Considering at-home insemination with donor sperm...?

[LunaBean]

I take it..CD3-7

 

[LunaBean]

Asprin does help too..so does evening primrose oil if you want more ewcm!!

 

[EpdTTC]

I used soft cups this last cycle when I got pregnant. Put it in about 20 minutes after insemination. When I did the insem myself, I just used a syringe but when my partner did it she used the speculum and the catheter. We did not put the catheter through the cervix though, just used it to get as close as possible.

 

[Goose]

I used soft cups this last cycle when I got pregnant. Put it in about 20 minutes after insemination. When I did the insem myself, I just used a syringe but when my partner did it she used the speculum and the catheter. We did not put the catheter through the cervix though, just used it to get as close as possible.

That's what we're thinking. The catheter will get a little closer.

I was thinking I should wait 20-30 min to put the cup in as well. Figured I'd lay with my hips up for a bit, then put the cup in.

 

[Sparklypants]

I really cannot see the point of a catheter? My syringe was right on my cervix when I inseminated!

 

[topazicatzbet]

I really cannot see the point of a catheter? My syringe was right on my cervix when I inseminated!

im with you on that one

 

[Tegans Mama]

I really cannot see the point of a catheter? My syringe was right on my cervix when I inseminated!

im with you on that one

And me! As long as you keep yourself elevated long enough leakage should be minimal anyway.

 

[Goose]

Well, it comes with the kit, so I'm guessing it's what my doc wants me to use. Guess it's up to the individual, can't hurt right

 

[Tegans Mama]

Of course not!

Also, try to remember that different ways of being elevated work for different people. I have a retroverted uterus and found if I laid on my back elevated I leaked anyway, so I spent 30 minutes on my knees with my head on a pillow

 

[Goose]

Of course not!

Also, try to remember that different ways of being elevated work for different people. I have a retroverted uterus and found if I laid on my back elevated I leaked anyway, so I spent 30 minutes on my knees with my head on a pillow

Hmmm...I also have a retroverted uterus. It never crossed my mind that it could affect conception in any way. I may have to try that. Thanks!

 

[Sparklypants]

Of course not!

Also, try to remember that different ways of being elevated work for different people. I have a retroverted uterus and found if I laid on my back elevated I leaked anyway, so I spent 30 minutes on my knees with my head on a pillow

The image I have in my mind....

 

[LunaBean]

Well, it comes with the kit, so I'm guessing it's what my doc wants me to use. Guess it's up to the individual, can't hurt right

I figured you'd lose more in the catheter tube than you would the syringe tho, as some will stay behind in the tube?

 

[topazicatzbet]

Well, it comes with the kit, so I'm guessing it's what my doc wants me to use. Guess it's up to the individual, can't hurt right

I figured you'd lose more in the catheter tube than you would the syringe tho, as some will stay behind in the tube?

yeah i think that would def be the case

 

[LunaBean]

It depends how much of a 'sample' you get..I've had between 0.5ml to 4ml!

 

[Sparklypants]

If I ever do this again I will just go for the syringe option I think... I usually have between 5-9ml from my donor.

 

[Goose]

You can use preseed to ensure you leave no wasted sperm, this works with the syringe alone or the cath and syringe, so no worries.

I've been giving purchasing a speculum some thought. It would be nice to use to check CP and CM and visualize placement of the syringe/cath. Those that have used one, where did you purchase it? I found some on Amazon, but I'm looking for those that are not pre-lubricated since I'll want to use preseed for that.

 

[LunaBean]

9ml?! Ive never heard of anyone getting that much!

 

[Tegans Mama]

Of course not!

Also, try to remember that different ways of being elevated work for different people. I have a retroverted uterus and found if I laid on my back elevated I leaked anyway, so I spent 30 minutes on my knees with my head on a pillow

The image I have in my mind....

It wasn't pretty!!! In fact it was GROSS.

 

[Sparklypants]

9ml?! Ive never heard of anyone getting that much!

That was on my first donation (I had three that month altogether)... The other times were approx 7ml and then 5ml.

 

[topazicatzbet]

blimey, im lucky if i get 3 ml

no wonder you got pg first time there must have been a zillion sperm. lol