Waiting for Saturday...

Hi all - I'm patientely (NOT) waiting for Saturday to test or see if AF shows up.  I'm trying to focus on other stuff and not think about it much or I know I'll drive myself nuts.  I've been off and on nauseous for the last week, but that's the only odd symptom I'm having.  My weight is driving me nuts, got back down to 255 on Saturday and I'm back up to 260 this morning.  So I'm assuming AF is on her way.

I've got an appointment with my OB on Monday to discuss IUI and have her take a look at my charts.  I've already set up an appointment with an RE on 8/28.  We haven't been trying long (only since April), but we have to do ICI and my OB isn't confident that it will work so I think we'll be jumping to IUI pretty quickly.  Luckily my insurance covers it and I've nearly met my out of pocket max for the year, so I'm hoping to take advantage of that.

I'm going to do some searching on the forum here for info on REs and IUI since I'm pretty clueless about what to expect. 

Debbi

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/27eac9

lets hope that you get your BFP saturday!!!

Thanks Liz!  It's been hard not to test early, but the ones I have are dollar store tests and don't indicate they can detect things "early".  Patience is a virtue (or so I've been told anyway).

Debbi

Hoping you get your BFP.  I think it is wonderful that woman on the board were able to find a RE that was willing to help.  When I was 220 pounds (I'm 5'8 - 5'9) I went to a RE who sent me away until I lost significantly more weight.  On the weight subject- my weight jumped 5 pounds the week AF was due...I thought it was my typical AF weight- WRONG.  It was the last time I was on the scale at home since I got my BFP.  Good luck! 

You know to be honest I never even considered he might have an issue with my weight.  I'm down to 260 from 514 so in my mind I'm super healthy (or healthier anyway).  I'm glad you mentioned that though I'll have to keep in mind that is a possibility.  Sure hope not though, I'll be 37 in Oct and really don't want to put off a baby for too much longer.

Debbi

Hello! I am in Fort Worth so I know you will not want to go to my RE since he is over here. I just wanted to let you know if you want to know anything about IUI, I am on my forth round of them. So, feel free to PM with any questions :) I do know of a great RE in Irving but I am sure that is still not really in your area. I am sure your OB recommended an RE they work with.

Good luck getting your BFP and talking with your OB and RE. My OB sent me right over to my RE immediately due to my age she didn't want to waste any time.

Traci

I'll definitely send you a PM, especially if we end up having to go the IUI route.  Do you ever go to the DFW get togethers with the Texas board?  I'm very active there and go to the Ft Worth Rise & Shine breakfast periodically.  Somehow it makes sense to drive from McKinney to SW Ft Worth for breakfast with my favorite people. 

My OB seems to feel the same way about my age and told us to only try for a few months on our own.  Hopefully this month was it, if not we'll just move on.

Thanks!

Debbi

No, I really don't frequent the Texas board too much. I haven't been to any of the get the group get togethers. I had the LapBand surgery March of 2007.

You can PM me anytime, whether it is about IUI or not. I understand the frustration with TTC. We have been actively trying for a little over a year (charting, temping, etc). We had three IUI's and I got pregnant. Miscarried at 8 1/2 weeks and now on day two of my medication regimen for IUI number four :)

Hopefully we both get our BFP's ASAP!

Traci

Hi, I have no idea what ICI is and know very little of IUI-- But I wish you the best of luck, hopefully no AF shows up and you have a BFP!

Lisa

Thanks Lisa!  ICI is Intracervical insemination.  It supposedly has the same chances of pregnancy that regular BD does, but my OB hasn't seen much success with her patients that do it so she didn't want us trying for too long that way.

Thanks, crossing my fingers (and toes)

Debbi