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I kept the same donor for all of my inseminations so far: ICI x1 and IUI x 4. I'm having IUI#5 in a few days and I'm trying a new donor. I'm also asking myself....when and what next?
I'm curious about what others will say.
SMBC
Lucky IUI #6!!!
Expected Arrival Date is January 19, 2016
When we were ttc'ing for #1 we did two rounds with one donor and then switched. DW got pregnant first cycle we switched donors. And we knew after 1 at home attempt and a failed ovulation pinpoint (on 2nd attempt) that we need professional help.
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
Our first at home IUI attempt failed, despite perfect timing...so we switched donors, and our second at home IUI produced our daughter So then we bought a dozen more vials of that donor.... and I've achieved pregnancy 2 more times with that donor, but miscarried each (probably my aging eggs).... anyway, I truly believe that you need a compatible donor to get that BFP!
1st daughter born 9/26/2013 (bfp 2nd attempt at home ICI)
2nd daughter born 3/8/2016 (bfp after 7 attempts at home ICI, 2 miscarriages, 1 D&C)
age 36
age 39
We selected 2 donors, and each month we have switched between the two. This gives us a teeny bit of reassurance that at least 1 of the donors will hopefully be a compatible sperm/egg match.
Today was our second IUI the follicle measured at 22.2MM we also waited 2 weeks after my period ended instead of 1 week (last time was 16MM) & the sperm sample was 23.5 Million count ( last time 22 million). I'm feeling good about this cycle CM is on point. & They let us keep the little vial!! So cute, they asked if we wanted it & we both looked at each other in confusion & she told us to do whatever our heart feels right so we kept it. Has anybody else kept theirs or is that just us?! Lol
I've always kept the empty vial for about 2 weeks, and when we've gotten a BFN I throw it away. I don't know that I want to keep it long-term if we get a BFP, but it's sort of a souvenir each cycle. I also kept my sons umbilical stump though, so maybe I'm just weird.
My empty vial from this cycle is sitting in front of the microwave so every time I use the microwave I move it out of the way and put it back. Like 2mommies, I'm planning on keeping it till I find out the result of the cycle. I think I'll throw it away after that though. Good luck for this cycle!!
We selected 2 donors, and each month we have switched between the two. This gives us a teeny bit of reassurance that at least 1 of the donors will hopefully be a compatible sperm/egg match.
We talked about switching donors after 6+ months or so of trying but never got to that point. I think it depends a lot on how much you are in love with your donor as well.
I am pretty sure we have every single vial we used to conceive our kiddos. I randomly come across them in drawers in the bathroom and I smile and then also say eww to myself and giggle
I haven't even successfully conceived, and I still find empty vials from two years ago in my box of "TTC supplies." My DW doesn't get it. She's like, "ew, throw that away." lol
allisontb - no, we alternate each cycle. We do not use both in a cycle. Mostly because we are afraid of actually getting pregnant and then not knowing accurate information for our child regarding medical history, heritage, etc.
I was wondering this too... Also our first try was a bfn even though it was the first attempt it still sucks seeing that test staring back at you with that negative answer :rolleyes: , good luck on this cycle sounds promising. I also kept the vial thingy, I don't think I will throw it away
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I'm curious about what others will say.
Lucky IUI #6!!!
Expected Arrival Date is January 19, 2016
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
2nd daughter born 3/8/2016 (bfp after 7 attempts at home ICI, 2 miscarriages, 1 D&C)
age 36
age 39
I've thought this so many times & really wondering if it's true!! Maybe it's meant to be that we switch.
Ruthie Evan born 10/19/2015 at 36+6
Are you using both donors in the same cycle?
I am pretty sure we have every single vial we used to conceive our kiddos. I randomly come across them in drawers in the bathroom and I smile and then also say eww to myself and giggle
ICI 1/15 - BFN
ICI 9/15 - BFN
ICI 5/16 - BFN