Ladies doing their first cycle of IUI or IVF.

[MissJuly10]

Since I've been at the clinic I've not had my progesterone checked but before going I was told there was no issues and it was at a normal level. Every lady I've met there is given progesterone whether on iui or ivf or icsi, sounds like it's standard for patients there and they give it up til 12 weeks if you are pregnant.

Never used progesterone in my life - if we go back to the clinic I'll ask why it's given - I've never questioned it before, just taken whatever was handed to us lol.

Blondy - yes, we have one last try at IUI if we want it but we are able to move to IVF if we would prefer. Don't know if I want to use our last go or cut our losses and move on. It feels a bit silly to not use it but with 5 failed IUI cycles I kind of feel like if 5 haven't worked then what's the point. DH wants to take a break but I don't really want to stop. I'd rather just power through but at the same time, I feel so emotionally drained and to be honest, angry and frustrated..

Why isn't it working? (Don't worry, not expecting an answer lol)

Nearly 4 years TTC, 6 failed clomid cycles, 5 failed IUIs... I'm just so fed up of trying so hard when it happens so easily for other people. I've had 3 "accidental" pregnancy announcements in 1 day on Facebook and it frustrates me so much.

 

[MissJuly10]

Bloody tapatalk is only posting part of my reply, sorry ladies.

Just wish it was that easy for us too. Back to dreaming of graduating to tri 1, all we can do is pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and crack on again. Sorry for the long winded rant, it's fuelled by cramps and just feeling fed up, lol.

*sigh* xx

 

[Dee28]

Oh missj it's not fair, you is the worn out with it. Are you an unexplained case or do you have a diagnosis? I think I'd still do the final iui, it's one more assisted cycle before the big guns of IVF and I think I would want to take all of my chances xxx

 

[Kay Kay]

Miss j I'm really sorry hun. My eyes teared up reading your post above. I really wish it would work for you. Life is not fair. A lot of people have no idea how lucky they are to have kids and what a miracle it actually is. If it was me I would move on to IVF as your chances will be much higher. But it's a personal decision between you and your oh. Just want to give you a hug xx

 

[MissJuly10]

Dee - I don't ovulate. So we thought clomid would be the miracle answer but it wasn't to be so when we started IUI, although the success rates are low, we thought it would be so easy as DH's samples are always fantastic, it just fell down with me not ovulating. DH said with IUI there's a 1 in 6 chance of pregnancy so he thinks if we do the 6th cycle, it might be ok. But if it's not then we move on to IVF of which we only get 2 goes although if we get any eggs to freeze they count as a free cycle so potential to have 4 IVF cycles. I just pinned all my hopes on cycle 1 working and now we are facing cycle 6, I feel a bit like I have climbed all the way to the top of a massive mountain only to realise I'm not at the top and there's a bigger one ahead. I think I kind of feel that way physically as well lol.

Thanks Kay. It just gets to me sometimes as I'm sure it does other TTC ladies. It truly is a miracle and I'm still praying for mine and DH's.

If we did the last IUI cycle it'll be about 4-5 weeks in length but DH wants to take a month off which I don't want to do, I'd rather get going ASAP.

We will be chatting about it tonight as we will have to call the clinic before the weekend and let them know. X

 

[Vickyxx]

Miss j my heart is literally hurting for you, your absolutely right it's not fair why should so many get it so easy why others have to fight so hard. If it were me I would take the final iui then move on to ivf that way you know you have done everything possible and you cant look back at any point and say "what if"

Ltttc ladies are made of strong stuff, you have to be yo get through each day but we also never give up. Big hugs to you hunny I know it may not mean much but we are all out here wiling it to happen for you xx

 

[Dee28]

Well I think I would do the final iui, you have nothing to lose and you just never know...gave your clinic been happy with your follicles on the iui meds? I'm thinking of you lovely, I really am xxx

 

[MissJuly10]

Thank you ladies.

Vicky - that's how I feel, I don't want to wonder if nothing works, whether IUI #6 might have been different. DH doesn't want to go any further with treatment if none of this works so it's all we have and with that in mind I think I probably would want to do my last IUI. Thank you hun, that means a lot. Xx

Dee - yeah, I've done well with follie sizes once we have got there, it sometimes takes a while to get going but they're always saying everything has gone perfect there's no reason why it shouldn't work etc... Makes it more frustrating really! Thanks hun. X

 

[Blueflower]

Dee that's amazing! Congratulations! Was it your first IUI cycle?
Lucyboo good luck with your cycle!
Miss July so sorry, would you not consider IVF if necessary? So far for me it hasn't been as bad as I imagined. And the odds are much higher.
Sending positive thoughts to you Charli. Hope you get better soon and can go ahead.

I don't have any symptoms at all so am hoping the embryos are still here. I had some twinges after transfer and until Tuesday but nothing now. I'm 10 days after Egg collection now. My boobs feel tender but they have done since I started the stimming! I have no idea if I'm pregnant or not. DH asked me if I felt any different and I said no and he seemed disappointed. He asked me that after the IUI and I didn't feel any different either. Are you supposed to feel pregnant at this stage?

 

[Dee28]

Yes my first, gobsmacked beyond belief it's worked. I haven't felt any different until yesterday really when my boobs stayed a bit sore and feel different to normal pms sore, and I'm mega bloated and have niggly sensations...so hang in there with everything cyossed! Xx

 

[xxcharliexx]

So sorry miss j, I'm sure whatever you decide to do will be the best decision for you and your oh. Fingers crossed for you all the way xx

Congrats dee! So pleased to see you with your digi that's amazing. Here's to a happy and healthy 9 months for you! Xxx

Bad news for me I'm afraid, my ovaries have leaked fluid into my abdomen and this is what's causing me to be poorly. They can't do anything for it but have cancelled ET although I'm sad I know when we come to do it in 2-3 months time I'll be in a better frame of mind too. I want ET to be a positive happy day and feeling the way I do now just wouldn't be at all! Who knows after this ovary boost I've had maybe I can do it naturally, no harm in trying I suppose I'm off work now until my period arrives as that's when I'll be feeling better! 2 weeks and 4 days to go!!! Seems ages away, so hopefully I'll be better before! I miss work!! Haha xx

 

[xxcharliexx]

Can you all keep your fingers crossed that my 4 little embryos make it to blastocyst stage so we can freeze them come on embrys xx

 

[Dee28]

Oh Charlie I'm sorry to hear this and 100% everything crossed for your little embies so they'll be raring to go in a few months time xxx

 

[Esperanza84]

Missj: I'm so sorry to hear it didn't work out Whatever decision you and your oh make, I'm sure it will be the best one for you. I really wish you get your long-awaited bfp soon!

Dee: congratulations! So happy to see this! xx

 

[tinselcat]

Congrats dee, delighted for you.

MissJ - sorry to hear it didn't work, it's been a long & arduous road for you that is not at all fair and like everyone else I hope you get there in the end. I know what you mean about expecting clomid to be the miracle solution & then it wasn't - I found the same with IVF. Sending you my best wishes & vibes for your next try xx

 

[Blueflower]

You sound very positive and brave Charli. More than I would be.

I'm a bit too scared to have sex with DH in case it affects the embryos! But I'm sure I needn't be! Maybe at the weekend I will try!
And if it turns out that I am pregnant, it is ok to go on holiday isn't it? My friend thought you should wait till after the first 3 months but we booked a holiday as a treat after the IVF (whatever happens) and I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[mishi]

Huge congratulations Dee - fantastic news!

So sorry this wasn't your cycle MissJ, everything crossed for #6

Hope tww not dragging too much Blueflower and next of luck for testing!

xxxx

 

[MissJuly10]

Hey ladies!

Charlie - I'm sorry hun, I'm still rooting for your little embies! You sound really positive which is great and I think a little break might do your body good. Keeping everything crossed for you lovely. X

Thanks for all your lovely messages ladies. Af has well and truly kicked in, bleeding heavily and cramps are painful. DH has only gone and booked us a holiday so that'll be a lovely, well earned break I think, after 5 cycles back to back! We will be refreshed and ready to kick cycle 6's arse!

Feeling a bit unprepared for the holiday as it's a last minute break but I'm looking forward to some sunshine and just taking a breather.

Hope you're all doing well ladies. Sorry for my meltdown yesterday!

 

[Lucyboo]

Hi ladies, thanks, so far injections going ok, i can feel as if something happening... Boobs are so tender... Hubby had me in stitches yesterday, told him about my boobs and he thought I injected into them... Lol...men eh!!!

Oh feeling awfully sensitive and emotional too!! All i wanna do is cry!!!

MissJuly hope you are ok, do whatever feels right for you, the holiday will do you the world if good, when are you going??

Charlie hope those embies behave themselves and you are feeling ok

Blue flower hope you are ok, when do you test??

Dee... Congrats... Fab news!!!

Hope everyone else doing ok xxx

 

[Dee28]

Thanks Lucy xx I've everything crossed for this cycle for you!

Oh lovely missj, a holiday will be wonderful, exactly what you need to recharge your batteries xx