It has been three and a half months since DH and I had our first visit with the Fertility Specialist. Throughout tax season I have been on a regimen of Femara, Ovidrel and Progesterone along with Timed Intercourse. I have had three ultrasounds and many appointments with the acupuncturist.
When the first two cycles ended with a normal period I swore to relax as much as possible during the third cycle. I cut my hours from 60+ to just above 55 hours per week. I didn't go to the acupuncturist as going there would stress me out only because of the time it would take and I don't think that worrying about time always helped. Unfortunately, on the last day of tax season I found out that we had failed to conceive yet again.
After talking with the doctor we decided to try one more cycle of drugs, but this time we are adding something new. Today I will be going in for an IUI (Intrauterine Insemination). It isn't a complicated procedure and it is nowhere near as expensive as IVF (In Vitro Fertilization).
Prior to the IUI, DH will go in and give a "sample". That "sample" will be washed so that the semen will be separated from the seminal fluid. The semen will then be placed in a catheter and DH's little men/women will be inserted past the cervical wall directly into my uterus. The procedure shouldn't take long and it should involve little to no discomfort. I will be required to rest for 10 - 15 minutes after the IUI, but I can resume normal activities afterwards. I've decided to take the day off from work.....I don't want any kind of stress to affect me today!
In a couple of days I will begin taking the progesterone again while I deal with the two week wait. During the next two weeks I plan on putting needle to thread to help me cope.
Thank you so much for allowing me to share this with you all. This is a very tough subject for many and we need all the support we can get.
Happy Stitches!
16 comments:
Sending you lots of support! Good luck!!!
Praying for success...
fingers toes and everything else crossed that this works for you :)... chill and relax and get that needle busy and we want to see some good stitching results too ok ;)
(((((HUGE HUGS)))) love mouse xxxxx
Jennifer: I had tears in my eyes reading your post today I pray that all goes well today, I could not have children, I am in my sixties and if we had all the things you are trying I would have done the same things you are doing.
Good Luck to You and Your Husband.
Blessings
Catherine
Wishing you all the luck in the world! Sending a few hugs to you too. Good luck!
Good luck Jennifer! I wish you the best on your journey to motherhood. *hugs*
I've had family/friends go through this and I wish you all the best!!!!! Sending positive thoughts. :)<3
I wish you lots of luck Jennifer. X
Good luck with the treatment . Hoping for good news for you both .XXX
Jennifer, you and your husband are in my prayers daily. I hope that this works for you. Good luck for good news. And lots of hugs as well....
Sending many hugs and prayers your way!
sending all the good thoughts and hugs I have! relax, stitch and try not to worry too much (but that is easier said than done:-()
Thinking of you during this time and hoping for a positive outcome!
Heres wishing, hoping, praying, crossing fingies and toes...relax and enjoy that needle & thread to fabric....
Oh Jennifer. I sincerely hope that all goes well for you and your hubby. I'll pray for you.
Hugs
Anne
Hopefully, your hysteroscopy will give you some answers. Keep your chin up-it took one of my co workers a few years to work it out. But how she has a lovely little boy.
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