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That time already, huh? We do fill up these threads fast. I just finished posting to the old one. I'll just do a quick cut & paste into this one too. :)

Okay, here's the cut & paste of my last posting on the old thread::: Galina--what a small "world," huh? That's funny that you've met the gf of the RE you're seeing today. Good luck with that appt. by the way. I'm eager to hear how it goes. And I hope you're connection pays off for you! Networking--gotta love it. That's good that the article confirmed what I've heard about freezing not losing any potentcy. I'm not 100% sure we'll even use this sample but it's good insurance, but wherever possible I'd rather have the fresh stuff. I'm glad that's a viable option for those poor men going thru chemo though. Ann--well that's good at least that you don't have to do the interviews, but I gather today is just business as usual. Yes, that's exactly the spot where I'm getting my shots, the upper 1/4th quadrant of my butt/hips region, something like that. Hopefully DH can figure out the right spot & miss a blood vessel too. I'll let you know tomorrow if it's an ouchy spot. You're doing your shots subq, right? On the tummy? You know, the IM meds probably weren't any cheaper than the subq after all. The way my dr was talking, it sounded like I might get them for like $750, $800 or so but it turned out to be $994. Oh well, I knew there was a good chance I'd be spending something in that neigborhood. ChristinaC--That's the theory at least. I never managed to grow more than 1 mature follie on Clomid, so we'll see how much better I respond to the Repronex. My dr was talking like he expected me to grow at least 3 or 4 follies now. Good luck with the Clomid cycle. Are you getting monitored via u/s? How many follies did you have for this IUI?

I feel really greatful that i stumbled along this website and met you girls.. by reading what each of you log, i'm getting to know your experiences to put with my own.. it's good to know we can be there for each other. I had 3 follicles my first try with clomind & IUI. This time my doc didn't advise for getting an ultrasound to see how many this time. I wish she had so i can know what i'm up against you know? So how long do you have to be on the shots? and does this increase your chances? My doc says they like to do only 3 round of IUI's then see about shots next. I wish you all the very best of luck!

Thanks ChristineC. I'm glad you've joined us, too. I'm glad to have found this board as well, it's been a godsend. It's wonderful chatting with so many different ladies with different but similar experiences, drawing from each other. :) Wow, 3 follies on your 1st Clomid/IUI, that's a wonderful response. That's what I'm hoping for this time w/ Repronex. Are you working with an OB or RE? I agree, it's too bad that you're not getting closer monitoring this time, over stimming can happen on Clomid as well, plus it would be nice for you to know the # of follies each cycle. How did the dr know when to trigger you then without the u/s monitoring? Did you chart or use OPKs? I think probably 3 Clomid/IUI cycles before switching to injectibles is probably a good idea. Although hopefully you won't have to worry about the injectibles. I'm not really sure how many days I'll be on the shots, I guess it depends on how well & how fast I respond. I'll be doing them every night from tonight thru Sunday, then on Monday I have my 1st u/s & e2 blood draw and I guess we'll go from there.

Opps, I meant ChristinaC, not CristineC. Sorry! Guess I should proofread, huh?!

Hi girlls, so soory, just posted long letter on ladies whos done iui2.I'll keep posting next time here.

Hi girlls, so soory, just posted long letter on ladies whos done iui2.I'll keep posting next time here.Mega i am glad you started injectibles, adn it is eazy.I had in tummy, this hospital prefer that area.If you have a time read my letter on previous iui2.XOXO

Lilly2, yes, I just read your posting on the older thread. Thanks for your prayers & well wishes. The 12th is your next Beta? Good luck. It sounds like more symptoms are appearing so that's a good sign I'd say. Are you going to wait til the 2nd trimester to start telling everyone? That seems to be when most people start announcing. I'm not sure I'd be able to wait that long or not. So one of your dogs is pregnant, too? How funny. You have American Bulldogs, right? How cute. I love bulldogs, all dogs really. I actually have a Bullmastiff myself, a cross breed of an English Bulldog & a mastiff. He's our spoiled "little" fur baby. 110 ibs. of pure love (& drool).

Hi guys, Lilly, you sound so happy and cute and funny on your last post on the other thread. I am so very happy for you. Kep eating and enjoy this time of your life when you can eat, eat and eat. Mega, you must be very excited w/this new cycle. Iam going to live vicariously through you and Ann this month and be nervous and excited during this injection time! My dh and I want to get a bigger dog right now. What is a good breed that is a good guard dog but also friendly with kids? Now we have a dog, or I should say, Brittany has a dog, a Pikenese and his name is Bugsy.

I know i agree, i wish to know them each month. We'll jsut keep on doing this until we're to try something new. My husbands motiltiy was up 25% percent from the first one we did. So anything is hopeful. Congrats Lilly.. How exciting! :)

Galina--Bullmastiffs are wonderful big protective dogs and they LOVE their kids. That's a big reason we got the breed we did. Kafka (our dog) loves my DH so much but the second he feels like Derr is about to threaten me in any way his protective instinct flares up & he's hyper alert til we stand him down. They're not prone to attacks but they are very protective of their whole family. Read about the breed--you'll fall in love & want one of your own. I'm sure of it. And watching a big old bullmastiff playing with a Pekenese would be sooo cute too. Yes, I am pretty excited right now. I'll probably be pretty nervous by the time 9 rolls around though. Again, good luck with your appt. today. I hope you get great advice from this dr. ChristinaC--Wow, sounds like your DH's motility has improved quite a bit. That's great. Do you have him on a vitamin regimine? We have male issues too, my DH has low morphology (5%). But there's still plenty of success stories with male issues & IUI. So you're right to feel hopeful this month. All it takes is 1 sperm meeting 1 egg!

ladies, what is DH? dumb question lol

Hi Ladies, I woke up this morning thinking of you and praying for you. Mega, it's funny that you ask about my symptoms. I will say that I was really looking for symptoms every month for the lest year, and saw and felt many, that were NOTHING. That's the frustrating part. I remember feeling 2 sharp pains about 30 mins. after the IUI. I also felt weird pains "downtown" the week of the pregnancy test. I also, now remember I had no desire to eat my favorite candy, Reese's cups. Also, five days before the pregnancy test, I woke up on a Sunday around 8am, by 11am, I was back in bed and woke up at 3pm. That should have been a clue. I still am just so tired. It doesn't help being on the prometrium. Again, I just wanted to say hello and let you know that I pray for each and every one of you....it's not easy being patient, but hang in there. By the way, I didn't get sore boobs until a week after the pg test. Tip for the future, sleep in a sport's bra..big help. I'll talk with you all soon.

Hey Mega, yes if all stay ok i'll do beta but dont think i'll be brave to ask for numbers hsg all i want is report it is good or not.I fill like hcg no will press me to think more and i am worried enough for now...I just finished prayers, it is early mornong and hope God will here it.I can wait till second trimester the only thing i dont know ill i'll be having morning sickens or something that people will wee before.My dh and mine familly waiting good news, i will not announsed till i can.Need to see first.I'll keep true a long as i can but problem is we have friends wedding in sudney on th 30th of april so we have to travel and we ar not shore how things will go with me and as well we have feeling everyone will see...my dh was huging me last nite under the sky full with stars and newish moon and he said allready can feel under his hands different touch, pregnant women.He things i am bigger and it helps a lot, b/c i think i dont look nice,and hi keep telling me how i am beautifull now....i am not but at list have good suprot, hahaha...He is sooo gentle and sceard to and trying to make my small wishes and i never meant it'll happend to me after terrable life what i had...Praying to God to look after him every single moment his relly sweet boy.I am so happy Mega you have "litlle "pup, dogs are great, arent?My preggie dog is lucky b/c i can uderstand how she feels like and it is her first just shell be mum of 9,10 and me only one.I am not dreaming like my doctor ant thinking twins or triplets with suche a huge spended time TTC and with this ages.I dont belive so...never!Buster, her boyfriend is so dear to her, we can see he is waching during nite and cheking how she is doing and it is funny when they kissing you cant belive...long , soft and gentle kissess...People cant belive.Oh Galina, you are so beautifull girll, yes you'll be busy to with Mega and Ann we, all we'll be and of corse with you, can you imagine if you conceive naturally baby this time??It'll be great Easter gift.Hmm. dogy question, i love american buldogs but they can easy knocked you down b/c they are so strong and when we opening doore we have to be ready otherwise, when they say hello and start h"haging" and wellcoming you, ohoho, trablle.They too excited...They are excellent dogs and friendly male is more khitchen boy and femaile is more guard dog.I feel safe with them.You have to consider very friendly ones b/c Pekinise and tyer are ussually a bit brave nature with brave hearts.I have one in Belgrade named pop-corn and as well maltese wich i took in belgrade when i run a way from ex h.It was long travel but dogy named Betty is happie and my parents love dogs so much.Both my small dogies attacking large dogs so we have to be very carefull with them.I will stay with you girlls, you are all great and beautifull and so helpfull...Just keep honestly praying together and God will listen who need and what and hi will give all that we can handle.

Mega, yes, all my shots are subq, thank goodness. I don't know if I could handle the other. You are tough! Galina, Boxers are also great tempered dogs and good w/kids. People think they are intimidating, too, when they don't know the breed. Great for late-night walks!

CristinaC, dh=dear husband. dd=dear daughter. ds=dear son.