https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 08:48:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1930553 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 10:10:28 +0000 PurplePumps 1930553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: We were faced with the same decision a few months ago and opted to go straight to IVF after oral meds and IUIs. DH's SA are great so there was no reason to expect IUI's to be that much more successful than TI so we went to IVF for the highest chance and most control since our insurance would cover most of 1 round. At this point, I just want to do whatever will give me the highest chances. My first IVF was a bust, I didn't even have a single embryo for a day 3 transfer, but they were able to see that many of the eggs were polyspermic and we may have an egg quality quality issue and should do ICSI... and we never would have known this with IUI. If injections/IUI failed, it would have just been another shot in the dark with no insight as to why it failed. I'm slightly more optimistic for the second round now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1930369 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:50:00 +0000 sweetooth 1930369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: I was not high FSH/low AMH. We got our BFP after our third IUI for #1, and second IUI for #2. You might not need to go as far as IVF. Definitely talk with your doctor about the success rates for IUIs and your diagnosis :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1929525 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:54:16 +0000 travellingbee 1929525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetooth: oh they didn't mention putting me under!!! They said it'd be in the office... Glad to hear of an IUI success... Were you high FSH/low AMH? Did you get a bfp the first IUI? Maybe we should try one and see how I respond then decide if we try another or go to IVF... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1929506 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:40:58 +0000 travellingbee 1929506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: no, no insurance coverage. I guess really it's just a gamble. Best case scenario, we get pregnant with the first our UI and it only cost us $3000. Worst case scenario, we try 2 IUIs at $6000, then go to IVF and now we've paid for both. I guess worst case scenario really would be if we had to do more than one IVF on top of 2 IUIs. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1929253 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:57:40 +0000 sweetooth 1929253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: My HSG revealed a fibroid and I had a saline sonogram to confirm it, and then a hysteroscopy to remove it. I was out for the procedure and don't remember a thing. So I'd say it was painless :) I do think it's good to have that taken care of before any treatments to be sure your uterus is a happy home for your embryos. As for the decision on IUI/injectibles vs IVF - that's hard to say. I know that cost is a part of the decision. But I'd also say that IUI/injectibles are a lot less taxing on the body &amp; mind. So as with any of the infertility decisions, it's tied to physical, emotional &amp; financial concerns. For what it's worth, I'm an IUI/injectibles success story. But we did not have any morphology concerns. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1929184 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:37:56 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1929184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: That's a hard call. Definitely get the hysteroscopy out of the way... Did your RE seem to think that your DH's overall counts and motility would make IUI a good option? If I had IF insurance (I guess you don't either), I would almost certainly go straight to IVF! What are you and your DH leaning toward? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1929143 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:28:36 +0000 travellingbee 1929143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I just received a phone call from my REs office. The results of the HSG showed that my tubes were clear, but that there was some sort of possible polyp in my uterus? They want me to do a hysteroscopy next month. Anyone had this done? Is it painful? Also got The actual morphology results, and it was at 3%. I asked about prices of the IUIs with injectable cycles that they recommended that we do. Each one should cost about $3000. We also could choose to go straight to IVF since it has a higher success rate. What would y'all do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1928947 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:05:16 +0000 sweetooth 1928947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: @Shutterbug: @PurplePumps: @FliegepilzHut: @alohaorchid: Thank you all so much! I will always and forever send positive thoughts to everyone going through infertility treatments :heart: </p> <p>@alohaorchid: Ah, free healthcare...amazing. It's interesting that they don't tell you anything over the phone. I hope you get the answers you need to move forward on 11/13 :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1928740 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 10:41:25 +0000 alohaorchid 1928740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctors office just called, they have the results of my blood work and would like me to come in "at the doctors earliest appointment" to discuss the results of both my blood work and ultrasound. His earliest appointment is November 13th. So in 9 days I should hopefully have a real diagnosis! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1928633 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:51:55 +0000 alohaorchid 1928633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shutterbug: Let's just say that it went, lol. I cried and almost left but I got it done and I didn't pass out. Now I'm just hoping that I don't have to go back for more!</p> <p>@travellingbee: I'm glad it didn't hurt for you. I've heard some huge horror stories about it!</p> <p>@sweetooth: Thank you :) We might have free healthcare but it's s.l.o.w! Congratulations on your news!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1928613 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:40:36 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1928613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetooth: I had debated on whether or not to congratulate you on the Pregnancy After IF thread, where I don't belong...yet! :silly: CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1928584 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:30:32 +0000 PurplePumps 1928584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Looks like we'll be in our TWWs around the same time early next year! I'm going to start BC after Dec AH and scheduling a Jan 2 or 5th for meds to start a fresh cycle immediately.</p> <p>@sweetooth: Congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1928577 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:27:07 +0000 Shutterbug 1928577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetooth: yay! Congratulations!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1928567 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:23:20 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1928567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetooth: that's wonderful!! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1928554 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:20:06 +0000 sweetooth 1928554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want you all to know that I understand that it can be hard when someone share news of pregnancy. I debated whether or not to post here - but I wanted to share good news with you all because it's nice to know that going through infertility treatment can result in good things. I got a positive beta yesterday! I'm over the moon and hoping for doubling numbers as the week progresses! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1928543 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:17:33 +0000 sweetooth 1928543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: I hope AF cooperates and you're TTC soon!</p> <p>@jaguar: Hugs! I hope you're taking good care of yourself and that you can start trying again as soon as you're ready :heart: </p> <p>@travellingbee: yay for clear tubes! </p> <p>@alohaorchid: Is there a reason why the results take a while? On days that I get bloodwork and ultrasounds for monitoring, I get the results in the afternoon on the same day. // This does sound like a busy time for you! Happy Anniversary and good luck with your house. :goodluck: </p> <p>@bluestriped bee: So glad to hear that the ER went well! I hope all 10 make it to the freezer and that time flies for you with the holidays! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1927290 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:35:22 +0000 travellingbee 1927290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Wow great retrieval! Fingers crossed!<br /> @alohaorchid: Yay that your blood draw is done! No the HSG didn't hurt at all. She said if you've had a baby before your uterus has already stretched and so it doesn't typically hurt. It felt slightly uncomfortable, like a pap, but not painful at all. I was prepared for much worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1927086 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 11:25:26 +0000 BSB 1927086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Updates... ER went well on Friday. Retrieved 16 eggs, 12 were mature and, as of Saturday, 10 were fertilized! I'll get another report in a few days to see how many make it to the freezer. I'm not keeping track of the days and just going to relax and just wait for the phone call. It's out of my hands at this point. </p> <p>As for anything exciting coming up, the holidays? Need to keep sane with all the waiting. My RE is getting me back to normal by putting me on a break for 2 months then the FET will be Jan 28th. I start meds in early Jan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1926986 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:24:43 +0000 Mrs. Pinata 1926986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetooth: Yes! I'm praying it will be WARM there (in FL) even though it's January and the weather can be iffy. :)</p> <p>@jaguar: Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry to hear this. :( Hugs to you! How heartbreaking. :(</p> <p>@travellingbee: That IS good! </p> <p>@alohaorchid: Thanks! And I hope you get your results soon and that they're good! :) And you DO have a lot going on! Good luck with your busy month and happy anniversary. :) Our anniversary is in December and I love having a "non summer" anniversary. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1926967 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:11:21 +0000 Shutterbug 1926967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alohaorchid: how did the blood draw go? You survived! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1926960 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:06:24 +0000 alohaorchid 1926960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: Awesome news about your tubes being clear! Was the HSG painful?</p> <p>@jaguar: I'm so sorry *hugs*</p> <p>@babycanuck: fx that AF comes soon so that you can start TTC again!</p> <p>@Mrs. Pinata: *hugs* I'm sorry about all of the pregnancy announcements around you, I know how difficult that can be. Good luck with your IUI!</p> <p>@Leialou: Were you able to watch all of your vides on the weekend? Sounds like you have a pretty busy but productive month coming up :)</p> <p>@sweetooth: GL for today! :goodluck: A weekend birthday trip away sounds amazing, it'll be so nice to get away and just relax with your family </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1926955 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:03:00 +0000 alohaorchid 1926955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got my blood work on Friday (yay!) so now I'm just waiting to hear back from my doctors office. Hopefully it doesn't take too long to get the results, they still don't have the results from my ultrasound so I'm waiting for that too.</p> <p>This month is busy for me! It's our anniversary so we're going out of town for a few days, and we have our house up for sale. January we move and in Feb/March we're planning on going on vacation. We just need to get over Christmas and we're good to go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1925503 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:39:22 +0000 travellingbee 1925503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My HSG went fine on Friday and she told me my tubes were clear so at the very least, that's good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1925501 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:36:43 +0000 travellingbee 1925501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jaguar: oh no!!!!!! I'm soooo very sorry!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1925059 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 06:52:19 +0000 FaithFertility 1925059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jaguar I often lurk here and pray, I am praying for you and I am so very sorry!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1925026 Sat, 01 Nov 2014 02:38:20 +0000 jaguar 1925026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just been told we will soon miscarry our last FET embryo - I was so positive for this one, too! :( :(</p> <p>Hopefully if this is over soon, we'll be stimming again before the year's end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1923786 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 08:24:43 +0000 babycanuck 1923786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetooth: Yep - once I get my first real period I can start. I'm due to start AF two days after the surgery, so I don't think it will mess my cycle up at all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1923750 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 08:13:32 +0000 sweetooth 1923750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: Are you able to start TTC pretty quickly after you heal from your surgery?</p> <p>@Mrs. Pinata: Of course you can join - sounds like you need some support {hugs!}. That's rough when your cycle falls on a weekend and your RE doesn't have weekend hours. Have a chat with your cycle this month and tell it to cooperate ;) Seriously though, I do talk to my follicles during the IUI process :)</p> <p>It really is so hard to hear about other pregnancies when you are trying for so long. Hugs! No need to apologize for any negativity. Get it all out! It will make you feel better if you share those feelings so you can try and move beyond them and make room for positive, baby-in-your-belly thoughts :) :heart: </p> <p>And the beach in January?! How awesome is that... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1923309 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 19:42:48 +0000 Mrs. Pinata 1923309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man. Can I join again? It's been a rough week or so for my emotions.</p> <p>Last month we were supposed to be back to doing IUIs and I O'd on a Sunday, so we had to wait another whole month. :/ </p> <p>So, we HOPE to do an IUI in a couple of weeks (I started my cycle yesterday). No meds for me though, so the odds aren't great. We just found out today that DS's step-brother is pregnant with #3 (and emphasized to us a whole lot that they were NOT trying and she was on the pill. ugh). And my friend that I walked through IF with is about to have baby #2. 3.5 years is just a lot of years to try without any positives. :/</p> <p>I feel like we've been in this place forever and I'm feeling sad. Sorry to jump in with a negative post! </p> <p>And no, nothing exciting until the beach in January. THAT should be fun though! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-1030#post-1923305 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 19:38:33 +0000 babycanuck 1923305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetooth: thanks!! I'm so nervous but anxious to get it over with at the same time. Counting down to the day we can start TTC again!! </p>