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10-19-2012 at 12:22 PM
jennyqt103
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First IUI

I just had my first IUI this week. We haven't told anybody that we are having trouble conceiving, because I'm high risk and don't want nor need the stress of people constantly asking for updates. I feel so alone because although he has been there it's not that same as having a female support. I know a few people who have gone through this process, but I haven't told them that we are TTC. Any suggestions of how to handle all the stress and anxiety by yourself?

 
10-19-2012 at 12:40 PM
Scoop77
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My only suggestion is to not try to handle all the stress and anxiety by yourself.

You need people to rely on, and this process is infuriating, emotional, anxiety-producing and generally crappy. If you know people who have gone through what you are going through, by all means turn to them! If you don't want them to ask for updates, tell them that! Say, "I really need someone to talk to but I can't handle giving updates on my procedures. If something happens worth sharing, I will definitely let you know."

Do not make yourself an island. It will only increase the stress that naturally comes with trouble conceiving. Rely on as many people as you possibly can so that you have a huge group backing you up! When you fall (and you will fall at times) there will always be someone there to pick you up.

Good luck and I hope this is a short journey for you!



TTC #1 for about 3.5 years
ME: 37, PCO, immune issues?, teflon uterus (my added diagnosis)
HIM: 38, Perfect. (Showoff.)
Month before starting Clomid, spontaneous pregnancy. m/c at 7 weeks and D&C.
Four months of Clomid, one IUI, with Intralipid each cycle: BFNs all
IVF 1.0 July 2012 -- Lupron, bravelle, menopur, estrogen, progesterone supps, intralipid. 14 ER, 14 fertilized, 1 blast transferred, 2 on ice. BFN
FET 1.1 -- 10/2, transferred our 2 blasts. Lupron, PIO, estrogen, baby aspirin, prednisone. BFN.
IVF 2.0 December 2012 -- Bravelle, Menopur, Ganirelix, Prednisone, Metformin, estrogen, progesterone supps. 22 eggs retrieved on 12/14, 17 mature, 15 fertilized. OHSS anticipated so ET cancelled. 3 embryos frozen.
Broke up with old RE. Moving on to new dude. Maybe the change of scenery will be just the trick for our frosties. On BCPs for possible April FET.

P/SAIF welcome 
10-19-2012 at 1:04 PM
baker916
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I second what Scoop77 said.  Find someone to talk to.  If you're not comfortable sharing with family or friends, find a counselor or a support group to go to (Resolve.org has lists of support groups, your RE's office probably has some too).  This board is great as well, but find someone or a group in your community.  

You can also do things for yourself like exercise, massages, etc. that will help with the stress.

Good luck! 


TTC #1 7/10, Me (31)- Dx DOR (AMH 0.6); DH (30)- normal
BFP on Cycle #8. Natural M/C at ~8 weeks
IUI #1 and #2 (8/12, 9/12)- 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel = BFNs
IVF #1 (EPP) 13R/10M/9F, 5DT 1-4AA blast, beta #1-148, beta #2-322, 5 frosties!
3/18/13 - It's a Girl!
4/18/13 - A/S- baby looks perfect, but partial placenta previa
Lilypie Maternity tickers 
10-19-2012 at 2:14 PM
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Scoop77:
My only suggestion is to not try to handle all the stress and anxiety by yourself.You need people to rely on, and this process is infuriating, emotional, anxietyproducing and generally crappy. If you know people who have gone through what you are going through, by all means turn to them! If you don't want them to ask for updates, tell them that! Say, "I really need someone to talk to but I can't handle giving updates on my procedures. If something happens worth sharing, I will definitely let you know." Do not make yourself an island. It will only increase the stress that naturally comes with trouble conceiving. Rely on as many people as you possibly can so that you have a huge group backing you up! When you fall and you will fall at times there will always be someone there to pick you up.Good luck and I hope this is a short journey for you!


Could not have said it better! I second Scoop77!!! As for my experience, I ran into someone at my RE's office. Up until that day I only vented relied on these boards for support. Afterwards, I found a new person to talk to. We became each others' 'person' at work. It really helped. Cause we both understand the frustration and difficulties with TTC and trying to keep sane keeping it from others.

Mrs. PCOS (29) and DH low count&morphology (29) married 11/11/11 TTC#1 Since May 2011 IUI#1 - 09/01 Clomid 50mg+Trigger=BFN IUI#2 - 10/03 Clomid 50mg + Ovidrel 250mcg = BFP Beta#1 10/19 hCG 323 Pg 23 Beta#2 10/22 hCG 1,076 Beta#3 10/29 Yolk sac seen on u/s!! Beta#4 11/07 hCG 23,105 Pg 16 177bpm Daisypath Anniversary tickers  
10-19-2012 at 9:33 PM
jadwedd
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I agree, talk to someone.  Especially if you know people who have gone through this.  It must be torture to keep it to yourself.  I can't keep anything to myself so the whole world seems to know my business but it makes me feel better because then people tell me what they have been through.  If you don't want to tell someone you know then a counseler.  Or just post on here :)  Good luck!  I hope that you get a BFP!

Married 12-12-04
TTC since 07
me-36 PCOS, Tubal Problems, and polyps removed 7-12
DH - 36 extremely handsome and no fertility problems
IUI 8-12 and 9-12 failed
IVF 12-21-2012 - 2 I think perfect no matter what the dr graded them (2B)embryos transferred Beta on 12-31-12 Positve - Beta is 21
Beta 2 1-2-13 - 31
Beta 3 1-4-13 - 53
Beta 4 1/9 - 212!
Ultrasound 1/10 - Nothing completely empty uterus Beta 1/14 - 743; Beta 1/17 - 1704 ultrasound shows nothing. Officially a miscarriage. 1/21 Beta 3900 Dr. says it ectopic. Ultrasound shows a miracle heartbeat right in the uterus where it belongs! Dr. says I can be cautiously optomistic!!! Hang in there baby!

 
10-20-2012 at 1:10 AM
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Scoop77:

My only suggestion is to not try to handle all the stress and anxiety by yourself.

You need people to rely on, and this process is infuriating, emotional, anxiety-producing and generally crappy. If you know people who have gone through what you are going through, by all means turn to them! If you don't want them to ask for updates, tell them that! Say, "I really need someone to talk to but I can't handle giving updates on my procedures. If something happens worth sharing, I will definitely let you know."

Do not make yourself an island. It will only increase the stress that naturally comes with trouble conceiving. Rely on as many people as you possibly can so that you have a huge group backing you up! When you fall (and you will fall at times) there will always be someone there to pick you up.

Good luck and I hope this is a short journey for you!

I can't add anything that would echo more clearly what I feel!! Well put Scoop! 


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Been with DH since 01/2003
Married 07/24/2010
Began TTC 07/2011
4/2012 DH DX with Retrograde Ejaculation
5/2012 1st IUI, 100mg Clomid, Only 1 Follie - BFN
6/2012 2nd IUI, 150mg Clomid+Menopur, 18 Follies (yikes,too many!!) and Mild OHSS - Cancelled
8/2012 Begin 1st IVF, Menopur+Bravelle+Ganirelix
8/11/2012 ER, Holy Crap we had 31 eggs!! Developed Severe OHSS - Delayed with 10 Frosties
9/2012 Begin 1st FET, Delestrogen+PIO+Crinone
9/13/2012 1st FET, 2 Beautiful Embies... 9/25/2012 Beta - BFN
10/2012 Begin 2nd FET, Delestrogen+PIO+Crinone
10/26/2012 2nd FET, 2 Beautiful Embies...11/7/2012 Beta - BFP
...1st Beta (11/7): 251...2nd Beta (11/9): 618...3rd Beta (11/15): 5,870
***PAIF/SAIF Welcome***

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10-23-2012 at 2:07 PM
Shea202
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I agree!!  I went thru 4 IUI cycles and couldn't have gone thru it without talking about it.  I know it's hard but it would help if you opened up to at least one person.  You don't need the added stress right now.  Maybe you can get close with someone on these messages boards thats going thru the same thing.  You never know you may be less stress and get a new friend in the process.  Big Smile
 
11-07-2012 at 9:44 AM
jennyqt103
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Thank you all for your responses.

 
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