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I had very dull cramps this morning but they went away pretty quickly. I'm trying not to symptom spot as cramps could be from many things...
One day at a time ladies!!
@ans17 when do you guys get to hear the heartbeat or have your first ultrasound? Not sure how the process works after the BFP.
@WestFamBam I'm hoping this next time around is more successful for you. I know how hard it is as this has been our 8th IUI (7th this year and 1 in 2015)
@mcosme64
We attempted one ICI at home with 2 vials that we did back to back about 12 hours apart. Unfortunately we had no luck with it. The process was nice because we were home and it was an intimate setting. Let me know if you want details. Currently we just made attempt #4 today with IUI.
Baby dust to all!
@ShalDr1234, Good Luck with your IUI. It's nice you guys have been keeping busy. We've been stuck at home in the snow lol.
Wishing we had any signs that I am pregnant... I told my wife last night tha I couldn't stop thinking about it. She decided we would go out shopping today to keep my mind distracted. 5 more days!!!
We are using a new donor this time. The donor we used the past 2 times is sold out.
Have your wife video the whole appointment!
I'm doing alright... ONE MORE DAY!! I had a small nose bleed last night, which apparently can be a sign, but idk how much I trust that. I haven't been temping this whole cycle, but I started Monday just to make sure it was still elevated. Monday it was 98.3. Yesterday and today it was 98.1. Normally if I'm about to start, it drops down between 97.9-97.7 So i'm hoping that's still a good sign. I haven't been AS tired as I was last week. I still keep feeling like I could start at any moment, but haven't.
Keep those fingers crossed!!! I'll for sure let you guys know tomorrow!!
So... the plan is to get the answer today. If negative I'll stop the progesterone and start my cycle soon. Then we'll try again with Femara, Follistim and trigger shot, just like this time.
If NONE of that works, we'll take a break and think about if we wnat to pursue IVF or adoption. And I'm fine with either. I would LOVE to be pregnant, but the ultimate goal here is a child.
Thanks for thinking about me!! I'm hanging in there. Since we have a plan in place, I'm not sad. I haven't cried. It's all going to work out one way or another.
The fibroids confused me too. I thought you'd be able to see them on the HSG, but maybe not? I feel more relaxed today then yesterday (although I realllly want to hear the results) but it's comforting to know there is a plan.
I never have bad back pain. But always have TERRIBLE cramps.
I feel good about this time. Hoping it all works out, but like I said before, we have a plan if it doesn't and that brings me all kinds of comfort. I hate having loose ends and not having a plan. It drives me crazy. lol Even on vacation, when it should just be free time. I always have to know where we will be and when. It's probably my biggest flaw!
My period has been SUPER light this time. Steady, but much lighter than normal. I'm sure all these meds have something to do with that. I started Femara yesterday. I'll do the follistim injections this weekend and then a scan on Monday at 8:30.
One last thing, I have Hashimoto's, which is a form of hypothyroidism. I've been on medication for nearly 6 years now and it's been under control. I had my levels tested in March and had some adjustments, but everything leveled out around June. When I went for the blood work Thursday, my Dr wanted to just double check and make sure they were still good and turns out they were for sure elevated. TSH levels while TTC should be between 1-2. My levels as of Thursday were 5.35. SO... We upped my dosage and hopefully that brings it all down and makes a difference this cycle!
We had a big scare today. My wife texted me that she was bad back pain again and had to go to the Dr this afternoon. We did have a heartbeat and the baby is ok so far. The only thing is my wife has a hematoma with the pregnancy so it's something we need to keep an eye on. She also has to take it easy more. We're so nervous and stressed out. We just want to get through these nine months just like I know you've been waiting for the BFP. Well I hope the rest of the week goes well for you.
That is terrifying!! What do you guys have to do about the hematoma? So glad you guys heard the heartbeat and everything is ok. Hoping that little bean sticks in there and is healthy!!
Well there's nothing we really can do except hope it doesn't get bigger. It's apparently something that does happen sometimes in pregnancy and it can fix itself in time they told us. My wife def needs to slow it down or she will end up on bed rest. It's certainly been a rollercoaster. Hoping everything works out.