IUI - what to expect?

[wantingbubba7]

Haha I know the feeling..... do you think you have symptoms?
Probably test this time next week for me

 

[waitingongod1]

A lot of symptoms... Really sore boobs...dpiui7 horrible cramps and leg aches all day...today 10dpoiui a little nauseous when hungry and some like af cramps....but all is probably because of progesterone suppositories...those things go are so tricky with syptoms..too much like pregnancy.. my temp is still high but it usually is now...good luck with testing!

 

[wantingbubba7]

Well hopefully it's not cause of progesterone then and its pregnancy symptoms )))

 

[Timetotry]

Time- I can't help you out much because I went ahead with my 10 follicules! Haha I'll let you know how that works out but I'm thinking that didn't even work. Good luck. Glad you don't have to cancel!

Just curious, what were the sizes of your 10 follicles? Do you have PCOS?

How long did you ladies cramp after your iui?

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

I cramped for a couple of days - nothing major but enough to notice... How are you doing?

 

[Timetotry]

I cramped for a couple of days - nothing major but enough to notice... How are you doing?

Soooooooo sore. Predominantly on the right where I had 3 mature follicles. I don't feel anything on the left so I'm hoping the 2 potential ones there aren't doing anything!!
I twisted at my waist doing something and had a sharp stabbing pain.
I'm just hanging out on the couch all day.
Might attempt so simple yoga poses, see if anything can help relieve the discomfort.

My iui was okay. A little difficult to get the catheter in but they didn't need to use the tenaculum thank goodness!!

How are you doing orchid? Are you into a new cycle? Do they make you take a cycle off between iuis?

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

I had the same problem with the catheter and I read that if they have issues it can cause a bit more cramping. I was definitely pretty sore the day of the procedure and I think maybe 2 days after but nothing major and not as bad as you are having. FX it's a good sign!!

I started round 2 yesterday by taking my first Femara. Have to take them days 3-7 then start with the injectable hormones on day 5 (tomorrow) and take them days 5, 7 and 9. Then back to the clinic on day 10 to see how I responded to everything.... If it doesn't work this cycle I think I will take a break next month as the driving alone to the clinic is exhausting (6 hr round trip for a super quick appt!). This morning I felt nauseous so not sure if thats from the Fermara or something else but I am definitely tired today so just trying to take it fairly easy..

Look after yourself Time and hello to everyone else

 

[waitingongod1]

Time- I can't help you out much because I went ahead with my 10 follicules! Haha I'll let you know how that works out but I'm thinking that didn't even work. Good luck. Glad you don't have to cancel!

Just curious, what were the sizes of your 10 follicles? Do you have PCOS?

How long did you ladies cramp after your iui?

They were all 15-20 3 days before iui. No pcos. Unexplained fertility. And I had a lot of cramping they day of and next day then each day got better. More of ovulation cramping I think

 

[waitingongod1]

Guess 10 follicules doesn't equal success iui#2 failed. Negative today on dpiui11 migraine today which I always get and temp drop...should get af in a few days...we will do iui number 3 but this is the end of our road. We are done after this....

 

[wantingbubba7]

I'm so sorry Waiting I really wish it worked for you this month!!! You aren't out till AF shows though.

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

Waiting - I'm sorry about your negative test... How is your temp today? Have you started to bleed?

Obviously I don't want to give you any false hope as it is especially hard when you get let down time and time again in one cycle, but I agree with Wanting that it isn't over until you start bleeding or perhaps have a negative test at 14dpiui....

The one thing I learned from my last cycle is even though you know your own body, the hormones and drugs can really mess things up so it's impossible to really know what's happening until you properly start to bleed, have a continued temp drop and negative tests later on... I really hope for your sake it was just too early but I am thinking of you as I understand how heartbreaking it is... Sending big hugs

AFM: Well I survived my first injection last night and the nurse was totally right - it was so easy, not painful and just fine but still I felt very proud of myself regardless!! It's the small things in life! I hope you are all well x

 

[waitingongod1]

Way to go white- should be proud with injection! Temp did go back up and rise but not reading into it. Tomorrow will be dpo14 and I will take a test at doctors in the morning. Feel like about to start af but I think the progesterone suppositories I am taking is keeping it. More news tomorrow with hopefully a new plan

 

[Timetotry]

Waiting- sorry about your negative. Hopefully the doctors office will have better results my clinic won't test until 18 days past iui, so maybe a late test will work out for you!

Orchid- good job with the injection! The first one is the hardest mentally, but they really aren't that bad. I would rather take an injection the these darn progesterone suppositories ugh. GL with you next injection!

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

How did you get on today Waiting?

Time - Do you know why they wait until 18 days? Seems super late and I would imagine if it hadn't worked you would have started to bleed by then but did they say why? The reason I'm curious is because I was 2-3 days late this past cycle so I am wondering if that is actually normal?

:Hi: to everyone else! x

 

[Timetotry]

I think because of the progesterone suppositories. They said that a might not get a period on my own while on them. I think I'm on a high dose of them.
Mind you, they also said that even if I get a period they will do a bhcg on day 18th, because they have had patients that came back positive even after bleeding.
They told me not to take a urine preg until 14 days because of the trigger shot, so I don't get a false pos.

Did you take progesterone?

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

Ok that totally makes sense! No I didn't take progesterone or do the trigger shot as I triggered on my own.... Will see what happens this month!

 

[waitingongod1]

White- Have the considered trigger shot, just so you have the best timing? Then you don't have to go with when you get a positive OPK. Or my doc thought I was ovulating but not releasing eggs and the trigger shot would garuntee releasing of eggs... just thoughts.. not like anyone of them worked out of me though haha.. on to IUI # 3 after doc appointment today. This will be my last one. Fingers crossed.. but getting closer to accepting this might not work, and that we may just receive a child in another way. Praying for understanding though.

And yes I do have to stop progesterone suppositories to induce AF, Usually comes two days after. They are messy but completely worth not having to worry as much about miscarriage..

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

I'm so sorry Waiting I hope you are getting the chance to treat yourself today, have a cry, feel like crap if need be and then tomorrow is the start of a positive new cycle. I am sending lots of positive vibes for this try. Stay strong

Yes I am tempted about the trigger shot... part of me feels like we missed ovulation last month and that I ovulated on the Saturday night then didn't have the IUI til Sunday.... I know you have 12-24 hrs following to catch the egg but still.... Will see what they suggest this cycle.

 

[wantingbubba7]

Glad all went well with your injection whiteorchid
Sorry Waiting that your second round didnt work. Is IVF not something you will go forward with?
As for me BFN today on 11dpiui guess I'm out as well. I had such high hopes as on day 8 I had pink spotting and some cramping which has now gone - thought it may have been implantation. Guess not

 

[sugargully]

This wait is so long. I keep thinking "where is she?" I'm on our first cycle of Clomid so that might have something to do with it. Last month I was on progesterone and the nurse said that's what caused the long LP. I'm CD14. Usual lengthy is 15 days and no sign yet. The only cramps I've had was not AF style but more progesterone twinges in top uterus area. What gives?