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Post by orangehibiscus on May 28, 2018 10:09:17 GMT -6
Pretty sure this cycle is a bust. No growth on the two follies today. They didn’t even have me make another appointment so I guess I’ll be calling tomorrow. Not sure if they’ll bother salvaging this cycle. I am feeling very defeated. I’m guessing this is what happened three cycles ago when I had a super long cycle. This never happened to me when I wasn’t on meds......making me feel even more that I should take a break. Oh no! I’m so sorry your follicles didn’t grow. I hope they can come up with a plan to salvage this cycle. Take a break if you need to. Hugs!
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Post by sammysam on May 28, 2018 11:34:29 GMT -6
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Post by obscureference on May 29, 2018 19:10:12 GMT -6
Nurse called me back today and said the doctor wants blood work done on the 5th. Maybe they think I o’d already? I highly doubt it but whatever. We’re going to keep having sex I guess. I hate it when it drags on like this. Blah.
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Post by sunshiney on May 30, 2018 6:00:51 GMT -6
obscureference Ugh, what a frustrating cycle. I hope you find out you actually O'd and it just wasn't seen. orangehibiscus Having done IVF, even without success, I have to say that it's very much worth it...once you've been spinning your wheels with other treatments, IVF just overcomes so many other issues, in particular helping to make sure an embryo implants in the right place. The cost is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of raising a kid...I think it's just frustrating because it's a cost that other parents don't have. But having done many IUIs, I would not think the hassle, wait, expense is worth it just to increase the chances slightly. I sometimes get caught in that thinking, what if just one more try...? But flipping that on its head, I then think about, what if I get to the next cycle and we're still in the same place. It's a big decision, but may waiting until Sept will be a blessing in disguise to give you guys time to think and process. It's a really hard transition to make, I wish you peace and wisdom!
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Post by orangehibiscus on May 30, 2018 6:43:05 GMT -6
Nurse called me back today and said the doctor wants blood work done on the 5th. Maybe they think I o’d already? I highly doubt it but whatever. We’re going to keep having sex I guess. I hate it when it drags on like this. Blah. So sorry Obscureference! I hope you have amazing timing whatever way this cycle works out!
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Post by orangehibiscus on May 30, 2018 6:49:19 GMT -6
Snip orangehibiscus Having done IVF, even without success, I have to say that it's very much worth it...once you've been spinning your wheels with other treatments, IVF just overcomes so many other issues, in particular helping to make sure an embryo implants in the right place. The cost is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of raising a kid...I think it's just frustrating because it's a cost that other parents don't have. But having done many IUIs, I would not think the hassle, wait, expense is worth it just to increase the chances slightly. I sometimes get caught in that thinking, what if just one more try...? But flipping that on its head, I then think about, what if I get to the next cycle and we're still in the same place. It's a big decision, but may waiting until Sept will be a blessing in disguise to give you guys time to think and process. It's a really hard transition to make, I wish you peace and wisdom! Thank you! I’m definitely getting caught up in the “bit what if the next TI cycle is the one?” stuff. How do you know when you’re ready to move on to IVF? I don’t know that I am, but I don’t know that I’m not either. We have a few roadblocks of finances and my weight. I’m being more diligent about my weight loss and eating habits. H just started a new job (not because of IVF) making more $$, so we would be ready at some point in the future. But when?? At this point, I’m just looking to get this cycle completed so we can take a break. I do think that will be very good for us.
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Post by obscureference on May 31, 2018 13:23:45 GMT -6
I finally got a very negative opk today. So I had 7 days of nearly positive and one that I would have definitely said was positive if I hadn’t been monitored. I’m not sure what to do about sex lol. I suppose it’s possible that I o’d somewhere in there, but my gut is telling me that I didn’t. I really can’t do every other day indefinitely. Two years of scheduled sex has not been kind to us. What would you guys do? I’m thinking eod until my progesterone results come back and then maybe every third day. I guess I get to keep doing opks indefinitely, too. Joy.
I feel like we’ve had worse timing overall since I started the letrozole. I think we will try one more cycle, since I have a $92 ovidrel sitting in the fridge, and then take a break and go back to trying without meds. Can I still hang out here?
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Post by charliefox on May 31, 2018 13:53:55 GMT -6
obscureference, so many hugs. I'd try the EOD if you can, but every 3rd day would still hit your fertile window so it's something? And you can definitely hang out here
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Post by sunshiney on Jun 1, 2018 8:13:47 GMT -6
obscureference If I were in your shoes, I'd stop scheduling sex for the cycle and just try to aim for keeping it up a couple times a week if I could...but not fret about missing the window. This cycle has been so stressful, and it sounds like pushing hard right now is tougher than missing the window would feel. Also, the #1 predictor of eventual success is our mental/emotional state - because if we can stay healthy and balanced, we can keep going further and longer to reach that point. So take good care of yourself! I think it's smart to try the next cycle, maybe having that one waiting can help you feel less pressure to take full advantage of this one, and maybe a mini break (that might end up with a fantastic surprise!) would make a world of difference for you guys. That's just what I would do, but there is no wrong answer here. Thinking of you guys and saying a prayer that you have great communication and are drawn closer as a couple even as you face this challenge. It's hard. Hugs!!
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Post by orangehibiscus on Jun 3, 2018 8:52:08 GMT -6
I’m sorry obscureference! This is so frustrating. I agree with sunshiney that I wouldn’t worry about scheduling sex this cycle, but still aim for every 3-4 days. You will still hit your FW that way. I wouldn’t stress too much about scheduling sex this time because you still have one more cycle with the trigger shot. Scheduled sex is not fun. Are you still using OPKs? So many hugs!
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Post by obscureference on Jun 4, 2018 5:07:43 GMT -6
Thanks ladies. This really is frustrating! orangehibiscus Yes I am still using OPKs. I decided we’re going to have sex every third day unless the OPKs start getting darker. Blood work is tomorrow so I might have the results of that by tomorrow afternoon but probably Wednesday. I think I have pretty much decided to take a break from the meds and the doctors appointments after one more cycle.
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