I haven't been on too much lately. DH and I made our trip to Fargo on Wednesday, there were ten total couples that went through this orientation class. Some interesting things that were mentioned that I did not know and thought I would share with the gang here.

When TTC on your own, there really is only 6 months out of the year that a woman is typically fertile. However, one does not know if their fertile the 1st-6 months or the last 6 months... or an ever other month combination. Interesting when I got to thinking that my DH and his brother are both Sept. babies... along with their dad being a Sept. baby. My sister and I both share November b-days.

Of course I didn't write this down in my notes, but seems like the nurse said by 2012(or 2025) 25% of couples will face TTC issues. Makes one wonder if insurance will ever take note that this is a medical condition and should be covered.

The RE clinic works a tight shift. When we are ready to start (if we don't end up with a BFP on our own) I call on CD 1 and then they sorta take charge. I think I'm too the point I just want someone to tell me what to do... lol.

Between now and then (we are planning our first IUI around April/May) I have to just decide between taking follistim, bravelle or gonal-f. Which the nurse didn't bother going over the gonal-f pen because of it being so complicated. I want easy, so I may go with the follistim.

Have a good weekend ladies..

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Tandy (30) Chad (34)

It sounds like it was an interesting class. That blows my mind about only being fertile for 6 months out of the year! Infertility is definitely on the rise. The insurance companies definitely need to take a better look at infertility. IMO it is definitely a medical condition!

That's great that you have your next plan in place. Good luck with your IUI this spring! I hope it's successful and you are blessed with a healthy bean or two (or how ever many your heart desires!).

KUP!

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Sheri

wow only 6 months out of the year? that explains alot!

im glad you got some great info! i cant wait till april/may! best of luck to you!

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Michelle (25) and Brad (28)

HOST OF TTC 2+ YEARS
HOST OF Alternative/Herbal/Non-Traditional

DH and I talked it over after I did a little calendar forecasting. We are going to attempt on more cycle (this new one starting) without meds and then we'll attempt IUI more like mid-March.

At this clinic, there success rates in consecitive months look like this:
1st- 18%
2nd-22%
3rd-23%
4th-11%
5th-9% and on down from there.

DH said we'll try as many as it will take. We will see. So, in the meantime, I need to pick what drug I'm going to use. Decisions...

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Tandy (30) Chad (34)

yay! march is right around the corner!

do your research on what drug to use. best of luck! i hop eyou get that sticky bean!!!!

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Michelle (25) and Brad (28)

HOST OF TTC 2+ YEARS
HOST OF Alternative/Herbal/Non-Traditional