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Home insemination

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Bigbear123 · 10/02/2019 13:49

Hi everyone,

We are looking to start a family and unfortunately we are unable to conceive the traditional way. Hence, we are looking into home insemination kit.

It's an exciting time for both me & my husband. Though I'm a little nervous of how to start? I've seen a number of insemination kits online and OPK kits. I'm seeking for advice from someone who has done / is doing home insemination for some encouragement.

The information is vast out there and I'm a little confused as to what / which kits I really need.

I look forward to hearing from you all.

Many thanks
'Big bear mama to be'

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Bigbear123 · 29/09/2019 09:10

@Whatnext11 sorry for the late reply. I did try Preseed but I applied it to my fingers and then massage it around the outside of my vagina. I found the Preseed tube was too big and it caused me pain. The actual lubricant was helpful as it eased me when I finally insert the 1ml syringe of sperm inside me. The lubricant helped me relaxed as well so I'd say it's worth it.

Good luck with your journey!

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Bigbear123 · 29/09/2019 09:06

@Faye32 I didn't get any other symptoms apart from very very light spotting for 10 days. Thank you for your wise words - I must keep positive as my body & mind need that.

@MyRaGaiaStarFishPieA thanks for telling me to take the test. I'd have carried on as normal and God knows when I'd find out. THANK YOU!

@QOD thanks for sharing your story! It's good to know there are people out there went through what I'm going through.

@GrannySquares thank you!

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rainbowstardrops · 29/09/2019 08:04

Fantastic news!

As an aside for anyone else trying to conceive via home insemination, I was once told to lay down with a pillow under you and legs raised (against a wall). It helps to get the sperm where it needs to be without losing too much of it 🤷🏻‍♀️

Faye32 · 29/09/2019 06:43

Bigbear wow it’s so amazing !! Ok Iv not really tried it this way Iv just waited for the positve ovulation test etc . Your going to be just fine - keep smiling and putting good energy into your body xx did you get any symptoms other than the weird spotting you had ? Xx

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Bigbear123 · 28/09/2019 18:18

@Faye32 we did 3 insems over a period of 10 days (fertile window). We did it just before bedtime so I lied there and went to sleep after that. We have been trying insems since February so 7 months. But it has been a long way coming as we had struggled with my vaginusmis for a 4 years! I'm praying for a happy & healthy pregnancy. Xxx

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GrannySquares · 28/09/2019 16:49

Congratulations! X

Faye32 · 28/09/2019 07:47

Bigbear, try not to worry I understand though but it’s going to be fine! Just take each day as it comes !! Xx amazing xx

Faye32 · 28/09/2019 07:45

Omg wow bigbear!! This is wonderful news congratulations!! Xx did You do anything differently this time round ? How long have you been trying this way for ? Xx so happy for you xx

QOD · 27/09/2019 06:31

Congratulations 🥳

My 20 year old dd started life 💦 in a pot, driven 3 miles and then 💉 into my friend

Amazing

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Bigbear123 · 27/09/2019 06:25

@sal1987 @MyRaGaiaStarFishPieA thank you both for your lovely messages.

I can't help but worry so much about what's going to happen next. I need to be positive and keep going! Xx

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Bigbear123 · 27/09/2019 06:20

@Faye32 you will get there eventually. What this has taught me is to be patient- probably easier said than done. Your time will come. I'm praying for you and I'm sending you all the positive vibes xx

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MyRaGaiaStarFishPieA · 26/09/2019 21:36

I had a feeling you might be. CONGRATS!!

sal1987 · 26/09/2019 20:12

@Bigbear123 amazing news, I'm so happy for you. All those months of upset is so worth it and welcome to the wonderful world of pregnancy!!

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Bigbear123 · 26/09/2019 19:01

@MyRaGaiaStarFishPieA and all!

I did a pregnancy test last night and it came up positive! Didn't quite believe it but I'm now 7 weeks pregnant. Husband and I are in shock but we are happy (and anxious too).

I'll keep us updated. I want to thank all the messages on here and your super POSITIVE energy. You all have helped me on this journey!

Love. Xx

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MyRaGaiaStarFishPieA · 25/09/2019 10:41

Bigbear, have you done a pregnancy test this week? Very often light spotting can be implantation bleeding. I mistook it for a period and didn't find out I was pregnant until 4 weeks later !

Faye32 · 25/09/2019 10:30

Hey, same for me had 3 attempts just this month but period has arrived yesterday so moving on to the next round !!!!! We just have to keep on going don’t we! That’s a weird one with the spotting just prob a dodgy period it can happen sometimes xx

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Bigbear123 · 24/09/2019 19:18

@Faye32 we did 3 inseminations in August but it wasn't our month. My period has been weird- I'm getting spots (very very light- no need for pads) for about 10 days. Not sure what happened with all the hormones. Waiting for my upcoming fertile period and we are trying again. How has it been for you all ladies? Xx

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Faye32 · 24/09/2019 12:45

Hi guys , how we all getting on ? Xx

Whatnext11 · 26/08/2019 22:02

Thanks again for starting this thread. Just wondering if anyone can enlighten me about pre seed - what is it? A lubricant or do you add it to the sperm?
I've got a kit from Amazon with some massive looking pots! And syringes, do I need a 'speculum' or just the syringe?
Thanks all.

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Bigbear123 · 21/08/2019 07:16

@Faye32 yes we got this! Be positive and keep going. Xx

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Faye32 · 21/08/2019 06:51

Hey Bigbear good to hear from you !! Great least you can try something different , I’m sure we are going to get there !! Xx

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Bigbear123 · 20/08/2019 19:20

@Faye32 hi there, I've been seeing the doctor and she said try insem within the fertile window frame to increase our chances. So this month we are going to try every other day for 10 days or so. Husband also saw a male doctor and he said try 3 times week all month round! It'll be fun x

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Faye32 · 20/08/2019 14:37

Hey girls ,
How is everyone doing ? Iv had a month off so just about to start back up in the next couple of weeks .
Bigbear- I’m using donor sperm so I do tje same as you really , syringe and then use a soft cup have an orgasm and I lie there for 30-60 mins depending on what time of day it is etc xx

sal1987 · 30/07/2019 23:10

I'm sorry to hear it hasn't happened for you yet @Bigbear123, just keep your spirits up but try not to put too much pressure on yourself (although easier said than done I know!!) I am currently 28 weeks pregnant after 3 goes of home insemination and a previous 15 months of general trying!! To all you lovely ladies, don't give up hope, if it happened to me I'm sure it will happen to all of you at some point 😘😘

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Bigbear123 · 30/07/2019 22:27

@Whatnext11
Hi there, I used the Super Deluxe Fertility Kit £19.99 on Amazon. Though their syringe is too big so I buy infant syringe which is 1ml. Good luck on your journey!

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