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I'm KayakGirl73. I'm going this afternoon to here the results of my fertility work-up and get my protocol for what I assume will be an IUI with Injectibles protocol.

In 2012 I after 18 months of trying including an un-monitored Clomid Cycle, I got pregnant doing an IUI cycle with Clomid and Injectibles.

My little girl is 20 months and I went off BC when she was six months old, so we'll see what happens.

Just checking in with everyone! I am waiting for Friday to get here so I can go for my 13 day ultrasound... this will be IUI cycle #4 for us. I am SO discouraged, but I am trying to stay positive.

@lindsayinny: How are you? Anything new going on?

@sarahnicole218: How are you feeling??

Thanks everyone for the kind words last cycle when I posted my update. I appreciate it! Not many places you can go to and vent about things like this and you all help so much!

@fotolori1: I'm doing well. Trying to ignore all symptoms because I think it's all the progesterone's fault. And just staying busy with work and life to make it through the TWW! And yes, HB is a great place support during all of this. It's nice to connect with others who just get it, you know? Good luck on Friday, hope everything looks good! It is SO hard to stay positive, but you never know, it could have just been a timing thing on your other cycles and IUI #4 could be the one!

@sarahnicole218: It's so hard to hold out and not test, isn't it? I'll still think positive thoughts for you because you're not out until AF shows up!

@fotolori1: Nada, just sitting tight! Letrozole/Femara/whatever seems fine - no symptoms (Clomid didn't either). So just waiting until Monday for a follow-up u/s! That'll be CD11 so we're pretty close to one another I stopped temping and am just letting things be so we'll see if that helps any! I hear ya on the discouragement... There was an IUI stat thread on here that only had a couple of poll votes but I remember odds of success were: 4 for 1st IUI, 6 for 2nd, 4 for 3rd. So I try and remind myself of that to give me some hope. DH has already mentally moved on and thinks this won't work. I'm in between. I'm ready to move on if it doesn't work but man I hope it does...

@sarahnicole218: ((hugs))

@sweetooth: See, I love hearing stories like yours!! I am not giving up hope - it's far too soon for that!

@LSchrader: Hello! You can definitely join in! Your husband's numbers hardly sound like a low count to me, sounds like the repair did the trick! Best of luck to you and I hope that this IUI results in your BFP!

@LindsayInNY: Too soon indeed - keep that hope high! I think the mental part of this process plays a part in success too. Tell your husband to stick with you - 3rd time could be your charm!

@LSchrader: Do you have a beta bloodwork appointment soon? Or are you just using home pregnancy tests? I hope you're doing well

I'm going a little nuts right now. Trying to continue to think positive. Hoping I find out that I'm pregnant in another week. And trying not to go out and buy any home pregnancy tests.

I just called my new insurance... Good and bad news. Good news is apparently there are no copays, coinsurance or deductibles for IF treatment. Bad news is that they require 6 medicated cycles, with or without IUI, before moving to IVF (unless there are certain conditions/diagnoses already). So this will be cycle #4 of medication. Hopefully it works or I face two more... Oy.

@LindsayInNY: I know someone else who had the same circumstances with her insurance. She was spent physically/mentally after her 4th IUI was unsuccessful. But she kept going through 2 more. Then, on her second IVF cycle, she got pregnant with twins. And now she's a mom with 2 babies to love!

I have my beta scheduled for 10/6. I currently have no HPTs at home, but I have a feeling by this time next week I'll be running to Target to buy one I'd like to be strong, but I also feel like I kind of want to know my fate before Monday afternoon.

@LSchrader: How are you doing? Do you have a beta blood test soon?

@LindsayInNY: I'm glad to hear you're still in a good place mentally. Sounds like you're figuring out all of the ins and outs of your new insurance. I'm totally with you on that dreaded voicemail. I actually had a dream about it last night, just sitting there looking at my phone and not wanting to hit play on the voicemail. I think I'll be POAS next Sunday. I just don't think I have it in me to wait for the beta. Now...can I actually hold out until Sunday?

Anyone NOT have sex within the couple days before IUI? DH seems to have a bit of severe neck injury that he's been icing all night. We were told tonight is okay but not tomorrow. I'm triggering Wednesday morning with IUI Thursday morning. Will it be okay if we don't?!

@marionberry: Okay, that makes me feel a ton better... I was feeling like we completely blew it but he's so miserable (he already called out of work tomorrow) that I know it won't be enjoyable anyways. We'll just have IUI and the night/day after then!

@sweetooth: I know, I feel like I *just* had my last IUI?! I told DH to get his butt to the doctor because I need this Thursday and Friday, LOL!

@LindsayInNY: Good luck today! Thinking good thoughts for a successful IUI! And hope your husband is feeling well and ready to do his part later

@fotolori1: Hi there! Being busy with work is good, makes time fly and gives your brain a rest from all of the TTC business. Wishing you LOTS of luck for your IUI. 30mm is a big one! It's good that there were some 14-15mm ones as well. Lots of options I hope this is your month!!!

I'm nearing the end of my TWW. Right now, there are no pregnancy tests in the house so I'm not tempted. BUT, I have been looking at the cycle where we got pregnant with our IUI and seeing when I POAS then. It was 2 days before my beta and I saw a faint line. So I'm thinking I'll either POAS Saturday or Sunday. I just don't want my week to start off with the beta and phone call. I'd rather go into next week knowing my fate.

I had my day three blood work and sono yesterday. I was told everything looks good to start the cycle so I started Clomid last light. I got back for monitoring on Tuesday and if all looks well I get a shot of Bravelle on Wednesday I think. For my successful cycle two and a half years ago I used Gonal-F. I think they said they are equivalent but that Bravelle is easier to use.

Bravelle is an injectable. Very similar to Gonal-F. The RE is having me use the Bravelle this time because it's easier to mix if you need multiple doses.

@fotolori1: That is one monster egg!!! FX!!!

@sweetooth: I forced DH last night after he had an evening filled with x-rays and an MRI. Tough sh*t, LOL! Will Saturday or Sunday be the day this weekend?

As for me, IUI went well yesterday. Same RE (the head director guy) did is who did my first IUI. He uses an ultrasound thing at the same time to watch precisely where things are going (these are such technical terms...). The female RE didn't do that last time. I wasn't as crampy after as I was last time (with the female RE) but BD was not so enjoyable at night! I felt super crampy during it but whatever, we do what we gotta do!

@sweetooth: As much as I talk about cycles and Oing, I don't think he really gets it. He thought the IUI was it and I was like umm, no, it's just to get the swimmers inside of me before I O! I told him he was needed tonight too, LOL. At least now he's got Percocet?! Stupid Amazon, why did you have to be early?! No afternoon, diluted pee POAS allowed!!! Only FMU!!

@sweetooth: Just keep peeing all day so you have no choice but to wait!!

@sweetooth: DON'T DO IT! But my fingers are crossed for you!!

@LindsayIn NY: I am glad to here this IUI was an good experience for you, I'm moving on to my second one and hoping it is less painful than my first one. Fx!!