How many IUIs?
ah_511
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I had 6 unsuccessful IUIs. Two were medicated. No known fertility issues. Donor had great numbers (over 20 million almost very time)
Anyone have luck AFTER 6 tries. Trying to decide if I should look into IVF or other options or stick it out a bit longer.
Thanks for any advice and hope!
Anyone have luck AFTER 6 tries. Trying to decide if I should look into IVF or other options or stick it out a bit longer.
Thanks for any advice and hope!
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Also, my doctor does not do any ultrasounds at all in between IUIs- anyone else just do the ovulation prediction kit and nothing else and still have success?
Thanks
I got pregnant on my 3rd IUI. Two eggs fertilized. Around 7-8 weeks I lost one -they called it a vanishing twin. All my doctors - RE, regular OB and high-risk OB (for over 35) thought everything looked good with the second one. Unfortunately at 13 weeks I was given devastating news that my baby had chromosomal abnormalities and wouldn't make it. I had to have a d&e and I'm just heartbroken. It was a baby girl with donor 13866. The doctors did further testing and found it was just completely unlucky, random occurrence and that it was nothing caused by me or the donor. I'm awaiting my first period after d&e and have an appt with my RE tomorrow. They say you are very fertile after having just been pregnant. I have 3 vials left- had been saving them for a sibling. I am turning 37 next week and as long as my RE agrees I plan to try another IUI next month. My insurance doesn't cover anything with IUI or IVF, not even meds. So it has been a very emotionally, physically and financially draining process. I won't give up on my dream of becoming a mother so have to push through! I pray it works on the first round so I can still have vials left for future sibling as my donor is now sold out.
For those of you trying, if you haven't already I'd suggest getting your tubes flushed- it's uncomfortable but quick procedure and its supposedly very successful for next months cycle. Worked for me. Also try acupuncture- very true believer in its assistance in fertility not just for me but for several friends who had issues. Good luck and baby dust to us all!
Anyway, I've written a blog that chronicles my journey down the path to motherhood as a single woman. The goal is to get the word out there, so that women like me, don't think it's such a crazy far stretch of a thing to do- become a mom via anonymous sperm donor, that is. To hopefully help other women like me feel less alone. And to feel empowered. Maybe to learn things I wish I knew about when I started. And to laugh a little. Here's the link if you're interested! http://nestinginla.com
Someone else told me about the "tube flush"
I'm just so torn on what to do. I was 37 when I started this and now it is a year later and I'm looking at 38. It's a tough decision for me.