2 week wait

maria2

JL2011, do not be discouraged!!! Wait until the AF shows...until then, you're still in the game!!!

Please email me if you need anything! I know we've been through it together and have been supportive through these difficult times...can you believe I'm actually feeling better now and am actually contemplating doing another IUI...I'm still waiting until January 2012 to save money and gather my thoughts to know for sure...

I'm here for you! Stay positive and wait, you may still get the BFP!!! Hugs!

maria2

Anne72,
Please keep us posted too!!! I know your TWW is almost up....Happy Turkey Day to all of you! I'm very thankful to have you all in my life!

jl2011

Day 28 down...day 29 to go. I still haven't started. If I don't start today I will be calling the doctor to make an appointment for the 30th. I am supposed to go in on the 31st for bloodwork if I don't start but that is Thanksgiving. I am trying not to think about it so I don't make myself late but who are we kidding!?!?! We ALL know that doesn't work. I keep going to the bathroom...no sign of her yet. Still waking up early in the morning with cramps. I have done that on day 27, 28, and today. But, no period. I have been starting on day 28 but I could be changing things up a bit just to tease myself. My boobs aren't sore today like they were yesterday. Yesterday they were sore and my right boob literally felt like I pulled a muscle in it the way it was this throbbing shooting pain in it all day.
I am trying not to think too much into it and I keep telling myself it is coming and don't get upset. I guess this is how you get after so many tries.

Charlotte how are you feeling?

Maria, I am so glad to hear you are considering giving this another shot. Yesterday I was so down and depressed and convinced this doesn't work. I was NOT going to try again. Now, I just hope I am not giving myself false hope. That is why I keep expecting to be let down and start today.

Mikko77

robin wrote:

Mikko,
Sounds like you have the right attitude going into this. For me my doc asks us to wait 16 days past the trigger shot, so 15 days past iui. I have to admit this lasttime I tested at day 12 past the trigger. Usually I would wait but this last time I just couldn't wait and thatswhen I got my bfp!

Don't focus onwhat is going on with your body cuz it will drivy you crazy each and every time! If you get a trigger shot that mimics a LOT of symptoms

Not everyone gets implantation bleeding.......I didn't and I am now 6 weeks 4 days pregnant

Goodluck and lots of baby dust!

Robin

WOW... congrats Robin!! So happy for you mommie!! -- We did have a trigger so the test day will be at #15 of the trigger shot because we did the IUI the following day. I guess we will test on Thanksgiving as planned. I am on day # 12 now since the IUI. We are so excited.. still being realistic as well.. I think getting excited and then trying to calm down and weigh the possibilities is what is driving us crazy.. we just want to Know something!! lol .. This process is expensive the first time around with all the other testing that is not covered.. but if we are not preggo I do have another vial in the doctor's office already paid for it.. so on the bright side it would be cheaper the 2nd time around.. I just pray that we don't have to do that .. it's by God's grace.... baby dust to you all.. and happy turkey babies... :-) :P

Mikko

sweetpea

jl2011, please keep up posted. It would be great to hear of another BFP!
maria2, I am also waiting until January to start again, so maybe we can keep each other company. I need help figuring out which donor to use now. I want one with great #'s finally; I have had the most rotten luck of post thaw counts!
Charlotte, hang in there another another week and a half!
Happy Thanksgiving to every one! You ladies are what I am most thankful for this year. You all make this journey a lot easier. Keep staying positive!

k&b

So I am officially 8 days PIUI and losing patience!
I think I have symptoms (CM, nausea yesterday, metal taste I'm my mouth 4DPIUI, and weird pain in my uterus) But I also know that the mind is a powerful thing and this could all just be in my head. My lower back has been hurting a lot lately too....but that could be a sign of AF coming. BBs are not sore...shouldn't they be if I am pregnant? I normally have a 31 day cycle, and am not due until the 29th, but who the heck knows.
Oh ladies, this is not fun...
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving... I will let you know what happens Tuesday, I refuse to test until then.
K

Anne72

Well, I tested today. It's a BFN. I took it pretty hard since I had been doing well during the rest of the TWW. Oh well, I expect AF on Friday or Saturday and will then start injectibles for IUI #7

k&b

Anne72 wrote:

Well, I tested today. It's a BFN. I took it pretty hard since I had been doing well during the rest of the TWW. Oh well, I expect AF on Friday or Saturday and will then start injectibles for IUI #7

So sorry for your BFN Anne....
Hang in there.

maria2

I'm so sorry Anne! But wait until AF comes (hopefully it does NOT come)....stay hopeful until then...I'm still hopeful for you!!!! Hugs, I know how hard it must be...I'm so sorry. Do you have Thanksgiving plans with friends? It's too tough during the holidays to be alone...I hope you are with friends if you can't be with family.

@JL2011....so has AF come? I hope it hasn't!!!! Keep us posted.

Thinking of all you ladies! Stay positive! I'm still hopeful for all of you!!!

jl2011

Sorry to disappoint ladies. But, AF showed up yesterday. I was late. I usually start on day 28...I started on day 30. So, I was teased a little bit. I actually had an appointment for a blood test at my doctor's office yesterday and it decided to show up before then.
I have been very discouraged and disappointed. I had no clue that when I started on this journey at the start of this year I'd be looking at 5 IUI's and no success. But, then again, did any of us?

Anyway....I don't want to be a downer and discourage anyone else. So, I am going to take some time away. I can't even consider trying again right now. I think I am done for a while if not for good. I hate feeling that way...but it is what it is. I just can't take the disappointment anymore and I am starting to question the entire thing and I don't want to feel that way.

I hope every single one of you get what your heart desires. I really hope the best for you all. I will check in every now and then to see how ya'll are doing. I just don't need to be on here feeling as negative as I do right now.

Good luck ladies!

moewhit

jl2011 wrote:

Sorry to disappoint ladies. But, AF showed up yesterday. I was late. I usually start on day 28...I started on day 30. So, I was teased a little bit. I actually had an appointment for a blood test at my doctor's office yesterday and it decided to show up before then.
I have been very discouraged and disappointed. I had no clue that when I started on this journey at the start of this year I'd be looking at 5 IUI's and no success. But, then again, did any of us?

Anyway....I don't want to be a downer and discourage anyone else. So, I am going to take some time away. I can't even consider trying again right now. I think I am done for a while if not for good. I hate feeling that way...but it is what it is. I just can't take the disappointment anymore and I am starting to question the entire thing and I don't want to feel that way.

I hope every single one of you get what your heart desires. I really hope the best for you all. I will check in every now and then to see how ya'll are doing. I just don't need to be on here feeling as negative as I do right now.

Good luck ladies!

Sorry about your BFN JL2011, I'm right there with you. This is such a challenging journey. As you know I'm in the same situation. Three cycles on Clomid and I'm on my third cycle on Menopur. No health or fertility issues but it just isn't happening. Very frustrating indeed. But everyone has their breaking point and sometimes it's just temporary. We've all been there! It helps to have a plan B in your head to lessen the sting of the BFN. I thought I was done after IUI #5 but then I had all of this medicine leftover, much too much to just donate. Plus I had a new donor in storage. So it certainly was disappointing when that didn't work. Now with IUI #6, I refilled my precription thinking I didn't want to run out over the Thanksgiving holiday. Little did I know, I would be stuck with 20 vials and NOT need it because I responded very quickly to the meds that I'd already taken and didn't need them. So I frantically chose a new donor and because now AF showed up early and everything was going to happen over the holiday. Thankfully I go to a fertility center that's open!! Bloodwork and ultrasound on Turkey Day showed one mature follie at 22! And I triggered after Turkey day dinner :P My IUI was Black Friday and I'm having the second one this morning. But if this doesn't work then I will go one more time (to use some of the meds already purchased) which would put me at IUI #7. Then I'll have to hang it up and move on because I've already spent the same amount it would have cost for IVF and I have zero fertility coverage. My credit cards are smoking right about now....

I hope that you keep in touch with us on the forum. Your presence will be missed but I totally understand needing to take a break away from everything and get things in perspective. Good luck and please don't be a stranger. Keep your head up!

Moe

Mikko77

jl2011 wrote:

Sorry to disappoint ladies. But, AF showed up yesterday. I was late. I usually start on day 28...I started on day 30. So, I was teased a little bit. I actually had an appointment for a blood test at my doctor's office yesterday and it decided to show up before then.
I have been very discouraged and disappointed. I had no clue that when I started on this journey at the start of this year I'd be looking at 5 IUI's and no success. But, then again, did any of us?

Anyway....I don't want to be a downer and discourage anyone else. So, I am going to take some time away. I can't even consider trying again right now. I think I am done for a while if not for good. I hate feeling that way...but it is what it is. I just can't take the disappointment anymore and I am starting to question the entire thing and I don't want to feel that way.

I hope every single one of you get what your heart desires. I really hope the best for you all. I will check in every now and then to see how ya'll are doing. I just don't need to be on here feeling as negative as I do right now.

Good luck ladies!

So very sorry to hear about this.. Not knowing you but we are bounded in our journey and I just want to tell you, please don't give up on your desire for children. It will come.. I feel it in happens when it's suppose to happen it's not much we can do.. but to pray and try to stay positive. Maybe take a break but don't give up .. your blessing is coming.. I will pray for you and your family.. Praying for your peace of mind.. and for your faith and strength to be restored!.. Amen

hopefulchar

Nikki. Just wanted to check in to see how you are doing. I think you were finding out around thanksgiving. I hope you have good news to post. I think this tww could use a little bfp excitement.

Anne. Did AF ever show up? Of so I am so sorry.

Anne72

AF showed up on Friday. I started Follitism injections yesterday. It's a lot easier than I expected. I can barely feel the needle.

Also, my FSH level was good - a 7 and the doc likes to see under 10.

So here's hoping for 3-4 good eggs for round 7!

k&b

BFN today. I go in for blood test tomorrow. I know this is only round one, and I know the odds are against me on round 1, but the BFN hit me harder then I thought it would. I don't know how many times I can do this. I didn't expect to be so damn sad.

Anne72

k&b Hugs to you. I think the first BFN was one of my hardest too. I'm not saying it gets easier, but you get better at accepting it an going to the next step.

Here's wishing you the best of luck for your next round, and my #2 be lucky for you.

bweaver

Soo sorry JL2011 it's ok to be discouraged- this journey is crazy emotional and honestly for me it's very expensive ( at times I doubt myself just because if trying to have a baby it this trying financially for me, what happens when I have one) But
i know (just in the pit of my stomach) that Oneday I'll be a mommy- don't ever give up on your dream of having a baby- even if that means taking a break

k&b I feel you , my first tme I had my hopes so high and I was sure I was going to beat the laws of average I was like a mad woman through preg tests- I highly recommend not doing that-lol- though prob alot of us do big hugs to you. I know this is a roller coaster ride- I just try to remember , whenever I finally decided this was for me I said "whatever it takes"

Today was O-day so as of this morning I'm on the 2ww bubble. Here's hoping 3rd time is a charm. I know that both sides had follicles primarily left had 3 (1@22 1@25 and a smaller one) and I also know that doesnt gaurantee anything . I know to the Dr. I am just a patiet and when they talk to me they see my chart and they straight up told me it could take several tries, they say how I'm progressing is normal for a 37 year old. But to me it's like YOU DON'T GET IT - I WANT IT NOW-lol. I'm like ok is there any secret, a way to sleep a certain food to eat some secret you're not letting me in on?!? he laughed and said just relax and let the little swimmers do their job and he's right I know that, just each time I seem to want it more.Just venting for a second, as much as the 2ww "bubble" drives me crazy, it is my favorite place to be in the process (at least I don't have to mess with the meds for a while) and this gives me a great excuse not to stress about the Holidays this year, hoping there is some baby making in progress. Much luck to all of us- you all are the best
Becky

k&b

Thanks for the support ladies. I think it was even harderd because I just "knew" I was pregnant. I have been so sick to my stomache the past 3 days, and I had weird CM. but I guess my body is just jacking with me. It was made worse by my Dr.'s crappy nurse who when I called today said "I haven't been doing this long, but maybe you should switch cryobanks?"
First off, she is brand new to the fertility world. Secondly, I already invested in 8, yes 8, vials, and this was just my first try! Wth? She made me feel like I made a mistake or that it's never going to happen or something. She made me doubt everything about the IUI process and doubt myself. Arrgghhhh :evil:

bweaver

Just checking in with my ladies in waiting. Is any one on 2ww right now?? I'm only 4 days into it and seems to be DRAGGING this time. I don't know why I'm ultra preoccupied this time , maybe the holidays but I can't hardly concentrate on anything. Hopefully I'll snap back into soon- any tips??

k&b

I won't have my IUI till about the 14th, so I am not quite there. As far as recommendations...I wish I had them! I am telling myself that this round will be easier, and to just live as normally as possible during the two weeks. Trying to spend more time with friends and family, etc. All that being said, who knows how I will actually handle it!!
I rented a LOT of movies during the last 2ww!!

moewhit

Bweaver wrote:

Just checking in with my ladies in waiting. Is any one on 2ww right now?? I'm only 4 days into it and seems to be DRAGGING this time. I don't know why I'm ultra preoccupied this time , maybe the holidays but I can't hardly concentrate on anything. Hopefully I'll snap back into soon- any tips??

I'm exactly one week into my TWW. I didn't expect to have my IUI on Black Friday and the day after but I responded quickly to the meds, so here I am. My week flew by because I began a new job and the rigors of being oriented and getting the hang of things has certainly occupied my time. I'm hoping the next 7 days also flies by :P I also began an awesome yoga group last week and that also helps. But I realized I'm really weak and certainly need to work on my core strength.It's also been a nice support group with just a handful of ladies in the yoga class. I certainly miss my acupuncture sessions but will resume this week, which will put me at almost three weeks off. They recommend a 10-12 day break right after an IUI. And of course this forum has been a wonderful place for support and understanding.

The best way for me to get through this TWW is to continue with life as usual, don't count the days (every now and then I glance at the calendar) spend time with positive like minded family/friends, start new projects (I've been trying to hang blinds and mount my new flatscreen for weeks now :?: ) I need a new power drill!

Does anyone have any symptoms...eventhough it's really too early. Anyway, I woke up with sore boobs this morning. However, it could be from all the salt I ate last night and the progesterone suppositiores I've been on twice a day since last week. I'm also peeing several times at night but that could be because I drank alot of water late in the evening. I had trouble staying up past 9:00 most of this week and often wake up at 3 or 4 a.m. I'm moody by nature but no more than usual Got lots of gas but that could be from the foods in general. So I really don't know. My body has played tricks on me before....

Hope you ladies are getting through your TWW and will come out on the other side with BFP's. When is everyone testing. I'm probably going to take one of my Dollar Store tests on Fri Dec 9 which puts me at 13DPIUI

Wishing everyone lots of baby dust!!

Moe1

Amirasmommy

Forgot to stop by and tell you ladies I had a BFN. . I'm CD5 today heading towards IUI #2. Hope everyone is doing well. I haven't been in here in a while. GL and baby dust to all!

Anne72

Well, I'm officially in TWW #7, the IUI was this morning. I had 4 eggs over 20mm. Here's hoping that one manages to stick this time!

hopefulchar

yay! anne!

hoping that your tww flies by and ends with a christmas miracle.

maria2

Anne!! That's wonderful news!!!! Lots of baby dust....Christmas baby!!!! that would be so wonderful. Keep us posted.

moewhit

Another BFN it's been 6 very aggressive medicated cycles for one entire year! I'm DONE! Just sooooo over this Entire process and don't have one ounce of faith left in me. Aweful place to be but thats just where I've landed. Thanks for the awesome support on this forum. Good luck to all on this challenging frustrating journey!

hopefulchar

Moe. My heart goes out to you this morning. I am here if you need anything! You were my first friend in this forum and I thank you for always being here for me. I hope to see you back here soon in a much happier place

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

maria2

Moe,
I'm so sorry! I know how hard it is to get that fricking BFN!!! I'm so sorry....I wish we could all get together and have drinks and just curse this process! Give yourself some time...maybe you need time and think about it....Look at me, now I'm back on the baby wagon...but I definitely needed this 2-3 months break. I'm taking it one IUI at a time.

Hugs Moe!

Anne72

Moe,

I'm so sorry. I know how awful each BFN is. I'm in my 7th TWW right now and every time it is an emotional roller-coaster. Take some time off and maybe you'll reconsider.

I also went on Saturday to an adoption seminar via California's DCFS (I'm sure you're state has a similar program). I've found working on two front has helped calm me down.

Hugs and best wishes to you in wherever your journey take you

maria2

@Anne, you went!!! I'm so glad...I kept wondering if you did or not since you're in your TWW....awesome!!! did you sign up for the next step?