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Self insemination - Any success stories?!

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TurkeyBasterHopeItWorks · 15/01/2020 18:47

Hi everyone,

I have NC'd for this to save our blushes!
DH and I have just had our first round of IVF which was sadly unsuccessful after an early miscarriage.
We have 2 frozen embryos but we would like to TTC naturally for the next 6 month's first in the hope the IVF hormones might help boost our chances.
DH has always struggled to ejaculate inside me when DTD. Therefore we have decided to try self insemination in the hope it will take away some of the stress.

I would love to hear any success stories.

Also which insemination kit did you buy?

Has anyone tried a soft cup / Ferti Lily conception cup after inserting the syringe to help things along?

Thanks everyone!

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primrosechill · 29/04/2020 14:48

Hi everyone - new to this thread, lovely to hear your home insemination stories. I suffer from vaginismus so dtd is pretty much impossible or at least incredibly painful - that's why we turned to cups and syringes.

Last month after three cycles of trying, my partner and I managed to get pregnant using this method. Unfortunately, at the 6 week mark I miscarried. I feel quite crushed as I'm
still going through the motions, but I'm trying to remind myself that miscarriages are common and that there's nothing I could have done to stop it - and at least I now know that we CAN get pregnant and relatively pain-free which is a big fat PLUS given the nightmare of vaginismus.

It will be at least 5-6 more weeks until we can try again, but I wanted to wish you all good luck using this method and will be sharing my updates when the time comes!

kikibo · 28/04/2020 13:17

OK, so one more TMI detail then 🤣:

I took to inseminating when I climaxed, because I figured that the inward contractions would help the swimmers a bit. (There was also something I read about that, though it wasn't evidence as such) And also because the first time I inseminated , and then tried to climax, there was a bit of an issue as the thing was 'done ' and there was no reason iyswim. 😂

I do so much hope it works for you.

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TurkeyBasterHopeItWorks · 25/04/2020 07:50

@kikibo - Thanks so much for the advice. Don’t worry it’s not TMI! I am concerned maybe I’m not doing the right things so it’s so useful to know what has worked for other people.

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kikibo · 23/04/2020 18:18

@Turkey
Tips? I used a syringe with a central spout or whatever you call it. Didn't use pre-seed.
DH used to go upstairs, leave his business in a pot in the bathroom and I'd go up, get the stuff in the syringe, get myself comfortable with hips propped up, then did the business (making sure I had an orgasm, sorry if TMI) and then I'd surf the net.
We usually did this before bed as that was the easiest to organise.

H8624 · 23/04/2020 11:06

@turkeybasterhopeitworks I must be out again this month - just started spotting like usual.

Bit worried as my cycles seem to be getting shorter and shorter! It's only CD20 so far! Same happened last month.

Starting to feel like this is never going to happen now - 5 cycles trying and nothing at all :(

H8624 · 21/04/2020 09:00

@turkeybasterhopeitworks well I'll keep my fingers crossed it is your month! If not hopefully Af will arrive soon so you can at least move on to the next cycle!

My cycles are usually 24-26 days which would be next Monday-Wednesday but I will try not to test u til the Thursday if AF doesn't turn up. Last month I had spotting 5 days either side tho (normally spot 3 days before only) so who knows what will happen this month!

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TurkeyBasterHopeItWorks · 21/04/2020 08:30

@H8624 - I keep thinking there is a glimmer of hope but I’m also wondering if it’s just my irregular cycles coming back again after 2 regular months. Plus I tested 4 days after AF was due based on a 24/25 day cycle and it was negative with no hint of a line 🙁.
I didn’t use an ovulation kit this cycle because on the previous two it didn’t show I was peak fertility / ovulating either time. So I can’t be sure if/when I ovulated! I’m an awkward one sadly!

How long do you have to wait now? Fingers crossed for you x

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H8624 · 21/04/2020 08:11

@turkeybasterhopeitworks that's a good sign if AF hasn't appeared yet!

How many DPO are you? Perhaps it's time for a test?!

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TurkeyBasterHopeItWorks · 21/04/2020 00:36

@H8624 - Still no sign of AF yet, I too wondered if there is a remote chance but I daren't hope!
Best of luck with your 5th cycle, I hope it's lucky number 5! 🤞

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H8624 · 20/04/2020 22:41

@turkeybasterhopeitworks any sign of AF? If not you may still be in with a shot :).

I'm currently 5th cycle trying and 5dpo so waiting it out!

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TurkeyBasterHopeItWorks · 19/04/2020 09:37

Hi Everyone,

How are things going in these crazy times? I hope you are all safe and well.

@kikibo - This is really encouraging to hear. Congratulations on your new baby.
Do you have any tips? Type of syringe used, did you use pre-seed, etc.

This is probably controversial to some but DH and I are continuing with self inseminating even in these times of CV. Due to my age there is no time to lose.

I did a pregnancy test yesterday which was sadly negative. I was hopeful because my last 2 cycles had been 24 and 25 days and AF still hasn't arrived and It's day 29. Maybe I'm just going back to my irregular cycle lengths.
We intend to try again and 🤞 for 4th time lucky.

I wish you all well.x

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bitheby · 02/04/2020 23:06

Feels like AF is coming. Due Sat. Not out yet but not getting my hopes up.

H8624 · 02/04/2020 22:37

How's everyone getting on?

I've been spotting the last 4 days so I'm out and expecting AF in full force tomorrow :(. I always spot before, but seems my cycle this month will have been 23 days rather than 26.

This was the 4th month trying so starting to lose hope! However onto the 5th and will keep everything crossed!

AdriannaP · 30/03/2020 14:47

@kikibo that’s encouraging to read! 2 attempts so far, think AF arrived today 😢
Fingers crossed for next month!

Solomon1212 · 30/03/2020 09:56

Dont know if this helps but i used to do AI in dogs lol (i know not quite the same). After insemination wed always lift the tail end up so very little came back out, so may be worth while putting your bum upwards. Fingers and tail crossed for you 😁

kikibo · 30/03/2020 09:48

It really does work. 3rd product of our self-insem sessions is 2 months old. We also only inseminated 3 times a cycle around ovulation.

1st time needed 7 attempts, second 2 and 3rd 2 as well.

It's pretty much the same as DTD, only by proxy I used to say 😃.

Fingers crossed for you all. Keep it up (no pun intended), at some point it'll have worked.💪👍

AdriannaP · 21/03/2020 15:54

Yeah. Fingers crossed for us. I wonder if it really works. Let’s see...

H8624 · 21/03/2020 11:54

Of course we can be buddies :).

I did first insem last night and going to try tonight tomorrow and Monday depending when I get peak on cb! Try to aim for 4-5 as I can't manage any more than that!

AdriannaP · 21/03/2020 07:40

Hi, happy to be your TWW buddy. Inseminated on Thursday evening, trying again today, due to ovulate tomorrow.
5-8 Inseminations is unrealistic for us, we try and do 2-3 around ovulation.
I conceived twice DTD only once, so not too worried about quantity. Have one DC and had one MC.

bitheby · 21/03/2020 03:55

Hey. I inseminated this evening. Can we be TWW buddies? I'm due to ovulate tomorrow but I just can't switch off so no idea whether my body will ovulate given the stress I'm under.

H8624 · 20/03/2020 19:00

@turkeybasterhopeitworks how are you getting on this week? Did you get a peak reading In the end? Are you in the TWW now?

I'm now CD10 so first Insem tonight - please send me positive vibes! Hoping I ovulate Sunday/Monday so can get a few in!

@ttcchapter1 did you get your positive in the end? Got my fingers crossed for you!

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TurkeyBasterHopeItWorks · 17/03/2020 07:42

@ttcchapter1 - Thank you and fingers crossed for us all!
The waiting is the worst, I really hope this is your month. You've both made a fantastic effort though so you really couldn't have done any more.
I think that's the right plan to test on day 35 or if AF shows up. I intend to do much the same and keep inseminating whilst I'm showing as high fertility with the hope I actually show up as peak fertility this month. I'm tempted to buy some cheapies too and use alongside the clearblue.

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ttcchapter1 · 15/03/2020 22:20

Forgot to mention, I did a pregnancy test on cycle day 28 but it was a BFN so don’t wanna do one again until cycle day 35 or till period shows.

ttcchapter1 · 15/03/2020 22:17

God I hope this is my month and if its not im inseminating every second day next month 😂 idc what DH thinks! Also going to order opks for next month, a bulk pack from boots the clear and simple ones and test everyday.

ttcchapter1 · 15/03/2020 22:16

Good luck with this cycle @TurkeyBasterHopeItWorks !!

Well, since my 8 inseminations, the last one was on cycle day 21 and ovulation was cycle day 18/19 according to my app and CM, I am now one day late for my period HOWEVER, i cant get my hopes up because I’m on cycle day 32(33 tomoro) and my cycles have been known to range from 31 to 37 days and i dont really have any symptoms 👀 so its an annoying lingering waiting time.