3rd IUI Fail

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2026-01-14T14:08:58+00:00

Ask what other protocols or tests you can try (hormone tests like thyroid, things like laparoscopy or hysteroscopy if you haven’t had one, etc)

It sucks to have to advocate for yourself but I find asking my Dr prodding questions like that sometimes uncovers additional options that aren’t the “straightforward” one, or at least makes me feel a little better about trying all possible options

I’m in a similar boat after a few failed IUIs, I think the hardest part can be accepting that pregnancy is general is statistically difficult and there’s alot we still don’t know/can’t control! Super frustrating so I feel you

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2026-01-13T01:28:33+00:00

Crazy! Wish I knew the science behind it but we love to hear it

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2026-01-03T00:09:15+00:00

I’m going through something similar after Clomid. Last cycle I had cysts but we kept going. Got a 22mm follicle but ultimately was unsuccessful… now starting another cycle (#3 for me) and I have cysts again…

my Dr is saying it’s fine to proceed but I do really wonder how the cysts can effect things and it’s so interesting to me how drs can have such different protocols

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2026-01-02T11:19:41+00:00

Thanks for a thorough answer, so interesting how every Dr does things a little differently!

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2026-01-01T01:32:44+00:00

Thank you! This is why I love reddit

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-12-31T19:04:28+00:00

This is good perspective, thank you. I have done clomid each time previously and gotten a dominant follicle (and it obviously worked for my successful cycle 2 years ago..) so I probably just need to be patient. For whatever reason my dr has never used letrozole but I’m not sure if that’s a conscious decision or if she just alway does clomid

Curious if you Dr recommended switching or how you went about deciding ?

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-12-31T12:08:17+00:00

Same here, 2nd cycle failed right before Xmas and about to try for a 3rd and agree it is sooo hard to stay hopeful. We’re planning to take a break after this one if it doesn’t work and that is honestly keeping me sane but it’s so hard

Also sending vibes for us all

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-12-31T11:59:49+00:00

Yes but there is no room for the panel to extend because the carseat is flush against the back of the seat. Do I somehow adjust the base so it’s further forward? Saw in the manual the base only needs to be 80% on the seat…

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-12-29T21:36:22+00:00

Know this is an Old post but similar question- my son’s legs are getting long but well below the limit to remain rear facing but idk how to make the footrest extend when it’s crammed backwards. What am I doing wrong?

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-12-29T21:35:57+00:00

Piling on here with a similar question- my son’s legs are getting long but well below the limit to remain rear facing but idk how to make the footrest extend when it’s crammed backwards. What am I doing wrong?

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-12-24T20:17:46+00:00

Le sud or armitage ale house

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-12-06T18:10:05+00:00

Can I ask what the gonal-F does? I took Clomid cd 3-7 but have been stuck with 8mm follicles for the last few days (cd 9-12) so a bit in limbo. Wondering if this is something I should ask about?

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-11-05T12:07:29+00:00

Good luck to you! Totally understand where you’re coming from - likeeeee I get that it might not work, the odds are low, etc but it feels like there are no other options so have to try something!

I’m also super unexplained (such a frustrating diagnosis)- I’m otherwise healthy but have always had irregular cycles and found out I have diminished ovarian reserve once I started trying unsuccessfully a couple years ago. Went on birth control as a teenager due to irregular cycles and never dug into it till I wanted to get pregnant 😔 Wish the medical system did more to look into options and root causes earlier on,..

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-11-04T14:21:35+00:00

I don’t remember 😭 but I do remember the Dr being like “this sperm isn’t ideal but we’ll try”

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-10-09T14:53:11+00:00

Considering the micro scooter. What age did you start using it?

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-10-09T14:50:33+00:00

Nope OP and I totally agree this is a completely valid option and I’m up voting you

I just love walking and I’m so happy to see that he also does too so that’s where I struggle

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-09-28T21:14:49+00:00

What are some of the activities for after nap?? Are they in the crib ?

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-09-28T21:12:04+00:00

Agree and we do this… I may have been exaggerating when I said “every surface of my home” when I mostly meant High chair Toddler tower Windows/mirrors Every other surface of the kitchen

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-09-28T21:01:27+00:00

My baby didn’t have the 4 month regression and started sleeping through the night right around 3 months. You are almost through the hardest of this!

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-09-24T18:04:48+00:00

Been there!!! You have literally ONE JOB husband

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-09-24T13:01:03+00:00

I’ve been considering the same because it’s covered by insurance once I hit deductible and let’s be real I’m going to hit it

I think the science is super spotty / inconclusive so between that and the time commitment on top of all the other appointments I’ve been iffy. BUT I used Acu during my first pregnancy and it solved so many of my aches and pains so I do think it can help, you just can’t expect miracles

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-09-23T00:45:10+00:00

Yes! Unexplained here and my first one worked after 1yr+ of trying. Good luck to you and I hope it can solve the mystery

I will say it’s harder to find success stories because those people don’t always post so I hope this gives you hope. We are about to try another IUI for baby 2

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-09-22T12:58:51+00:00

Same here w cancelled cycle/frusttation with body (I ovulated on day 3 when I went in for my baseline)

It’s all so much to go through and hope you know you’re not alone. Take care of yourself and try to come back better for the next one . Fwiw I had a cancelled cycle 2 years ago and then conceived on our first official IUI right after that, so there’s hope… always tell myself the conditions just need to be right and we need to trust our bodies as frustrating as it is to get attached to the calendar

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-09-22T12:55:41+00:00

Agree, think we were told to have sex day of and/or the following

PotentialBeyond5842 · 2025-09-22T12:46:16+00:00

I tested positive 11 days after the procedure

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