tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post3795501433387563811..comments2023-10-18T01:58:42.244-07:00Comments on A Little Hope: Follow-upsunflowerchildehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15209334933886664383noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-75333222962018631702009-10-28T18:28:06.675-07:002009-10-28T18:28:06.675-07:00I'm sorry I'm late to your post and I'...I'm sorry I'm late to your post and I'm sorry to hear that they want to convert your cycle to an IUI. That EXACT scenario happened to me, except I only had 3 follicles. And it was IUI#4 for me too and I scoffed when they gave me the speech about multiples. But don't count yourself out yet. Injectables are different than clomid. You have 5 eggs vs. 1-2. Your body has been controlled by drugs and will continue to be (most likely they'll tell you to go on progesterone suppositories and if not then ask them for it). You just don't know what will happen. IVF#0.5/IUI#4 turned out to be the biggest surprise of my life. Don't lose hope!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-27888377658475210102009-10-26T14:41:54.207-07:002009-10-26T14:41:54.207-07:00My opinion is to switch to IUI and take your money...My opinion is to switch to IUI and take your money and run. While I agree that IVF will probably lead to more conclusions about what the problem actually is...it doesn't sound like this clinic is the place for you. And, what that in mind, they may not even give you an answer that you can understand or live with. I received the same info from 2 clinics - at one place, it made me want to jump off a bridge. At the 2nd place, while, it still broke my heart, it was communicated in such a way that we could live with. Does that make sense? <br /><br />I'm so sorry that you are having to go through this. I'll still pray for a BFP no matter what you choose!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683127027917195775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-31143806647802590542009-10-26T05:41:06.996-07:002009-10-26T05:41:06.996-07:00ugh! i'm just catching up on what has been goi...ugh! i'm just catching up on what has been going on with you. i am so sorry. i know 5 follies seems very disappointing, but i have read many blogs of ladies who are upset by a low number of eggs and end up pregnant. i'm guessing you were only going to transfer 2 or 3? however, i totally understand not wanting to take a $14000 risk on 5 eggs. moving on to an IUI seems like a reasonable option, especially since you are feeling negative vibes from the whole experience with this clinic.<br /><br />whatever you decide, i hope it works out. we in blogland are all hoping for you!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811784941581874209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-9212734628503417152009-10-25T18:27:10.802-07:002009-10-25T18:27:10.802-07:00To help choose a better cycle, check their statist...To help choose a better cycle, check their statistics on sart.org or on the cdc site.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806813139619209870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-83347208055727165522009-10-24T19:59:39.882-07:002009-10-24T19:59:39.882-07:00Oh, I'm so sorry it's working out this way...Oh, I'm so sorry it's working out this way. I'm shocked they do so little monitoring! I think you should go with the IUI. Get your money back, and find a new clinic.<br /><br />Although I wish they would've discussed it with you first, I like the idea of half ICSI and half natural fertilization. It would be nice to have those answers.<br /><br />Let us know what you decide!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-49422242028233605382009-10-24T00:45:24.600-07:002009-10-24T00:45:24.600-07:00Hi, I found your site on cyclesista, and just want...Hi, I found your site on cyclesista, and just wanted to say your situation is my worry for our IVF prospects. (we are giving IUI a couple more shots first) but then we will go to IVF. I have been following your story and think you definitely need to switch clinics, these people sound like they aren't taking your concerns seriously and aren't customizing your care. If there is one thing about IF we all know is that no ones cycles are the same... I would do an IUI and then get a refund for the IVF, and enjoy yourself in Italy! <br /><br />I have nominated you for Kreativ Blog Award, please see my post at http://conceptionallyspeaking.wordpress.com/. <br /><br />Best of luck in your decision, I hope you can have some one on one time with your doctor.Khairahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09865137947711400933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-8702127701411894692009-10-23T20:33:56.021-07:002009-10-23T20:33:56.021-07:00I'm on the IUI side as well. I had 5 follicle...I'm on the IUI side as well. I had 5 follicles last month for my IUI and I got a BFN. I was very worried about the possibilities of multiples because the impact of more than twins is pretty huge, but figured that when you look at the stats, it wasn't that big of a risk. Good luck with whatever you decide.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309531781457230910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-16031763687834328622009-10-23T16:29:26.691-07:002009-10-23T16:29:26.691-07:00So sorry for all this frustration. If you are seri...So sorry for all this frustration. If you are serious about changing clinics after this cycle, then I would go for hte IUI and get most of your money back. If this IVF is not successful, you're going to feel obligated to continue with this clinic b/c you bought the package deal. That will just lead to more frustration.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10030801926318157162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-37806096159166854232009-10-23T15:34:15.165-07:002009-10-23T15:34:15.165-07:00Oh hon... First and foremost, sending you lots of ...Oh hon... First and foremost, sending you lots of ((hugs)). I wish there was a magic wand that could make all of this stress and nonsense away.<br /><br />After reading this post, I agree that it looks like IUI is the best option at this point. It still give you a shot at a bfp, but you get most of your money back if it doesn't. Then run screaming away from that clinic! Seriously, most doctors have somewhere online that you can post a review of their service... I would put your experience out there so that future patients can be equipped with the most info possible. <br /><br />I hope that your u/s on sunday will make your decision easier.Mrs. Gamgeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351339333625358960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-44107612650230598172009-10-23T14:37:32.391-07:002009-10-23T14:37:32.391-07:00Totally understand the shell-shocked postings. Thi...Totally understand the shell-shocked postings. This isn't a fun or easy process. Like the others, I would lean towards the IUI. Of course, whatever you decide will be what is best for you. Thinking of you.jenicinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361606793108116475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-42604318931134579292009-10-23T14:23:35.311-07:002009-10-23T14:23:35.311-07:00Sorry to hear this is so hard! I understand how y...Sorry to hear this is so hard! I understand how you feel about the IUIs being BFN. We have done 5 and all were BFN, so I would be hesitant about it too. With that being said, you never know. However, it sounds like a new clinic with more attention and personalization is needed. At least, with IUI you would be able to take that money back and put it where they were going to really look after you. I know it is a hard decision. Good luck on Sunday.MMRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09963878398000153883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-1563080861146018882009-10-23T13:35:19.732-07:002009-10-23T13:35:19.732-07:00Such decisions to make! I am on the IUI side and s...Such decisions to make! I am on the IUI side and switch clinics if a BFN.....but on the positive side, this last cycle I had five follies....intitially pregnant with twins but lost one to disappearing twin, and am currently almost 23 weeks witha little girl....so 5 worked for me :)just me, dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03046206651954423260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-3604914098063186232009-10-23T13:06:56.136-07:002009-10-23T13:06:56.136-07:00Hey babe, haven't commented for a while but am...Hey babe, haven't commented for a while but am still lurking.<br /><br />The IUI option is jumping out at me to be honest. Because at least, then you have a shot at SOMETHING and you get your money back. Then you get to choose another clinic. <br />Don't rule out IUI as not working - I know that it hasn't worked out for you in the past but it might this time. Never say never, stranger things have happened. I know a blogger who did an IUI after several IVF's and didn't think it would work and now has twins. It can happen.<br /><br />If you go ahead with the IVF, there is no guarantee that those 5 eggs will all be good quality. There is usually a percentage that die off, whether you get 30 eggs or 3. But I think the only good thing about going ahead with the IVF will be to see if you do have any egg quality issues. They may all be excellent, again, you never know.<br /><br />I'm sorry that you're in this shitty position babes. I hope that you can come to a decision that you are both happy with!<br />Sue xxMummahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834065551195372429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-9162272512202446272009-10-23T12:46:38.392-07:002009-10-23T12:46:38.392-07:00After everything you've laid out here, it seem...After everything you've laid out here, it seems like switching to and IUI makes sense. That way, if you do get a BFN, you'll at least have the option to switch to another clinic without losing so much money. I'm so sorry it isn't going as smoothly as you hoped :(. Hopefully Sunday's u/s will make it clearer what decision you need to make!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6966847528840314277.post-42077130605244870342009-10-23T11:29:57.139-07:002009-10-23T11:29:57.139-07:00After reading this post, I think most people will ...After reading this post, I think most people will agree that switching clinics is a good idea. It doesn't sound like they are really working in the best interest of the patient - you! Definitely look for a place that does more monitoring and earlier than day 8 or 9 of stims as well as bloodwork with it. I wasn't worried about HOM either so if we would have had 5 follicles, I probably would have done an IUI (although my dr. wouldn't let us). Good luck on Sunday! I hope the ultrasound gives you enough to make a decision.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16569347476683189045noreply@blogger.com