IUI #4

Here we go again!

Yesterday I went in for my 4th IUI. I'd like to believe that this time it's going to happen, but it's hard to stay optimistic when it's failed 3 previous times.

After my doctor performed the procedure, he said, "Let's keep our fingers crossed!" That got me thinking...that's the best we can do? Cross our fingers?!? I don't think so! There's gotta be a better way!

So I asked what we would do if it doesn't happen this time. He said at that point, we would meet and discuss my options, but that he thinks it would be time to refer me to a reproductive endocrinologist.

This is both reassuring and upsetting for me. Going to an RE means we are nearing the point of considering in vitro. While the statistics are pretty high for someone in my situation -- only 31 with mild endometriosis and a retroverted uterus -- this is where it starts getting expensive.

I guess for now, I'll keep my fingers crossed. If that's all I can do.