First IUI in the AM! *Update*

pettycrocker

Girls, I am kind of freaking out! This has been such a long process. We started testing last Jan. and we're just now getting to the action stage, it's crazy. The last couple weeks, I keep thinking- I wish I could just go get it over with, now that it's tomorrow AM, I am having crazy anxiety, just trying to stay positive, but also realistic- my RE told me it's only a 10% success rate  

Please share your IUI experiences with me! I know H has to drop a sample at 7am, I have to go in 8ish, for U/S, then IUI is close to 9am, but I have no idea what actually happens for the IUI? Do they just stick a catheter up there and hope for the best? Will I be asked to lay there for a few minutes? Do you think it's crazy that I'm thinking about skipping my workout for tomorrow? If the sperms are gonna get there, they should be able to get there even if I'm working out, right? LOL 

freakyfast

HOLY COW! I was just thinking about you this morning!  YAY!! (No experience with IUI) I wanted to wish you luck! 

freakyfast

Oh and I would probably skip the work out and just go home and relax! 

KC1212

For my IUIs DH gave them a sample, they "washed" it and I laid on a table and a the nurse (RE didn't even do the procedure) put a catheter up my hooha and inserted the sperm (only 3 million post wash) and then I laid there on the table for like ten mins and left.

Dr told me business as usual.

However, (although I wasn't able to do this at the time) I would totally take it easy the day of and 2WW.

Sadly, my IUIs failed (but DH's sample was really low) and I never did our last (3rd) IUI.

And your odds sound about what they quoted me (10-15%)

I THINK it is closer to 20% with Injectables.

Honestly, the whole expirence felt like a pap-smear. You might cramp a little.

Good LUCK!!!!!

pettycrocker

Thanks so much girls! I keep replaying the last visit with my OB in my head (months ago) the last thing she said to me was "I'm sure you just need an IUI" and she just seemed so confident about that. I guess we'll see!  

MJC1116

I'm lurking and hope you don't mind me chiming in with my experience

DH dropped off his sample within the hour of the procedure, they washed it, and then called me in for the initial ultrasound. RE checked my ovaries to make sure the follicles had not ovulated yet. Then she inserted the speculum (sp?) like a pap smear, and like @KC1212 said, inserted the catheter and injected me. For my first IUI, I felt a small pinch, nothing painful, and within 30 seconds the whole thing was over. She had me lay for 10 minutes afterwards. For my second IUI, I felt absolutely nothing, and funny thing, DH wasn't even there. He had an interview at work and couldn't miss it, so RE and I chatted it up for 20 minutes after the procedure, and poof, that's the IUI that got me pregnant - without my husband there! (sad!) After my 2nd IUI, though, I noticed some pretty strong cramping (I think it was ovulation pains) and some discharge (sorry TMI), so I freaked, but RE said it was normal. 

RE said I could go back to my normal routine, but I would skip a workout, maybe just walk or something light. 

I'm super excited for you and praying that this is your lucky cycle!

CheesyPeas

No experience but wanted to wish you good luck!

Jen071407

Good luck! It's a pretty easy procedure, catheter, insert sperm, lay there for 20min and off you go. I never had any cramping but some do. Fx it does the trick!

kndeckar

No experience yet with IUI but good luck!!! Fingers crossed!

AlmostWright

Good luck!

purtz

Good luck- let us know how it goes! That may be us next cycle.

bancbev

Good luck! It's a super easy procedure.

+SouthernMomma+

Good luck!!!

freakyfast

Mrs Castillo please update us let us know how it went and how you are doing! I am not sure of your time zone!! 

pettycrocker

Just wanted to update for those who are wondering- 

Everything went amazingly well! I have 2 big juicy eggs (20 + 25) and H dropped off a stellar 80mil / 80% sample! The Dr. was very confident about the whole thing, and I'm feeling positive and hopeful. 

For those of you waiting for an IUI- it was totally uneventful and painless. The procedure took around 2 minutes, and she did ask that I lay there for at least 5 mins. NBD! Easy peasy! 

Thank you all SO MUCH for the positive thoughts! I really appreciate all of you  

pettycrocker

Lol @Freakyfast were we posting at the same time? Thanks for thinking of me, love  

freakyfast

Mrs Castillo Sure looks like it! Great minds? I have been thinking about you all morning, and didn't see anything when I logged in at work.  I can't stop smiling, I am so excited for you.  Now to go home and relax?? Or do you have other plans? 

pettycrocker

Yea I'm gonna chill out today! I'm just lounging on the couch now. I was so anxious last night I hardly slept at all, so I'll probably try to take a nap when DD goes down at 2. 

I'm definitely gonna skip my work out for today LOL. 

Thank you so much for thinking of me  

freakyfast

 Now we just have to keep you sane through this 2WW! 

+SouthernMomma+

Mrs Castillo said:

Just wanted to update for those who are wondering- 

Everything went amazingly well! I have 2 big juicy eggs (20 + 25) and H dropped off a stellar 80mil / 80% sample! The Dr. was very confident about the whole thing, and I'm feeling positive and hopeful. 

For those of you waiting for an IUI- it was totally uneventful and painless. The procedure took around 2 minutes, and she did ask that I lay there for at least 5 mins. NBD! Easy peasy! 

Thank you all SO MUCH for the positive thoughts! I really appreciate all of you  

Yay!! FX for you guys!!

MrsMegan922

Happy it went well! FX to you!

gmc222

Congrats on an easy procedure! And I wanted to give you some extra hope...my very first IUI was a success and resulted in my beautiful DD. Good luck!

bancbev

Glad it was easy! Good luck for a fast 2ww.