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shelly2314shelly2314 member
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we have been waiting to get to this point for 3 months! We finally had our first IUI today! I just have some questions for those of you that have been here before.  I have had some cramping (not too bad) and been very gaseous. Is this normal? And what do we do to get through the TWW?

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  • YBnormal85YBnormal85 member
    Congrats on beginning your journey! I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. I had my first IUI in March,but did not notice any discomfort afterwards.However,the TWW was the worst lol.DW and I tried to stay distracted as much as possible,perhaps plan some date nights! And do your best not to stress or read into things too much. So excited for you,keep us posted!!
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  • MaryanneNMaryanneN member
    So exciting! I had slight cramping because I had ovulated that morning, but they said that you may have the cramping from the catheter. We had our first iui last month. The TWW was hard. I definitely was stressed about it. This time I am going to try not to have all of my thoughts revolve around ttc. I agree with YB,plan date nights and continue your routine. I will be with you on the tww by the end of the week. GL
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    Married 7/7/10 - Provincetown MA on the beach -

    Reception October 23, 2010 - Martha Clara Vinyards, North Fork Long Island

    5/12/13 - 5/13/13 IUI #1 - BFN
    6/14/13 - IUI #2 - BFN - 7/17/13 - IUI#3 - BFN Clomid cycle 100mg 08/13 - cancelled bc produced too many eggs. Clomid cycle 50mg 10/13 - IUI#4- BFN. Clomid. Switched Dr in November. IUI#5 11/20 and 11/21 with trigger and clomid. -TWW {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252 {\fonttbl\f0\fswiss\fcharset0 Helvetica;} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;\red51\green51\blue51;\red255\green255\blue255;} \deftab720 \pard\pardeftab720\sl280\partightenfactor0 \f0\fs22 \cf2 \cb3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0 \outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 Trying to Conceive Ticker}
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  • mwagner25mwagner25 member
    Congrats on your first IUI.  I had a little bit of cramping after my 3rd IUI, it is normal.  Some women have some cramping and some don't.  You likely will over analyze every little pinch/pull/symptom that you have over the next few weeks.  I know that I did.  The TWW is hard.  It sucks.  But try to stay busy and not focus on every little symptom... if that is even possible.  Finally on my third IUI I let myself relax during the TWW, wasn't so strict on my diet, caffeine, even drank a glass of wine after a rough day at work.  And that was the cycle that worked for us.  Good luck, let us know how everything goes.  
    Same sex couple, Married 8/6/11
    Baby Oliver born 11/27/13

    TTC stats with donor sperm...
    IUI #1 with trigger, 1/4/13 - BFN
    IUI #2 with trigger, 2/1/13 BFN
    IUI #3 with tigger, 2/28/12 BFP EDD 11/21/13
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  • KH826KH826 member

    Congrats on your first IUI!

    I have had cramping after all three of my IUIs. Everyone's body reacts differently, and apparently I am just a cramper! HAHA - which is a little strange b/c I never cramped much at all during my cycles before TTC, but that has definitely changed for me. Anyway, I think that the cramping is totally normal for some, as is the gas (I had that too). There isn't much you can do about it except try your hardest not to obsess. Date nights are a great idea! My first TWW was the longest by far, so unfortunately I am willing to bet that this one will feel like a struggle to get through -- hopefully not though, and hopefully you will have success! Wishing you lots of luck! :)

    Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012

    5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN

    Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer!      *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581   *********William George born June 4, 2014*********
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  • shelly2314shelly2314 member
    Thank you all! 1 day down and we shall see...

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  • kristi&pkristi&p member
    FX for you!! Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. I made sure to stay busy... I was in the middle of party planning for a grad bbq and had family in town during TWW but I still seemed to always think about POAS more than anything. Hope it moves quickly for you

    Married in September 2010, started TTC journey November 2012

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    7 IUI- 2 CP- 2 BFN

    RPL blood work 12/27, showed a balance translocation in chromosome 11;22  

    Spouse-

    PCOS 4 IUI-4 BFN

    New Plan: Reciprocal IVF, me as carrier wife's eggs. Just went through insurance and received partial approval, so my part will go through my IVF benefits and wife's part will be out of pocket. Now just finalizing finance plans to cover the oop costs. Doctors office is in process of moving to a new building so there are no IVF start ups until March/April 2015. 



     

     

     

     

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  • tea0nnatea0nna member
    with my wife's iui she cramped a lot and became very gaseous! they stated it's normal and we are now 4 weeks and 5 days pregnant! blessed and lucky it only took one iui!
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