Well, I’m back. It was a great trip. Q. and I had a lot of fun together; I didn’t temp consistently; I ate too much cheese; I drank too much wine; I didn’t worry about getting pregnant, staying pregnant, any of it. Sadly I didn’t get to become one of those lucky (annoying) people who arrive home after a holiday pregnant. Just relaxing didn’t do it for me. (Although that’s probably a good thing as if I had ended up pregnant I would have spent the entire pregnancy beating myself up for the wine. To say nothing of the unpasteurized cheeses.)
We had an appointment with our fs yesterday, and, as I expected, it’s onto the Clomid for me. I did some bloodwork, determined that I did not ovulate on the trip and was not about to do so (surprise surprise), and now I start Provera to bring on a cycle. When I’m on Day 2 or 3 it’s back to the clinic and we’ll sort out the Clomid. I like the fact that they’re going to monitor me while I’m on Clomid. If I’m going to overreact and release oodles of eggies I’d like someone to notice that. I always feel very well looked after at the clinic, and that helps a lot.
One thing that did surprise me was my fs was quite happy to jump straight to IUIs in conjunction with the Clomid. She knows that for Q. and I having an April or May baby next year would be ideal, and she was willing to give us the best possible shot at that right from the start. Which I thought was very nice of her, but I wanted at least a couple of chances on our own first. If I can be impregnated by my husband, I’d prefer that. So we talked, and I think right now our plan is to try two rounds of Clomid on our own, and then (assuming I ovulate) move on to the IUIs.
Anyone want to weigh in on this? I know that you can’t just keep taking the Clomid, but is moving to the IUIs after two tries moving on too quickly? I feel a little torn by it- I really want a baby, but I also would rather get pregnant in my own house on my own time. And I’m a little stressed by the idea that once you move to IUIs, the step after that is IVF. Q.’s swimmers are fine- his morphology is borderline low (but still within normal range), but his other numbers are excellent.
I think we should probably take things one cycle at a time. Maybe I won’t even ovulate on the first round, who knows.
In any case, I’m pleased to be moving forward, and genuinely excited about the thought that I could ovulate this month. I do have to stay on the metformin, which I’m not thrilled about, but whatever improves my odds. Q. was saying yesterday that he’ll miss hearing me belch around the house once I’m off the drugs. Charming, n’est pas?
Now if I could just sort out the jet lag. Who would have thought six hours could wreak so much havoc?
IT is really scary making the leap from just clomid and timed intercourse to the IUI. I will say that the IUI is far less invasive and scary than I was afraid it would be… and considering it is just another step in the direction to hopefully a pregnancy, it was worth it for me.
You’re right, though, you can only take it one cycle at a time and not think too far ahead!
I am hoping you don’t have to get any further than where you are now, I really mean that.
*hugs*
Hi. I just found you and have similiar feelings about blogging – just started to. I’ve been out there reading a lot for awhile, but needed my own personal outlet. Welcome to the blog world!!
As for the IUI and wanting to make a baby AT HOME, I completely understand. The doctor didn’t think clomid and timed intercourse would work for me, and sent me straight to IUI. 3 months of IUI, 3 months of fertility drugs, 3 months of IVF… if all of it fails, that’s the plan. I like having a plan.
Good luck!! Hope you don’t have to go to the IUI route.