April IUI - Page 5

[DaisyMae08]

This is our last IUI cycle before IVF and it is not going well. I was really hoping for a last ditch IUI success story, but I'm not holding out much hope.

First I was on BCPs for the cyst and when I had red spotting over the weekend the nurse on call said that it was probably all I would get for a flow and that I should start the follistim that Sunday. So, I started Sunday night and sure enough Monday morning got full flow. So I started Follistim two days before I was actually supposed to.

And now I only have one follicle that is maturing this time and last night I actually forgot to do the Follistim injection. I got out of the shower this morning and looked at DH and said "Oh #$% we forgot the injection last night". So at 6am I called the on-call doctor who had me do the missed dose right away. I went in for bloodwork and u/s later this morning and am waiting to hear back about that. My one follicle was at 17.8mm, so I guess we're getting close.

I just don't feel like this has set us up for a successful go of it and am kind of bummed out. Thanks for listening. Guess I just needed to share my disappointment with folks who would understand. This is all on top of the panic attack I had when I ran into DH's coworker at the clinic on Sunday. Blech.

[nummies]

Daisy- Oh no! I'm so sorry hun! What a rough cycle for you.

feyfellow- Sorry about the BFN. I hope that your MIA cervix is a good thing!

Laura- Sorry hun!

AFM- IUI this morning went well. 2ww for me.

[DaisyMae08]

Thanks Nummies. Trying not to get too despondent.

Yay for your IUI!!! : How are you feeling?

[DaisyMae08]

Just heard back from the nurse at the RE's office. Last dose of Follistim tonight, Ovidrel tomorrow night, and IUIs on Thursday and Friday. She called it a "beautiful follicle" so if there's only one, at least it gets to be a beautiful one.

Others that have been doing Follistim, what dosage are you usually taking? I was on 75iu this whole cycle and am just wondering if that's typical or if it's on the low side. I know they were trying to be careful with me because I was a "good responder" with the Clomid (6 follicles both times) and they didn't want to risk multiples, but I'm not thrilled about having just one follicle.

[Stasea314]

Clomid+iui+ovidrel

i am new to this. i hope i receive some advice. this is my 2nd round of IUI --i went this past saturday for u/s and found 2 follies one was 22mm the other 24mm. they gave me the ovidrel shot then i had the IUI the same day. i had another IUI on Sunday...has anyone ever done this? what were your experiences?

my last IUI was unsuccessful but was a bit different. i had an u/s, the shot and waited a day for the IUI (my follie was 18mm).

i just want some good new and some baby dust! any stories would be appreciated! thanks!

[Laci]

Hi all, sorry to be so quite but I do not really have much to say just a little crazy from the BCP and waiting for AF which should arrive at the end of the month......

I did have weird side effects from the progesterone as well

[Stasea314]

Clomid+IUI+Ovidrel Shot

Has anyone ever taken Clomid 100mgs, on day 3 of period for 5 days. then around day 13 gone in for an u/s--2 follies were present. They decided to give me an ovidrel shot, and do an IUI that day and then another one the following?

my follies were 22mm and 24mm. do i have any chance?

[DaisyMae08]

Stasea, I took Clomid 150mg days 3 - 7 and then had an u/s on day 12 and Ovidrel shot followed by an IUI the next day and the day following that. It sounds like you may have been brought in a little late for the u/s. Day 12 was even late for me one month and they started bringing me in on day 11. The difference for me is that they were not able to do a same day IUI after finding out that I was ready to go right that minute. So you may be just fine. Those are great sized follicles - good luck!!

[Laci]

Stasea

Like Daisy said (paraphrasing) it depends. You have great folly sizes. I will add you to the 2ww

[brittloup]

Nummies----Today is CD 27 so I am now 15 days past O. I actually think that AF is soon to arrive. This evening I notice that my discharge from the progesterone was a tiny bit discolored. A very light brown sort of tan color. So who knows? I guess it just wasn't meant to be. I'll further update when I know for sure.

Here's hoping the best for everyone!

[brittloup]

DaisyMae----I know how you feel about the one follie. First IUI I had six follies with clomid and bravelle, but only one mature. Second IUI I had nine follies, but only one mature. I thought that I had bad response to all the meds but RE said that if he wanted me to make more than one mature follicle then he would have put me on more meds. I guess that's how it goes.


Got a few questions. I know I bug the mess out of everyone with all these questions. LOL.

Is the tan discharge AF spotting since today is cd27 or could endometrin cause this???
Is it too early for over counter preg test? My RE's office doesn't even want me to call until flow or day 35. Oh course I'm gonna drive them nuts by calling at the latest by day 31 or 32.

Why should I wait if I can find out now???

Just need a little help here.

Thanks!!!

[feyfollow]

Hi to all of our new members! I cannot make this a long one. My son (he's a SNs superboy)has been having a very tough week, so I am just checking in. As soon as I am done, it's beddie bye for me.

My IUI gave me a BFN. Can I be added to the waiting for AF list :-)? They told me she should make her appearance over the weekend (yay for me ).

Anyway, I will read more later. Hugs to all that this did not work for, love to those that have to move on to IVF, and goodluck to those that have started their 2ww.

[nummies]

feyfellow- So sorry for the BFN.

Brittloup- You are 15 days past O? I would think that you could test if you wanted to. Not sure about the spotting, I didn't have that.

[brittloup]

Please take me off the list for now. I got a BFN and now having to take a break from treatment until I save some money. :

Good luck to everyone!

[nummies]

So sorry brittloup. BIG

[DaisyMae08]

brittloup, I'm so sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself during the break. This is not easy.

AFM, IUIs yesterday morning and this morning so I am now in the tww. Last one before moving onto IVF.

[nummies]

Good luck Daisy!

AFM- 4 DPO, just waiting around.

[hapi2help]

Hi all, sneaking back in here. Quick blip about me:

1 DS 3.5 yo, conceived naturally
2years ttc now
HSG in Oct 08 showed blocked tubes
natural PG in Dec (did the hsg facilitate?)
MC in Jan
Laproscopic surgery last week showed all clear in uterus,tubes, et al


I saw the Dr yesterday, we are going forward with IUI. We almost started the process yesterday but my insurance needs a minute to get me preapproved(even though we did that already )

Dr is prescribing clomid AND injectibles. I think its a blessing that we did not start the process as my minimal reading over the last day has shown me that usually woman are prescribed one or the other but not both???

Any opinions? My FSH, done in Oct, was "great" I can't recall the exact number now. So I think I am ovulating but maybe not 100% of the time and/or consistently altho my cycles are like clockwork. Should I ask the Dr about only using one drug at a time?? Now I am concerned about OHSS, but I do know they will be closely monitoring me.

Thanks for you help. We are planning to start the process day 1 of next cycle, in a month or so.

[mamasgirls]

I had my 2nd IUI today. The timing still felt "off" to me. I went in on Wed. for an u/s and had 2 follies on my right- one 21mm and one 14mm, and one on my left 19mm. I thought for sure she would want me to trigger Wed. night, but she wanted me to wait until Thurs. night. So- Thursday morning I got a peak on my fertility monitor. I called and asked if they wanted to change anything and they said no- still trigger that night and come in for the IUI this morning (Sat.). In my gut I just feel like yesterday would have been perfect timing, but I guess if I knew how to get myself pregnant I wouldn't be needing an RE I'm trying to stay positive, but this is the exact same timing as last time (2 days after my peak reading) and that one wasn't successful!

Good luck to everyone who is waiting to find out!

[nummies]

mamasgirls- That sounds frustrating! I would for sure talk to your doctor about the timing thing.

hapi2help- I think that I have heard of people on Clomid and injectibles at the same time. Is this your first IUI though? If so, I would imagine that they would start with just Clomid. How is your DH's sperm?