Tuesday, August 24, 2010

We're going to try IUI

I have been thinking about trying IUI this next cycle.  While weighing the pros and cons it seemed to make sense to go for it.  Afterall, the doctor already did the ultrasound that I would need to have before an IUI cycle so that means we are already saving $127.  It is just way too good of a deal to pass up.

I will be starting a new cycle in the next few days.  I will have to take clomid starting day 3 of my cycle and I'm hoping I won't have too many side effects from it.  Someone told me that it helps to reduce the side effects if you take it at night so I'm going to try that.  I also ordered some clearblue easy digital OPKs off Amazon.  They had the lowest price and if you subscribe to them you save another $5.  You can set your subscribtion where you receive them every month, every other month, etc so it seems like a pretty good deal. Hopefully I won't need them anymore after this month and I can cancel my subscription. ;)

After a few conversations with Soren he agreed to do the IUI.  I think he is just nervous about actually having a kid.  He would like us to be completely out of debt before we have kids.  At this point that wouldn't be for 5-10 years because of our student loans.  Money is tight is some ways, but we aren't doing that bad financially.  We agreed that we are going to try this cycle and that if it doesn't work we will take a break for a while.  Cross your fingers for me that by some miracle this cycle will work.

8 comments:

Heather said...

Good luck with your IUI! When I took Clomid my RE recommended I take it at night too. Usually around 9 or 10.
My side effects weren't bad. Actually I had been on Clomid at two seperate times. The first from July 2009-September 2009 and I had a lot of hot flashes and emotional side effects. Really weepy. Then I was on it for 2 months (I think, it might have been 1 month) for this year, and the hot flashes weren't as bad but this time I was really snippy and mean to people.
Sorry to post this big long story.
But I really do wish you the best of luck.

Unknown said...

Good luck!! I am back on clmoid as well. I take it every morning and I don't have very many side effects. The only thing that I really have is hot flashes. But good luck with everything!

Megan said...

I'll have everything crossed for you!

I can understand wanting to be out of debt before having kids, but waiting so long isn't really a good idea either.

Good luck!

Anonymous said...

We decided to wait and look at me ?! :(

Happy to hear you are moving foreward with your decisions...many (((HUGS))) and prayers to you both.

Melis.sa said...

Good luck!!!

Robin said...

Woo hooo!! A decision and progress! It feels so empowering, doesn't it?

Jakenaddie said...

Good luck with everything! It would be so wonderful if it worked on the first try!!! Keep us posted!

^J^ said...

YAY!! I really, really hope it works for ya!!

{Sorry for the late reply!}