Wednesday, August 10, 2011

On to the next one

CD 1 has arrived, as I knew it would. I got my tears out the night before last, as that first little trace of pink appeared on my underwear. After much thought, we have decided to move on to IUI. My CD 12 ultrasound is on Sunday, August 21st at 8am. That ultrasound will determine the day of our IUI, which is of course dependent on follicle growth. Our RE is also recommending we do a trigger shot of HCG with this cycle to guarantee ovulation. It's another expense but since we're going this route, I'd rather give it all we've got.

I'm nervous, but hopeful that this will be the answer to our prayers. I am not naive enough to believe that it will happen the first time, but I am hopeful it will. More than likely, it will take two or three times, as this only brings our chances up to "normal" odds of conception: 25%. Since we are a couple who apparently does not meet those odds on our own, even with meds, it's a good step. I can accept and have faith in those odds.

Our last IUI was in 2009. Our very first one, June of 2009, resulted in a chemical pregnancy. The second attempt was just flat out unsuccessful, so I am cautiously optimistic. One big factor that is on our side this time that we didn't have last time {although we didn't know it}: my heart is healthy. I just had a visit with my cardiologist at UCLA, where they reviewed my most recent echocardiogram, and my heart is a normal functioning heart {with the help of my pacemaker, but it's function is normal overall}. They said I would be labeled "high risk" because of my heart health history and my pacemaker, but that they didn't foresee any heart related pregnancy complications. WHEW! What a relief. :)

Does anyone know of couples who have had success with IUI? Particularly women with PCOS?
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8 comments:

  1. TiffanyAugust 10, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I know of one....ME!! I have PCOS and got pregnant via IUI. It was our fourth medicated cycle, and our second IUI that resulted in bfp. The cocktail that worked for me was: metformin, 150mg clomid, hcg trigger, and iui. Keep your head up, i'm crossing my fingers, toes, and everything inbetween for you!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    PLENTY of reason to be hopeful! Much luck to you for this next step. :-)

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  3. AnasaraAugust 10, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Some do, some don't. I "know" way to many fellow infertiles now to even guess @ the ratio of success vs failure. And as you know PCOS isn't just 1 disease but a spectrum with associated morbidities. I, for instance, have mild PCOS (only ever had 1 sizable cyst) but my doc thinks I have an egg quality issue possibly given my weird & rising FSH. We shall see. GL to you!

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  4. LisaBAugust 11, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    I'm sorry about this past cycle :-( I hope the next one will be THE ONE! Especially with some changes. We have been successful through IUI, but my consistent chemical pregnancies got in the way :-( I know lots of ladies who get luck after a couple attempts. Good luck!

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  5. SLES75August 11, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I hope this next cycle brings you much success...I know so many people who have been successful. I had 2 chemical pregnancies with IUI, but that was better than what we were doing on our own. I'm old, so after our last failed IUI, we decided to move on to the dreaded IVF.

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and hoping you get the BFP you're searching for!!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I'm SOOOO crossing my fingers and toes for you both, Melissa. I never stop. XoXo...Cathy

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  7. MNAugust 11, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Thank you for the support! I am trying to be optimistic about this next step, so thank you for the prayers, good thoughts, and crossed body parts :) I appreciate you all taking the time to read my post and write me a little note. Makes me feel like we're not in this alone.

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  8. Callie BarbeeAugust 12, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    You are never alone....just loved from miles away!!!! Best wishes, you remain in our prayers

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