undiagnosed?? IUI advice..

[hopeful_mama]

Hey Ladies! I am new to this group...  I finally switched doctors and I had my iniitial appointment with a fertility specialist on friday. I have already had every known test in the book and everything has turned out ok. But still after 20 months ttc and one ectopic (also undiagnosed) no baby. I have done 2 rounds of clomid alone, but now this doc is recommending clomid, trigger shot and 2 iui's (24 hours apart). I'm terrified. I'm worried about spending all this money (about 2500 a cycle because my insurance doesnt cover any of it) and then getting a neg result. I know its a worth while risk, but I have my doubts. I am cd 25 today and they said I can start with the new cycle approaching. I have a lot going on in Feb and between already being skeptical and knowing there is a lot going on in Feb, I'm wondering if I should wait. My hubby and I are going back and forth on this whole thing. I just dont know what to do. Anyone have any advice? thanks! :)

[chickensmommy]

I would not do 2 back to back.. It doesnt give you more of a chance than if you do 1.

[jb0520]

I would just do one, it seems a little extreme! This is just my opinion but it seems like something to get more money. My specialist told me I have a great chance with clomid, trigger and iui! I don't know your exact situation but 2500 a cycle is crazy. In going to pay 1080 a cycle

[hopeful_mama]

Thank you. I am going to call today and ask if I can just do 1. How do you ladies feel about stress factor? Feb i have 2 birthday parties I'm planning and I am also my step daughters brownie troop's cookie mom. So I have all that. Do you think I should wait until March? In my heart i dont want to wait, but I dont want to lessen my chances.

[jb0520]

I don't know how you personally deal with stress but there is no way I would do that after having the iui. I plan on being lazy and stress free! If thats something you enjoy and you won't be stressed then you should do it, it will make the 2 week wait go faster but I personally wouldn't do it but I understand you not wanting to wait either!

[Brandrea]

I would agree that you should push for only one IUI.  I just got my BFP this month after an IUI with injectables and trigger.  I'm not great at handling stress so I purposefully kept my schedule pretty open in the tww.  Also a lot of people say it doesn't make a difference but the day of the IUI I went straight home and laid on the couch ALL DAY - even if the laying around didn't help, the day of pure relaxation probably did....I would say if you're already stressing a little about Feb maybe just wait for March and take the time now to plan to keep your schedule as free as possible to allow time to really relax.

[hopeful_mama]

Good points! I have decided to wait until March. I talked to my nurse about it too and she agrees, one month  is not going to hurt. they are also waiting on some test results, so its better i wait anyway. Thanks so much for the advice. I dont know anyone who has been through this and having this site to post to helps!!

Congrats on the BFP Brandrea!!! woot woot! :)

[chickensmommy]

I'm always under stress so I'm used to it but take it easy if you can. Planning parties seems like fun!