Just 1 Follicle, Any Hope 4 Me? :-(

[HeathJo]

I would appreciate any support any of ya'll can offer. I will be trying IUI for the first time this cycle. I took 100mg Clomid cd3-7, Estrogen Patch cd8-14.

I went and had u/s cd12 (Wed) and it showed one follicle on right ovary measuring about 14mm, and  smaller one on the left. I am getting checked tomorrow am to see how big the follie is now to determine if IUI will happen Sunday or Monday (will get trigger shot 36 hours before). I was also told my uterine lining was thin, but did not get a number/measurement/

Has anyone had success with just one "viable" follicle, either BDing or with IUI? What are the baseline numbers for uterine lining thickness? Last month I was on 50mg Clomid , had trigger shot and BD'd with no success with one follicle (22mm).

My doctor just measures the ones that look big and ignores other smaller follies, but maybe I just will only have one follie each time. Please advise, I feel follie failure and it is making me feel sad and hopeless :-(

SSBD to all!! --Heather Jo

[Lexima]

Tricia - I'm so happy and exited for you.  Wish you a healthy and easy pregnancy!

HeatherJo - Good look with your IUI tomorrow.  I'm going for mine on Monday morning, but I'll do the Ovidrell Shot tonight.

[tricia448]

dont worry...this month was my first IUI and had only one follicle...today the RE called and I am pregnant...stay positive!!! one is all you need!!!!

[40smama]

Hi heather - just wanted to wish you great luck w/the iui!  Your follie sounds like it's the perfect size - keep us posted! - jennifer

[HeathJo]

Awww, I love you guys! You made me feel so much better with your words of support, encouragement and knowledge.

MLB--have a wonderful rest-of-pregnancy, and know that you and your little angel have given me such hope!

I had another u/s today, and the follie was at 20mm, so got HCG shot at 11 PM tonight for IUI at 11 am Sunday. I'll keep you posted, and thanks again for your responses :-)

[mlb1234]

I got preggers with just one dominant follicle(22mm at time of trigger) and BDing with hcg trigger.  I also had a fairly thin lining that cycle but the RE said it was not thin enough to cancel if it were an IUI.  I think it was 6mm.  You only need one follicle to get pregnant!!!  Good luck!

[Helen72]

All you need is one! Besides, trigger will give you good timing so you should be hopeful.
Good luck with your IUI.  I am not using trigger and will probably get a positive OPK Monday.

[Lexima]

Hi, I don't think you have n othing to worry about.  My RE thinks there are still good chances to get pg with 1 follicle.

[BabyBlue07]

Don't give up.  1 follicle still do miracle.  Just thinking positive.  You will be fine.  we are here for you.  

my lining is thin too.  but i think after DPO dr should put you on something to help thicken lining.  I know that I have to take prometrium for 15 days.

Good luck to you and just relax.

Take care

[Tanker Chic]

Don't feel sad.  I'm 27wks pg from one follicle and IUI.  The truth is almost all of the people you see walking around were concieved from a single follicle cycle.  You should feel excited.. You have one very good very health ripening follicle just waiting to be fertilized.  You have your first IUI coming up.  That is great news and there is so much hope ahead of you.. don't feel sad about that.  

My lining was also thin.  Clomid can block estrogen which can thin your lining.  If I remember right, I think like it to be at least 7 or 8 mm.  Mine was 1 mm below the that.  When it is thin it doesn't mean that you won't get pg, it just means it isn't the most desirable condition.  And it will continue to thicken.  

Take care and good luck.. this is an exciting time for you!!  Hang in there!!