In an IF slump today

mrs.monica · August 2010

recommend how you "get out" of your funk??? I need ideas pronto.

mrs.monica · August 2010

btw...did anyone who has done an IUI really not wanted to do it at first?? I need to be talked into trying it. I'm resisting.

mystic_J · August 2010

Here is what works for me:

working out
having some drinks with friends
reading a good book
venting on my blog

I am sorry you are having a bad day!

orange1414 · August 2010

I like to go to the movies or read a really good book. I need something that will totally absorb me for a couple of hours, and then usually my mood is better on the other side.

Temp356619000002780 · August 2010

Me, I didn't understand why I would need to. I still don't understand why I need IVF. But I guess that's the road that was mapped out for me. I want to know that I tired everything before giving up. we 4 fresh cycles away from being done TTC and whatever comes of it is what we get. IF IMO has it's good and it's bad. I know no one understands what I mean by good, but in my life it's made me appreciate what I do have. It's also made MH and I even closer. We have a good sense of togetherness and we don't feel incomplete.

I agree with Jme, but I would times the liquor by 5. I hope you can get through your funk.

waiting4bfp2 · August 2010

I really did not want to at first, but then I thought that I should try it considering I was beyond tired of "timed sex". I honestly think it took a lot of stress off of us. I would say go for it!!

soon2Bmrs.AGEE · August 2010

Hey Monica. I am so sorry you are in a slump. It happens to me too. I normally get through it in the ways jme said. A lot of times I feel better the next day.

I'm sorry you are feeling resistant to IUI. I was nervous about it at first, although not resistant. I was ready to move forward to doing all I could to get pregnant. I never thought I would be here but I am. Hopefully we will all get what we are after no matter how we get there.

Hang in there. Good luck.

Jill070707 · August 2010

I'm sorry you're feeling that way. IF sucks. I like to distract myself when I'm down about it - books, movies, my friends, my dogs.

As for IUI, I was glad to be doing it once we got there - TI was really stressful for me. But it gives you a better chance for sure, you're putting all the sperm where they need to go. Cutting out the middleman (i.e., your vagina) can only helps the swimmers and your chances! The vagina is very mean to sperm, so you're ushering them backstage instead of making them fight through the mosh pit.

Heather & Nayt · August 2010

Monica, I am so sorry you are having a rough day. What helps me is getting out of the house and doing something instead of sitting around all day, eating sweets, and when all else fails, wine wine and more wine. Its 5 o clock somewhere!

I really hope you feel better soon, and IUI will be worth it when you are holding your new baby!

jessalynn221 · August 2010

Jill070707:

I'm sorry you're feeling that way. IF sucks. I like to distract myself when I'm down about it - books, movies, my friends, my dogs.

As for IUI, I was glad to be doing it once we got there - TI was really stressful for me. But it gives you a better chance for sure, you're putting all the sperm where they need to go. Cutting out the middleman (i.e., your vagina) can only helps the swimmers and your chances! The vagina is very mean to sperm, so you're ushering them backstage instead of making them fight through the mosh pit.

Awesome analogy!! As for me I was relieved to move to IUIs (although a tad scared) since TI was really stressful!

Suebee8 · August 2010

Jill070707:

I'm sorry you're feeling that way. IF sucks. I like to distract myself when I'm down about it - books, movies, my friends, my dogs.

As for IUI, I was glad to be doing it once we got there - TI was really stressful for me. But it gives you a better chance for sure, you're putting all the sperm where they need to go. Cutting out the middleman (i.e., your vagina) can only helps the swimmers and your chances! The vagina is very mean to sperm, so you're ushering them backstage instead of making them fight through the mosh pit.

I love this! It is the perfect metaphor!!

I just felt the IUI was the next logical step and if you have sex when you trigger and after the IUI you will never really know if it was the IUI or the good old fashion way that gets you pregnant.

mrs.monica · August 2010

Suebee8:
Jill070707:

I'm sorry you're feeling that way. IF sucks. I like to distract myself when I'm down about it - books, movies, my friends, my dogs.

As for IUI, I was glad to be doing it once we got there - TI was really stressful for me. But it gives you a better chance for sure, you're putting all the sperm where they need to go. Cutting out the middleman (i.e., your vagina) can only helps the swimmers and your chances! The vagina is very mean to sperm, so you're ushering them backstage instead of making them fight through the mosh pit.

I love this! It is the perfect metaphor!!

I just felt the IUI was the next logical step and if you have sex when you trigger and after the IUI you will never really know if it was the IUI or the good old fashion way that gets you pregnant.

I agree with both of you! Thanks for easing my mind. I'm feeling better.

Sunflower0908 · August 2010

Sorry to hear you are in an IF slump.

I'm a comfort eater, so when I'm feeling that way, I cook something fun. I'll try a new recipe, and cook along with a glass or 2 of wine! This would explain my 20lbs of IF weight gain!

Like several other pp, I try to do things that absorb me, go for a long walk, watch a good movie, plan a fun day trip etc.

As for your IUI question, I haven't done IUI, but personally I found any treatments lifted a weight off me. I felt like at least I was doing something to help the situation when it was clear the old fashioned way wasn't working.

Hope that helps, and I hope you feel more positive soon.

Eris-Alexis · August 2010

I find that chick flicks and chocolate work for me.

I hope you feel better soon.

Ms H13 · August 2010

When I'm in a slump I give myself 'permission' to wallow in self-pity, but give myself a time limit, 10 - 20 minutes, usually. Then I make sure to do something active - whether working out at the gym, mowing the lawn, ect. What I really want to do sometimes is buy myself a punching bag, then I can 'beat up' IF. Ha!

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