My Journey

June 08, 2008

Well, my DH and I have ben ttc for about 24 months now, with no luck. I was on the depo shot for 5 years, and got off, and have not used any form of birth control for about 5 years now.

We started seeing an RE in December 2007,and we found out that my DH has low morpholgy but a great sperm count and great motility, we also find out that my FSH levels ar etoo high for my age, I am 28 and my DH is 29. We had our 1st IUI with clomid in April, which did not work. We moved on to May and did another IUI with clomid, which failed also. So, now here we are, our 3rd try, this time with 150iu of Gonal-f injectables, and an ovidrel trigger shot the day before our IUI. I ovulate about cd15 and 16, right now I am on cd 7. If this does not work, mt DH and I are going to keep trying naturally, and pay off some bills, and if I am not pregnant by the beginning of the year, then we are going to try IVF.

Third times a charm I hope!!

June 09, 2008

here's hoping to a good third round! baby dust!! just stay positive...eventually you two WILL have your little bundle of joy! :)

June 09, 2008

Thank you...I am trying really hard to be positive. I feel like a pin cushion though. So many needles so much b/w, I hope in the end it will all be worth it. Baby dust to you!!!

June 10, 2008

Melissa,

I am sorry to hear that your IUI didn't work for you..I actually had my iui done last cycle and it failed for us as well. I am now on my next cycle so we should see how this goes. It sounds like you and I are facing the same things. Would love to chat with you! :) Talk to you soon.

June 10, 2008

Melissa wishing you luck and rubbing my belly sending some baby dust for ya :)

June 10, 2008

Thank you Melissa....

I would love to chat with you also, Jen...

June 25, 2008

Update**

I am now 10dpiui with injections this time. I had my IUI on June 14th and 15th which was cd 13 and 14. I guess I o'd earlier than the last 2 months. I am now in the 2ww, which is killing me. My bbs have been a little sore on the sides ever since the IUI. I hope this is a good thing. AF is due to come between Sunday the 29th, and Tuesday July 1st. I may test tomorrow, but I am not sure, I may wait to see if AF comes or not. The anticipation is killing me and I want to test right now...ugghhh!!

June 25, 2008

wishing you much love and Baby Dust

June 25, 2008

Thank You Melissa...Everything is crossed so that I can get a BFP this cycle.

June 26, 2008

Melissa. My first husband produced ZERO testrone. He literally had NO SPERM count. We did a test study and he had to give himself a shot of gonal F every other day. He was the only one in the study that did conceive. Dylan is 7 1/2 years old. We were told that we probably wouldn't be able to conceive a child on our own or that it would be very difficult. It took 6 months but it was worth everything we had to go through! GOOD LUCK TO YOU!

June 26, 2008

Thank You....IVF may be next if this cycle did not work...but we are going to take a break for a few months if this doesn't work and probably start the IVF process in October or November. That gives me a lot of hope also....thanks sdintag

June 28, 2008

Melissa,

How are you feeling??? Any signs of AF? I sure hope not..Please keep us posted!!!! BABYDUST headed your way!

June 28, 2008

Yes.. Melissa, How are things going.

I'm still feeling sick with headaches.. like a dummy I tested and of course a BFN but my AF isn't due until July 4/5th.

Let me knwo how things are going!

June 30, 2008

Sorry, everyone...I have been pretty bummed these last couple of days....AF started about 3 days early for me, on cd26. It has never started that early before, I have been so upset.

It now looks like we are going to try naturally for a few months, and if that does not work we will be going for IVF in November.

June 30, 2008

oh Melissa, I am soooo sorry to hear the news! I know what it feels like and I can only describe it as someone punching you right in the stomach! ugh! You never know, maybe trying naturally will be the kicker for you..who knows! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband! Good luck and if you need anything..I am just a message away! God bless you!~ :)

July 01, 2008

I am so sorry melissa :(

July 01, 2008

Thank you both...I come on here to get support and that is what I get and it feels so much better to have that.

July 01, 2008

Oh, Melissa I am sorry to hear this. If you do go ivf, just know its easier than it sounds..and many of us have had success with it and we can answer all your questions.

************babydust****************

July 01, 2008

Thank you Kelli....at this point I will do anything to get pg. I will probably have lots of questions so thank you for the support!!

July 01, 2008

Absolutley! I was lucky enough to have a few members doing theirs before me..so I got lucky too!

So, I did want to mention tho..that if you are looking to have a transfer in Oct/Nov..you might want to go and just get your consultation in etc sometime in the next few months..b/c your clinic might have 'up and down time' that way you can get a rough estimate of when you can get in and sometimes clinics have a waiting list.

Good luck, Melissa. Its sooo worth it!

July 01, 2008

Thank you Kellli, yeah we are going to goin this month sometime for a consultation. We have 3 different fertility clinics that we are going to check out. One of them offer 60% of your money back if it does not result in a live birth. We need to check out all 3 and then make a decision.

July 01, 2008

Great idea! 60% back is awesome! Mine did 50% but only if it was all cash..and we used part insurance. Thank goodness it worked :)

Yes, make sure you get all their stat sheets on successes and live birth rates to compare.

Good for you guys! How exciting!

July 01, 2008

Yeah ours is 60% back if it is cash. Our insurance does not cover IVF, but if that clinic doesn't do financing then there is another one that my SIL used and they finance.

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