I successfully made it through my first IUI procedure yesterday! I was so stressed about getting there on time, and him being able to perform under these circumstances because he was so stressed and anxious... in the end all went well. I had a few inappropriate laughs that he didn't appreciate... getting into the elevator with his paper bag filled with his sample, then again when we couldn't find the drop off location (because someone wasn't listening and just assumed I'd know!)... It's a simple procedure, sure, but it was surprising to me that it's done by a nurse. I'm a nurse and now I'm pretty excited to know that's a career option. How great would it be to possibly help people get pregnant?
Seems strange to know the sperm count, and to know how many million sperm were swimming around in my uterus.
Not stressing yet about "will it work?"... just focused on these gross suppositories! Relieved to have a few weeks off from injections and numerous ultrasounds during my period, and appointments. I'll just go to acupuncture and that's it.
Re: first IUI yesterday
1st BFP-8/17/12! Missed Miscarriage discovered @ 8 week US. D&C.
2nd BFP-2/13/13! Blighted Ovum discovered @ 8 week US. Natural miscarriage.
3rd BFP-5/22/13! By early June, progesterone plummeting. Another loss.
August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
Dear Son born 5/28/14
best of luck!!! LOL I never actually thought "x million sperm are swimming in my uterus" lol!! It does add a slight spin to it
Anyway best of luck to you! I hope it works be gentle with yourself for teh next two weeks!
My Ovulation Chart
Me: 41 DH: 46. We are TTC our 1st, started July '11,
3 cycles clomid with Ob,
1 cycle Tamoxifen with Ob,
Diagnosed PCOS 11/5/12
clomid, trigger & timed bd 12/12 BFN
1st clomid IUI 1/4/13 BFN.
2nd clomid IUI 2/13 cancelled didn't respond to clomid.
3/15/13 scheduled laparoscopy & on bcp.
May 10 IUI from injectibles - BFN
May 22 done with interventions it will either happen or it won't.
February 2014 No longer actively trying, but not preventing.
SURPISE BFP 4/2/2015!!!!!!!!!!
Miscarriage 4/23/15
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
BFP #1: 4/7/12. EDD: 12/2/12.
Growth on target with h/b at 6w3d. No h/b at 8w4d. D&C 4/27/12.
BFP #2: 2/28/13. M/C 5w1d.