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Iui

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Ttc2017 · 20/01/2021 17:36

Hi is there a current iui thread please

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Ttc2017 · 14/02/2021 22:41

When do you think you will start testing? I was suprised actually that basically no one batted an eye lid I was almost disappointed I didn't get a reaction haha I had geared myself up to have to answer loads of questions or judgements but everyone who knew me well was not surprised and said good for me and go for it and a few joked that they had watched tv programs about it and sperm delivery services haha. Plus hundreds of single mums out there who's baby daddy's have done a runner and going it alone and also lots of lesbian couples who use donors these days so the child will never be totally alone in their situation x

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AJ2021 · 13/02/2021 19:50

I think for a long time I let myself get hung up on what other people in my wider circle would think, like colleagues wider family etc and couldn't face the questions or gossip but then realise they aren't the people who mean the most to me so not to let it hold me back. Definitely over thought things. One for these people who will take ages to decide but when I do it's all go 100% in. How did you find it with your DD? did you find much stigma in choosing to be a single mum? I see mates with bf or husbands struggle with a baby so that's scary - they have support. I just wish this wait was only a week not 2. I may have bought a pregnancy kit today... Just to have in case I change my mind about testing early, made me feel like I was doing something! x

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Ttc2017 · 13/02/2021 18:13

You will be an amazing single mum. I will never ever regret and never have regretted my decision to go it alone with my DD. Of course I had times where I thought what they hell am I doing am I crazy but i know she is my world and I am so lucky to have her. So hard to not think about everything right now isn't it I'm going mad already and still got ages left lol x

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AJ2021 · 12/02/2021 20:54

I could see how it would be easy to overthink things by comparing. As you say every pregnancy is different so if you feel any different this time may not be a bad different.
I'm ok, I switch from thinking about it all way too much and being distracted at work to almost forgetting and then stopping myself just in time from having loads of cups of tea at work. I'm feeling uncomfortably bloated and drained. Normally a bit of a night owl but I've been in bed by 9/half 9 every night since Monday. If it works it will all be worth it, it's just the not knowing isn't it! It took me a very long time to completely commit to do this as there was always a hint of doubt I was doing the right thing and nerves about being on my own, that's still not completely gone to be honest but this wait has made me realise even more, how much I do want it (still a tad petrified if I can single parent and be any good at it) x

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Ttc2017 · 12/02/2021 10:14

The progesterone is horrible how you finding it I remember from before also it made me feel nausea and bloated etc and it's kicking in again now just got to ride it out I guess x

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Ttc2017 · 11/02/2021 21:46

I don't think it's helped at all if anything it's made me worse because I'm trying to compare which is silly as all pregnancies or non pregnancies are different so I don't want to over think. I am worried about how gutted I'll be if it's negative got so much on at moment but time is dragging. How are you finding it ? I've been tired too did have a bit of cramping but not really any today. I've eaten loads past few days so need to watch I don't eat too much lol x

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AJ2021 · 11/02/2021 21:04

Yes, I was supposed to start Monday night but forgot until Tuesday night. I have to do one every morning and night, I struggle with the morning one the most. I still feel so tired and cramping now but I've read both can be symptoms of the pessaries. How are you finding it this time round, do you think having been thought it successful my before has helped or has it just made you more aware/over thinking things? x

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Ttc2017 · 10/02/2021 21:57

Thank you. Yeah talk about timing haha. Yeah I started them last night have you? I hate them last time and it stresses me out every night worrying I will forget to do it x

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AJ2021 · 10/02/2021 21:35

Congratulations on the new job. Wow what a time to be starting that, yes you don't want to be testing that day, more than enough going on. Have you been put on the Cyclogest pessaries? x

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Ttc2017 · 10/02/2021 20:39

Yeah that's good idea. I start new job on the Monday so I don't want to be in negative mood for that. I guess I want to have the chance to do a test even if negative not sure why lol I will hold off long as possible but I might end up starting at day 12 As I think af may show by then if not successful. I got very very faint bfp 12 days post iui last time I think x

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AJ2021 · 10/02/2021 19:57

I think I might do not just a day early on the Sunday so I know rather than wait till after work on the Monday. Part of me wants to test earlier but worried I'll get hopes up too early. When are you thinking about doing yours?

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Ttc2017 · 09/02/2021 15:35

Yeah I thought it was weird waiting extra day. Do you think you will test early I think I will as would rather find out by negative test then by AF showing up. I'm so tired today too thought it was just me so I'm glad you said that to. X

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AJ2021 · 09/02/2021 15:30

I'm so distracted and still a bit sleepy to be honest, it's hard to stay focused at work. That's weird, I've been told to test on 22nd wonder why you need to wait an extra day, I was told day 15, day 1 is treatment day. I think that will be hard as I'm at work so be thinking about it all day but will have to wait until I get home. x

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Ttc2017 · 09/02/2021 11:19

When is your test day they have told me mine is the 23rd

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Ttc2017 · 09/02/2021 11:18

Aw thank you i was really tired to i think it must be an effect from the injectables how you feeling today x

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AJ2021 · 08/02/2021 22:16

Hey sorry for the delay. The nurse said to me to expect some spotting and that it's really common afterwards, I've not had any but as I sayy nurse warned me and said it was normal. I only had to phone if I was concerned after a day or so and it was heavier than spotting. Hopefully it's just how your body reacted and all is ok.
I'm exhausted today, had a nap once I finished work at 5pm I think the nerves caught up as the adrenaline from today left me x

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Ttc2017 · 08/02/2021 13:22

Hi really glad all went ok all ok here to thank you they were very busy this morning but managed to get done in time I've had bit of bleeding afterward but I read that's normal so hopefully it will be nothing x

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AJ2021 · 08/02/2021 13:17

That sounds promising! I've just got home, my clinic was running really late due to the snow so a lot of waiting around this morning but all went ok. I thought they'd scan again today but they didn't so fingers crossed everything is ok. Hope your feeling less drugged up now. Just the long 2ww now! x

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Ttc2017 · 08/02/2021 10:59

How did it go I'm just lying down till I feel bit less drugged up lol all went quick and they left 3 follicles 2 were good ones n one smaller one that they don't think is likely to do anything x

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Ttc2017 · 08/02/2021 08:22

Thank you good luck to you to x

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AJ2021 · 08/02/2021 07:40

Good luck this morning, hope it goes well x

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Ttc2017 · 07/02/2021 18:09

Ah that's a pain make sure you give yourself plenty of time so you don't have to stress tomorrow. Time is dragging already I'm dreading the 2ww. Don't think I'll sleep much tonight lol x

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AJ2021 · 07/02/2021 17:00

I've been so restless, decided to do some batch cooking today more for something to do and then cleaning between. I've been quite calm about the whole process but I'm excited now too. Bit concerned tho as it's been snowing pretty much non stop since 7am and I'm over a hours drive from my clinic on a clear run. Could have done without that but really early start for me. How have you been? x

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Ttc2017 · 07/02/2021 14:40

I'm so excited for tomorrow now I can't wait lol how you doing are you looking forward to it crossing my fingers it all goes well for us both! X

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Ttc2017 · 06/02/2021 15:27

I no it feels like the whole process of conception is 1 wait after another isn't it. Between scans and iui and then the 2ww. I'm saving lots of jobs in the house to do in 2ww lol I know it will drag. Let me know how you get on this weekend is dragging already haha just want to get it over with x

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