Try # 5 IVF part 1

After the 4th try with injections didn't work we decided to have another consultation with the RE. After discussing the options he immediately recommended IVF provided that DP insurance will cover the procedure.

So it looks like try #5 will be IVF as long as we get improved by the insurance. We will have to take an hour long class to explain how to do the many shots that are needed to do an egg retrieval.

The process is complicated and involved but has a 47% chance of working compared to 20% or less with IUI so I guess we will see.

One of the interesting options with this kind of treatment is that we are able to freeze the extra eggs in the retrieval for a price of course. Then we can use those eggs to do additional inseminations without doing an egg retrieval, which will save some money.

So now we are debating on whether or not to implant one or two eggs at the time of insemination. The twin rate is 25% with this procedure, which is a risk but at the same time we will end of increasing our chances of pregnancy.

To be continued....................

Try #4

We are on try #4...this time shots everyday for 8 days ( Folitism) and lots of ultrasounds. DP had to go for an ultrasound the first day she started the shots and several times thereafter. We ordered medication through the mail and DP had to inject herself with a pen like needle everyday for eight days.

We went to the RE to see if her eggs were maturing..... By the second ultrasound we had 4 mature follicles... 2 were 15 and 16mm on the left ovary and the other 2 were 23 and 24mm on the right side. The doctor said we had a good shot this time.

DP went for her ultrasound today and RE says her uterus lining looks good for pregnancy...this is good news although we aren't getting our hopes up.

I read an article that said that women with endometriosis have a reduced chance of getting preganant due to toxins that are released by the lesions caused by the disease. The experts say that IVF is more effective.

I guess we will find out soon enough. We are in our 2ww ....we should know by June 15th.

DP- Symptoms
mood swings- but she is a Capricorn so who knows
swore breasts0 definitely a symptom that she normally doesn't have during PMS
food cravings...but she loves food so I'm not sure about that one LOL

Other interesting things that have happened but they are supersticious....

1. We ate Chinese food the other night and we both got the same fortune...this has not happened once in 10 years by the way. The fortune was " Everything will now go your way."

2. We had our tarot cards read and the reader told us that we would get our wish in Mid to late Spring.

So we are crossing our fingers and hoping the Universe likes us this month.

Mommy and Mema

Cycle III- Clomid and HCG Shot

Well we went for try number 3 hoping that the 3rd time would be a charm but to no avail we crashed and burned yet again.

This cycle was the best with 3 mature follicles above 20mm. The count was great with 100% motility..... so what went wrong? We have no idea.

The 2ww is like waiting on pins and needles....this time we were hopeful but not optimistic. Low and behold AF came on Saturday 4/24...bummer.

So now we have a consultation on Monday 4/26 to meet with RE to discuss more options. At least DP has good insurance 100% covered....that is some good news.

Cycle 2- AF Arrived

Well it is always disappointing news when AF comes. We didn't expect AF to come because DP was 4 days late with her period but I guess we have to hope that the third time is a charm.

Our RE says 3 times with just clomid and hcg shot and after that we are moving on to something else...injectables I assume. DP is not looking forward to another cycle because she feels like she has had AF non-stop. It is really disappointing to get your period after a hopeful 2ww.

So DP is starting her clomid for cycle # 3......our fingers are crossed.

Cycle II- 2ww

Well we are at the end of our 2ww and DP still didn't AF yet. We aren't sure what is going on because she tool 2 pregnancy tests and both were negative. She took the first one 10DPO and the second one 12DPO. It is last in the day and she still hasn't gotten AF so I guess that is a good sign.

DP also says she has a weird hot or burning sensation in her uterus and lower back pain. Don't know what that is all about.

So I guess we just have to keep waiting. This whole process is very stressful!!

Cycle 2- Clomid from Hell

This is our 2nd cycle with Clomid and this time DP had some major side affects. She had horrible mood swings, headaches and major PMS symptoms. She said it was uncontrollable crying and depression. After about 10 days after the Clomid the symptoms lessened a little. We hope it works this time. Chris ordered her HCG shot via phone and it was delivered to our house last night.

Going to RE tomorrow morning to have the ultrasound done. We have to see if the follicles are matured to the right size. If so she takes the HCG shot and we wait for insemination #2 on Monday March 15th.

Cycle 1- Feb 23 till AF came

During our 2ww we got anxious and decided to take a pregnancy test..big mistake. DP still have the HCG in her system from the shot and it gave us a false +. So we waited till like the 26th to take another test and low and behold DP got AF really light. At first we thought it was implantation bleeding but soon discovered that it wasn't. It was really disappointing when DP got AF. We really had our hopes up.

So now DP has to get more Clomid and the cycle starts all over again...joy :(