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@macintosh: I hope everything goes well at your appointment and with DH.

I've decided to sit the next couple of cycles out. I'm going to take BCP (which feels horrible and counterproductive to my PCOS) but I don't want to even think about pregnancy. I'm also going to start acupuncture and really try to get my mind body connection going.

@macintosh: hang in there, lady. Everything you do to get him and you healthy brings you closer to your ultimate goal. I hope that your appointment is really productive, and that you are able to get some rest and recover. You guys have been under a tremendous amount of stress. I hope that you can find time to take care of you very soon.

@TheReelDeal: thinking of you. I hope that you can center and take really great care of yourself over the next few cycles. Hugs, lady

I had my IUI this morning. The nurse today was fabulous, and she found my cervix in about 8 seconds (compared to the 10 minutes of digging last cycle - ouch) and DH's sample was great - 54.8M. I'm feeling really hopeful this time around, so far.

@TheReelDeal: @Shutterbug: @mrswin: Thanks for the encouragement!

I'm about to leave for my appointment and NOW I'm getting nervous. I should be used to all this medical stuff now, so I don't know why. I've even been giving DH blood thinner injections so I know I can totally do my own trigger shots

I'm back from my first appointment and I'm both excited and nervous. The doc seemed concerned about our situation given my husband's medical issues. He flat out asked me "are you sure you want to get pregnant right now?" I said maybe not RIGHT now, but definitely in the near future.

He did seem very confident that the urologist he referred us to will be able to get sperm from DH using electroejaculation. He said we would need to do IVF with ICSI and that his success rate is 50% (that seems kind of high?).

Then they decided to give me the first round of tests since I'm on CD 2. I had a vaginal ultrasound and the tech showed me my ovaries and my follicles (yay!). She did notice something in my uterus that may indicate a septum. The doc wants me to go to his other office next week to have a 3D HSG to see what is actually is. He said that if it is a septum they can remove it surgically

They also took a bunch of blood and a urine sample. They gave me a prescription for Femcon (BCP) to suppress ovulation while they do testing and he wants me to take a supplement called DHEA. I have never heard of this - has anyone tried it?

I was happy to hear that I have some options too. We can do the electroejaculation several times if necessary and freeze the sperm. Then I could do a IVF cycle and either transfer then or freeze all the embryos for later FET. I'm really hoping the uterine septum doesn't turn out to be a big deal...

@Happygal: I just saw your question! I'm sorry! I took my last injection yesterday. I'm so happy to be through!

@Shutterbug: that all sounds really promising! Good luck!

I had my egg retrieval this morning. I'm glad it's over because I was so nervous. I wish it was already tomorrow so I can get my fertilization report!

@Leialou: Good Luck to you.

@Macintosh: wow, what an intense couple of days! I hope your husband is doing better.So scary. I'm glad to hear things at the RE were positive. That's great!

@Shutterbug:glad you avoided digging of the cervix (ouch!) this go round. I'm hopeful for you, too.

@TheReelDeal: have you done acupuncture before? I really liked it, but couldn't afford to keep it up on a weekly basis. It's wonderful.

@littleredhairedgrl: that's great!! I'm so glad you were able to get it done, and especially that your tubes are clear. I hope your first IUI also ends up being your last!