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Happy Halloween!! OMG, I posted in the morning and missed all kinds of stuff from you guys. Thayward, I am sorry about this cycle. I don’t understand what happened to your hormones. They never test me for that. Is this something I should worry about? Thank you everyone for your warm thoughts regarding my mother. She is doing better, but still in the hospital. They are going to put a stent (m/s) in her heart. It could be worse, so I am grateful!! Slow, I will pray for your mother in law. I just hate it when people get sick within the family. It’s always so hard. Whynotme, glad to hear that you are feeling better. I can’t for the rest of us to join you!! LOL……….

Hi Whynotme.... Its been a while since I logged in here. Congratulations! What a nice surprise to find that you are pregnant! I was soooo happy when I read your post. I guess it just made me feel that 'it does happen' kinda feeling. I feel so postive now. I am on my 3rd cycle of IUI with clomid and injectibles. This is also our last try before moving on to IVF. I really really really hope this will be my month.

Hey Mon, I don't really understand either (what happened with my hormones I mean)... the doctor said it is "somewhat unusual" to have that happen - but the drop happened the day after I stopped the injections. It's frustrating because I want to understand, but my follow up appointment isn't until November 24th! I just don't get it because when I was only taking the Clomid, my levels were great. This time I took Clomid and injectables and as soon as I stopped, my hormones dropped. The doctor said the egg wouln't be viable because of the drop. So, I am taking progesterone - I am figuring to trick my body into thinking I O'd, which I won't this cycle... then I'll call to try again on my next day 1. It's all so confusing to me. I was away for 5 days - missed work, etc.... seems like a waste. I am trying to find a lesson in it, or a silver lining? I just keep telling myself that things happen for a reason and though I may not know the reason today, I will someday. Smiles and Babydust... T

hey girls. i am gonna have to go back to oklahoma because we got a call and my mother in law isnt expected to make it through the night. THAY- so sorry about this cycle for you that is such a disappointment. i know how you feel i get so frustrated sometimes. MONTIE- i am praying for your mother i hope that everything turns out alright. WANTBABY- welcome and hope this is your lucky cycle. WHYNOT- sounds like you are doing good. keep us posted i will get back on here when i can. take care and good luck all.

SLOWPOKE - thanks! Sorry to hear about your MIL, hope you and your DH will find the strength to endure this difficult time. Please take care of yourself. THAYWARD - I am so sorry to hear about your cycle. This is the first time I've come across something like this - wonder why it happened. Your RE seems to be working differently like monitoring your hormones everyday. Does he perform an ultrasound as well or just blood work? Maybe its a better approach - at least they found out what was happening with your hormones. I got an ultrasound & blood work on days 3 and 11 with the IUI on 13th. MONTIE - I hope your mom is ok. Keep us posted. Prayers to all of you for the strength you require during these trying times.

Hey Gals. Good Morning! Yes, the whole thing is new to me too. As soon as I know more about the "why", I'll let you know. But, yes, I also get ultrasounds everyday (sometimes skipping one day) from day 8 until I take my Ovidrel. It definitely puts my mind at ease because I know for sure things are progressing the way they should. And, you are right, it's better that I found out now, instead of at the end of the tortureous 2 WW! So, I am on the countdown to trying again. Probably around 2-3 weeks. ANYWAY, thanks so much for listening girls. It helps! MON, my Dad has several stents as well. It was such a scary time for us, so I can relate. He is doing really well now though and I know it will be the same for your Mom. I'm keeping you in my thoughts! Hope everyone has a happy, hopeful day! Smiles and Babydust... T

Hello all!! Welcome Wantbaby!! Thank you for your warm wishes. I appreciate it. Also, good luck to you with your cycle! Please stay with us and keep us informed on your progress. Thayward, I am truly sorry for your disappointment. You will eventually get answers, so now that someone above is watching over you and making decisions on your behalf. I am just sitting around waiting for AF. HAHAHA, that sounds too funny. I have to say I am excited about trying out the Femara. I really hope it does well with me. Only time will tell. Slow, sorry about your bad news with your mother in law. My heart goes out to your family. I will keep you all in my prayers. Hey whynotme……..how are ya doing????

Hey girls! Welcome back wantbaby! I am so happy that you now have the feeling of hopefullness hearing my success story. I am here to tell you that it does happen, it just may take some longer then others. I took me 4 IUI's to hit the lucky time. Jamie, I am so sorry about your MIL, dh must be so upset. It's never easy losing a loved one, especially a parent. I haven't had to experience that, but I just couldn't imagine my life without my mom around! Mon, I hope that your mom will pull through this whole stent thing and not have to look back. T, a few weeks doesn't seem like that long of a wait and I'm sure that your time is coming! Try to stay positive and everything else will fall into place. Today is my 2nd u/s and I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I feel like "what if there isn't anything there" or "what if something is wrong"! UGH! I guess that all part of being a parent. You worry about your children from the minute they are conceived and for the rest of your life. DH couldn't make it to this appt. so my mom is coming. She keeps saying that they are going to see a "wiener". She really wants me to have a boy!! She knows that they won't be able to tell at 11 weeks along, but it's just a running joke now. For me, I really just want a healthy baby! Have a great day ladies!

Hey, just wanted to check in with you guys to let you know how my appt. went. The u/s was AMAZING! It actually looks like a really baby now! He/she was moving all around and waving his/her arms. I'm not a really big crier, but I almost busted out in tears. I am just so amped right now and I can't even sit still! Talk to you guys tomorrow!

Hey Gals! Whynot - that is soooo wonderful! Congrats Girl! Smiles and Babydust to all! T

Morning girls, how's it going? I woke up so very tired this morning wishing that I didn't have to work during this whole pregnancy! The good news is that I still have alot of vacation to use before the end of December. I think I might take tomorrow off. Mon, any sign of af yet??? T, how are you doing?

Hello everyone! WHY - It must've been so exciting to see your little one. Oh my God, I can imagine how you feel. That is absolutely wonderful. Take good care and enjoy yourself. SLOW - I wonder how your MIL is doing. I am so sorry to hear the developments. MONTIE - I hope your mom will come out of this fine. Keep us posted. Of course, I will stay on - you girls are really wonderful. I just feel so good reading your posts. THAY - hope you are keeping yourself cheerful. Life is short and this will pass. We dont have much time to waste brooding over something we dont have. I know its difficult but our day will come soon. I am on Day 6 post IUI and test on Nov. 13th. Mentally, I have been very positive and happy the last few days. I hope to continue till I test out and after. Physically, I have such a horrible cold and feel quite sickly. That's the scene with me. Will login again tonight to see how your day went. - Mary

Hey Gals. Whynot and Mary, thanks for thinking of me. I am doing better today - I had to tell someone today that was wondering how my trip went - and I didn't cry. I am ready to try again. Once again, excited for AF to arrive? It is so weird saying that! I hope everyone is having a nice day. It is snowy and windy here! Smiles and Babydust... T

P.S. I hope this is the cycle you get a BFP Mary!!!!

I just have a question I am considering getting a sperm donor for my IUIs i have cervical narrowing so i can not get pg normally. and i wanted to know how much it has costed you ladies and where you have gotten it from? My doc said he can get it for little over a grand but i was just wondering where you can get it outside of that?

Hey everyone!! WOW, it’s nice to see our group growing!! Welcome Flgirlwantingbaby!! Well, I am not sure about your RE saying he can get it for you. Choosing a donor is a big deal and doing it with your partner is very important!! We use a cryobank in California and I love it!! I think we pay $365.00 a vial and whatever shipping costs that apply, which I think is $160.00 per shipment. This is why we normally order 3 vials at a time. (to keep the shipping costs down) Then our procedure for IUI runs us $519.00. My insurance covers all my meds, u/s testing, blood work and my other monthly and/or weekly visits. You can also do IUI with your partner’s swimmers if applicable. Please ask as many questions about donor that you may have. All the girls on this site are wonderful and I am sure they will be able to answer anything you throw at them. HAHAHA. Hey Thayward, I am waiting for AF too!! She still hasn’t popped in and I wish she would soon. I can’t wait to start my new meds and see how they work. Hopefully this with be my positive month also. (since my track record is 7 iui with 4 consecutive, I won’t be disappointed if it’s not) Hey Slow and Whyntome…………..how are things? Happy to hear your good news Whynotme. It’s great to hear your success!! Wantbaby – hey lady, how are you? Sorry you aren’t feeling good. You know, Slow and I both got sick on our cycle that came back positive. It’s your sign. This will be your cycle!! Baby Dust to all!!!