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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 · 13/06/2022 09:40

Good Morning Ladies Smile
@Cactizone @Totorotoes
How are you both today?
I was feeling a bit deflated this morning but a little better now took some time for "me"

Please let us know how you get on on Wednesday, I'm impressed you can get a consultation so quick, I hope this is the case for me when I start! x

Totorotoes · 12/06/2022 20:13

@RMS0209 sorry to hear about AF arriving...☹ I'm glad you are feeling positive though, next cycle could be the one! It's so good that you've got your results back so you can start the next stage. And who knows it may happen naturally while you wait!
I have a consultation this Wednesday and will have a better idea of my next steps then.

Cactizone · 12/06/2022 10:10

@RMS0209 Yes get that ball rolling!
you’ve just gotta try and rest and relax, nothing you can do atm otherwise I guess

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RMS0209 · 12/06/2022 00:01

Hello!
@Totorotoes @Cactizone
Well... first things first, that's me out this cycle some light spotting after doing a quick internal sweep before bed... it's ok, I'm sad but it is what it is, we try again.
Making me even more eager to have my consultation on the 4th so we can hopefully get this IUI ball rolling.

Thanks for that lovely story about the lady who had treatment! Also Victoria Beckham has PCOS also and she's had 4 cool kids so I'm trying to see the positives 😂🤗

What do we do now ladies... I still have 2/3 days until AF appears which is most annoying! X

Totorotoes · 10/06/2022 19:47

Oh @RMS0209 that doesn't make me feel better at all! I really want this for you too! 😖 Sometimes AF cramps/symptoms can happen before a BFP, but there is just no way of knowing which is so frustrating! I will keep my fingers crossed for you.
Must be a shock to hear about the polycystic ovaries, at least you know now, and I know someone who had treatment and then had 4 kids! It's really positive you are ovulating, I'm not really sure what effect PCO has on ttc 🤔
@Cactizone thank you, I just had my first beer for months!! So yes I am doting on myself, thank you 🙂

Cactizone · 10/06/2022 19:08

@Totorotoes oh no that’s so sad, you go dote on yourself, you deserve nice things

@RMS0209 as do you! All the doting for you guys

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RMS0209 · 10/06/2022 07:03

@Totorotoes if it makes you feel any better I've got an AF tummy so I don't think I'm far behind you. Has a slight temp drop this morning but has worlds worst sleep!
I also got my private assessment results no consultation until beginning of month but my AMH is high and img "ovaries appear polycystic" so that's me all ofer the place... but I am ovulating so I guess that is semi good. Will see if my Dr calls me today from gp and try get to the bottom of it all
Xx

Totorotoes · 10/06/2022 06:55

@RMS0209 thank you, I'm feeling sorry for myself especially as this is the worst AF I have had in ages! Which ironically made me hope it was something else. Temp drop this morning so it is definitely AF though. Really appreciate all your support and @Cactizone . I've got to figure out my next steps but probably will have to be IVF now.

RMS0209 · 09/06/2022 22:10

@Totorotoes I didn't want to hear that I really wanted this to be your cycle.
I am sending you the biggest hugs 🤗
Do something for you tomorrow with your Friday night.
Thinking of you 💗 will speak to you when you are ready xx

Totorotoes · 09/06/2022 19:58

Hi girls, I'm sorry to say I've started spotting today so I think AF is here, fortunately I was at home so had a little cry. And now I'm going to bed to wallow in self pity!! 🙄😩

RMS0209 · 09/06/2022 09:46

@Totorotoes
Well I am confused I need to phone back my dr and speak to the lovely receptionist 🙂🙂 the FSH & LH need carried out on cycle day 3 so I'll need to get that booked in for if AF arrives this weekend!

How are you today?
I don't plan to text but I am 10DPO today if I can make it to Monday 14DPO without spotting I'll think about it, normally I start spotting 11/12DPO
I don't feel very confident this cycle, I'm driving myself crazy but I'll be even more crazy if I see a BFN on a test 🫠

@Cactizone how you doing today? X

Cactizone · 08/06/2022 18:12

@RMS0209 deffo not sane over here either 😅 but who needs sanity
🤞🤞 for you, those results sound promising at least!

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Cactizone · 08/06/2022 18:11

@Totorotoes blue wee 😂 I wish though!
ooo every day without AF though I’m counting as a win for you!

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Totorotoes · 08/06/2022 15:19

@RMS0209 When are you planning to test?

Totorotoes · 08/06/2022 15:18

@RMS0209 that's excellent news! Having the right hormone levels is a huge part of the battle. So pleased for you, hopefully the other tests will be good as well.
I also tried not to symptom spot but failes miserably! Period cramps and nausea since sunday, although cramps much better now. Feel bloated too. I've had all of these before AF in the past but not for a long time, and the nausea is worse than normal. But she's probably wreaking her revenge for trying to banish her for 9 months!! 🤣
Haven't lost all hope, swinging from hope to despair pretty much!

RMS0209 · 08/06/2022 15:10

@Totorotoes try not to symptom spot of I drive myself crazy!
i have had a little bit of a sore tummy today which normally happens before my period arrives but we will see, if anything I'll start spotting Friday. Have you had anything else

I haven't had my private results back yet BUT I had some blood tests through my Dr

  • Progesterone
-Fsh -Lh -Blood count -cholesterol and something else (minds blank today) and they all came back satisfactory and ovulation was confirmed so that made me feel a bit happier! X
Totorotoes · 08/06/2022 15:07

Have you had any symptoms, @RMS0209 ? Or are you trying not to symptom spot?
I love your positive attitude- 9 months of no AF, yes!!
Have you had any of your results back yet, or not until your consultation?

RMS0209 · 08/06/2022 14:59

@Totorotoes
Haha happy to hear I'm not the only one!!
Well we are staying positive she's not due for 9 months now!
Hope she doesn't appear, I am 9DPO today... driving ourselves crazy the next few days!!! X

Totorotoes · 08/06/2022 14:45

@RMS0209 I'm absolutely NOT keeping sane!! 🥴🤪 AF is due today, or possibly tomorrow (or even Friday knowing her!!) and I am literally expecting it every time I go to the loo. I'm 11DPIUI today, and OTD is saturday. I'm too scared to test! My poor work is getting about 1% of my brain power at the moment, the rest is distracted! 😂

RMS0209 · 08/06/2022 08:06

How are you both? Anybody keeping sane? 😂 @Totorotoes @Cactizone x

Totorotoes · 06/06/2022 18:29

@Cactizone I'm glad you've made a plan for if you do go ahead, I think I would also move on to that too. It is so stressful though isn't it, why are the symptoms the same?! Surely mother nature could be kind and give one clear sign, blue wee or something?! 😂🤷‍♀️

Cactizone · 06/06/2022 17:38

@Totorotoes
Aaaaah that was how I felt! The symptoms can be of both and it is maddening!!
If I commit to my next round I’m biting the bullet and doing IVF, the expense is frightening, but doing repeated IUI adds up about as much I figured… tho if IVF then doesn’t work round 1 I dread to think of my mental state 😅

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Totorotoes · 06/06/2022 14:13

@RMS0209 no of course it wasn't rude to ask! IVF does seem like the sensible option but I haven't really thought that far ahead. I'm WFH this afternoon, this morning I was out on a work visit which was good as it took my mind off it- not that I want to be social much though!

@Cactizone I'm glad you are feeling more pro child, but sorry to hear about the anxiety. Tbh the thought of another round like this makes me terrified!!

Well....I am either gearing up for the mother of all periods, or I'm going to be the mother of ALL the babies.....yesterday afternoon I had about 5 minutes of the worst period pain, and then since then it's been grumbling and I've felt nauseous and a bit dizzy today. It's such a headfck (excuse my french) as I know it could *still be pregnancy....but equally could be AF, if so this is the worst I've had for a long time. I would be due on Wednesday or Thursday i think if the IUI didn't work.....🤷‍♀️

Cactizone · 06/06/2022 12:15

@RMS0209 I’m a bit all over the place with my anxiety but feeling much more pro child atm which is good, just need to get back on the planning and organising wagon that I threw myself off of

How are things looking for you this week?

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Cactizone · 06/06/2022 12:13

@Totorotoes youre doing well to get this far! Have you had any more inclinations? Not long to wait now but I know that’s both a blessing and a curse at times. It really does drive you bananas doesn’t it 😅

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