IUI - what to expect?

[Mommieh25]

Hi ladies! I went in yesterday and one egg was big so I triggered. He said since I got pregnant before he wants to try timed intercourse. So I guess tww wait starts in a couple of days. I wad bummed that only one egg wad big, but after I researched I found out others may be bigger but it us hard to tell. I want my chanced increased.

Well my dilema is if it didn't work this time should I say I would prefer iui or try timed intercourse again. Our insurance covers iui no problem. But he said it us better to try this way if possible. I guess doctors have their own theories also. But I don't want to spend tons of money on opinions either. Lol

I had cramping, light headache, and chills after trigger. Is this normal?

So we shall see. It seems like everything is going well for everyone. Mississippi seems like you're rolling on te baby train. I'm really happy got you and so thankful that you are sticking out with us too. You are a great encouragement. I told my hubby I'm so grateful for b&b because of the support. Thanks so much ladies.

If they pay for it go for it. It's pretty much the same. The trigger you and then 36 hours later dh gives sample and they put it in a small catheter and insert it in your uterus

I just noticed you are trying for fourth pregnancy like me! He says he thinks it is my age. I'm 40 later this year. But I want a big familia! This will be my last as they are allowing me to have a fourth and final c-section. Did you try assisted conception with any of your others? I had an hsg with my first. Second happened right after six weeks were up, and clomid and hsg with third.

 

[waitingongod1]

Well iui was rough. Feeling better today though.

Mississippi - do you remember what dh sperm count was on iui?

 

[Mommieh25]

Well iui was rough. Feeling better today though.

Mississippi - do you remember what dh sperm count was on iui?

Looking forward to hearing great news soon.

 

[Mississippi03]

Well iui was rough. Feeling better today though.

Mississippi - do you remember what dh sperm count was on iui?

They didnt actually tell me. He had two SAs done in the fall that were 24 and 37 million. I put him on omegas and zinc to try to improve it but they never mentioned it. If im talking to one of my nurses on US day on the 12th ill ask.

Iui is meant for men that have low counts though so im sure you are gine.

Did they tellyou what it was?

 

[waitingongod1]

Thanks! Last January was 63 million so we never worried about it. Yesterday was 30 million. Which was half of what it was a year ago. Doc said if this doesn't work we will have to look more into it.

 

[Mississippi03]

30 million is in normal range..
Could have been amount of time since last ejaculation too.. If this time he was two days and last time he was four? Never know..
Both Omega 3 and zinc are great for count and motility.. But takes 3 months to make a difference

 

[wantingbubba7]

Hi waitingongod sorry your iui was rough why was that?
Mine is most likely in 1 week today eek soooo nervous as my hsg was so bad.
Good luck !!!

 

[waitingongod1]

Waiting- it was rough because the resident put the spectrum in too early before doc was ready so that was in longer than normal. Then when doc went to put in he had a very hard time getting it in. Had bleeding rest of day. I'm sure most isn't like this! Most said doesn't feel any different then a yearly exam.. good luck! It's an exciting time!

 

[Mississippi03]

Waiting- it was rough because the resident put the spectrum in too early before doc was ready so that was in longer than normal. Then when doc went to put in he had a very hard time getting it in. Had bleeding rest of day. I'm sure most isn't like this! Most said doesn't feel any different then a yearly exam.. good luck! It's an exciting time!

Spotting isnt abnormal.. I found it hurt while happening but then it was gone.
Sometimes i tend to disappear from threads lol im an air head sometimes, if i do, please find me on my journal and tell me how this works for you
Sending you all of the :babydust: possible girl

 

[wantingbubba7]

That really sucks that it was uncomfortable for you I hope you get some exciting news in two weeks to make it all worth while. and

Your hubbys count sounds awesome from my side of things. My hubbys last SA he had 175 million sperm with only 2% Morph so I'm hoping we make it over the 10 million mark post wash :/ he's been taking Menovit for the last 4 months. Anyone heard of this?

 

[wantingbubba7]

Mississippi, did you ever find out what your husbands morph was at when they did his SA?

Thanks

 

[Mississippi03]

I cant remember exactly.. Ill try going though my other journal when i have time but i know it was within normal range

 

[Timetotry]

Hubby did his semen analysis today. Fingers crossed for no antibodies!

Question for those who have had iui. Did they use the tenaculum? The doctor who did my hsg used one and it was horrible, that's the only thing worrying me about iui right now.

 

[Mommieh25]

Hubby did his semen analysis today. Fingers crossed for no antibodies!

Question for those who have had iui. Did they use the tenaculum? The doctor who did my hsg used one and it was horrible, that's the only thing worrying me about iui right now.

Bump

 

[wantingbubba7]

Good luck timetotry with your hubbys SA
I haven't had my IUI as yet (should be this weekend) but my Dr explained to me the process at my appt. She said she would use the speculum and a "smaller" catheter then the one used at my HSG and that the procedure would literally only take a couple of minutes. Thats all she told me.
Do you know why they used a tenaculum during your HSG procedure? I read that this is an old method and commonly not used anymore. I looked up an image of one and I can see why it freaked you out.

 

[waitingongod1]

Timetotry- mine did not use a tenaculum. That thing looks scary! They used something that is like what they use at your yearly exam and the catheter. I think most done feel to much pain. Mine was a little different but normally It's a breeze. Good luck!

 

[waitingongod1]

Okay on dpo 4 ...had some blood when I wiped today and that's it. I did have some bleeding on Friday after iui but only that day. I am also on progesterone suppositories. What do you think this is? I never spot

 

[Mississippi03]

Progesterone supps can be very irritating to your cervix and cause spotting.. Are they vaginal supps? If so i recommend not using the applicator, use your finger and try to slip it behind your cervix.. It hasnt bothered me one bit.. But it is normal so dont worry

 

[waitingongod1]

Thanks. Yes they are vaginal. No applicator! This stuff is messy! Couldn't imagine doing this 2 or 3 times a day haha. Whatever it takes though

 

[Mississippi03]

I do mine twice daily.. It is a mess, kind of smelly to.. I made it a point to come home from work and wash so dh might semi actually want to do me lol.. 8 more weeks of this for me fml