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@mrswin: Aww that sucks. Can you BD some time today, or is it a male factor issue?

AFM, looks like complete negative in the frer this morning, so the trigger seems to be gone. At least gone at the level frers pick up on. Not sure if I'll continue testing or wait a couple days.

@mrswin: Definitely BD tonight. Many people do timed intercourse instead of IUI so it can certainly work. Do you have other follicles that are sizeable or just the 20mm one?

@mrscb: Hoping you get a BFP now that your trigger is gone. Mine wasn't very dark until about 12-13dpo just FYI.

@spaniellove: So I heard you're charting again? Is it hard to go back? When do you get to go into the new clinic?

@mrswin: If it makes you feel any better, we triggered the night of the 24th and didn't do our IUI until mid-day on the 26th and it worked.

Also on our IUI day we thought there was a chance we'd have to bypass our IUI due to some issues DH was having, and when that occurred I was devastated. When I remembered we could do timed intercourse it made me feel a lot better. Luckily it ended up all working out and I'm sure it will all work out for you too. Best of luck! Are you going to be back on Tuesday to be able to do the IUI? Or is your work trip a long one?

@marionberry: Thanks, I'm glad to hear you were successful with almost 48 hours between the trigger and IUI. I remember I was lurking when your DH was having issues and I was disappointed for you.... but it all worked out well! LOL

I am going to be traveling tomorrow with my boss to a client meeting (2 hrs away) and I should be back by dinner time so it won't be an issue to go in on Tuesday morning for the IUI.

@spaniellove: I don't know if I am surging because I have been at work all day and apparently they called my home phone (even though it is the 3rd number on the list) and didn't bother to leave a message so I have no idea. I will find out tomorrow morning. Sometimes my clinic sucks at communication, this is not the first time they have called the house even though it is listed as the last call, they are supposed to call my cell or my office before the house. Grrrrrrrr

I chart so tomorrow morning when I temp I should have a good idea of where I am at.

@raintreebee: I hope you were able to work through the pros and cons of this real estate opportunity this weekend. I think it would be best if you're able to put your energy into the treatments leading up to IVF. At the same time, maybe the distraction of it all could be good Best of luck working through all of that. // And definitely keep us updated if you're interested in the walk!

@mrswin: FWIW: I also did a trigger 48 hrs prior to the IUI and got pregnant. I *think* my largest follicle was 18 when I did a day 11 u/s but can't remember. It ended up being ectopic, however, but that has nothing to do with the IUI.

@sweetooth: Good luck this TWW

I ovulated post-surgery/loss on time which I was pretty excited for -AF came 5 weeks after surgery and I got a positive OPK 12 days after AF. We are not doing clomid or IUI this cycle - I wanted to see how my body rebounded without having meds interfere. We will get back on the saddle next cycle with clomid, IUI and ovidrel, if needed. I don't have hope that we can conceive on our own this cycle - we timed BD right and I got positive OPKs and whatnot, but seeing as it took us 15 months to get pregnant once with help I don't have much hope that it'll work without help. I guess this is our second IUI? And if it doesn't work, we can do another round of IUI + meds before we move to other options (i.e. IVF). I'm taking royal jelly and prenatals but that's it. No other fertility helping supplements, not even acupuncture. This cycle's been more like, "F*&K it, where's the wine and beer???" Sometimes this route helps, so I've read.

Has anyone else felt like infertility has made them gradually feel/look more blah? I know I really started to let things go during my IVF cycle because I bloated so much, and there wasn't much I could do about my hair - it grows so much when I'm on stims that I didn't want to get it cut until after the meds. (I'm getting it cut next week.)

But I looked in the mirror today and felt so awful about just how much I've let myself go over the past year. Before we got serious about the RE, I was pretty careful about my clothes and wore nice shoes. Now I have about two pairs of pants that fit and never feel like wearing them with anything but a sweatshirt, and don't even want to wear makeup because it doesn't seem worth it - I break out badly after every treatment cycle. That's so gross. No wonder DH never wants to BD.

As if it wasn't painful enough that I can't get pregnant...

@spaniellove: I definitely have moments where I don't feel as attractive (Clomid made me look 15 again with breakouts all over my face!). But I try to control the things that I can control, since my fertility is so out of my control. So I do my best to put some effort into how I look, because it helps me feel better. And I try to eat heatlhy and take care of myself because it will help when I'm pregnant, and it helps my mental state. Do something nice for yourself when you get your haircut next week, buy a new top or some accessory

@Mrs.Someone: I know what you mean about work. Sometimes I feel pretty useless at work because my mind is so preoccupied. I hope you enjoy the C+B meditations. Did you get a general one, or the one for IUI?

@sweetooth: Thanks!

Well ladies a shortish update. My bloodwork on Sunday showed I wasn't surging yet which was good. I made it through the trip with my boss yesterday and was able to get my ovidril trigger first thing in the morning. I am at the clinic now waiting to do the IUI. DH got his thing done first thing and then he had to leave for work so I am on my own but should be ok.
We are doing another IUI tomorrow too. Anyone else had it done back to back days?

@MK0180: I'm sorry about the ectopic but thanks for the reassurance about the timing

@mrswin: That's great to hear that the timing is working out well! Haven't personally done back to back but have heard of it and it sounds like a good idea. FX for you!!! Hope you're feeling more at ease knowing you weren't surging!

ugh, you know - I deactivated my FB account because I couldn't handle anymore pregnancy announcements. But then, I pop in on blogs I haven't visited in a little while and BAM! Two pregnancy announcements within 2 days. I know, these are blogs and I do not know these people in person. But still, when will it be my turn??? (ps...I am always immensely happy when anyone on this thread announces that they are pregnant)

Hey all. I've been on vacation the last several days, and I always feel like I missed a lot. I was really hopeful this cycle, but my strange mid cycle bleeding made it's appearance yesterday on our way home. Of course I'd like to think it's implantation bleeding, but I just can't kid myself. Had a lot of symptoms, but I think they're winding back down. AF is coming Friday and I am NOT looking forward to it. Ugh.

@spaniellove: Feeling much better about the timing now. The way the doctor (not my usual one) was talking on Sunday she made it seem like I was going to ovulate before the IUI even though she didn't have my blood work results and was just making an assumption based on the ultrasound.

@mrs.halfsie: Sorry about the way you are feeling and the weird bleeeding. Hopefully it is just IB, its not over yet!

@sweetooth: The pregnancy announcements are never easy no matter where they come from, I'm right there with you.

Update: I am all done with my IUI today. I have two good sized folicles (24mm and 18mm) and DH's sample was good today. The procedure itself was not too painful but all I have to say it ooyyyyy! Glad that getting KU the normal way doesn't hurt that much. I go back tomorrow for another IUI in them morning and then the TWW begins. DH and I are going to the Dominican for a week during the TWW so hopefully it will fly by. Should I take some HTP's with me?

@mrswin: Yay, happy TWW! I hope you have a fabulous vacation. I'd say leave the HPTs at home if you get home by 12dpo or so. Otherwise, just take 1 so you have to be really sure you want to take it.

@spaniellove: Lame! I guess its the "going somewhere else" fee.

So unrelated, but I finally decided to add an avatar since there are several of us "MrsXXX" ladies with no avatars in a row

@Mrs.Someone: I like the new avatar!

@Mrs.Someone: We will all get there someday...sigh. Nice new avatar

@mrs.halfsie: I hope AF stays away and it was implantation bleeding that you experienced! Hope vacation was a nice escape for you.

@mrswin: Back-to-back IUIs, the more the merrier, right? I hope for good things for you! Oh, and as for vacation with HPT's - I vote to leave them at home. Just enjoy yourselves!

mrswin: thank you! I'm just down in the dumps about it, but I know it's not over for sure until AF comes. You really don't know how much your encouragement means!

sweetooth: thanks! I'm really hoping it's IB too, but since I've always had a history of mid cycle bleeding and implantation problems, sometimes it's hard to keep a good attitude.

spaniellove: my clinic tried to do the same thing to me, but they were more willing to fax/email my records to another doctor. Is that an option for you?

@mrs.someone: I have had all of my progesterone checks done and they all come back fine - that's what I initially suspected too. I go to a naturopathic doctor and she hasn't tested for MTHFR, but thinks that my gluten intolerancy and Vitamin D deficiency might be the culprit for my lack on implantation. I've only been off gluten for a month, but it seems like forever!

Hi ladies! I have been trying to read along yet still get a bit of a mental/emotional break. I think of you all constantly and am cheering for you! I also updated my avatar today. I am starting to tell more people about HB and think not having my photo as my avatar will maintain a little more privacy.

I went to the IF Support Group on Sunday. It was really good and just like talking with you all with the added bonus of being in person & having a therapist to help us through the process. There were 3 other ladies, me and the therapist. It was in her office, which felt very much like a living room, so nice and comfortable. We all cried (especially me), but it was just nice to have the support of even more people who "get" what IF is like. Wish we all could meet in person for support.

I saw the post about the Resolve walk. I would love to join you but it is far enough away and with our IF expenses, I just don't think I can do it this year. However, I would give a small donation to your team @spaniellove!