IUI-looking for a 2WW buddy

[LandM2009]

I had my first IUI this morning (Saturday) after getting an HCG (Pregnyl) shot on Thursday. I can not test until November 29, 2009. I am hopeful, but not sure what to expect. My husband has two varicoceles and I have PCOS. We just happened upon a viable follicle on Monday when I had my first consult with the RE. She was surprised too. My husband's sperm wash showed good motility so we shall see. So far since the shot I have had headaches and a little tired. Don't want to get fooled by the HCG symptoms as pregnancy, but I know it will be hard. I also have to take the Progesterone capsules vaginally starting Sunday night b/c my uterine lining was a little thinner than she wanted.

[bamagirl316]

Do you take metformin for your PCOS? I do and from what I read it helps lower m\c rates/. Dont know if its true r not but will see....

[ajs20]

I will join you all in your TWW.  I had my first IUI 11/18/09 so I am 1dpiui.  This 2WW is the worst.  Did any of you have some spotting after your iui?

[jennlaurin80]

i read about metformin and m/c on several health sites...it says it is like a miracle drug for those with PCOS. Metformin is supposed to be VERY helpful to those with PCOS ! Google it...u will find lots of info :_)
I dont have PCOS...but i am taking it with my other fertility treatments.
Plus is causes wait loss...DOUBLE BONUS !

[bamagirl316]

jennlaurin80...I lost like 70lbs when I 1st got on it over 6years ago!!! Man it makes you go! Also my dr didnt take me off of it with my 1st pregnancy.

On another note:
Go get progesterone levels done 2morrow! Also today have been feeling kind of nausea on & off all day today and man alive My scent of smell is on HIGH ALERT!!  Feeling lil cramps as well and I never cramp with AF r anything, so not sure what thats about.... Got my fingers crossed! My daughter put her hand on my tummy 2day and said "Lord please bless us with a baby"! I cried! Oh please hear our prayers!
Good Luck to all!!! BABY DUST!!!

[LandM2009]

I was just confirmed by the RE that I do have PCOS. She was shocked that my OB was not treating me for it. They told me that my bloodwork did not show I had it, but I had the cysts in my ovaries, the cystic acne, the weight gain, etc. So I just found out and I am so glad that I know what's going on. I felt a like I was making too big of a deal out of it by the way they were treating me. Really need to get a new OB I think. I will ask my RE about metformin.

To all: I am glad our TWW train is growing. Welcome ladies! It's nice to have others to share this with. My situation is rather different in that we just happened to find a viable follicle when I had my first consultation with the RE. She said that occasionally women with PCOS do ovulate. I pray that this is the one. We were trying to adopt for the last year and had 2 failed adoptions b/c we were not well informed by my OB of our options. My hubby has 2 varicoceles and now I wish we would have researched more. We just heard of IUI about 2 months ago by a friend who got pregnant her first time. I am absolutely exhausted on the shot and the Progesterone capsules. It feels like someone is squeezing my uterus, but I'm just hoping that the Prog capsules are building up my lining for pregnancy. Positive thoughts to all you and I do hope God hears all of our prayers! SSBD to all!

[LandM2009]

I just read my post and I realize I am repeating myself througout this thread. Sorry. I think I have fake pregnancy brain! Here's to hoping I get the real thing next weekend!!