Clomid, IUI & Exercise

[Springy]

Hey girls,

I have a really bad headache, is this normal after IUI. I am thinking that it might be just the release from all the anxiety.

Any ideas?

I've never had headaches but you are probably right - the stress and anxiety leading up to it and now the release. Use some ice and rest! I was told NO advil so definitely avoid ibuprofen

 

[Touch the Sky]

dizzi - i think it's from the anxiety and all the nerves building up to your IUI. i had the same thing last month. i think the whole process is overwhelming at first, so when it's finally done its like, PHEW.. and it all hits you. ya know?

 

[Springy]

So ladies .... I asked the Dr I saw today about exercise just to see if I got the same answer. His response was "there is no scientific evidence that exercise will affect your chances, if there were then there would be a lot of people who don't get pregnant". While he did tell me to avoid hot tubs, sauna's and not to "run a marathon" he said I should be fine.

He did say that doctors will tell patients not to exercise so that they can't have anything to blame it on if they don't get pregnant. As I said to him "I did nothing last month and I didn't get pregnant so clearly doing nothing didn't help me!"

So while I won't go out and run hard and long I do think that after 4 or 5 days I will do a light jog so I can keep my sanity!!!

 

[dizzikel]

Thanks Springy & Touch the sky! I think you are both probably right....I don't feel well at all but it has been a long and anxious week waiting for treatment.

Springy: Like you say, you did nothing last month and felt bad about. Thanks for the advice, I still feel confused about exercise though :$ Fingers crossed for this cycle.

 

[Harvest2009]

Dizzi-glad to hear your IUI went well!
31-thanks for the encouragement!

After my IUI my Dr said that we should return to life as usual, whatever that means lol haven't really felt 'normal' since all this TTC chaos started! Oh well, hope you ladies all have a great weekend

This 2ww better end in some BFPs for us ladies! FX

 

[dizzikel]

Hey ladies,

Hope you are all doing well! I have decided that this is going to be a loooooonnnnng 2ww. I am not wishing it away as I have got two weeks off work but really need something to take my mind of it now! We are going away this afternoon for a week but know I am not going to be able to think of anything else :$ Is anyone else struggling to stop obsessing?!

DH has gone off to Body Pump and Circuit training this morning I really wanted to go too but have stayed at home and done our packing instead. I know I will only get nagged at if I do any exercise by my mum and MIL so will sit and get fat instead :'( I am planning on going on a nice walk down the beach tomorrow though

Well as you know I had the IUI yesterday and ended up having a sleep in the afternoon to try to get rid of my terrible headache. It did feel much better when I woke so it probably as a result of the anxiety of this week. I have been having a bit of cramping and really struggled to sleep last night. I was wide awake at 3am and 4am.... is this usual? or is it me just thinking about it all. I am finding that I am aware of every little twinge and cramp.

I hope you are all having a lovely weekend. Will try and get online on my mobile whilst I am away

 

[Touch the Sky]

Hi ladies! I'm at the clinic for my iui, just had my scan and there was a follie over 30!! The other two were 20 and 18. Woohoo!

 

[dizzikel]

Hi ladies! I'm at the clinic for my iui, just had my scan and there was a follie over 30!! The other two were 20 and 18. Woohoo!

Fantastic news! Hope the IUI goes well

 

[Touch the Sky]

Post wash, 21 million and 54% motility second iui tomorrow

 

[dizzikel]

Post wash, 21 million and 54% motility second iui tomorrow

I have a really good feeling for you! Fingers crossed

 

[HuskyMomWI]

Hi ladies! I'm at the clinic for my iui, just had my scan and there was a follie over 30!! The other two were 20 and 18. Woohoo!

Yeah!!!! Fantastic news!!

 

[Harvest2009]

Hi ladies! I'm at the clinic for my iui, just had my scan and there was a follie over 30!! The other two were 20 and 18. Woohoo!

Great news touch the sky hope your IUI goes well!

 

[dizzikel]

Hey girls!!

How is the not-exercising going?! I am a tad frustrated at the moment but know I will only regret it if I do exercise only to go on and get a BFN!

Any symptoms yet? I have had some twinges in my lower left womb area and have sore(.)(.) but don't know if it is too early to notice anything yet.

Still trying to relax and stay positive

 

[HuskyMomWI]

Hubby, dogs and I went for a few mile walk last night to the drug store and the grocery store. It was fantastic! I had a bit of a meltdown before that because I feel fat, lazy and just sad that I can't be myself and exercise for a chance at something that may not work. So we went for the walk and let me tell you, it felt fantastic! it took us approx 2.5 hours and was a great chance for us to talk about non-fertility things.

Had some cramps Sunday and Yesterday but other than that nothing wierd.

 

[Springy]

I did Yoga on Sunday morning and did a Fertility Yoga class last night but other than that no exercise for me yet. I have no symptoms either ... a few slight twinges / cramps but those may be in my head!

Realistically I know there will be no symptoms until closer to AF arrival (or lack thereof) at 4 to 6 DPO not much is going on - hasn't even implanted yet to trigger pregnancy hormones.

I'm still on the fence about exercise. I did nothing last month and wasn't successful so is it worth it this month to sit and do nothing again?!!? decisions decisions decisions ....

 

[Harvest2009]

Hi Ladies, I have a question for you all, not exactly related to exercise but the 2ww. Do you all avoid caffeine and alcohol in the 2ww? Just curious, I have been totally limiting it. So far only 1 cup of coffee over the weekend and 1 glass of wine. Boring!

 

[Touch the Sky]

i'm only 1 day piui, but i'm feeling ok about the non-exercise thing. i had a nice long walk (about 2.5 miles) along the beach saturday, it was soo nice. also got in a couple last drinks with dinner on the pier, it was great!

harvest - i only have one small cup of the coffee a day, and absolutely no alcohol

 

[Springy]

I have discussed the coffee thing with many friends who have been pregnant and you are technically allowed the equivalent of 2 cups of coffee a day when pregnant. Since I only ever drink one cup I am not cutting that out - I would be an even BIGGER B@#$ if I cut that out and had the fertility drugs in my system

As for alcohol there have been months where I have one and others where I limit it. This month I have, since my IUI, had one light beer 3.5% and that's it. And I probably wont have anymore. Again, I have had friends go for 6 weeks before they know they are pregnant and have been out partying, drinking and getting hammered and their kids are totally fine ... But for me I'm really limiting and cutting out the alcohol JUST IN CASE!

 

[dizzikel]

Hi ladies!

31: Glad you are feeling good after your long walk! I know what you mean about feeling fat and lazy....you insipred me to go out and have a brisk 1 hr walk tonight (so thank you ). I put my gym gear on and when out with DH which made me feel so much better. Did you have cramps early on in your first cycle of IUI too?

Springy: Pleased you are feeling well. I can totally understand your dilemma, it must feel very frustrating after giving it up last month. I felt a little bad going out for a brisk, long walk tonight but can't stop everything as I would go insane.

Harvest: I don't really drink alcohol but am a complete tea belly. I have however, given up tea for lent so have been having a couple of cups of coffee in the day. I think a little bit of what you fancy makes us feel better, I just wouldn't over-do it.

Trying: Glad you are feeling good after your IUI and have managed to get out and about. I think it is really important to stay as active as possible. You sound really positive too!!

Take care x

 

[HuskyMomWI]

I did have cramps around a week after ovulation the first time as well - heck I had every symptom of being pregnant but I think most were self-induced. lol. Trying not to read into any symptoms this month so I don't drive myself nuts. I WILL NOT be testing though before the full 2 weeks because it was soooo disappointing last month even though I knew I was testing early. I would much rather keep the hope going for the last few days even if it ends up BFN in the end. One more week to go.... (and counting)