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The forum has a new look and the Fairfax Team is so excited to create the best experience for our users.
To Note:
Private Donor Groups and Private Sibling Connection Groups are now located under the category "Groups". Search the donor number in the search box and you should find exactly what you're looking for!
Questions about your forum access? Email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com
Follow these steps to join a private donor group:
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Though please know I'm so excited for you girls. Please share all new things. It's an amazing journey. I'll post again after talking to my ob.
Kisses
I am also on my TWW and will be testing on the 25th!!
It's very exciting to see so many of us who are testing the same day, or very close.
How are you all feeling right now? I don't know if this is because of the HCG trigger I did on the 11th or what, but my breats are killing me!!!!
I really hope it's a good sign, but who knows at this point....
D-Rizzy- you're just after us right? How do you feel?
Iposh- I am a single too. So please feel free to reach out. My parents and my friends were all extremely supportive. My brother isn't happy. He also doesn't get it though. He told his wife several years ago that if she didn't get pregnant with their 3rd baby by the time he was 40 that was it. - lol- his 3rd!??? So, that is pretty much hypocritical to tell me to keep waiting. I know it's coming from the right place though with him. I just tell myself, this is my life and my journey and it's not for others to understand. Nobody asked for my permission in their life choices, you know?
I'm sending good vibes to u all.
Nyfly, I was inseminated on Saturday and Sunday so I am just starting my TWW
Txgrl74-7/25
Nyfly-7/25
Poto3005-7/25
Danni_girl-7/25
Candace0108-7/26
Myself-7/29
Unsure of dates of toup, lposh, chantillylace
Hope everyone gets a positive!!
I never imagined what an emotional ride this would be. I've had one failed iui. And I read stories of women who have more issues than I have endured. I just can't imagine their grief and strength.
Learning I was pregnant Sunday to only be told it was a false reading has been difficult. That one day knowing even though I know now it wasn't real was amazing. I was so excited, enchanted, happy and so many things words can't describe.
I'm allowing myself to hide under the covers for a little while, then I know I have to pick myself up and see all the things I have to be grateful for and continue fighting for the future I see for me.
In actuality it's just another few weeks and I'll be at the TWW.. Oh that double edged sword. Maybe I'll get more creative with my time during those weeks to distract me from overthinking.
I'll keep all of you in my prayers these next couple weeks.
Kisses
Getting ready to start my third IUI. First time using Clomid and injectables.
Wishing everyone baby dust!!!
Welcome. I've only been in this group for two weeks and it's been great.) I did just get my first negative iui. I used 50mg clomid days 3-7 and profasi trigger shot 36 hours before my iui. The clomid doesn't bother me much but the profasi trigger shot was more on my body. But way doable. In fact I worked 7 days straight after taking a day off for my iui. I know for me I'd rather take them to increase my chances of conceiving. I'm even considering doing 2 iui's at 12 and 36 hours post trigger shot. But that last plan is my own personal one and haven't shared it with my doc yet though I'm sure it will be fine. And I'm a big advocate for myself and future baby.
There are many women going thru the TWW ( two week wait) which took me forever to figure out all the short terminology.. Lol And have been beyond supportive and are women who understand exactly what I'm going thru.
I'm single. I'm turning 38 tomorrow and just knew my future including a child. I've decided not to wait for the "ring". I hope your first month on meds goes smoothly. I'm sure it will.
Kisses
Callen, good luck!!! I just completed my second IUI but haven't had used any medication yet. Keep us posted!
Though I'm starting to feel the pick me up already. I even did the counting on my calendar for August. When this will happen, when to start the clomid, when to go in for ovulation check, when to trigger, writing the days I'm post iui....
My calendar looks like a psychotic persons scribble pad. Only I can decipher it... Lol
I'll be alright. I now know what to expect.
Kisses
This is my third IUI. this time we used a trigger shot because I ovulate late but that's it. I think the next round (if this one isn't successful we are going to try with clomid and piggy back inseminations. I enjoy the forum to get others feedbacks and see their experiences and what is working for them. Friday can't get here soon enough.
I agree this has been great. It's nice to check in and see how everyone is doing. Something kind of interesting - my bf since birth Is going thru iui now. She has a toddler girl. We had procedure day apart - she has been über supportive of the big picture, but has taken some digs (unintentionally- I hope) and won't really discuss too much w me. Anything technical I can ask, but I feel like it's going to be rough if it goes BFN for her BFP for me. I am always so happy for everyone - I'll be okay if it's vice versa- I know this will happen for me, eventually ( I took a lot in what Lposh said and love your attitude). I guess it has been stressing me out a bit b/c we test a day apart. Any thoughts ?
I did letrazole w ovidrel trigger. Iui at 24 hours post shot. Anyone know why some RE's do 24 hours and some 36 hours iui post trigger?
Interesting enough...here is my WHOLE story! Enjoy!
My partner carried our daughter when we were 29. Used a different clinic then we are using now, it was a Clomid cycle. Used profasi as a trigger on a Monday and piggy back inseminations on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Got a BFP 12 days later and now we have a 4 1/2 year old daughter. While the Dr. obviously did her job, her bed side manners were not so great and there were a few services the clinic offered for other people that we just didn't agree with.
Roll forward to now. We are 34. I wanted to experience pregnancy as well using the same donor so that the kids would be biologically related. Our R/E suggested we do 3 unmedicated/unmonitored rounds first as he is assuming that I don't have fertility issues that I just can't get pregnant because I am no having sex with a man. First IUI was end of October... I showed ovulation on an OPK at day 17 which seemed spot on with my cycle and exactly what we expected. We were out of town for Thanksgiving, but flew back when I started showing signs that I was going to ovulate and the OPK never picked it up. In December, we ended up having the HSG test done (which the RE had recommend from the beginning) it came back fine. Also, my AMH had been tested and was at 2.54 which they said was right on for my age. At this point I cannot remember why we didn't do an IUI in December. I suppose that I didn't show ovulation again. January I should positive on an OPK at day 11 (way to early in my opinion but the RE said to come in). EPIC FAIL! Feb showed early and I didn't even call in- it just didn't feel right. March and April I never had anything register on an OPK. AGGRAVATED!!!!!! Called ask for appointment with RE to talk about the issues and see if we could set a new plan in late May when my period had already started. So, we restarted in June. He wanted to monitor me with ultrasounds to see what was going on because I was getting what he said are clearly false positive at day 11/12 etc. Possibly I was dialing my samples from drinking too much... either way. Day 11 had an u/s and had a follie that was 1.2 went back day 15 was at 1.4 and should have been at 2.0. Went back day 18 just to check and it was at 1.8 (showing that I ovulate late). I took an Ovidrel shot the next evening and had an IUI the following day. Now I am in the dreaded 2ww.
I tested on Monday just to see if the HSG shot was out of my system and it was as I received a negative. Friday the 25th is 13 days from IUI date, but is also the date I should start my period. So... we will see.
My partner Nichole and I were talking last night.. if for some reason this doesn't work out this time, I think I am ready to go to the Clomid route. Thoughts? Ready...set....go.
I am sure I could have written allot more but this gives you the gist. Its hard not to compare myself to the fact that my partner got pregnant on her first IUI (medicated) and I am having these issues. Like what's wrong with me. The RE keeps reminding me that she is the the 1% that gets it the first try and that my tests are all fine and I should be fine it is just hard not to compare sometimes.
Kerri
I think I am lucky in the sense that I am the only person my friends and family know that went or is going through this. I do not have anyone to compare myself to which from listening to you ladies, seems like it is a blessing!
I am sending positive thoughts to all you ladies on here that we get pregnant this month and can move forward with our bundles of joy!!
Another update, I had some major cramps this evening. Severe enough that I felt the need to stop what I was doing and lean down on the sink. It lasted a minute or so and hasn't happened again. Also, I've had 3 different surgeries that were laparoscopic and they went in through my belly button, I've been having some pains in my belly button. May not be related but I'm not sure this is the first time I've felt these pains, twinges.
I hope the cramps are a good sign!
NYFLY- my dr let me choose this time (sorta) if i wanted to do iui 24 hr or 36 hr post trigger. when he asked me that I told him I wanted the best chance he said he thought for me 36 hr was better!
I'm sure your doctor knows whats best for you! How many follicles did you produce and when can you test?
I wish that i was on the cycle with all the ladies who get to test on the 25th. Best of luck to you all!!!
Here's to my TWW (which feels like a whole month long!)
Cheers!