I'm 8 weeks pregnant with triplets after my 2nd intrauterine insemination using injectable fertility drug (bravelle). DH and I were unable to get pg due to me having PCOS and endometriosis. While we were undergoing treatments, I was constantly on this site searching for any success story I could get my hands on that would give me some hope. So I wanted to share this with you and I hope it brings hope for those who are still trying.
shelle,
thanks for the congratulations ! I will keep my fingers crossed for you ! Hopefully i'll see you on the "other" side. I'm on the "fall 2007 babies" thread under the "pregnant after treatment ". Keep me posted on how you are doing - take care !
Thanks for sharing your great news. Congrats, and all the best with your pregnancy of your 3 babies:) Wow talk about lucky, if i could have that happen i would be thrilled.
Its not our ideal way of having a family, but i know its going to be our ideal family.
16 May 07- First IUI BFP!!!!!
Azoospermia in DH
Trying since 2005
polly12,
thanks for the congratulations ! i love your quote about the "ideal" family. What a positive attitude you have !
Please keep me posted with how you do. I had my 3rd u/s yesterday and all 3 babies are doing great.
janine
OMG Boomer!!!!!!!!!!! How much IUs did they have you on per day?
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TTC 1 year
1st IUI Jan 07 BFN
2nd IUI Feb 07 cancelled
3rd IUI April 29, 07 2ww=BFN
TTC ICI again Mar 08
TWW Test April 8th resulted in BFN
2nd ICI April 26, test on May 10.
Boomer, thats great about your 3rd US - good news aye.
I have my fingers and toes crossed for all ladies who are having IUI's this month - including me that we too can post a successful story on here soon. Such an nervous but exciting time for everyone:)
Its not our ideal way of having a family, but i know its going to be our ideal family.
16 May 07- First IUI BFP!!!!!
Azoospermia in DH
Trying since 2005
Dear Boomer,
Thanks for sharing your success story and congratulations on your babies. It's good to hear that they can work Hoping to hear about lots of BFPs from all the ladies having IUIs this month.
Take care Boomer,
Jane
Me - 38, DH - 40
Mar 07-laparosopy, tubes unblocked
Jul 07-IUI BFN
Aug 07-IUI cancelled
Sep 07-natural BFP
Thank you for all of the well wishes and congratulations !
Henrietta - if i remember correctly, i used 3 bottles of bravelle for most of the cycle. In the very begining and very end of the cycle, i was on 2 bottles. I think between the bravelle and saline solution it was a total of 1 1/2 ML in the syringe.
Yes, i was monitored by ultrasound every other day during the cycle. I remember i had a lot of follicles , so much that the doctor himself was speechless. if i remember correctly, i had at least 10 on each ovary.
Good luck to you !!
Boomer, what pregnancy symptoms did you have in the beginning with your pregnancy? I am asking because I have a lot of pregnancy symptoms with my periods anyways, but I did an IUI this month with four follicles. I have until next Monday until I can test, but I am having weird symptoms, like major lower back pain and very sensitive genitals, to not be too graphic. I was just curious what symptoms others had? On your first IUI, was your period stronger or more painful?
Congrats! I'm glad to hear your success. My husband and I haven't been trying for as long as some have here, but it is still a relief to hear your success. I am curious how you made the decision to do IUI rather than IVF. Did you just go with you doc's advise? I have my second appt with my doctor and I'm curious what she will recommend. She recommended 3 months of clomid and then she said we would discuss IUI vs. IVF. I mentioned that the success rate for IVF seem to be much higher, and she agreed. Do most docs have you try IUI prior to IVF or can I go straight for IVF? How did you decide to do IUI? Any advise would be appreciated, congrats again that's very exciting!
Hi sd!
I think most people (me anyway) go for the iui first becase of the major cost difference. If finances were not an issue I totally would've don ivf right away. Its just that iui works for so many people and is so much less expensive I thought why not try it first! That being said I have had five that didnt work and am waiting for the results on my 6th. If this one didnt work I will move on to ivf. I think it depends on the causes of your if as to what your re will recommend. Were you monitored during your clomid use? Good luck with whatever route you choose!