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Starting Again
Anne72
Senior Member Senior Member
Well, I got pregnant on my 4th IUI (no drugs) and, sadly, lost the baby at week 7. I had to wait a cycle and AF finally showed up on Friday. So now I'm day 3 and both excited and scared to be trying again. Since I got pregnant without drugs (I'm almost 40), we are going to try again without drugs (since they significantly increase the chance of multiples). Will try up to four rounds drug free before moving onto injectibles.
Please wish me luck to both get pregnant again and, more importantly, KEEP THE BABY. My doctor says that at my age there is a 20-25% chance of miscarriage each time. God, that statistic is just devastating.
Please wish me luck to both get pregnant again and, more importantly, KEEP THE BABY. My doctor says that at my age there is a 20-25% chance of miscarriage each time. God, that statistic is just devastating.
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My doctor explained that the chance of multiples at "advanced maternal age" is about the same as the miscarriage rate about 20%. I've had as much as 4-5 mature follies and proceeded to IUI with the disclaimer that I was aware that it could result in twins. It hasn't happenend and the risk decreases dramatically with age. Now if we were in our mid-20's that would be a much greater risk due to the improved viability of the eggs.
It sounds like you and your doc have a plan mapped out and that's important. This has all been a humbling experience. Who knew it wouldn't work the first time?! Hope that your next cycle is a success! Please keep us posted. Here's to a sticky pumpkin seed.
Moe
Glad you are back in the game! Looks like we may be in the tww together! Well I guess that depends on if my ovary produces the follie this month!
Don't think about the precentages too much, instead think the positive thoughts of holding that baby in your arms! Remember stress is no good for you or the baby!
Here's too those sticky pumpin seeds!
Robin
I'm sorry for you loss, Anne, but I'm excited that you're ready to try again! Sending sticky baby dust your way
I switched donors (now using 2928) since my old one was CMV+ and I am CMV-. My new one is also negative. Hope that might make a difference.
I'm focusing on the fact that I know that I CAN get pregnant and I WILL again.
Actually I take that back maybe it's the second time lol
You are very right. This will happen and you will very soon hold your healthy baby.
Best of luck to everyone
Moe
How was IUI today?! Lots of luck!!!
I got a cab home and then called AAA. I needed a new battery since mine was completely shot. Oh well, it was 6 years old and at least batteries aren't expensive. Thank goodness for AAA.
I did acupuncture that afternoon and slept like a rock for a solid hour. I lovingly call acupuncture my "really expensive nap". Then game night with friends.
All in all a good day and keeping my fingers crossed and prayers flowing.
Good luck to you all
Sending you lots of sticky baby dust! Sounds like a good evening, after a stressful morning. Welcome to this months tww!
Here's to those pumkin seeds sticking!
Robin
Glad to see you are back at it after the MC. I am in the same boat. First try after MC was with injectibles & I ended up overstimulated with a BFN and had to skip the next cycle so this time I went all natural no drugs and will find out the results on Monday. I feel so much better without all the drugs. I'm just super tired but I think a lot of that's a combination of all the travel I've been doing for work over the past 2 weeks and the progesterone suppositories.
You're already prepared for motherhood, with not letting anything get in the way of having your IUI done! That's what moms do, they figure out a way when there's no way. Way to go! I truly hope it pays off for you.
Is your doctor planning to put you on progesterone this go round since you had a MC before?
Sending lots of positive thoughts and baby dust your way!
I was on progesterone from the date of the BFP until the miscarriage. I'm not on anything right now until I get that BFP. I'm actually doing very well mentally. Just praying for a BFP and then healthy pregnancy.
Did your doc put you on the progesterone suppositories during your TWW?
But my RE has me on them in TWW but maybe bc I am doing injectables. Never took progesterone before.
My doc has always put me on them 4 days after every IUI so yes I have been on them during my 2WW. When I found out BFP I stayed on them until the MC then I went off them. But when there's a BFN I stop them immediately. I just got BFN today and will be moving on to injectibles for the next cycle. The first time I used them I got the BFP, the second time was BFN & overstimulated so now that my body's had a rest I'm going to revisit them and hope I get my BFP again!
I'm pulling for you and hope the Great Pumpkin visits you this month!
Is anyone else going through this hell? In my past tww, even the one where I was pregnant, I felt fine. A little anxious to get the results but nothing like this. I burst into tears at church and just cried quietly through the sermon. I'm really looking forward to acupuncture on Wednesday to just help calm me down, even if just for a few hours!
I was emotional around day 5-8 just didn't understand it. Was worried that it was a sign that af was coming bc I get pms. However it subsided and here I am 15 days past trigger with a yes on the stick! The trigger makes me nauseous and that has just continued through the tww! However that was not a sign for me cuz I get nauseous each tww!
Good luck I know this tww was LONG but worth it!
Lots of baby dust!
Robin
And to add a comment about the baby asprin..........would NEVER do it. There are certian drugs that are not safe for babies. When preggo the only safe one is tylenol.
Anne- I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you this morning and have been sending "sticky baby dust vibes" your way all week! Looking forward to seeing your update. GL!
-Jaime
It's exciting and nerve wracking all at the same time just to buy the tests isn't it! I shake too much when taking it to be able to pee on the stick so I pee in a cup instead. That way I knew I have gotten enough on it. Probably too much info, sorry!
you are in my thoughts and prayers! Sending lots of sticky baby dust to you for a sticky pumpkin seed!
Robin
And still keeping all fingers and toes crossed for you this morning, as usual!
I'm bummed but also ready to go again. I have an appt on Nov 8 to see how the follies are progressing. I'm still going unmedicated so we shall see.
I'm hoping everyone else gets better results.
Anne- I'm sorry to hear about AF's arrival (what a wicked, wicked woman!!) but it makes me happy to see that you're ready to start again. And I'm sure November is going to be a good month of progress for you... You'll see! {{hugs}}
Awee, Anne I'm sorry about your BFN. How many unmedicated cycles have you done? Honestly speaking you should try a low dose of meds just to give your body a boost. I'm two years older than you and know that it's a challenge the closer you get to 40. We don't have unlimited time to do unmedicated cycles without success....eventhough all the tests come back well within normal range. Have you talked about meds and close monitoring to prehaps up the success rate? We all know that there's no real science to this journey and what works for one might not work for the next woman. I really think it all comes down to sheer luck!
I'm glad that you remain positive and plan on moving forward! That's wonderful and we have to be determined because if we stop trying that's not going to get us any closer to our dreams.
Please keep us posted on your progress! I will hopefully be having my 5th IUI this week sometime.
Moe