IUI Jan/Feb/March/Apr/May 2012 - Status updates on page one 12 bfp

[DaisyQ]

TWW is going OK. Trying not to get too excited/hopeful etc. I don't want to be devastated in 10 days. Last month I was OK because I pretty much knew I wasn't, but the month before was SO hard. Trying not to symptom spot. But... I am having the occasional twinge/cramp, which I don't necessarily think means anything. Also my temp is higher than usual, but again, I'm chalking this up to higher progesterone from 2 eggs releasing, and the supplemental progesterone I'm taking.

Doesn't SPRING make everything feel better? I was just thinking that yesterday when I was noticing the daffodils blooming and the little green buds on the trees, and I can hear birds chirping - love it.

 

[DaisyQ]

Do you ladies think exercise is ok during 2WW? I've gained a lot of weight in the past year, and need to work on taking it off for my own sanity and health (and hopefully will improve fertility as well). I went to the gym last night, but tried to keep my heart rate low - I just walked on the treadmill for ~ 50 minutes, and heart rate was mostly 120-125 bpm. I would normally have done elliptical and had a higher HR, but I was trying to take it easy. Do you think it's OK?

And how are your 2WWs going??

 

[oneof14]

Daisy, I am happy you not stressing it. Its so hard not to symptom spot, but we all do it.

Yes! Spring does make me feel better, the nicer weather, the flowers, the fact that when I leave work, its still light out!

 

[oneof14]

Do you ladies think exercise is ok during 2WW? I've gained a lot of weight in the past year, and need to work on taking it off for my own sanity and health (and hopefully will improve fertility as well). I went to the gym last night, but tried to keep my heart rate low - I just walked on the treadmill for ~ 50 minutes, and heart rate was mostly 120-125 bpm. I would normally have done elliptical and had a higher HR, but I was trying to take it easy. Do you think it's OK?

Funny you should ask, I tried to cancel with my trainer and she was not having it.. lol.. she knows my situation and she goes very light, not too much cardio. I think I need it for my sanity. I think if you were doing it prior to IUI, there is no reason to stop. My doctor said I can workout the day of my IUI's, but I laid low that week. So, I think its ok and im going to do it.

 

[DaisyQ]

Do you ladies think exercise is ok during 2WW? I've gained a lot of weight in the past year, and need to work on taking it off for my own sanity and health (and hopefully will improve fertility as well). I went to the gym last night, but tried to keep my heart rate low - I just walked on the treadmill for ~ 50 minutes, and heart rate was mostly 120-125 bpm. I would normally have done elliptical and had a higher HR, but I was trying to take it easy. Do you think it's OK?

Funny you should ask, I tried to cancel with my trainer and she was not having it.. lol.. she knows my situation and she goes very light, not too much cardio. I think I need it for my sanity. I think if you were doing it prior to IUI, there is no reason to stop. My doctor said I can workout the day of my IUI's, but I laid low that week. So, I think its ok and im going to do it.

Thank you! Phew. I think cardio is OK, if the HR is kept from going too high. My fertility clinic said not to go over 140 BPM. So are you doing weights then too? I would like to do some weights but I'm scared! They said not to lift anything over 15-20 lbs. ???

 

[oneof14]

Do you ladies think exercise is ok during 2WW? I've gained a lot of weight in the past year, and need to work on taking it off for my own sanity and health (and hopefully will improve fertility as well). I went to the gym last night, but tried to keep my heart rate low - I just walked on the treadmill for ~ 50 minutes, and heart rate was mostly 120-125 bpm. I would normally have done elliptical and had a higher HR, but I was trying to take it easy. Do you think it's OK?

Funny you should ask, I tried to cancel with my trainer and she was not having it.. lol.. she knows my situation and she goes very light, not too much cardio. I think I need it for my sanity. I think if you were doing it prior to IUI, there is no reason to stop. My doctor said I can workout the day of my IUI's, but I laid low that week. So, I think its ok and im going to do it.

Thank you! Phew. I think cardio is OK, if the HR is kept from going too high. My fertility clinic said not to go over 140 BPM. So are you doing weights then too? I would like to do some weights but I'm scared! They said not to lift anything over 15-20 lbs. ???

Yes, but the weights will not be over 15-20 lbs. I dont think my cardio will be over 140 bpm either. Just to do something, you know.

 

[froliky2011]

Daisy - It's funny you asked. I usually exercise about 6 days/week. I did an hour of yoga on Sunday and it felt rather intense so I took yesterday off and just did some light yard work. I read somewhere that women that exercise >7hrs/week are 200% more likely to miscarry. So, I am definitely taking things down a notch. I went for a jog a few times but about 10min/mile and for 30-40 minutes. My ashtanga class changes a lot when I get pregnant. I am definitely going lighter but my yoga class is 90-120 minutes long (6:10 a.m. to 8:05 a.m. - self paced class) so 7 hours adds up fast and I am going to change the postures for prenatal instead. I don't lift weights but do lift my body during many of the yoga postures so I should probably take it easy (I weigh 113 and am 5'6").

Hi to everyone!

 

[oneof14]

I did work out today with my trainer and I guess she noticed some tension as I can not relax, so she helped me meditate!! I really did feel relaxed after that.

 

[usamom]

still 14 dpo - no AF.....eventhough it's time, not that I want AF but this is just cruel. All I have are full bbs and CM (I am usually always dry).
I refuse to go and get a blood test that was scheduled for today. I would rather just wait for a + or AF. The nurses are so insensitive when they call to say, "Sorry but you're not pregnant, you will be getting your period soon so call us on the first day of your cycle to schedule you AGAIN"

I'm so sorry you are still going through this struggle....

 

[usamom]

Hi ladies.. Hope you don't mind me stopping by your thread. I had an IUI on 03/09- so I'm just starting the dreadful TWW.

Question for some of you who have been down this road before. This is my fourth IUI and I'm really uncomfortable this time around. I took clomid and HCG trigger. The day following the IUI I expected some of the slight discomfort and cramping. Now, I just feel full/heavy/bloated and like I have muscle pain of some kind (like I did thousands of sit ups and worked the very very lowest part of my abdomen). This cycle, I only had two follicles, so I highly doubt it's anything like OHSS. My RE said that he thinks it might be a cyst or something? He won't know until he sees me again.

Can any of you relate?

Best of luck and lots of to those of you still waiting this month!

 

[DaisyQ]

Thank you oneof14 and frolicky. . I'll keep up with moderate exercise.

Usamom, welcome! I had my iui the same day as you. I have had some cramping/twingey pain, and bloating, but not the muscle aches you describe. I have heard of that before though as a symptom, probably on the twoweekwait site. Gl!!

 

[drsquid]

first tww i worked out but kept my heart rate lowish. 2nd tww i didnt work out at all. this time i worked out hard yesterday and today (hr at 219 at some point.. oops..but it tends to get up to 180 with the one class). but im not working out the rest of the tww other than whatever comes up hiking etc on vacation. i decided im just going with what feels ok.. oh and the heart rate thing has been shown to not be true https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...zI3TBA&usg=AFQjCNE1cI1V6oTFdIanZGu3k5APtrI3qQ

 

[usamom]

Thanks, Daisy!! I admire you folks for exercising.. I'm too nervous to start that just yet..

 

[oneof14]

Welcome usamom. I did have some minor discomfort and bleeding after my 1st IUI in February. I experienced some cramping the day of and following my last IUI.

 

[froliky2011]

first tww i worked out but kept my heart rate lowish. 2nd tww i didnt work out at all. this time i worked out hard yesterday and today (hr at 219 at some point.. oops..but it tends to get up to 180 with the one class). but im not working out the rest of the tww other than whatever comes up hiking etc on vacation. i decided im just going with what feels ok.. oh and the heart rate thing has been shown to not be true https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...zI3TBA&usg=AFQjCNE1cI1V6oTFdIanZGu3k5APtrI3qQ

I liked this part:

"In general, you should be able to carry on a conversation while you're exercising. If you can't speak normally while you're working out, you're probably pushing yourself too hard." I also like the part where they said to spread it out. Now, I am going to exercise 4x week instead of 6.

I broke down and scheduled a massage for tomorrow. In-laws coming to town and don't know what we're up to and well, my situation is very non-traditional. People on BnB don't even know. I've always been one to think outside the box and my DH is supportive and understanding (thank goodness he sees me and still adores me...because I am definitely not your average woman and the fact that he's on board says A LOT).

Hi Usamom! I never had cramps but I am doing a natural IUI, not sure if that matters. Welcome and Good Luck!!!

Wow! Technical BnB difficulties.

 

[Nicker]

Frolicky. IVF won't be an option for me. I would have to spend 3 days in Vancouver and it would cost at least $10k by the time all is said and done.

 

[usamom]

Thanks frolicky.... Good luck with that in-law visit- sounds fun!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

Hi ladies, just seeing if I can post yet.

 

[Allie2009]

Hi ladies.. Hope you don't mind me stopping by your thread. I had an IUI on 03/09- so I'm just starting the dreadful TWW.

Question for some of you who have been down this road before. This is my fourth IUI and I'm really uncomfortable this time around. I took clomid and HCG trigger. The day following the IUI I expected some of the slight discomfort and cramping. Now, I just feel full/heavy/bloated and like I have muscle pain of some kind (like I did thousands of sit ups and worked the very very lowest part of my abdomen). This cycle, I only had two follicles, so I highly doubt it's anything like OHSS. My RE said that he thinks it might be a cyst or something? He won't know until he sees me again.

Can any of you relate?

Best of luck and lots of to those of you still waiting this month!

This was my 1st IUI and the last few days I have been having muscle type pains in my lower tummy... Dr said it was because I had so many follicles 6 on right side and 7 on left side. Only two would reless tho. He said that if I was PG that it would only get worst before it got better. Good luck hun!! I hope this is it for us both! BTW I will be 7dpiui tomorrow.

 

[adroplet]

I'm out. AF came today at work.

I am scheduled for an us this Thursday and to go over a new protocol, i think it involves injections.......
but on to cycle#6


Usamom - welcome! I missed 'chatting' with you. Hope your tww goes by quickly.