Life goes on

Nothing much is new here. Its day 11 of my IUI-turned-break cycle so waaay to early for an action to be going on,

I am really trying to get back into my healthy routine like I was earlier this year but I am failing, I really don't know why.I think perhaps I need some counseling.

Also, I am trying to find an RE. I think its more than time to move on from the OB. While I have been pleased with the IF specialists at my OB, I would feel better going to an RE sooner. There are many options to choose from in this area, which is making the decision difficult. Do I go with one of the two big clinics? They both have a good reputation (for the most part). One is closer than the other but not by much. Or do I go with one of the smaller groups within the top hospitals? I might get more individualized attention but less flexibility on timing etc. I am also afraid they will not accept me until I lose more weight.

Choices, choices. At least I have them. I know for some of you there is only one choice and it is not always the best one.

IUI #1 canceled

Went in for CD3 bloodwork and u/s this morning. The u/s tech said I was cyst free though she could not find my left ovary. She finally (after much pain and maneuvering) found something and measured it but I am not convinced it was actually anything meaningful.

My e2 was high (though not terribly high--71) on my bloodwork and since the doctor didn't think we got a look at the left ovary they are concerned there is a cyst and want me to take a break.

I am upset of course but will manage. The thing I am most upset about is that I have no idea when my next cycle will be as without meds they can be sooo long. But I will keep my fingers crossed for less than 50 days.

I am going to focus on losing weight during the break and getting my exercising back on track. I was running 10-15 miles per week and since the m/c have run maybe 3 times total. My clothes haven't been fitting very well and I feel like crap because of all the crappy food I have been eating.

IUI #1 here we come...

Well yesterday it became official...cycle 18 was a big fat bust.

So now we will be moving on to IUI. My plan for this cycle is Clomid 100mg with an Ovidrel trigger and a single IUI on ovulation day. I am hoping for a slightly increased response to the 100mgs of Clomid this time as last cycle I only had one egg (which I know is all it takes but I wouldn't mind increasing the odds).

I am pretty sure that CD 1 will be tomorrow as I am feeling very crampy and it feels like I am spotting (though I am on a train so I am not sure about that).

Anyone who has gone through an IUI (or 2 or 6) have any advice??

Doesn't look like a birthday BFP for me

I caved and tested this morning (12dpo) rather than waiting until my birthday on Sunday. I was feeling hopeful last weekend as I was having mysterious cramping but that promptly went away and left me symptomless. So rather than be disappointed on my b-day I decided to test today and...

BFN :(

My beta is Monday and the doctor said to continue the progesterone supplements until then so i guess I will comply.

Y kept asking me last week what I want for my birthday and I was saying a positive pregnancy test. Today he said if I still wanted a positive test for my birthday he would have our friend K (7 months PG) pee on a stick for me. I had to laugh at the lengths he was willing to go to for fulfilling my birthday request (and simulataneously cry that that was the only way I was likely to actually get my request).

Anyhow, I will post again on Monday when the official beta results are in...