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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:
1) Press "Join" at the right of the group
2) Once prompted to confirm your request please list this information so we can verify your information:
Name (under which the vial was purchased)
Clinic Name
Donor number
Child Date of Birth
*If you are looking to start a private group for a PRS donor please email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com with the above information and that you are looking for a PRS group*
If you have any questions about the verification process please email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com
What does your natural cycle look like?
sweetpea
Member Member
Well, I have tried accupuncture a couple of times, decreasing the caffeine, can't shake the diet soda habbit, pineapple core after IUI, Maca suppliments, green tea, raspberry tea, and basal body temp charting. My husband and I have gone through a total of 5 iui attempts since July. We got pregnant on round three, but lost the baby two weeks later. 
I have taken all of these months off mainly because of finances (insurance pays nothing), but also for the basal body temping. It has been two months so far and you can really tell when you ovulate. I want to make sure that my cycles are consistent before we try again. I would love to hear other's tips on what you are doing or what worked for you besides the usual accupuncture (can't afford that one).
I have taken all of these months off mainly because of finances (insurance pays nothing), but also for the basal body temping. It has been two months so far and you can really tell when you ovulate. I want to make sure that my cycles are consistent before we try again. I would love to hear other's tips on what you are doing or what worked for you besides the usual accupuncture (can't afford that one).
Comments
- also tried IUI unmedicated 4 times
- took the past so many months off
- have insurance that laughs at me
I can't say anything worked for me as those tries were unsuccessful, not even the glimmer of hope turned disappointment you had.
I was NOT seeing a pattern as expected on basal body temps. I did have OV urine test strips which seemed to work well, and for several months before and through my trying I've been tracking my periods and when I got positive OV tests on mymonthlycylces.com
A midwife I saw recommended an extract called Vitex to regulate your cycles. I say this but then tell you to do your own research, ask your doctor, etc... and will note that on the back of the bottle it says to not use it when pregnant. So, if you're taking months off only? The nice thing on this is it is pretty inexpensive.
I'm really thinking it's time for me to talk to the midwife about using a trigger of some sort.
-sibemom
Wishing us all sticky baby dust
I asked my doctor this very question yesterday. He has been doing IUI's with donor sperm for years and does not feel that using 2 vials increases your chances any. There are probably other doctors out there who feel differently, but it is worth asking the question.