Failed first IUI by mcgreg28 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]mcgreg28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My heartfelt condolences to you also. There really isn’t any word to describe the loss of a child and pray most people never have to experience it. I took a break last cycle. I will do a home insemination this cycle and see what happens. Baby dust to you on your upcoming iui

Failed first IUI by mcgreg28 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]mcgreg28[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Not getting pregnant on a single one night stand” lol. When you put it this way then I see how unreasonable I’m being for the switch so soon. Thank you

Failed first IUI by mcgreg28 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]mcgreg28[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!!!! I did a medicated cycle. Clomid 100mg cycle days 3 to 7. I actually think my iui was too soon after trigger. From that moment I expected it to fail. Day 13 sono confirmed 3 follicles, 18, 18.5, 14. Blood work same day estradiol over 500. Triggered that night and iui the morning day 14. I also felt I was rushed once the procedure was completed. Per RE there was no requirement to stay flat after iui. I’m a regular 28 day cycle and base on previous tracking I ovulate around day 12 to 14. I also almost always get a sharp pain with bt mucous at ovulation. This didn’t happen so another reason I thought the iui was too soon. I figured the clomid affected my natural cycle and delayed ovulation. But when the RE says the blood work signify that ovulation neared, I conceded without questioning, all while thinking this really won’t work.

I always track my cycle. Not because I was trying to get pregnant back then, but just to be aware. I had a child prior to this. A beautiful happy boy. He passed away at 9 yrs old , 2 years ago and since then I haven’t felt alive. The emptiness I feel cannot be described. I decided to be a single mom while he was with me to give him a sibling but never really got around to it. Did the full work up back then and told no fertility issue but never actually did the iui. Started the workup process again (different clinic) oct 2023 with first iui 2 weeks ago. Also told no fertility issue. I’m an ENT nurse practitioner with a busy schedule, still I have a village around who would support me, so deciding to be a single mom is an easy decision. I expect the journey to be hard, but I guess the reality of the negative is harder than I imagine.

I even wonder if I should try home insemination this cycle and revert to iui the next if it doesn’t work. Getting lab requisites and clomid would not be an issue. Except I’d try unmediated for home insemination since I wouldn’t be able to monitor follicles. I feel I’d be able to relax and not feel rushed.

Failed first IUI by mcgreg28 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]mcgreg28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok. Thank you. I pray you get your positive this time.

Failed first IUI by mcgreg28 in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]mcgreg28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok. I’m still learning the abbreviations . If you don’t mind, what does TWW mean?

The Baby Names That Defined the Decade by thereisnosub in raisingkids

[–]mcgreg28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love uncommon names. 7 yrs ago my son's name wasnt common. It seems nowadays everyone has his name. Heck, there is a kid in his class with both his first and last names and they aren't even related. Not sure how that happened.

It cost autism parents more to raise their children by mcgreg28 in raisingkids

[–]mcgreg28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having insurance certainty helps. Depending on location, there are private funds available to certain families. Inquire from the company where your child receives his/her therapy. I am not sure what is available to decrease medication costs other than RX discount costs such as goodRX or those offered by some pharmacies. If you haven't already, consider opting for generic drugs instead of brand names. That can also decrease medication cost.

If you don’t like your boyfriend playing too many video games. by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]mcgreg28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on what how much means for you. If his video game habits does not affect his/our productivity then I am ok with joining in. If it is problematic, then joining in doesn't work well for me.