I'm a newbie. I was diagnosed with Pcos in January. I've been through 3 cycles of clomid and provera a number of times to bring AF. I took FSH shots for five days. I just had my iui today. I'm suppose to have a second one tomorrow. I had two follicles that were large enough. One was 15 and one was 15.9. I thought they were to small but my estrogen level had jumped from 395 to 1045 in two days. They said that meant that my body was ready to ovulate. I hope it goes well. I'm excited but I'm trying to stay calm just in case it doesn't happen.

Good Luck, take care and relax and let those eggies do their work. Wishing you a BFP this month :) AimeeM

Thanks aimee. I'll keep you posted.

:D:D:D:D awaitinchase, I'm so excited for you! When do you find out anything? BTW, how did the procedure go? Just relax and let your eggs do their thing. ;) I'mppraying for you! *******BABY DUST**********

That's really exciting! I hope you'll keep us posted. It's so hard to wait, isn't it!

I am so excited for you ... I wish you all the best:)

Really hope that everything will go smoothly for your 2nd IUI and this cycle will result in a BFP.

Keep us posted,

Amy

Thank you for all the support. The iui went really well. I did one on Monday and another one on Tuesday. They wanted to make sure they covered a 48 hour period after the hcg shot. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. We had to go in an hour early so they could wash the sample so it would be more concentrated. They used a catheter to insert the sample it felt like a pap smear just a little uncomfortable. I have to go back this coming monday to get an ultra sound and blood work. I'm not sure what they will be looking for because I think it would be a little early but you never know. They told me that the blood work is to check my estrogen and progesterone level to insure that my body continues to prepare for a pregnancy. If the levels are low they will give me a shot to help my body continue to produce the hormones. At seems like the next six days are going to be forever. I'm on vacation and now I want to make a long "to do list" to keep my mind occupied. I can't hold it in I'm soooooo excited.

:D :D :D :D :D I'm so excited for you!!! Definitely think up a big 'to do' list to keep your mind occupied. But don't move furniture or anything ;) :p It seems like everything is going right on track! I'm thinking about you and sending loads of ****** BABY DUST******

One day down. (I don't know how to add the smiley faces to my responses) My dh sent me to get a manicure and a pedicure. It's been ages since I did that. My friend came to visit me for a week and just went back to NY this morning. So I decided to go right after I dropped her at the airport. My dh is at work, and I'm on vacation. It was going great until the nail tech who was doing a pedicure for someone else next to me started talking about her prenancy, she is two months and this is her second child. Her client then said that she had three boys and that they wouldn't try for any more. I was excited for them but at the same time it made me wonder if i was pregnant and very anxious. I refocused on my pedicure and the massage chair, and began to relax again. Now it was time for my manicure. This cute little 2 year old came running to the person sitting next to me and leaned her head on her mommy. The nail tech who was doing my nails was the husband of the women who is two months pregnant. He said to the mother itn't that the most precious thing. He began to relay to both of us how he had to run for the ice cream truck for his little daughter when he went home yesterday. I must say it bought a smile to my face. It made me more hopeful but anxious at the same time. But on a side note I loved how they did my feet and nails. It was really sweet of my bh especially since we have really tried to budget for the fertility treatment due to the fact that my converage only pays for a small amount.

Hi Chase I am a little late but wanted to wish u luck with ur IUI.Sounds like a great gift from DH a little pampering is always nice.As for how u put the smiley faces on look at the right side of ur screen when u are posting it has all the icons u just click on the one u want to put on the screen.:) Well good luck again and take care.

Mapia

Awaiting, how lovely to go have a manicure and pedicure! And even more lovely that it turned out very well. how sweet of DH to encourage you to treat yourself! :angel: You were surrounded by children! Perhaps it is a good sign!! I sincerely hope so! I will be praying for you, and pleeeeeeeeeeease keep us updated, okay? :blob_fire :blob_fire ****BABY DUST****

Thanks for the support mapia and princess.

Princess you're right maybe it was a sign, you really help me to be positive.

Mapia thanks for your help. when I do the quick reply it doesn't display the icons. I only saw the icons when I started a thread. I'll keep trying to figure out.

Hi Chase, I just wanted to wish you all the best for a BFP this month, I have also just had my first iui and am in the 2ww, trying not to think about it, but it's always on my mind. Best wishes to you.

Wishing you all the best girlie. You should have faith that it will work. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chase, how incredibly thoughtful of your DH to send you for some pampering - he's a keeper! :) Good luck this cycle!! I hope it works for you!

As for the smiley faces, if you click on Post Reply at the bottom of a thread instead of using the Quick Reply feature, they will be available. Hope that helps.

Holly

:bouncing: I'm so glad I could help cherie! I'm sure we'll all be your little cheerleaders!! :jester: So how are you feelign today? You must keep us updated ok love? *******BABY DUST*********

Hi everyone,:bouncing: :bouncing:

Thanks Holly I can now add faces.:jester:

I'm feeling good today. My bbs are a little sore but I'm not sure if its due to the hormones or other things. So I'm trying not to look at that as a sign. It's hard because everyday I'm look for something. :dizzy:

I'll keep everyone posted. Everyone have a good day and keep smiling its contagious.:D


Hope I didn't overdue it with the faces I'm just so excited that I can add them. Its allows me to write with more expression.

I love how you use the faces! Non non non, cherie, if anyone overdoes it withthe faces, it's me!! :D I love them for the same reason you do, they let me add so much more expression! Especially this one :bouncing: What have you been doing to fill your time? So let me understnad, are you doing 2ww right now then?

Yes, have 2ww. This coming Monday, July 2, 2007 I have an appointment for blood work and an ultra sound. I asked the nurse if it was an internal ultra sound. She said that it would be for right now. She said they were going to check to see if I needed an extra shot of progesterone to support a pregnancy. I'm still a little uneasy about that. I thought it would be bad just in case I did get pregnant to do an internal ultra sound. When we go in on Monday my dh and I will ask further questions.:confused:

My dogs must be in dog heaven. :angel: To pass the time I've been taking them to the dog park. Especially since we just moved into an apartment and no longer have a yard. I picked up a book to read over the week. Sad to say I spent about an hour in the Sams club when all I had to pick up was 4 things if any. One of my friends is getting married back in New York,:blob_fire and she asked me to help her find a reception hall that would fit her budget. I excited to surf the internet and make phone calls to help her. I enjoy doing things like that so hopefully it will make the time fly. I'm glad I could help her especially since I can't be there in person.:D

Hi hi Chase!!:bouncing:

I'm so very glad that you have something busy, and not too strenous, to pass the time. I'm sorry that you cannot be with your friend for her wedding, but it's really good that you help still!! :D

July 2!! I will be praying for you very hard that day, cherie! But is it safe to do internal ultra sound? forgive the question, but I have never heard of one since I came here. :confused: Oh I see, you are confused too. :) When you find out, please tell us, okay? Or perhaps one of our IF sisters will enlighten us, eh?

Very good, reading!! It has been nice weather to read outside! I'm so praying for you, my dear. Let us know how everything progresses, yes?

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Hey Princess:bouncing:

The waiting is driving me crazy. Do you believe I was actually considering taking my last pregnancy test when I know there is no way in the world it will tell me this early. I have to wait until (july 9). I'm a little confused about the transvaginal ultrasound. I tried to research it but the only thing I found out was that its used to check the uterus, abnormalities, and ectopic pregnancies. the article said that it was usually done starting 4 1/2 weeks prenant. I'm so confused.:confused:

I called the nurse to ask it it was an internal ultrasound. She said yes and that the rest would be internal too. she asked if I was getting hyer already because I called to ask a question 1 day after IUI. She said it in good nature. I really want to call back and get a better understanding as to why. I thought about waiting until Monday morning and asking her before she does it. Should I go ahead and call or just wait until Monday. Any advise.:confused:

Salut cherie!! :bouncing:

My dear, I would advise you call right away. If you have a question, you should ask, becuase you don't want to have it festering, especially since it's weekend. You don't want to waste your weeknd with that on the back of your mind, true?

I trust the article, but logically, it confuses my mind :confused: If there is baby in there, shouldn't it be left undisturbed? Ah well, they know better than I, I suppose. But you must ask, to be sure. It's your first IUI, correct? They must expect you will have many many questions.

Hahaha, you are so cute, cherie! Wanting to take a test so early! And very understandable!!! Take it now if you so want, but don't be saddened if you see no pink/blue/second line/+ becuase you are right, it is too early.

Keep us posted, I am thinking of you!
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Salut Mes Amie,


:D :D :D
Thanks for the advise. It was just on time. The office closes at 12pm on Friday and I just called at 11:30. My nurse wasn't in today so they transferred me to another nurse who covers. She explained that the ultra sound is to check the size of my ovaries. If my ovaries are not too big I would get a hcg booster to give me additional support. I welcome any additional support.:angel: She said it wouldn't tell if I'm pregnancy because it is way too early. I feel so much better, you were right I couldn't last the weekend. If I would have called earlier it would have saved me a lot of internet surfing for answers. :dizzy:

Now I won't anticipate finding out if I'm pregnant on Monday since its just a shot.

Merci,
Au revoir (please forgive me if I spelled it wrong)

Chase just wanted to let you know that it is safe to do transvaginal U/S while preggo. That is the only way they can see the baby at an early stage and they can't see them until around 4 1/2 to 5 weeks I think. I was 6 1/2 weeks along when I found out I was preggo with my son and they did a transvaginal u/s then and they did one at 7 1/2 weeks and another at 8 1/2 weeks. They won't hurt the baby because the baby is in your uterus and the u/s probe only goes in the va ja ja. Hope this makes you feel better. Good luck and hope you get a bfp on July 2nd.

Kelly

VA JA JA!!!! HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! I am on the ground with laughing!!! I love that!! :D :D :D Va ja ja. Kelly, you are priceless.

chase, oh so sweet for your frnch! And very good! You spelled correctly! I am so proud of you! I'm also really glad that you called....now you can rest easy this weekend, oui?

Hi ;)

KJinky thanks for the info it made me a lot more at ease. Your abbreviation was cute.

I went to the doctor today for my ultrasound and blood work. The ultrasound showed that I still had some follicles or cycst but nothing major. Since they weren't too big they were able to give me an hcg shot to support a preganancy. Later on the nurse called me back with my progesterone level she said it was 20+ I'm so excited.:blob_fire :blob_fire She said everything is going well. The only thing is that since I received a hcg shot I won't be able to test if I'm pregnant until July12. The hcg could give me false reading. She also told me not too look for any signs of pregnancy because the hcg shot causes bloating and tender bbs.

Chase, ca c'est magnifique!! :bouncing: I am praying fo ryou and your BFP!! Please, cherie, keep us informed of your condition as I am sure we are all praying fo ryou!!!

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I'm a newbie. I was diagnosed with Pcos in January. I've been through 3 cycles of clomid and provera a number of times to bring AF. I took FSH shots for five days. I just had my iui today. I'm suppose to have a second one tomorrow. I had two follicles that were large enough. One was 15 and one was 15.9. I thought they were to small but my estrogen level had jumped from 395 to 1045 in two days. They said that meant that my body was ready to ovulate. I hope it goes well. I'm excited but I'm trying to stay calm just in case it doesn't happen.
Hi ,

So , I just been reading about you and did u find out if u were pg with the iui ? I sure hope so . we had one gone thru alot with trying to concieved a baby that we dearly want so bad but time will tell but I think my time is running out tho keep me up to date

Hi Chase, it sounds like things are going well with your cycle. :) Hope you get a bfp!!! Keep us posted, okay?

Holly

Hi everyone,

I went away this weekend for an convention and just got back yesterday. I was so happy it made the days go by faster. I know I'm not suppose to test until tomorrow because of the hcg shot I received. I must admit that I took a test on Saturday. Even though I knew it wouldn't be valid because I had taken an hcg shot I just wanted to see two lines on a hpt so bad. I've looked for it for so long that I thought it wouldn't be bad to see it once. Guess what I saw too lines. It felt really good to see it. :D I know its not accurate. I have one more day. Tommorow morning I can test. The nurse told me to take an hpt Wednesday morning and if I see a light line to come in. I'm soooo nervous, I want to see two lines so bad. Part of me is hoping that the 2 lines I saw on Saturday wasn't just the hcg shot. This last day of waiting is going to kill me. I have to stay busy.

:D Chase you are simply too cute! I am so happy you saw two lines! It must have felt really really really good to see that. I knwo we do not celebrate it becuase of hgc shot, but I see that as good news :D I'm praying so hard for you.

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Good Morning Everyone,

I was so excited about testing that I got up 5:00 because I had to go to the bathroom. I was so nervous I held it until 5:30. When i finally did the test I saw two lines. The nurse told me I could do a home pregnancy test today. The lines are dark. I not going to get excited yet until I go in for the blood test just in case its residue from the hcg shot. I'll call as soon as the fertility clinic opens at 7:00. I'll keep everyone posted.:D :D

Oh Chase, that's exciting!!!! I just went back through this thread and see you had the HCG shot on 7/2. So it should be out of your system by now. And if it wasn't out of your system, I don't think it would be strong enough to give you two dark lines. I really think you're pregnant!!!! Congrats, girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you can get in for blood test today. Keep us posted! :D :D :D

Holly

Chase, chèrie, that is so exciting!!! :bouncing: :bouncing: :bouncing: The HCG will be out of your system by now, so I'm sure that it's for real! A real BFP!!! when can you take the blood test? Today? Today, right? I am so so so excited fo ryou!!!!!! I really think this is it!!!!!!!

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I am so excited. I went to take the blood test at 8:50 this morning they told me they would call me this afternoon. I am so excited. I will let you know as soon as I here.:blob_fire :blob_fire :blob_fire :blob_fire :bouncing: :bouncing: :bouncing:

WONDERFUL!!!! I'm so excited too!! You must tell us as soon as you know!! I simply do not know how I will manage to wait! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bouncing: :blob_fire :bouncing: :blob_fire :bouncing: :blob_fire :bouncing: :blob_fire :bouncing: :blob_fire

Hey Chase!!! Conrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! :blob_fire :blob_fire :blob_fire You must be feeling like you are on top of the world right now!!! I am very excited for you!!! Please let us know how the beta comes back... would love to celebrate more with you! In the meantime, enjoy this fabulous moment!

Chase that is so wonderful. I hope to hear those Beta results soon. Hope everythings okay and your just out celebrating. Wondering how it went.

Kelly

This is so great we need some BFP's around here. Congrats:angel: AimeeM

Wow, congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you!

Ruby

:angel: I am happy for you:angel: . Congratulations on having those two lines, this is a good sign that you are pregnant. During my pregnancy I saw two lines but the blood test was negative.

Wishing you the best of luck

I am sooo excited. The beta was positive it was 470. I'm suppose to go back to the doctor on Monday for more bloodwork.:dizzy: :blob_fire :blob_fire :blob_fire :blob_fire :blob_fire :bouncing: :bouncing: :bouncing: :bouncing:

Thank you everyone for all your support. I will keep you updated.

Chase sweetie that is fabulous news! 470 sounds very good - you must be over the moon. I am so happy for you - good luck on Monday and for the next nine months!

Ruby

hey chase, i was looking at the other 2 posts for your good news, and it was here all along :p this is SOOOOOOO exciting!!! i even started a post for you when i didnt hear from you. your numbers sound great. woohoo!! please share the baby dust, lol:angel:

hey awaitingchase, i also wanted to ask you how you are feeling?!?! did you have any pregnancy symptoms at all? hope you are feeling ok, and enjoying this. :)

Chase, that's great news!!!!!!!!!!!! Your beta number sounds FABULOUS! :blob_fire :bouncing: :blob_fire :bouncing: :blob_fire :bouncing: :blob_fire And on your first try, no less! WOW!!! So happy for you!

Let us know how Monday goes...

Holly

Hello Chase, wow CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! It's great to hear some good news! Let us know how you're feeling, you must be over the moon. That is so great.
Lizzie

Hi Chase, just wanted to say congrats on a fabulous beta!!! That sure confirms it doesn't it?!?!?!?! Well I am excited for you and I know this brings encouragement to so many others trying IUI right now! Good luck with your future appts and have a healthy nine months!

Wow chase

I am so happy for you......congratulations.

Wishing you happy and healthy months ahead.

AMy

hey awaitingchase, i also wanted to ask you how you are feeling?!?! did you have any pregnancy symptoms at all? hope you are feeling ok, and enjoying this. :)

Thank you everyone. I

asprousey I did have that many symptoms. My bbs were a little sore but no more than they are before AF. I did have a lot of gas and constipation.(sorry I don't know the code for that). I must say the only real difference I noticed was that I started to break out on my face like I was back in junior high and I've been super tired this last week. Sad to say my dh said I was very moody these last two weeks and be made the sound of a hissing cat.

asprouse--I was super tired this last week and its continuing.

yea im on progesterone so im tired from that!! but im More tired then i ever remember this time around, so maybe its not just the progesterone supplements. i also have weird little things going on. but could be related to anything. a knot in my pelvis, i do remember this from last ivf. i just felt like i had a pulled muscle, like it need to be rubbed out, and it came and went. who the heck knows, only a test will tell. im so happy for you, and i heard the tiredness only lasts in the beginning, but the first trimester can feel like the longest, i guess. good luck!! and keep up posted when you go for your tests monday!