1dpIUI

My IUI was yesterday!  What a crazy cycle!  Things have been quite busy so I have not had much time to write about it.  We started off with 5 days of Femara & 3 days of Follistim before going in for my first scan.  Well, my body did not respond and I only had very small follicles & a thin lining.  So, my cycle was then turned into an injectable cycle and I ended up doing 8 days of injections anyways (normally on a full injectable cycle I was doing 10 days) and going in for additional scans.  My last scan was on Monday 12/17 and with 5 follies in the running (20, 2 at 17, 16 and 14);  however, my OPK was negative.  They gave me instructions to do another shot of injectables that evening, another OPK the next morning and if +, our IUI would be set up for Wednesday afternoon and if negative, Thursday morning.  I went out to dinner on Monday night with two women in my RESOLVE group and I was feeling all these pains on my side.  I was pretty uncomfortable and so I decided to do an OPK when I got home.  It was positive.  OMG, what do I do???  I texted with a friend who pushed me (thankfully) to call my RE's office.  I got up the courage to do so and although in the end I am glad I did, it was a painful conversation.  The doctor on call was not my regular doctor and was really rude to me.  I knew he did not know my history or my cycle details so I tried to explain but not go into too much detail.  I should have been more detailed.  He argued with me, he interrupted me, and was giving me attitude like why was I calling him.  We left the conversation with me in tears, deciding not to do the injection that night and to call the office in the morning.

I had to go into the office the next morning anyways to pick up the lovely specimen cup for my DH and thankfully my nurse that I have been working with was there!  I explained to her with tears what happened and she was so nice.  The mean dr as I like to call him now had left an email (I am not sure what it said) so she had a little knowledge but I explained to her what happened.  She had me come back into the office to do another OPK and yep, it was +.  She called my regular dr and we re-scheduled the IUI for Wednesday morning instead knowing I had started to surge the evening before.  I think they realized that I do in fact know my body!  I too was thankful it was in the morning as that was much easier for my job and my DH's job.  We would have made it work either way of course!

So, our IUI was yesterday morning. It went well - it was neat that they did an abdominal u/s so they could see the shape of my uterus and how it was positioned (I have a uterus that tilts backwards) and as a result, I could see what was happening!  My old RE had never done this before.  My RE seemed pleased and thought we had a good chance.  Since it lasted quite a bit longer than he thought it would, he walked into the room & was like "we are finally here."  I am glad that he let it go longer and did not cancel.  I like when RE's understand that our bodies do not all react the same way and are willing to make it work for you.  My RE brought up the conversation from Monday and without actually saying sorry, he semi-apologized.  I am glad he brought it up without me bringing it up.  At this point, I am trying to put it behind me!  I did see the mean dr in the hallway at the office and wondered if he knew it was me.  I doubt it but I wondered.  He even looked mean in real life as I had not seen him in person before.

Now, we wait and see! I start progesterone suppositories tomorrow if they show up in the mail today like they are supposed to.  I have never done these before so I am not looking forward to the messiness I have heard they bring.  But if it works and helps, I am in no way shape or form complaining!!  I am to do an HPT on 1/2/13 and if + call for a beta! And I will know before this point if it did not work.  AF usually shows her lovely face around 13dpiui if it does not work! I am crossing my fingers & toes that we are successful and we will be pg going into the New Year!  But if not, we will move forward and hope that 2013 is a much better year than 2012.

With regards to POAS, I have a debate going on in my head.  I am normally a complete POAS-er.  I usually start about 10 or 11dpiui.  This time I know I will not start until 12/31 or 12dpiui due to our holiday vacation.  I am not bringing any HPTs with me so I do not go crazy while on vacation.  My debate is do I POAS on 12/31 or just wait and see!  With my 4 BFPs in the past, if I did not have spotting or AF by 13dpiui, it was a BFP.  I think I have it in my head right now that I am going to try my best-est not to POAS early.  However, in the past when I have said this, I have tested early!  So based on trends & history, I will probably POAS early!  It is just such a catch 22, I cant stand it!  I guess I will just play it by ear and see how I feel.  I usually have a gut feel about 10-11 days into it whether it worked or not.  I just like to plan.  If I can just make it through the next 12 1/2 days!

CD12 - Cycle Update

It has been almost 2 weeks since I have posted! I started my cycle after my baseline appointment on 12/3.  I took 5 days of Femara & 3 days of Follistim before having another ultrasound today.  Needless to say, it was not the best appointment in that my lining is still thin (4.5mm) and I have several small follies (ranging from 8-10mm.)  My body decided it did not want to respond to the Femara, unfortunately.  So much for saving a little money with cheaper medication!  I guess that body prefers the expensive way with injectables!  I guess it was worth a try!  So I spent a bit of time on the phone today (when I should have been working) trying to compare prices & ordering medication to be over-nighted to me tomorrow.  So I will take injectables and go back on Friday for another scan.  Thinking grow follie grow vibes!

I also have some sort of cyst in my right ovary, but they are not sure what kind. Hoping it is one that will just resolve on its own.  They are not too concerned yet and said they will just keep an eye on it during future scans.  Hoping it is nothing to worry about! I guess I worry as I have not had this before (at least that I know of.)  My new REs office provides so much more information than my previous RE.  It is very nice but at the same time, I have more details to worry about!

Here's hoping that a few more days of meds will bring some better news on Friday!