other often out at bars in our early 20s as part of the same friend group but both of us were too shy to talk to each other! Years later we were "officially" set up by a friend and had our first date. That was 5 years ago now! We are celebrating our 2 year anniversary at the beginning of June.

Ode to my DH: You really get an idea of how amazing the person you married is when you go through something like this. I had no idea how supportive he would end up being when I saw him out at the bars with his friends and interpreted his shyness for dbaggyness!

madasm0530 · May 2016

Hey Ladies - Had my baseline u/s and bw yesterday. Started 7.5 mg Femara! Up from 2.5mg last cycle. FX this creates the size follies that we need. My IUI will likely be toward the end of the month - maybe even June depending on how I respond.

1) Where do you live? (whatever you're comfortable sharing) -- Minneapolis
2) What's your career/profession? -- Account Manager
3) How did you & DH (or partner) meet? -- At the golf course. He was a golf pro at the time and I was a bartender

That was 11 years ago!

byrneme · May 2016

Thanks all! RE said basically to just chill and if AF doesn't arrive by day 35 to take a test. I'll be testing on Sunday though (I hope) - that's the end of my 2WW. As for progesterone, since I switched to Femara they wanted to wait a cycle. Last two bathroom stops have been clear (sorry TMI) so I have everything on me crossed!

paigeed · May 2016

@JDW0325 welcome! I'm waiting patiently for my first IUI as well. My biggest piece of advice, is to roll with the punches. There will be roadblocks and bumps along the way, but just roll with it.

CooCoo4U · May 2016

@madsm05
This is cute!!
I'm from Wisconsin
A Medical Technologist
I met my DH at a Birthday party for a mutual friend. He was actually in a pool tournament and won!!! That was 15 yrs ago

shan1223 · May 2016

Hello Everyone. Not sure how this really works, but just got AF today after 1st round of IUI after injections. TTC for the past 18 months. Unsuccessful with Clomid and Letrozole.

Monica54321 · May 2016

May IUI Tracker --> This will be my last daily update for the month! Thanks to the ladies taking over for me while I'm on vacation. Keep your FX for me tomorrow. We fly out of Chicago and the news has been reporting up to 6 hour security line waits due to TSA understaffing at the international terminal We already have to drive 4 hours to get to O'Hare!

MMD1986 · May 2016

Have a fun vacation!

wifeinraleigh28 · May 2016

GL with security @Monica54321! And have a wonderful trip!!

So sorry @shan1223

Be kind to yourself! These IUIs don't have the best odds. Will you do another?

JamieH2000 · May 2016

Toby102008 - I live in the Milwaukee area as well! I had two coworkers go to Froedert in Men. Falls and both got good outcomes (1 after 4 FET and the other on their third cycle of IVF- and twins!). I am actually going to Milwaukee OBGYN. Its a small private practice right by Mayfair. My OBGYN recommended me to Dr. Schell actually. So far I have been pretty impressed. I got in within 4 weeks, and she began testing and a clomid challenge on my first visit. This is my third month with her (second IUI). If this doesn't work, we will likely move on to IVF this summer. I like that she is willing to be aggressive (as we have a fixed amount of insurance coverage). She is also very available- I have her cell and she texts me my results as soon as she gets them. She has also been accommodating with my IUI times (doing them at like 7:30am before work, since I work down in Racine). Do you like your Doctors? That was the other practice I considered potentially getting a second opinion at. I heard there was a IF support group through froedert that was open to anyone. Have you ever tried that?

CooCoo4U - Where you located in WI? If you are comfortable sharing.

CooCoo4U · May 2016

@JamieH2000 OMG!!!! U are FAMILY!!!! I never meet anyone from Wisconsin. .....born and raised in Racine... graduated from Washington Park High. ...and Carthage College!!!!! I miss Mexico Lindo!!!!!!!!

I currently live in Florida....I soooo wish I was there with u... we wouldn't be alone

JamieH2000 · May 2016

CooCoo4U - o wow! I actually grew up in Middleton, WI, by Madison, but currently work in Racine and live in the Muskego area. Wish you were closer too and we could all meet up for a mini support group! Hang in there, and hopefully next time you are in the area visiting you will be pregnant or have a baby even! and remember, you are never alone with all of these ladies supporting you.

@Monica54321- So sorry to hear about the BFN I really hope you enjoy lots of drinks on your trip and are able to forget about all this for a little while at least. I have heard alottt of stories about people going on vacation and having fun and getting pregnant, so you never know I guess! Maybe this will be the magic protocol for you!

Toby102008 · May 2016

@jamieh2000. We actually live in Plymouth. Like 10 miles west of Sheboygan but my DH is working in Milwaukee. That's why we moved from Michigan. I'm seeing Dr. Jayme Bosler and I absolutely love her. She stayed late to do my HSG for me because I work until 2 and have an hour drive down there. She switched me to Letrozole instead of Clomid because I wasn't responding. I haven't started as I'm waiting for AF, but we think we need to wait one more cycle before we can go ahead with our first IUI. Our insurance covers nothing!

I was seeing an OBGYN in Michigan who had me on the Clomid and TI but it wasn't working and he actually recommended Dr. Strawn at Frodtert. Then we moved to WI so I called and was able to get into Bosler right away. I am beyond happy with the environment there. It's so nice to walk into a place that specializes in this. (And not see a bunch of prego ladies every visit) If you ever decide on a second opinon I highly recommend them. They told me about the support group but I'm not sure I'm ready for that yet. I'm so emotional and hate crying in front of people that it would be really hard for me. It's easier sit home and cry alone while talking to people online I guess. I'm so excited to have met someone from the area though. Especially because I only have the people I met though work and they age amazing but don't get what I'm going through. Where are you with your second IUI? Good luck and stay strong.

@coocoo4u Another lady from Wisconsin.

Were you seeing an RE when you lived here? If so do you mind sharing who and where?

srh18 · May 2016

Sorry to hear about AF @Monica54321

hoping your trip brings you relaxation and comfort!! Safe travels!

@coocoo4u i always smile when I see you post! Know I think about you often and am keeping my fingers crossed for you!! How are you feeling??

good luck to everyone still in the TWW!! For all my Friday buddies--is anyone planning to POAS? I did this am with a FRER, bfn, so not looking good for me. I realize it's only 10dpo but I have a feeling I'm out. I will probably retest Thursday, at 12 dpo I have no reason to believe a FRER wouldn't be accurate. We'll be taking June off due to crazy schedules.

Its so fun reading about everyone!! Afm:
1) I live in Columbia, MD. Moved here for dh's job about a year and a half ago. Before then, we lived in Cleveland for a little more than 7 years.
2) I'm a clinical social worker and I work in a private group practice as a therapist, mostly with teens and kids, but also with families and adults. Like @wifeinraleigh28 I specialize in working with children with challenging behaviors and in trauma work. I'm currently up for a promotion (to clinical supervisor, against a few of my co-workers) so if anyone wants to send out good thoughts for me, I would welcome it!!

3) DH and I met the summer before we started college at a pre-orientation community service camp. We were best friends all through freshman year and started dating sophomore year. We just celebrated 7 yrs together and will be celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary this fall. He's an electrical engineer, and I feel we balance each other out pretty well.

Stars2016 · May 2016

Sorry for all the recent BFNs! Wishing all the best for your next cycle.

My IUI will be tomorrow morning. I have 4 mature follicles. My RE said if it was my first or second IUI he would consider canceling since I have so many, but since it's my 5th IUI and I've had no luck with several cycles of 1 or 2 mature ones that if I was comfortable we can just go for it because it my be my best chance for now. Crossing my fingers it works out!

teamginger13 · May 2016

sorry @monica54321. I hope you have a great trip though!

GL tomorrow @stars2016!! That is a lot of follies! I had 3 one cycle which I thought was a ton.

sorry for the bfn @srh18 it is still early though. FX for you. I may POAS on Friday which will be 10dpiui. I don't usually do it so early but we are headed to the lake this weekend and I don't want to drink if I am pregnant... obviously

byrneme · May 2016

This is fun and a way to distract that I'm STILL spotting. If AF is going to come I wish she'd just make her full appearance!!

1) Where do you live? Des Moines, IA
2) What's your career/profession? Marketing/Communications/Event Planning for a healthcare company
3) How did you & DH (or partner) meet? We actually knew each other in college and HATED each other. Ran into one another at Wrigley Field a few years post graduation and, hey, it's always nice to have a familiar face in a city you are fairly new to so we went on a date. It was pretty apparent all those college perceptions were wrong

we were married two years later.

ADRIANAC1982 · May 2016

@CooCoo4U I went to CARTHAGE.........only for a MONTH during J-Term but I did go there

~

ADRIANAC1982 · May 2016

@srh18 I am not going to POAS my DH is out of town, and I feel like its a BFN I might be sad so having him home would be great! He'll be home Friday evening so we are just going to wait. I go at about 7:30a.m., for the bloodwork, my doctor will call by 2 that afternoon!

I do think the universe is messing with me though, yesterday in my work mailbox I had a buy buy baby coupon and this morning I had a "do you need help with nursery lighting" email!!!

freudianmamma · May 2016

@Monica54321 sorry to hear about AF showing up. Take good care of yourself on your trip and hopefully you can put a little space between yourself and this difficult process for a little while.

@Stars2016 good luck tomorrow! sounds like your RE has a good plan! FX for you!!!

@srh18 you are brave. I am too scared to POAS! I am about 7 days past when the IUI would have been (we did TI) and I don't think I would be able to do it. I will just wait to poas for when my beta would be next Wednesday. I am feeling some of my pms symptoms right now though and it is making me feel - as my teenage clients sometimes say - "some kind of way"

wifeinraleigh28 · May 2016

@srh18 Sorry about your BFN this morning! You're right though, 10dpo is still pretty early. I'm holding out hope for you! That's awesome, it looks like we're in very similar positions

The private practice I work for is a small group as well, with 4 of us total. Good luck on getting the clinical supervisor position!!

GL tomorrow @Stars2016!! FX for a smooth and successful IUI!

Sorry you're still spotting @byrneme, I hope it's a good sign!

According to the spreadsheet we've got an IUI today! Good luck today @pmjb!!

AFM I'm 9dpiui I think. I feel absolutely nothing anymore. No cravings, no cramping, no bloaty-ness, NOTHING. AF is due on Sunday but if she doesn't rear her ugly face I will POAS on Monday morning (which will be 14dpiui) with a FRER. I hope we get our first BFP of the group in the next couple of days... we deserve it!!

freudianmamma · May 2016

@wifeinraleigh28 FX that no symptoms means something good! You are right - come on BFP for us!

Monica54321 · May 2016

byrneme - Hello to my fellow Iowan!

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