Road to Baby C part 6

Cycle 2 of being on Letrozole has had amazing results. I confirmed Ovulation. I am still in my waiting period before I can start taking pregnancy test. But lets face it I couldn't hold out and I did end up testing over the weekend and no surprise it was negative. But since I have a long luteal phase it could have just been too early to tell. Some you you might be thinking "what in the world is a luteal phase", well the luteal phase is one stage of the menstrual cycle. It occurs after ovulation (when the ovaries release an egg) and before your period starts. During this phase, the lining of your uterus normally becomes thicker to prepare for a possible pregnancy.

This is the first cycle that I have actually been tempting (basal body temperature).

What is basal body temperature?

Basal body temperature is your body temperature when you're completely at rest. Most women experience a slight rise in basal body temperature -- measuring only fractions of a degree -- when they ovulate. If you take your basal body temperature properly and chart it each day, it's possible to determine if ovulation has occurred.

How do I take my basal body temperature?

To create an accurate chart, you need to take your temperature as soon as you wake up. You must take your temperature before you get out of bed, talk, eat, drink, have sex, or smoke in order to get an accurate reading.

 *If your temp is still high for 14+days that is a sign of early pregnancy. However if you did not conceive your temp will drop right before your period is set to start.*



If we haven't conceived this cycle we will do 1 more cycle with the current method. If but Nov we have not conceived we will go to the next route, which is IUI. I have been debating whether or not to blog about that, but tbh its my journey and it wouldn't be honest if I didn't talk about it. As you all have notice my blog lately has been about infertility, well that's what my life is consisting of right now so naturally I am going to blog about it and bring light to it. If I help just 1 person realize that they are not alone and that they can get through this then its worth it. Alot of people might not agree with how candid I am with my blog. But if you all recall this is my form of therapy.

I have noticed that there are alot of people that think IUI is IVF. Well I am going to explain what IUI is.



Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm inside a woman’s uterus to facilitate fertilization. The goal of IUI is to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes and subsequently increase the chance of fertilization.
IUI provides the sperm an advantage by giving it a head start, but still requires a sperm to reach and fertilize the egg on its own. It is a less invasive and less expensive option compared to in vitro fertilization.

How does IUI work?

Before intrauterine insemination, ovulation stimulating medications may be used, in which case careful monitoring will be necessary to determine when the eggs are mature. The IUI procedure will then be performed around the time of ovulation, typically about 24-36 hours after the surge in LH hormone that indicates ovulation will occur soon.
A semen sample will be washed by the lab to separate the semen from the seminal fluid. A catheter will then be used to insert the sperm directly into the uterus. This process maximizes the number of sperm cells that are placed in the uterus, thus increasing the possibility of conception.
The IUI procedure takes only a few minutes and involves minimal discomfort. The next step is to watch for signs and symptoms of pregnancy.

What are the risks of IUI?

The chances of becoming pregnant with multiples is increased if you take fertility medication when having IUI. There is also a small risk of infection after IUI.

How successfull is IUI?

The success of IUI depends on several factors. If a couple has the IUI procedure performed each month, success rates may reach as high as 20% per cycle depending on variables such as female age, the reason for infertility, and whether fertility drugs were used, among other variables.