Old members may recognise the name similar to an old diary of someone elses

My other diary seems rather long now and since were starting a new chapter of this journey i thought id start a new diary.

Those unfamilair with the journey so far, this is the link to the old diary. Its a long read
Arcanegirl's Diary

So had a hospital appointment today for the last part of the IUI screening, all tests are fine and we have the go ahead for whenever we want to start.

To make things easier to explain i will write out the steps as written in my treatment card.

* At start of perios, phone to arrange starting treatment. You will be asked your most recent menstruation date.

* Attend unit for FSH blood test (day 2-5)

* Commence nasal spray on day 21 (Buserelin)

* Period may be different from usual

* Note first day of period

* Attend unit for blood sample and first vaginal scan.

* Daily injections begin

* HCG booster

* Date and time for semen sample from partner to be handed into ACS Suite laboratory. No more injections required after HCG injection.

* Time for IUI

* Commence progesterone pessaries, one to be inserted vaginally morning and evening, leaving 12 hours between each pessary.

* Outcome date, bring urine sample to ACS unit regardless of bleeding.

Wow...what a journey!!

I like this idea of a new journal.

So what is the nasal spray for? Whats does it do?


You do realise I'm going to drive you completely insane with questions don't you? As this is our next step too

sweetie...nothing but good vibes your way!

So im on day 15 today, Af should be due about day 28-30ish (2 weeks approx) and when she arrives i will phone up to get the FSH test done.

Ask away

The nasal spray is for teh down regulation.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Buserelin

Buserelin is a Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH agonist). By causing constant stimulation of the pituitary, it decreases pituitary secretion of gonadotropins luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). Like other GnRH agonists, buserelin may be used in the treatment of hormone-responsive cancers such as prostate cancer or breast cancer, estrogen-dependent conditions (such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids), and in assisted reproduction.
It is normally delivered via a nasal spray but is also available as an injection.

Well there you go, never heard of that. So was there much to go through to get approved for treatment? I mean will they treat those with PCOS?

good luck to you on this new journey !

We had to go through the standard blood tests a few times (different hospitals), the SA done lots of times, more blood tests and a laparoscopy to get to the decision of IUI.

There is a friend of mine who has been going though cycles of IUI and she has PCOS so it is one of the treatments avalaible.

They didnt really say much to me in relation to PCOS as the signs of me having it dissapeared by the time i got referred to the second hospital (ACS unit)

So in simple terms hun when roughly would they be testing if treatment was successful??

Wow I'm so glad this day of your journey has come. Its been so up and down for you both for what seemed a long time but its here & I really hope and cross all that you get your baby dream x

Couldnt say for certain as id be guessing dates but in June methinks.

Ive been trying to get Rob to share his feelings more, he never really talks much about this journey.
This morning he sent me the following text: Just to let you know im really lookin forward to being a daddy and im gonna make sure i dont make the same mistakes my dad made with me.

Good luck in your journey, so happy that this is finally happening for you and Rob