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Moms by Choice in Austin, TX?

brina2784brina2784 Junior Member Junior Member
Going through my first IUI in about a week. So nervous and excited at the same time! Anyone else just starting this journey? Would love to go through it with someone.

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  • txgrl74txgrl74 Senior Member Senior Member
    Hi Brina, I'm going through the process right now also. I started in January, had to have a surgery and then was able to do my first IUI in May. I just had my first medicated cycle and found out yesterday I was not pregnant. I am taking a month off then going to try again. Good luck with your IUI.
  • TX_RAINTX_RAIN Member Member
    Txgrl, it is relieving to know that I am not the only one who had to wait a while to start. I was supposed to have a surgery in September. I am hoping to convince my MD to let me try at least twice without the surgery to remove the polyp. If all goes well I can have my first IUI in December. I started this process in June. Once I made my decision to go this route, I wanted to just move ahead and get started. It has been so frustrating having to wait so long.
  • txgrl74txgrl74 Senior Member Senior Member
    Hi TX_Rain, I had surgery to remove a cyst. I had a cyst and fibroid removed about 3 years ago and the cyst came back. The RE wouldn't start the IUI process until I got it removed.
  • TX_RAINTX_RAIN Member Member
    Similar story. I have a polyp or a fibroid inside my uterus. My RE doesn't want to proceed until I have it removed. However, since I developed a blood clot from the birth control pills I was ordered to take prior to the procedure, I am hoping she will let me try without the procedure. I really don't want to go back on the birth control pills.
  • txgrl74txgrl74 Senior Member Senior Member
    Oh sorry to hear that. I refused to go on the birth control pills. So they had to time it perfectly with my cycle. It's a good thing that I could set a clock by my cycle.
  • txgrl74txgrl74 Senior Member Senior Member
    I just finished my 4th IUI attempt and found out yesterday it was not a successful IUI. I have stage 3 endometriosis. This was my first cycle that was medicated. I'm trying to decide if I want to look into IVF. I am taking a month off because I'm going on a business trip and vacation and it is right in the middle of when the IUI would be done. So I decided to take this cycle off. And I recently found out that my insurance is going to cover me so that is another reason I am going to look into IVF.
  • txgrl74txgrl74 Senior Member Senior Member
    Yeah I think I'm going to call my dr tomorrow and start looking into what the costs are for IVF. I think they should cover 80%, but I need to make sure.
  • brina2784brina2784 Junior Member Junior Member
    Geez girls, I'm sorry to hear about all of your struggles. I'm one of the younger SMBC and don't have any known fertility issues. Hopefully it stays that way. I already have a daughter (3yrs) from a previous relationship and haven't really had time or longing to date. I'm ready to grow my little family a bit so I decided to go this route.
  • butterbean22_99butterbean22_99 Junior Member Junior Member
    Hi everyone. I'm new to the forums but are there any single mom's living in the DFW area. I just moved here and finally made my mind up to become a single mother. As I stated prior, I'm a single teacher, 38 will be 39 on August 5th. I have no children and was trying to do things the traditional way...you know marriage then babies...the marriage thing is not happening...the clock is not only ticking but girls it's alarming...I go in for my consult on August 17th. I'm so excited and cannot wait to become a mom...I haven't told anyone in the family because they are too traditional. I don't have time for the negativity...I'm so glad I found you guys! Wishing blessings to all of us...
  • Kristin23Kristin23 Junior Member Junior Member
  • little-beanlittle-bean Junior Member Junior Member
    Hi I just moved to Austin in Dec to be closer to family. I'm a SMBC after a 10 year marriage that went South and we had no children together. I have sucky eggs so I conceived my son using both donor egg and sperm. I'm already thinking about having another as I am approaching 40. I would love to meet other SMBC in the area. I'm also looking for fertility Dr. recommendations . Baby dust for all, fingers crossed!
  • txgrl74txgrl74 Senior Member Senior Member
  • mizzy409mizzy409 Junior Member Junior Member
    If you haven't checked this already, Single Mothers by Choice organization should have a local list of members/chapters and the forum is phenomenally supportive.
  • little-beanlittle-bean Junior Member Junior Member
    Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm also beginning to look at options overseas to help bring down the cost of donor egg and ivf.
  • little-beanlittle-bean Junior Member Junior Member
    Hope all you ladies are doing well!
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