I promised that if I was ever successful in my attempt to become pregnant I would post some hope. The two years I tried and tried were extremely difficult for me, and I searched the web over and over again for people whose story was like mine. I started TTC at the age of 31, the summer of 2005. After about 8 months I started charting my temperature. In Oct 2006 I had an HSG test which came back normal, they checked my thyroid which was normal, and my hubby's sperm passed the test too. In January 2007 I went to the fertility doc. Had a post coital test in March, it was normal. Was diagnosed with unexplained infertility, with plans to have a lap if 3 attempts of IUI didn't work. I took clomid and had a trigger shot with my IUIs, and was finally successful on the 3rd try. I had 3 mature follicles and the sperm count was good...can't remember the exact number. I received my IUI on cycle day 17, 24 hours after the trigger shot. I waited until 17 dpiui to take the pregnancy test and it was positive. I felt EXACTLY like I was going to start my period...same cramps and lower back pain as all those failed attempts before...I mean EXACTLY. My first beta was in the 200 range, and it doubled normally from there on out. I went to the RE for an ultrasound at 6 weeks and we saw one little adorable peanut. I am now 35 weeks along, counting the days until my son is born to me. I realize my 2 years of infertility is longer than most, but so much shorter than many. Good luck all, and try not to kill yourself with worry. I just remember thinking, if I only knew it will happen one day, I don't mind waiting and waiting. You will become a mommy one way or the other...just keep telling yourself that fact!!
