Hi there all, I have been lurking for the last few days, since I found this site. My DP and I have been together for 13yrs and in the last year have decided that we really wanted to add a baby to the mix. She has no desire to have a baby and I have been bitten really really hard by the baby bug...I soooo want to be pg. I just cannot wait....

I am 35 and she is 38. We are starting off with UIU with an unknown donor. We are using someone from Fairfax. He has DPs hair type, facial structure, and her blood type(this was just a flook, but a cool one!) I have very irregular periods always have so I was on bcpills for like 3 years it also helped with my minor acne. Well went off of them 3 mnths ago and have only had 2 periods since, both induced with progesterone pills. Last AF ended last wed. I also had to have a HSG test just to make sure I do not have blocked Ftubes due to an infection I had when I was a teenager....Had the HSG Friday and the plumbing looked good so Monday I go back in to get an ultrasound to make sure there are no cysts on my ovaries. If they are clear I go on clomid, then my first IUI!!!! I cannot wait!!!!

Welcome to the board and I hope all goes well with you!!!!

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Thanks!!
Where are you in the IVF process?
Are the meds making you crazy?

We are thinking we will up the anti to IVF if IUI is unsuccessful after 3-4 cls.

I am waiting for my period right now so I haven't actually started taking any meds yet. I should be starting up in about a week. Since most of my meds are via injection I am going a little crazy at the thought of a shot everyday for atleast the next month if I get PG then an additional 8 weeks....OUCH!!!

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welcome to the board... we are also using Fairfax cryobank... good luck with your journey... we are on IUI number 5 (scheduled for Wednesday) and trying to give up hope...

forgot to mention... our first 4 cycles were on clomid, but we moved to injectibles (Gonal F) + Femara this cycle...

Welcome and best of luck! I use Fairfax's sister bank, Cryogentic Lab. They're really easy to work with.

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I wish I could say that you will get used to the shots....maybe???

I am sending baby wishes to both of you!!!!

They did an ultra sound today to see if any of my follies were looking big and none did so started the clomid this afternoon. (also quiting smoking so I sould be a pure peach to be around!)

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Patty 37
DW Julie 40
"domestically partnered" since 1994

Thanks for the welcome Joanna!

I hope the third time is a charm for you and Sandy!!!

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Patty 37
DW Julie 40
"domestically partnered" since 1994

Joanna - I use the Cryogenic Lab also I really like them they have always been more then helpful and I really like the selection of donors there.

2moms2be - Good Luck with this cycle and I hope that you are able to stop smoking without any problems....good luck!

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I wish you all the best with your IUI. It's very exciting, isn't it. I have had two IUI's all ready, one on clomid. We decided not to continue clomid as it increases chances of multiple births, so if I dont need it, I wont use it.
We had to put TTC on hold for a while until I get a new job. My company is moving the work to another city, so im just kinda floating around in limbo for now.

Tons of babydust to you and best of luck with your first IUI.

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Me - 37 yrs (will be carrying)
DP - 35 yrs (all ready a mom)
Raising DP's 11 yr old son
IUI May 14, 2006 -> BFN
IUI June 27, 2006. -> BFN
Trying again in December

Thank you!!!!

Weird, I didn't get an email with a response to this thread. I usually do...

It is exciting and strange all at the same time...living life in two week cycles.

I wish you all the luck in November! We are getting close you know...

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Patty 37
DW Julie 40
"domestically partnered" since 1994