Part 5: Fallopian Tube Perfusion – Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Read Part 1: Our Infertility Journey – Where It All Began
Read Part 2: Our Honeymoon – Babymaking time…Or Not?
Read Part 3: Semen Analysis – Strict Kruger – Abnormal Sperm – Now What?
Read Part 4: Selecting A Reproductive Endocrinologist

September 2008

I took Clomid for 5 straight days and was monitored (around day 14) at the doctor to check for follicles, 2 good ones and maybe another – making 3!

We were inseminated (Fallopian Tube Perfusion) after a trigger shot of HCG and then a two-week waiting game. (Thank god one week was spent in Hawaii, this definitely lessened stress.) I was instructed to do a home pregnancy test on Monday morning, I did on the way back from Hawaii in the restroom at LAX – it was a BFN (negative!!!!!) We actually thought this would work the first round…why, I guess because we were so incredibly hopeful. Okay, on to round 2!

November 2008

I began preparation for this insemination (Fallopian Tube Perfusion) the same way, Clomid for 5 straight days at the beginning of my cycle and then doctor visits to check for follicles and size. Sadly, for Mike this time around, Clomid really took a toll on my emotions – I guess I was preparing early for Halloween…what was that I wanted to be, a witch? Only one follicle this time around and the magic insemination day was Halloween – wouldn’t this be our perfect little treat?

The two-week wait seemed to go much faster this time. I have to admit neither of us were very hopeful, and only having one follicle was a bit depressing. Like we suspected, another BFN, negative!!!

We both decided at that point to proceed with IVF. After the negative test, I call Dr. M’s office to request a consultation for Mike and I – we were definitely ready to proceed with bigger and better things.

Read Part 6: Our First IVF Attempt – Ovarian Stimulation Time!