https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1815219 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 06:39:33 +0000 Happygal 1815219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: It's not at all crazy, nor is having accompanying blood work, which they really relied on to make the final call about what to do. After an ultrasound, they would say, "It looks like you're ready, but the blood work will really let us know what to do next." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1815109 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 23:38:56 +0000 winter_wonder 1815109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrswin: Wow...it's amazing the things we have to do. I feel like it's crazy that they feel so confident in the opks. It just doesn't make sense to me. </p> <p>@happygal: I just don't understand the nurse's reasoning. I feel like an ultrasound is not that crazy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1814576 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:41:32 +0000 Happygal 1814576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: that nurse sounds awful, and you're not wrong to ask for standard monitoring. I would discuss that with your doctor for sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1814082 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:17:04 +0000 mrswin 1814082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: For sure you should push for at least one ultrasound during the cycle to see where you are at/what the response is especially because otherwise you could have a ton of follicles and you wouldn't know. And don't worry about testing too often....test as many times as makes you comfortable!</p> <p>A little story for you, the clinic I am at is my second, when I switched they wanted to do an IUI and I had a couple of ultrasounds. The nurse told me to test every day between ultrasounds and to call once I got a positive OPK and they would schedule it. Well I took an OPK in the morning and it was negative but when they got my blood work back that afternoon they could see that I was already surging and we had to scramble to schedule an IUI for the next morning. Had I not had the blood work we would have completely missed it. After that the RE told me that we would not rely on OPK's for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813998 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:43:37 +0000 winter_wonder 1813998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Wow, that is early! I'm definitely going to advocate for more monitoring. </p> <p>That's great that you're now at the clinic that seems to have higher success rates. I hope you're one of those this month :wink: ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813966 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:30:47 +0000 BSB 1813966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm on femera (letrozole) and I've been coming in at day 9 for an u/s and blood work and for the last 3 cycles, I've had mature follicles and triggered that day for IUI the next day. So it is possible to ovulate that soon on femera.</p> <p>I agree with others that monitoring is better. My last RE did bloodwork only 6 months a year. They, also, had some other issues that caused me to switch.</p> <p>ETA: My new RE did so much more diagnostic testing than my last RE and I'm so happy they did because I have now been diagnosed. My new RE has been known to get people pregnant that had no success at other clinics. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813807 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:32:15 +0000 winter_wonder 1813807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: I'm glad something worked for you! </p> <p>I've had blood work for one cycle and also an ultrasound that indicated ovulation occurred (that was 2 cycles ago). It was one of my required tests before we started with IUIs. But, I don't get blood work after each cycle to confirm ovulation. </p> <p>I hate being unexplained...sometimes I wish there was something that could be found and "fixable" :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813789 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:25:57 +0000 ShootingStar 1813789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I'm a huge advocate for monitoring because I had tons of trouble responding to meds. Before I was treated I would get OPKs that looked like they were either positive or just a smidge off. Turns out I was never ovulating due to PCOS. And it took so many doses of multiple meds to find something that worked. </p> <p>Do you at least get blood work confirming ovulation? If you're undiagnosed I don't think they should be so cavalier as to shrug you off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813781 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:22:54 +0000 winter_wonder 1813781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: No male IF issues, it's unexplained on my end. I agree with your point about wasting money on the IUIs! It's really frustrating especially since I keep doubting myself when I talk to the nurse. I'm normally one to speak my mind, but then I keep thinking "well, she does this every day..." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813767 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:18:12 +0000 ShootingStar 1813767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: :shocked: I'm sorry, what?! Do you just have male factor issues? It's a much bigger waste of money to have IUIs when they're not timed perfectly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813734 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:07:10 +0000 swedishfish 1813734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: definitely don't want to miss it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813722 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:03:45 +0000 winter_wonder 1813722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: I did and it was negative. I'm hoping she calls me before she goes to lunch or I will call back :) I just called her about 30 minutes ago. I want to make sure I have time to drive in for the ultrasound (clinic is over an hour away). </p> <p>Also, based on temping it doesn't look like I o'd yet. But, I definitely don't want to miss it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813716 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:00:57 +0000 swedishfish 1813716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: have you taken another OPK today? How long ago did you call her? I'd call in an hour if she hasn't called back. I'm a pain like that. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813694 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:52:47 +0000 winter_wonder 1813694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: I left a message with the nurse, I'm hoping she calls me back shortly so I can schedule an ultrasound.</p> <p>@shootingstar: I currently have no monitoring. I'm just supposed to schedule an IUI for the day after I get a positive opk. My doctor doesn't think I have an issue with ovulating and feels the ultrasounds would be a waste of money. sigh...... :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813406 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:15:44 +0000 ShootingStar 1813406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I think you should talk over your plan with your RE. Monitoring is essential if you have ovulation problems. When I was seeing an RE to get pregnant I never once took an OPK. I had ultrasounds and bloodwork regularly to show what size my follicles were. You should only be using OPKs right at the end when your RE knows your follicles have reached maturity. I didn't use OPKs though because I took the trigger shot.</p> <p>What amount of monitoring are they currently having you do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1813098 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 06:54:27 +0000 swedishfish 1813098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I agree with @marionberry: don't let the nurse stop you from advocating for yourself. Sometimes you need to insist on something because you know yourself and your body. I'd want an ultrasound at this point because of the positive test....just to rule out that it was wonky. Could they do quick blood work today? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1812982 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:22:41 +0000 marionberry 1812982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I'm sorry. It is difficult if it's the only one in your area. Just advocate for what you want. You're the one paying for the service! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1812979 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:16:01 +0000 winter_wonder 1812979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@marionberry: I'm with a RE...but starting to have doubts too, especially after reading how much monitoring others are getting. I'm not excited about spending extra $ on an u/s but I feel like it make more sense then just doing iuis without really knowing about timing.</p> <p>I already switched from a gyn to this RE...and this clinic is the only one that wouldn't be 3 or more hrs. Away.... :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1812975 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:09:08 +0000 marionberry 1812975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I'm not sure I like the sound of your RE's office (if you're at an RE). Mine was big about an ultrasound to time the IUI correctly and check follicular growth. Don't let the nurse make you feel bad. You have to trust your gut! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1812959 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:33:58 +0000 winter_wonder 1812959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pcos not pics... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1812958 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:33:04 +0000 winter_wonder 1812958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the quick responses! I talked with the nurse who felt that coming in for an u/s was "really aggressive." Good grief....</p> <p>I ended up using 2 more opks and both were negative, so I'm thinking the first was a false positive. The nurse then chastised me for testing too much...wtf?! I'm now supposed to test tomorrow and call her with results. She said if I'm still feeling confused I can come in for an u/s. </p> <p>I don't have pics, but maybe just a faulty test? Life is never dull with infertility :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1812633 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 18:57:20 +0000 ShootingStar 1812633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have PCOS? It can cause some wonky-ness with OPKs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1811819 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:51:57 +0000 lazypanda 1811819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto on what everyone above has said. I would request the u/s to be done first before scheduling the IUI. Good luck! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1811817 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:51:32 +0000 PurplePumps 1811817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely call for a u/s tomorrow to double check and scheduled IUI pending results. I did two cycles with Letrozle and they were whacky too. The first I O'ed CD26 and the second I O'ed CD13!! Earliest I'd ever O'd medicated (usually around CD18) or unmedicated (anywhere from CD25-35). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1811803 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:45:53 +0000 Happygal 1811803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What @Shutterbug: and @swedishfish: said! Fingers crossed an ultrasound shows good follicles and an IUI will work out for you! :goodluck: </p> <p>Have they checked you since you started your cycle so you have an idea of how things are progressing?</p> <p>I think I ovulated early on Femara, but I'd have to double check on that..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1811791 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:41:32 +0000 swedishfish 1811791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My RE's office required an ultrasound before an IUI...but they also did blood work and ultrasounds along the way so that they knew when I'd be ovulating. I would ask for an ultrasound before an IUI. I've gotten positive OPKs before and didn't actually ovulate. I don't really trust them without monitoring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1811788 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:40:54 +0000 Shutterbug 1811788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: are you seeing an RE? I would call the nurse, tell her you got a positive OPK and can you come in today for an u/s to check on follicles. Then it should be up to the RE when to schedule the IUI, but you should advocate for yourself. Good luck!</p> <p>ETA: the one IUI cycle I was on Letrozole (other 3 were Clomid) I ovulated a few days earlier than ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-do-i-schedule-the-iui-for-tomorrow#post-1811775 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:38:20 +0000 winter_wonder 1811775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, I'm gearing up to do IUI #2 this month. I tested this morning (CD 11) and got a positive. WTF?! This is sooooooooooooo early for me. Last month I didn't get a positive on the opk until CD16. In all of my charting, I've never gotten an opk positive this early.</p> <p>I am on Letrozole (and was last month), but this just seems so early! I'm trying to decide if I should go ahead and schedule the IUI for tomorrow? I am going to try and re-test in a bit to see if I get a positive (I just have to call the clinic by 3:30). </p> <p>What would you do in this situation? Could I get an ultrasound tomorrow before the IUI to check things out? I am so paranoid about the timing...........</p> <p>On a side note, I was worried about timing last cycle but the nurse said she didn't think it was worth it for me to get an ultrasound if I've had good luck with opks. </p>