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My IUI cycles might have taken the want for children out of me

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Cactizone · 05/05/2022 22:17

Is this ridiculous? Am I being weak? Have I just spent thousands of pounds to learn that I don't want this? Or is it just that it's stressful, degrading (I find it this way personally, I hope not everyone does) and leads to obsessive compulsive, and frankly angry fretting / planning about the next cycle.
I've only done 2 and I despise the procedure itself (and dealing with all the endless calls to the perfectly nice clinic staff) so much that It's almost enough to make me throw in the towel.

Maybe because I'm stuck in the gritty reality of percentages and ratios of conceiving and so far removed from anything natural or spontaneous but it's changed my perspective. It seems pretty hopeless. Does anyone else feel this way? I don't want to keep bleeding (ha) money into this, its so expensive, but I don't want to stop either, the idea of giving up brings out a special kind of sadness and anxiety.

Maybe I'm the problem underneath it all, and have areas of mental health to work on undoubtably, but compared to the giddy excitement and trepidation and 'bring it on' vibes of starting, looking at going through the procedure of round 3 feels like signing myself up to pay a grand for people to make me feel pain for no reward.

Sorry for the bleak vibes, just needed to wring out my mind sponge.😐

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RMS0209 · 01/09/2022 09:49

@Totorotoes
What a numpty....
I finished my provera last Wednesday but I have only started bleeding lightly today so I'll hopefully start my Menopur TOMORROW.

So you are a day ahead of me 😬🤞🏻 hopefully I am joining you tomorrow. My injections are Menopur 150iu x 2 a day so a low dosage which is fab.
How exciting 🎊🎉 xx

Totorotoes · 01/09/2022 09:46

@RMS0209 how exciting, what are your next steps now? How did you find the injections? Did you get any side effects?
I actually did my first injections last night!! Menopur 75iu and Gonal-F 100iu. I was really nervous about mixing the menopur but was fine with the injecting. Can't believe we are both finally on this journey! 😁🤞

RMS0209 · 01/09/2022 08:53

@Totorotoes how are you?
well I finished the Menopur last Wed... that's me just bleeding now, so I'll be injecting tomorrow AM hopefully.. should have been monday so as usual not impressed with my body 😂 x

Totorotoes · 25/08/2022 19:16

@RMS0209 and @roro87 ...argh, sorry, tag fail!! 🙈 what a numpty! So sorry. My little brain is a bit 🤯 at the moment!!
Yes @RMS0209 you are ahead of me, not long to go now for you! How are the injections going? I am starting next week, my meds are being delivered tomorrow then day one will be wed or thurs (i think) and start injections day 2-3. I've got all the theoretical dates in my diary, just hoping my body plays ball 🤞 Are you feeling ok on the meds?

RMS0209 · 25/08/2022 18:57

Hello! @Totorotoes
I'm not Ill that was @roro87 all is good in my little world.

What fab ness about your consultation!
Way hay... so what's the plans then? I think I'm maybe just ahead of you.. that's me finished the provera now I start injecting Menopur on Monday... scans and bloods booked for 5th and 7th Sep then hopefully it's egg retrieval time!! X

Totorotoes · 25/08/2022 18:36

@RMS0209 have a lovely break, you deserve it! Hope you feel 100% well for your time off. I'll kewp you updated with my treatment, happy to answer questions for when your time comes (if I can!) xxx

roro87 · 23/08/2022 22:40

@Totorotoes That's fantastic news so excited for you xx everything crossed for you that your blood work is ok.

I'm getting better and on holidays for 10 days next week so will be relaxing as much as possible.

Totorotoes · 23/08/2022 18:49

Oh wow @RMS0209 I'm sorry to hear you've been so ill, that sounds horrible. Great news about the house but it must be a bit stressful on top of being poorly. I really hope you feel better soon.
Exciting about the new clinic! New clinic, new house, new start...go you!! But for now just concentrate on getting better, and being kind to yourself 🤗
I've got exciting news...I had my consultation yesterday, and was thinking I couldn't start until end of September, but then the kind nurses at my clinic rearranged some appointments so they can squeeze my nurse chat in tomorrow, meaning I should be able to start this cycle if my blood tests come back in time!! Yay! 🥳🥳🥳

roro87 · 22/08/2022 21:37

Hi,

I've not been doing great the last week or so both me and my partner caught a bad flu and I'm on day 7 of is, finally got the doctor to take it seriously and I'm on antibiotics (I know they don't work for flu but it caused a sinus & chest infection) they've started to kick in so that's great. In the middle of it got my period.

On the better news got an appointment with a new and better clinic for end of September and we close on our house Next week.

How's everything going for everyone? Hope you are all well

RMS0209 · 22/08/2022 09:23

How are we all? @Cactizone @Totorotoes @roro87

Totorotoes · 12/08/2022 18:40

@RMS0209 exciting that the meds are here! Holiday sounds like a good idea after collection, you will need to relax a bit. My referral has been sent but still waiting to hear from clinic.
Sitting here feeling really hot and wondering why I haven't cooled down now it's evening...turns out it is still 30° out there 🤪

RMS0209 · 12/08/2022 16:52

Hi! @Totorotoes and gang

I've got a holiday at the end of September (after egg collection so I am looking so forward to that)

My meds were all delivered today, how exciting.

How are you? How's things x

Totorotoes · 09/08/2022 20:12

@RMS0209 It's so close for you!! This is really exciting. Have you got any more weekends away or holidays planned over summer? I'm pleased that we will be cycle buddies. And yes I am so so pleased about the funding, I was just having a bit of a blue monday yesterday but now I am back to excited again! 😁

RMS0209 · 09/08/2022 19:48

@Totorotoes

I did have a lovely weekend! It's nice to fill in time.
It feels real... but still time is so slow, meds delivered on Friday and I start pills next Tuesday.... exciting!! Now to make time fly until next week..

I am so happy you have got funding for your IVF cycle!! You must be delighted?
End of Sep is nothing... hopefully means we are cycle buddies then! I am doing frozen remember so I'll have egg retrieval on Sep (hopefully) and hopefully Oct for transfer...

Also just read your comment about others not getting funding.... WOW! I am so happy you have got 🥰 yes no more moaning!!! X

Totorotoes · 09/08/2022 19:36

I'm back to say I feel terrible for moaning yesterday; I'm on a fb group and someone posted today that they've been declined NHS funding, and lots of people said the same- and now I am feeling sooooo lucky to have got funding at all, never mind the wait, I am so grateful and lucky. So NO MORE MOANING 🤐🙊

Totorotoes · 08/08/2022 19:40

@roro87 ah I feel your pain, my cycle was the same last month! So frustrating 🥴 I'm glad you are feeling better this week but it is also ok to have 'why me' weeks...because, things can be pretty shit. Exciting news about the house though, and that you may be able to start the process in a few months!!

@RMS0209 did you have a nice weekend? Where did you go? So pleased that you've got a plan...and starting so soon! Does it feel more 'real' now (a.k.a. a bit scary!)? When do you get your meds?

My consultation went...well? I've got funding for a cycle of IVF so that's fantastic news. But I was so hoping to start this month and she thinks it will be next month (end of Sept) instead. I know it's not too far away and I should be grateful and i really am, but the longer I wait the more anxious I get and the more likely I am to try and talk myself out of doing it by listening to the thoughts that tell me I'm too old. Sorry, Moany McMoanface this Monday 🙈

@Cactizone hope you are OK 🌼

roro87 · 08/08/2022 08:27

Hi All,

So exciting for you both and keeping everything crossed for ye.

Sorry so late replying wasn't in a great place last week so was very why me etc. Totally over it now.

I'm good, super long cycle ovulated day 28 so that means that most likely will end up 41-42 they've been regular for so long now I got v upset not knowing what was happening.

Sale agreed on our house, other house is progressing nicely. So hopefully can move clinic and get started in October.

RMS0209 · 07/08/2022 22:28

Hi! @Totorotoes sorry I was on a long(early) weekend holiday with my other half!

How are you? How did the consultation go?
So I start taking pills on the 17th and I start injecting on the 29th, scans booked for 5th and 7th Sep then hopefully egg retrieval time not long after !

Totorotoes · 03/08/2022 19:31

@RMS0209 oh wow that's exciting! How long have you got to wait now? Hope it's soon.
I'm fine, got my consultation tomorrow. CD12 today so just bumbling along...

RMS0209 · 02/08/2022 09:57

How is everybody?
I have had the clinic just on the phone, dates confirmed wooo.
What's new with anybody? @Totorotoes @roro87 @Cactizone x

Totorotoes · 28/07/2022 19:02

Hooray for day 1!! 🥳 It is ridiculous how exciting a period can be isn't it 🤣 Just think though...you are one step closer!! It's been a long wait for you but you're nearly there now.
I am cycle day 6. I've cut down my supplements in the hope I can ovulate a little earlier this month! 🤞 I am hoping to have a fresh transfer, I think I can have one fresh and one frozen...if I'm lucky enough to get enough embryos of course!

RMS0209 · 27/07/2022 15:55

CYCLE DAY 1! 😀 never been so delighted for AF to appear x

RMS0209 · 27/07/2022 11:18

@Totorotoes

Today I hate my body... (sorry body)
I'm shocked to hear the excitement and anxiety can have the same effect - thought I was doing good 😂
Well.. this morning I spoke to the nurse from my clinic, she spoke to the DR and he is happy to use this bleed as a period even after me saying how light it was! She was so nice, really reassured me and calmed me down.
It would be so amazing if that was the case but I'm really really doubting it!
Soo exciting, are you doing a fresh transfer sorry? Or a frozen too? Xx
The last 7 months (coming up 8) I've been more stressed than ever.. I knew something wasn't right but the ball is rolling so trying to enjoy that for what it is xx

Totorotoes · 26/07/2022 18:39

@RMS0209 argh our bodies are so annoying! I blamed my delay on stress (family), excitement (my body knows I'm up to something) and the new supplements. I think excitement can have the same effect as anxiety unfortunately so in all likelihood your body is just holding out on you!! Wouldn't it be amazing if you were pregnant though so you could skip the treatment?!
But, saying that, fingers crossed and you will be pregnant in another couple of months anywau....I forgot it was an FET but still not long to wait! I have spent so long trying not to obsess about it that it seems crazy that I am so close now!! I am trying not to let myself get too excited though....

RMS0209 · 26/07/2022 08:45

@Totorotoes
Good morning!
Very exciting.. weird thing is I was more excited than scared so why is AF doing this? I mean I've been "checking" and she's there but she's just how can I put it without being gross not coming out to play 😂 (sorry!!)
Ovulation confirmed for cycle days 27 so yeah.. getting a little fed up now.
I am due to start this cycle! So we would be around the same... yay cycle buddy's! But I am doing an FET with my high AMH remember but exciting non the less. How are you? How you feeling about it all?
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