tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574024265786913951.post3671625911049959979..comments2023-09-09T08:47:03.151-04:00Comments on Glum Bunny: Spring = deathbunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07197167351148883584noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574024265786913951.post-71795946836809698992010-02-09T10:45:55.183-05:002010-02-09T10:45:55.183-05:00It's tough. Initially I was all for getting ri...It's tough. Initially I was all for getting rid of the fibroids, and on for IVF, but your last phrase stalled me in my tracks - if it'd mean a C-section and IVF, that is a definite minus. On the other hand, it's a much better chance of a baby, AND you seem to have had it with the IUI route so I'd have to go with that.<br />I speak for what I'd do, of course. And all assuming this IUI is unsuccessful, which is not a done deal, at all.<br /><br />I wish you mightily the best with it. I think you'll know what to do when it comes to it.Twangyhttp://twangypearl.typepad.com/twangypearl_the_elastic_g/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574024265786913951.post-8458558103297468482010-02-08T20:45:17.884-05:002010-02-08T20:45:17.884-05:00What would I do? I'd do the surgery asap and g...What would I do? I'd do the surgery asap and gear up for a fall IVF. I am impatient, and as far as infertility goes, I'm results-oriented. In my mind, IVF seemed to be a shorter and likely less expensive way to go (less expensive than more failed IUI's and then IVF, I mean. I guess I didn't have much faith in my IUI cycles either.) Also, with fertility off the radar for a while, maybe you'll be able to be super-productive between now and spring break. And then you can enjoy spring break, or at the very least not spend it at your clinic.<br /><br />I hope you can find a decision you're comfortable with. <br /><br />P.S. - I always love the comments you leave me. You have a great sense of humour.finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517411348405651768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574024265786913951.post-85312421378684574022010-02-08T18:42:42.820-05:002010-02-08T18:42:42.820-05:00Of course this is your decision and one that obvio...Of course this is your decision and one that obviously requires much thought, my opinion is to go for IVF. The only reason I will do IUIs (if it's an option) is if my insurance makes me before approving IVF. From what I've read, IVF is far more successful than IUI and they have more control over multiples. However, I'm really hoping you won't even have to think about it when you get a BFP this month!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02010422089639320117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574024265786913951.post-18734674777701135452010-02-08T16:47:32.098-05:002010-02-08T16:47:32.098-05:00As you know I am one of the most impatient people ...As you know I am one of the most impatient people EVER, so I would prob go straight to IVF to have a chance asap. Totally a tough call. I can tell you want those f'ing firbroids OUT of there.<br /><br />All of that said. You are still in this cycle. And I, for one, am not counting you out. I 110% understand how you need to look forward, prepare for the worst, and plan plan plan (me too, always)...but know that there is someone out there who believes it could work THIS time. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574024265786913951.post-87300256480774795262010-02-08T15:54:45.515-05:002010-02-08T15:54:45.515-05:00I'm only in the third week of classes here; my...I'm only in the third week of classes here; my spring break is WEEKS away. Pretend you're on leave from teaching on my campus. That way, your leave has just begun! <br /><br />I'm not saying do the surgery/IVF, but here are a couple things in favor of that path:<br /><br />1. Nationally, the success rate of an IVF cycle in people under 35 is 46%; put three together and now it's up to 80%. Not bad. (Good stats from SART website) <br /><br />2. A c-section is pretty major surgery, for sure, but thinking through women I know who've delivered that way, it may not be a huge consideration in the grand scheme of things.AmyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09507868273451434948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574024265786913951.post-66836243589996914922010-02-08T15:18:05.144-05:002010-02-08T15:18:05.144-05:00I second JB on freezing hubby's sperm. I think...I second JB on freezing hubby's sperm. I think it's a great idea actually. My guy did it because he was afraid we'd get to the clinic on the day of our retrieval and...well, it's a lot of pressure! And we were told that while it's better to use fresh, frozen will do in a pinch. And at least that way you wouldn't feel like you were on the bench for a month. <br /><br />You're facing a tough decision. A very tough decision, which I hope will be moot anyway. <br />I think Rain Child is right. Listen to your gut. It doesn't strike me that either is a clear right (or wrong). And I'm guessing that's probably one reason that it's so frustrating...Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955659206478903815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574024265786913951.post-10648699383629200322010-02-08T13:29:45.689-05:002010-02-08T13:29:45.689-05:00Wish I could give you a witty and dead-on accurate...Wish I could give you a witty and dead-on accurate answer, but alas. I threw in the towel on IUI after one try with Clomid - I had three follicles and we inseminated right on time, and nothing happened. We were told we had <1% chance of IUI ever working (with low sperm motility and 0% normal morphology), so we moved on to IVF. Having some insurance coverage for IVF made the decision easier. <br /><br />If you want to try IUI next month (assuming you need to), you could have Mr. Bunny donate and let them freeze his sperm. If his counts are typically reasonable, it would be fine. <br /><br />Wish I had an answer for you. I am impatient enough to say I would (and under my own circumstances, did) move on to IVF, but to each her own. I also didn't need surgery beforehand, so I just don't know. If the surgery might be beneficial for pregnancy as well, then I guess that would probably tip the balance toward surgery/IVF for me.<br /><br />Mull it over for a bit. Maybe the right answer will come to you.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493045268452808663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7574024265786913951.post-40907006852909329962010-02-08T11:21:34.471-05:002010-02-08T11:21:34.471-05:00Bunny,
I think moving in a direction you are most...Bunny, <br />I think moving in a direction you are most comfortable with is really important. If you feel that enduring more failed IUI attempts would be really hard on you (and the numbers seem to indicate that)...then go with your gut. We tend forget our female intuition in this whole infertility journey...<br /><br />I am sorry that you are going through these hard times. I can imagine the decisions that you are facing...I will be facing them at the end of the summer...<br /><br />But, if I were you, I would go straight to IVF...whatever that is worth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com