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jiggidysgirl
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Is anyone using Clomid and IUI in May?
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My dh and I have been ttc for about 2 years now. I have tried clomid w/o IUI 3 times. I have had a laproscopy and I have some endometriosis but not around the tubes or enough to be harmful and I had an HSG and my tubes are clear.
I have now decided to try the clomid with the IUI to see if this helps. Today is my day 9 so I will start the lh predictor kits.
I am nervous to get excited and I am nervous about the process that I will miss something or not do it right or mis read the lh predictor kits (I wish they were easier to read).
Is anyone else going through this process this month?
It seems like when I read the postings most successes are through IVF. I know financially that will not be an option. I pray that there are many IUI successes as well.
~Heather
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Re:Is anyone using Clomid and IUI in May?
« Reply #1 on: 05/06/06, 09:46 » |
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Hey Heather, I'm in the 2ww of a clomid 50mg and IUI cycle, we have also decided that we can't afford to do other types of procedures so this is it. The nurses that did this last IUI seemed very optimistic about my chances this time around, unlike my first try which was without clomid ( and the old man only had 8.7 million swimmers to work with  ). This last cycle he had 24 million and after washing they were all happy and perky  . The ovulation predictor kits are easy to use and very accurate, this last round I tested positive on the Thursday afternoon and did IUI Friday morning, I ovulated with a vengence Friday night ( I would swear those eggs were comparable to Grade A Large ). According to my schedule by tracking days I had thought I would ovulate on Saturday so the test kit was a better method, the drugs can throw off your timimg ( according to the nurses I spoke to ). My doc. told me that even though we hope the first try is going to work it is usually a "test" run to see how our bodies respond to all the procedures and if we get a BFP it is more a luck thing than an expected one. Not that it made the 2ww any easier but I didn't go through the major depression when I had to start over again. And as the nurse said on the first try it only takes one egg and one swimmer to make a baby....
Baby dreams to us all. Lynne.
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32 years old, 1 child ( girl 10 years old) from a previous marriage, TTC 5+years, 7 rounds of clomid failed, 3rd round of IUI failed, taking a break till September, Edmonton Alberta Canada
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Re:Is anyone using Clomid and IUI in May?
« Reply #2 on: 05/06/06, 12:41 » |
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Thanks for the information and hope Lynne.
I took 100 mg of clomid. I have been on 3 rounds of clomid before 1 that was 50 mg and I did not ovulate. The 3rd round at 100 mg gave me a cyst. I hear that he IUI with the clomid will bump up the chances.
Yesterday was day 9 and I did the lh predictor kit and it was a nice clear negative. What brand of predictor kit do you use? Sometimes it seems unclear when it is a positive.
I should be on the 2WW with you soon!
I am 29 and this will be my first child. I have to step kids, 5 and 7 that I love a lot but I would certainly like to have a biological child.
Let me know how this works for you!
Baby dust to everyone!
Heather
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Re:Is anyone using Clomid and IUI in May?
« Reply #3 on: 05/07/06, 11:14 » |
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Hi Heather,
the ovluation test kit I'm using is called "Day Ten", it is labelled such since the box suggests that you start testing for ovluation at day 10 to ensure you do not miss it. it is similar to the hpt tests that it has 2 indicator lines one for if the test was done properly and one for ovulation. It actually was not the one my doc reccomended but it was half the price ( 22$ instead of 45$). I've been told to test in the afternoons ( between 12 and 6 pm) and if I get a positive I have IUI the next morning. It is a kind of hit and miss since my clinic is not open on weekends so if you ovulate on the weekend you are screwed for that cycle ( they will do IUI on Friday or Monday to try and play the odds).
I can't wait for Friday to come then I wish it would not come because I would rather not know then deal with a negative again. The old man and I talked over breakfast and decided we would run 5 more IUI"s with clomid and then be done. Statistically I will be pregnant or not, and emotionally it's just getting to be to much, ( never mind the associated costs, test kits, drugs, time off work for appts, the IUI itself). That and the clomid causes me weight gain, I regularly work out at the gym and watch my eating but I just can't keep up with it although I know from experience that the weight comes off almost as fast as it went on after I go off the clomid for a couple months.
I've got to go wash my daughters hair so I best be going.
Baby dreams to us all. Lynne.
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32 years old, 1 child ( girl 10 years old) from a previous marriage, TTC 5+years, 7 rounds of clomid failed, 3rd round of IUI failed, taking a break till September, Edmonton Alberta Canada
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Re:Is anyone using Clomid and IUI in May?
« Reply #4 on: 05/07/06, 12:07 » |
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I can't say that I have seen a test called day 10. It sounds like it is similar to the one I take.
I use Clear Blue Easy. It is very expensive. It costs me around $20 for a box of 7 tests. The last two tests on days 9 and 10 have been very clear. My tests do a lot better with the clomid. Today is day 11 and I am still not expecting a positive but I will test again. My clinic will see me on the weekend if I am positive. The on call doctor just goes to the hospital and does the IUI. I wished that I was positive for the weekend so that I would not have to miss work.
How are you feeling? Have you noticed anything different? Although with clomid it is difficult to tell. This Friday is coming up soon. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. I would love to hear more stories of positive results with an IUI.
My doctor said that clomid works in groups of 3. If it does not work the first 3 times it probably will not. So I have had the first 3 rounds without IUI and then she tries 3 rounds with IUI and that is all she will do. Then I would get sent to a fertility specialist.
I hate this weight gain as well. There is no stopping it. I had just lost the weight I gained the last time I was on it. Now I can feel it again already. It will be all worth it if I can get pregnant.
Enjoy your day! Hopefully you have beautiful sun to be enjoying to make the day pass faster to Friday.
~Heather
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Re:Is anyone using Clomid and IUI in May?
« Reply #5 on: 05/09/06, 11:02 » |
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Thanks Heather,
I guess all doc's agree that statistically you should be pregnant with in 3 tries if it is going to happen, since we pay for everything anyway the clinic will let us try as many times as we want, although after 6 tries I would figure it's not going to work. Originally my doc had me try 7 months of clomid 3@50mg, 4@100mg, with timed sex ( takes all the fun out of it), the sad part of all that other than not concieving was how sick I was for most of 2005. The clomid doesn't just make me feel horrid while I take them, for the entire cycle I'm out of sorts. The weight gain is a pain in the butt, I am a member of a bellydance troupe and we are practicing weekly , and preforming throughout June and July, what a time to be sick and fluffy ( interesting bellyrolls ). Luckly I don't work so I can relax during the day and do everything at a slow pace so that I can survive the whirlwind evenings and weekends ( my daughter has dance classes aswell so I'm out almost every evening). And this time of year is dance competitions for her aswell.
As you can see I'm rambling on to avoid the housework, dishes and laundry are waiting and I've promised the old man new bedroom curtains ( he's tired of the sheets up now). I should clean Cypris's room before I lose her in there altogether ( I can't see the floor in there, something might eat her). Let me know how your IUI goes, the procedure is easy, but make sure they warm up the speculum or it can be a shock :0
Baby dreams to us all. Lynne.
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32 years old, 1 child ( girl 10 years old) from a previous marriage, TTC 5+years, 7 rounds of clomid failed, 3rd round of IUI failed, taking a break till September, Edmonton Alberta Canada
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Re:Is anyone using Clomid and IUI in May?
« Reply #6 on: 05/09/06, 19:11 » |
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Hey Lynne,
I got my positive surge tonight. Day 13 so that is great. I should ovulate on day 14 which I am hoping means the medicine worked well. It was a very clear positive and I like that.
I am waiting for the doctors office to call me back with all the information. I am so excited to get this new process going. A little hope goes a long way.
Sounds like you have busy days. You live in an area that is so beautiful. I have thought about moving up to Canada but it is so difficult to find a job and move that far. You are very lucky to live in such a scenic area.
I pray that both of us will soon be growing due to a little one instead of these meds.
~Heather
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« Reply #7 on: 05/10/06, 10:26 » |
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Well I'm having a rough morning.... I would have hpt'd on Friday and done the bloodwork on Monday but it's only Wed. and I'm spotting a bit, if I hold true to form I'll be crampy tonight and af will hit hard by Friday. So much for Mother's day this year. I just don't get it... why isn't this working? All of the tests show that I should be able to have kids, and I've had a successful pregnancy in the past. Maybe it's the water...
As I look out the front window this am I can finally see blue sky, after the past few days of clouds and rain, perhaps the nicer weather will help my get through the next few days, I'll get outside and mow lawn, anything to keep me busy and my mind on other things.
thanks for letting me vent, I hope it works out better for you, I guess I'm starting the clomid 50mg again on the weekend.
Baby dreams to us all. Lynne.
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32 years old, 1 child ( girl 10 years old) from a previous marriage, TTC 5+years, 7 rounds of clomid failed, 3rd round of IUI failed, taking a break till September, Edmonton Alberta Canada
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« Reply #8 on: 05/10/06, 14:51 » |
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I am sorry to hear AF sounds like it is starting. Now I have also heard of implantation bleeding if it is slight???
I don't know why this happens when every test comes out normal. That is what is so frustrating. At least if we knew what the problem was we could fix it.
I just got done with the IUI. It was more painful than expected because my cervix did not want to participate. She had to use these clamps a lot which caused a lot of pain.
I used the 100mg of clomid and I think I did ovulate. Not sure what else will work.
Baby Dust to you and try to keep busy...
~Heather
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« Reply #9 on: 05/10/06, 18:10 » |
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Thanks Heather, my oldman isn't home from work yet and I wish I had better news for him, I got lucky today and a girlfriend picked me up and carted me to her place for the day so I had a friend and that helped. I do ovulate naturally but with the clomid I should have better odds with more eggs. Yes I've heard about implantation bleeding but this is following the af pattern so well that I'm pretty sure this is a writeoff. Atleast I will be over the worst of the moaping before the family activities on the weekend. I don't want to be the stick in the mud at the BBQ, most of the family really doesn't understand what's going on and I don't feel like trying to explain it to them. I'm so greatful that I can talk here with people that know what I'm going through and I don't have to pretend that I'm fine. Thankyou so much for listening too me. I'll check in later.
Baby dreams to us all. Lynne.
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32 years old, 1 child ( girl 10 years old) from a previous marriage, TTC 5+years, 7 rounds of clomid failed, 3rd round of IUI failed, taking a break till September, Edmonton Alberta Canada
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Re:Is anyone using Clomid and IUI in May?
« Reply #10 on: 05/11/06, 15:31 » |
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I agree, we are very blessed to have a group of people that understand.
The girl who does my hair told me to call her one way or another and I told her I would call if it was positive and she said no either way if it is no we can eat chocolate together as she sits there pregnant and complains all the time that she does not like being pregnant. Some people really don't understand and I am glad that they do not have to because I would not wish this rollercoaster ride on anyone.
The pain is gone today and now I am on my two week wait. This is always such a long two weeks. I want to try to do all things relaxing. A couple of people have told me that a cervix that is difficult to open might be some of my problem, I am not sure if that is true. And because everything is so tipped back in my body. But I sure do like to grasp any hope that can be sent.
Well, this is your second time with clomid/iui combo right? They say it is like 30% chance each time so hopefully you will catch the odds on this next round. Is your daughter excited about a new brother or sister?
Take care and try to garden or something to keep things off your mind. I am going to do the same. We are having beautiful weather although it keeps looking like it could rain but it is said to be a great Mother's Day weekend. I understand the stick in the mud thing. I have been one way too many times in the last year during events. If I just stay quiet I figure I won't cry and then most people won't ask me questions. It is so hard to manage this up and down. Now you have to build yourself back up to the up and hopeful.
Take Care,
Baby Dust up to you...
Heather
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« Reply #11 on: 05/12/06, 09:59 » |
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Morning Heather, yes my daughter wants a baby brother quite badly, she figures that if I have a girl then she will be expected to share her stuff. I've warned her that we don't really get a choice and with there being such an age gap that she will not have to share much more than mom's time. We have an extra bedroom ( it's currently my sewing room) so no sharing needed. It seems funny that we are so prepared for a baby that might not happen, I did not have this much preparation for Cypris and I when had her she was not a "maybe in the future" hope like where I am now. Heck we already have names sort of picked out, and Jeff and I have decided that we will only go through one pregnancy and then we are done having children, so I'm kind of hopeing for twins so that I can have 2 more kids not just 1. Although at this stage anything would be a dream come true.
30% seems like so much, I hope the odds are good for us on the next round, after the next cycle we are going on holidays to my uncle's cabin so I will miss the next cycle if the one I am now on doesn't pan out. ( I started the clomid today). But I am almost looking forward to a normal cycle ( with out the drugs and mood swings).
It's raining tday and I have a training program at the YMCA so I'm in for a wet walk in a bit. Cypris might get a ride to school today from the neibour when she drives her daughter to school ( usually the kids walk together in the morning, and while I have no car for rainy days the neibour will drive them before she leaves for work).
I have found that keeping busy makes the 2ww easier, I volunteer at the YMCA and I've taken up crocheting ( 2 blankets, one scarf, lots of unfinished projects so far). My house has not been this clean since my last round of fertility treatments, ( where the heck did all these clothes come from, and why do I have all these dusty niknaks). I do spend time with friends but I also value time to myself when I can get in an occasional cry without anyone watching, ( funny how that can make you feel better but it does for me). I think we just get so frusterated with this process that we need to vent and atleast out pillows are not judgemental or trying to fix things or trying to give advice ( if I hear " you just need to relax" one more time someone might get blasted, if it was that easy would I be going through this right now?) .
Well I best get my butt in gear and get the rugrat off to school so that I can get on with my day. Baby dreams to us all. Lynne.
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32 years old, 1 child ( girl 10 years old) from a previous marriage, TTC 5+years, 7 rounds of clomid failed, 3rd round of IUI failed, taking a break till September, Edmonton Alberta Canada
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Re:Is anyone using Clomid and IUI in May?
« Reply #12 on: 05/12/06, 10:09 » |
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Hey,
First time for me.
My husband and I have been TTC for several years now. I got pregnant w/ no med's in June of 2004 and miscarried Oct 2004. I started clomid 100mg the first day of my last period, which was 04/28/06. On 05/9/06 I went for an ultrasound and had two follicles 20+ and two 14-17. I had a LH surge that evening. I was instructed to give my self a shot of HCG that evening around 11:30. I had an IUI on 05/11/06 @ 11:30 am. We're keeping our fingers cross that things go well the first time.
Susan
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Re:Is anyone using Clomid and IUI in May?
« Reply #13 on: 05/15/06, 11:40 » |
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Lynne,
How was your weekend?
I was down this weekend so didn't write much. Another Mother's Day come and past without a biological child. My step children were gone at their birth mom's for the day but we had them back in the evening and they did some great catering for me.
We then went to see a friend that just had their baby on Wednesday. It never ends.
So, I am only 5 days from my IUI. I still have 9 more days not counting today to wait. This two week wait is so difficult. I wish someone could come out with a test that would allow you to know earlier. I am just trying to stay relaxed.
Susan, what is an HCG shot? Did they resolve the mc issue for you? I am so scared of that happening. I hear it is very common with the first pregnancy.
Baby Dust to everyone,
Heather
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« Reply #14 on: 05/15/06, 12:23 » |
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Hi Heather, the weekend was good, I was lazy and did not get any house work done till this morning. ( Which is a good thing because the furnace cleaners will be here tommorrow.) Cypris had a dance festival on Mother's day so I didn't get the usual brunch and shopping treatment I usually get, it seemed like almost every other day around here. I've got this long todo list to work with and I just got a phone call to go out for lunch, ( of course that means I need to take a shower and get beautiful), so much for my todo list for today. Atleast I have dishes done, laundry going, bathrooms cleaned, floors swept, animals looked after..... ( can you tell that I'm a morning person? ).
One of the girls that I have danced with in the past had her baby shower this weekend ( Gwen is 6 weeks old), and while I sent her a homemade blanket when she came home from the hospital I was suprised that I didn't get an invitation to the shower. I'm not sure if I was forgotten or if they wanted to "spare me the pain", either way I was a bit hurt about it but life goes on. Then on the other hand another of my friends took my af this weekend harder than I did, holy crap I ended up comforting her.... how does that make any sense?
Well nine more days... you will survive, sometimes I wish we could know sooner but that 2ww is about how long you need to get implantation and you are not pregnant till then so knowing that the egg and sperm met would be a frusterating hope since as we have learned any thing can happen. Ive got my next IUI scheduled and am almost done this round of clomid ( which is great since it makes me so ill, I feel bad all cycle but while I take the pills is the worst). I best get ready to go for lunch, ( can't go in my jammies ). I'll check in tonight and see if you survived the day.
Baby dreams to us all. Lynne.
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32 years old, 1 child ( girl 10 years old) from a previous marriage, TTC 5+years, 7 rounds of clomid failed, 3rd round of IUI failed, taking a break till September, Edmonton Alberta Canada
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