It's a New Day and a New Cycle!

sassymermaid · 08-15-2006, 09:54 AM

Good afternoon Ladies. Lots of luck around here lately - very exciting

Congrats to the positives this month!!!!

We are starting assisted cycle #2 today. It's CD1! The clomid - what a disaster. I spent the month so stressed out with every side effect driving me nuts that it's no wonder I didn't get pregnant. DH and I discussed it - I can't do the meds again. I kept thinking - I'm taking three meds that help three issues -none of which I have. SO, we are using our one shot on our insurance and doing the IUI - natural. I feel like I'm wasting it - like if I get one chance, I should be doing everything possible to milk that chance, but I just can't do the meds again. Especially going back to work. I feel guilty, but if I'm unhealthy and stressed on them, what kind of environment is that to try to get pregnant, right? (yep, trying to convince myself here).

WE are going the natural IUI with the trigger shot. My nurse said the shot isn't that bad and I figured one shot - I can deal with that versus a month of drugs. They do want me back on the progesterone again, but she said we could try the suppositories. They are two times a day and may make it a little more tolerable. I go back to work (of course) the day I'm supposed to ovulate and I certainly can't call in to work that day, so I'm hoping that I'm one day ahead of schedule this cycle. LOL Isn't life grand sometimes? DH already said today not to worry, if we use our insurance and it's unsuccessful, that's ok - we just pay the 1400.00 or so the next time we want to try. I sometimes think he wants this more than I do

Here's to another month of BFP for the rest of us here - BFP ladies - I hope your successes rub off on us!!!

I'm excited for you ladies and hopeful for the rest of us trying again!!!

SMILES LADIES!

Cibele · 08-15-2006, 04:21 PM

Hi Sassy, we are cycle buddies. Clomid was a disaster for me too. Too much stress and did not help my O. I am happy to hear that your dh is as supportive as mine, that is very important (isn't it?) . IUI is still a distant though for me, at least until next year because of my insurance. Soon it will be one year that I lost my baby and this on my mind a lot lately.
Take care !

JulieB2 · 08-15-2006, 04:54 PM

Good luck you all! I'm not sure when i'll be cycling....i may use this one last dose of clomid before i get into the RE and see if we get lucky!

So i'm just waiting AF....and the fun begins......not

**BC-DKNY** · 08-16-2006, 01:50 PM

good luck sassymaid! sometimes we just have to follow our instincts because we know what's best for us.

best wishes for a successful cycle!!!

junebugg30 · 08-20-2006, 05:38 PM

I'm doing a natural cycle with you too! No trigger shot though, started my cycle right on time first day of vacation so I'm on CD9 right now. After last month bfn I wanted to do injectibles after hearing from the girls on these boards so my RE set up a protocol but I was on vacation for day 3, so I'll go natural again. This time I bought the pricey digital opk's so I won't be stressing over lines this time! This cycles off to a great start so far!

sassymermaid · 08-21-2006, 12:32 PM

I'm right behind you - CD7 here. I go in this Friday for an u/s and bloodwork to see where I'm at. If I stay like last month, I'm due to ovulate next Tuesday and it's my first day back to work. They will NOT appreciate me ducking out early (YIKES)! I told the nurse all of that and she was laughing. She said we'll see where I'm at and work with me best they can, but hey, can't control mother nature, right? I guess they do the IUI after I've ovulated, though - they want the egg already down and in position...I'm so new to all of this.

I just got my prescription for my shot - just 1 - Ovridel. Hopefully it won't be too bad. They want me back on progesterone too (just in case), but that worries me a little (I don't take well to those side effects at all). AHHHH! DH already said if this doesn't work (it's our one chance with insurance), then we'll come up with the money if we have to. That made me happy!

Keep me posted and I'll do likewise - I'm hoping for a BFP for us both!!!!

SMILES!

**BC-Maura** · 08-21-2006, 12:47 PM

Good luck to all!

+++++++++++++++++++
Maura

Cibele · 08-21-2006, 04:11 PM

CD8 for me. Good luck with IUI Sassy. I will go all natural this month! no clomid , no progesterone... just post coital test, day after I get my positive OPK

sassymermaid · 08-24-2006, 07:29 PM

Today's CD10 here and tomorrow @ 7:30am I go for my first U/S and bloodwork to see where I'm at. I have this fear that it's too late LOL Terrible...I'm excited, though, but nervous @ the same time. I hope that Monday (or next Friday) will be the day as I start work on Tuesday and our school district is in such flux we were told plan on being there ALL day! Wed and Thurs I have to train people, so I'm really, really worried. But, I'm trying not to stress - don't want to jepordize the small chance we have with going natural for the IUI.

Cibele - how are you doing? I can't believe they gave you a double dosage for the Progesterone. Yikes! That would definitely explain why it was soo high! How is the thesis? Any inspiration yet? I remember when I did my Undergrad Honors Thesis. They paid me, paid my 6 credit hours, gave me money for research and told me I had one year to complete it. I did some casual research in the beginning, but it was literally the last month that I really got motivated, inspired and worked feverishly. Granted I did research the whole time, but never sat down and cohesively wrote. It's too hard to do when your mind is in 50 other directions. You need a good day @ a spa to rejuvenate ;-) Sounds nice, eh? I'm thinking of you and sending good, relaxing, positive thoughts your way!!!!!

SMILES!

Cibele · 08-24-2006, 08:25 PM

Hi Sassy, nice to hear back from you. I am sending you +++++++++++ vibes for IUI...
I am moving this weekend and after that with or without inspiration I have to start writing... the clock is ticking for me... got to do something about it Maybe It will be good to take my mind off from TTC. You are right, I do need a day of pampering. tomorrow I am taking the day off and going out for lunch with my girlfriends and later we are going for pedicure together... Can wait to hear about your doc visit.
take care Sassy

CD11 for em today

08-15-2006, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
sassymermaid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 785	It's a New Day and a New Cycle! Good afternoon Ladies. Lots of luck around here lately - very exciting Congrats to the positives this month!!!! We are starting assisted cycle #2 today. It's CD1! The clomid - what a disaster. I spent the month so stressed out with every side effect driving me nuts that it's no wonder I didn't get pregnant. DH and I discussed it - I can't do the meds again. I kept thinking - I'm taking three meds that help three issues -none of which I have. SO, we are using our one shot on our insurance and doing the IUI - natural. I feel like I'm wasting it - like if I get one chance, I should be doing everything possible to milk that chance, but I just can't do the meds again. Especially going back to work. I feel guilty, but if I'm unhealthy and stressed on them, what kind of environment is that to try to get pregnant, right? (yep, trying to convince myself here). WE are going the natural IUI with the trigger shot. My nurse said the shot isn't that bad and I figured one shot - I can deal with that versus a month of drugs. They do want me back on the progesterone again, but she said we could try the suppositories. They are two times a day and may make it a little more tolerable. I go back to work (of course) the day I'm supposed to ovulate and I certainly can't call in to work that day, so I'm hoping that I'm one day ahead of schedule this cycle. LOL Isn't life grand sometimes? DH already said today not to worry, if we use our insurance and it's unsuccessful, that's ok - we just pay the 1400.00 or so the next time we want to try. I sometimes think he wants this more than I do Here's to another month of BFP for the rest of us here - BFP ladies - I hope your successes rub off on us!!! I'm excited for you ladies and hopeful for the rest of us trying again!!! SMILES LADIES!

08-15-2006, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
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08-15-2006, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cibele Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 426	Hi Sassy, we are cycle buddies. Clomid was a disaster for me too. Too much stress and did not help my O. I am happy to hear that your dh is as supportive as mine, that is very important (isn't it?) . IUI is still a distant though for me, at least until next year because of my insurance. Soon it will be one year that I lost my baby and this on my mind a lot lately. Take care !

08-20-2006, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
junebugg30 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 167	I'm doing a natural cycle with you too! No trigger shot though, started my cycle right on time first day of vacation so I'm on CD9 right now. After last month bfn I wanted to do injectibles after hearing from the girls on these boards so my RE set up a protocol but I was on vacation for day 3, so I'll go natural again. This time I bought the pricey digital opk's so I won't be stressing over lines this time! This cycles off to a great start so far!

08-21-2006, 12:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
sassymermaid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 785	I'm right behind you - CD7 here. I go in this Friday for an u/s and bloodwork to see where I'm at. If I stay like last month, I'm due to ovulate next Tuesday and it's my first day back to work. They will NOT appreciate me ducking out early (YIKES)! I told the nurse all of that and she was laughing. She said we'll see where I'm at and work with me best they can, but hey, can't control mother nature, right? I guess they do the IUI after I've ovulated, though - they want the egg already down and in position...I'm so new to all of this. I just got my prescription for my shot - just 1 - Ovridel. Hopefully it won't be too bad. They want me back on progesterone too (just in case), but that worries me a little (I don't take well to those side effects at all). AHHHH! DH already said if this doesn't work (it's our one chance with insurance), then we'll come up with the money if we have to. That made me happy! Keep me posted and I'll do likewise - I'm hoping for a BFP for us both!!!! SMILES!

08-21-2006, 12:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
BC-Maura Board Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 12,945	Good luck to all! +++++++++++++++++++ Maura

08-21-2006, 04:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cibele Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 426	CD8 for me. Good luck with IUI Sassy. I will go all natural this month! no clomid , no progesterone... just post coital test, day after I get my positive OPK

08-24-2006, 07:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
sassymermaid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 785	Today's CD10 here and tomorrow @ 7:30am I go for my first U/S and bloodwork to see where I'm at. I have this fear that it's too late LOL Terrible...I'm excited, though, but nervous @ the same time. I hope that Monday (or next Friday) will be the day as I start work on Tuesday and our school district is in such flux we were told plan on being there ALL day! Wed and Thurs I have to train people, so I'm really, really worried. But, I'm trying not to stress - don't want to jepordize the small chance we have with going natural for the IUI. Cibele - how are you doing? I can't believe they gave you a double dosage for the Progesterone. Yikes! That would definitely explain why it was soo high! How is the thesis? Any inspiration yet? I remember when I did my Undergrad Honors Thesis. They paid me, paid my 6 credit hours, gave me money for research and told me I had one year to complete it. I did some casual research in the beginning, but it was literally the last month that I really got motivated, inspired and worked feverishly. Granted I did research the whole time, but never sat down and cohesively wrote. It's too hard to do when your mind is in 50 other directions. You need a good day @ a spa to rejuvenate ;-) Sounds nice, eh? I'm thinking of you and sending good, relaxing, positive thoughts your way!!!!! SMILES!

08-24-2006, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cibele Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 426	Hi Sassy, nice to hear back from you. I am sending you +++++++++++ vibes for IUI... I am moving this weekend and after that with or without inspiration I have to start writing... the clock is ticking for me... got to do something about it Maybe It will be good to take my mind off from TTC. You are right, I do need a day of pampering. tomorrow I am taking the day off and going out for lunch with my girlfriends and later we are going for pedicure together... Can wait to hear about your doc visit. take care Sassy CD11 for em today