Since I only got one ovary going for the gold this month, my follicles got growing alot faster than usual. On Friday, CD8 my dominant follicle was already at 17 cm and I was told to take Ovidrel on Saturday night. First I thought wow my lucky day I only had to go through one pen of Gonal-F. Wrong, they wanted me to do another shot on Friday night which means I had to get another $300 pen for just one shot. I won't be using the pen again cause this is my last IUI, then I'm on the wait list for IVF. Oh well, just when you thought you saved $300 bucks. Bright side is this IUI will done way faster than usual and if it doesn't work I have plenty of time to get in the other tests they want done before IVF consult on March 3rd.
More tests, oh joy! I guess I have to do a SIS (also known as a hysterosonography) and more blood work. DH is suppose to do another SA but I don't understand why because don't they pretty much do a SA every time we do IUI? Have to ask about that.
Tomorrow morning 8:30 is my IUI, DH wants to do his donation at home this time. Which stresses me a bit since I have to drive at rush hour with a specimen jar between my legs (and its going to be way cold tomorrow too). What do you do? I'm trying not to drive him crazy with all this stuff so I have to give him some leeway on some things. Wish me luck -- been sending my request to the universe to make this happen this time!
It's been a long time! Part 2
13 years ago
We've done both. Hubby feels more comfortable donating at home--so his count is higher at home. So that is a plus.
ReplyDeleteTransport I keep the cup between my breasts--then when I got to the clinic I would put it in the brown bag and hand it over.
Good luck!
Good idea, closer to my heart that way. That's kinda gross to say...sorry :p
ReplyDeleteWe were told to do it under the arm and that worked pretty well, although it doesn't make driving easy. The things we do!
ReplyDeleteI wonder, is the test they want to do on you the same as they hysterosalpinogram? I know my clinic requires 1/yr. And for IVF my hubby had to do a different sperm analysis called a anti-sperm antibody test. You know, I never did ask about the results of that. We must be ok since we're in the middle of IVF #1. I wonder if that's what they're talking about for your hubby? Although, I'm keepin' my fingers crossed that you won't need either of those, 'cause IUI #3 WILL be the charm! ;)
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