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To Alpha Gamma Prego and ALL trying to conceivers about the power of prayer.
I know that we all come from different faiths and believes, but most all faiths believe in one thing and that is the power of prayer. Science has even proven it's benefits. I was thinking that we should start something of a prayer chain, and schedule a time when each of us takes a few minutes to pray for one another at the same time every day. We can post certain prayer requests for example, if you're having an IUI in the morning, or an IVF transfer, or simply trying to time your bd during o, whatever, and then we will all pray for the request at the same time. Maybe we should set aside 9 am and/or 9pm Pacific Standard Time each day for a few minutes to pray for one another. I can post a table of time zones if you are interested. Anyhow, let me know what you all think of this idea and if we all agree, or like the idea, then let the prayers begin!
Empty,
many women on this forum got pregnant with only one tube. However, they used IUI to boost their chances when they were ovulating on the right side that wasn't damaged. A lap is usually suggested if both tubes are blocked. I am not sure what your doc has in mind.
HeathJo,
I hope your HSG is painless and you do not have the same reaction as Lisa. Please do not worry about that. HSG is uncomfortable but not more than IUI in my experience. I did not take any painkillers that day and was totally OK. Do not forget to have a pad on Tuesday. They dye will be leaking for a few hours after the procedure.
Answering your question: this is not the first round of clomid for me. I took clomid back in August and September with no success. It wasn't clomid's fault though since scar tissue was preventing conception no matter what the medicine was doing. I just hope that scar tissue is not back or at least not back on both sides and there is a chance in hell that this month may work.
Mary,
how are you doing? I hope your wait for LH surge is over. Such long wait can drive anyone crazy.
many women on this forum got pregnant with only one tube. However, they used IUI to boost their chances when they were ovulating on the right side that wasn't damaged. A lap is usually suggested if both tubes are blocked. I am not sure what your doc has in mind.
HeathJo,
I hope your HSG is painless and you do not have the same reaction as Lisa. Please do not worry about that. HSG is uncomfortable but not more than IUI in my experience. I did not take any painkillers that day and was totally OK. Do not forget to have a pad on Tuesday. They dye will be leaking for a few hours after the procedure.
Answering your question: this is not the first round of clomid for me. I took clomid back in August and September with no success. It wasn't clomid's fault though since scar tissue was preventing conception no matter what the medicine was doing. I just hope that scar tissue is not back or at least not back on both sides and there is a chance in hell that this month may work.
Mary,
how are you doing? I hope your wait for LH surge is over. Such long wait can drive anyone crazy.
thanks Lexima - i am learning all these things as i go and am so grateful i have all you girls to help me along. So your results are excellent!!! best of luck.
Hey guys, thanks for asking about me :-)
I went in Friday morning for an u/s, and I have the go-ahead to start 5mg letrozole (femara) today, cd3-7. Then, cd5-9, I start follistim 75 injections, and have an u/s cd10 (Feb. 2) to check follicles.
My HSG is scheduled for Tuesday, 1/29 at 12:45. I am nervous, but relieved because I do NOT have to discontinue the Metformin before the test.
Lex--Awesome about the 5 follies!!!!!! Do you have another u/s before the IUI?
Lisa--are you for certain it is AF coming??? When is she due??
Helen--is this your first month on Clomid?
Empty--Lex is right, 1 follie is all it takes. That is what I usually have and sometimes feel inadequate seeing people with so many more, but don't fret. It can happen!!!
I went in Friday morning for an u/s, and I have the go-ahead to start 5mg letrozole (femara) today, cd3-7. Then, cd5-9, I start follistim 75 injections, and have an u/s cd10 (Feb. 2) to check follicles.
My HSG is scheduled for Tuesday, 1/29 at 12:45. I am nervous, but relieved because I do NOT have to discontinue the Metformin before the test.
Lex--Awesome about the 5 follies!!!!!! Do you have another u/s before the IUI?
Lisa--are you for certain it is AF coming??? When is she due??
Helen--is this your first month on Clomid?
Empty--Lex is right, 1 follie is all it takes. That is what I usually have and sometimes feel inadequate seeing people with so many more, but don't fret. It can happen!!!
empty/babyalive - I'm using plain CVS brand OPKs they are cheaper than the brand names. I think they go for $17 a box and with CVS sometimes you get coupons so its additional $2 off. They work pretty well for me. Few months ago I bought First Response, but didn't like them even the control line on them wasn't as bright. So I went out and bout my trusted CVS and retested.
empty - One follicle is normal, healthy women that get pregnant naturally produce one follicle a month. What fertility drugs do, they produce more than one increasing the chances but also increasing chances for multiples. So it's not impossible to get pg with just one.
empty - One follicle is normal, healthy women that get pregnant naturally produce one follicle a month. What fertility drugs do, they produce more than one increasing the chances but also increasing chances for multiples. So it's not impossible to get pg with just one.
Lexima - i am very happy for you despite the fact that i dont know much about follicles!
I only had one dominant one so i am note sure until i see my doc on tues what that means. I am not on meds. What OPKs do you use? I cant afford the smileys they are $59 for 7 tests here and i still am waiting for my normal ones to turn up in the mail.
Helen- i see the doc on Tues. They will have all of my results and DHs results. I have a feeling they might try the lap on me or clomid. I have no other issues from what they can tell from the HSG and ultrasound. But like i mentioned above to Lex they say one dominant follicle on my right ovary (the good side) and i dont know if i should be having more? They could tell i will be ovulating on the right and i am on CD17 today. I am totally interested to hear about your lap so please let me know?
I only had one dominant one so i am note sure until i see my doc on tues what that means. I am not on meds. What OPKs do you use? I cant afford the smileys they are $59 for 7 tests here and i still am waiting for my normal ones to turn up in the mail.
Helen- i see the doc on Tues. They will have all of my results and DHs results. I have a feeling they might try the lap on me or clomid. I have no other issues from what they can tell from the HSG and ultrasound. But like i mentioned above to Lex they say one dominant follicle on my right ovary (the good side) and i dont know if i should be having more? They could tell i will be ovulating on the right and i am on CD17 today. I am totally interested to hear about your lap so please let me know?
Thanks guys. I just did OPK, and it's obviously negative, I didn't even think otherwise, but if RE told me to start checking I did just in case. I looks like I'm responding best to the 75ml dose of Follistim, so the way things are going IUI will probably sometime at the end of next week. I'm thinking Friday or Monday if they decide to reduce the dose.
Lisa - sorry about BFN and AF symptoms, don't give up if it's not this month it's next.
Did anyone hear from HeathJo?
Lisa - sorry about BFN and AF symptoms, don't give up if it's not this month it's next.
Did anyone hear from HeathJo?
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