disabled woman planning to have baby through IUI but nobody to confide in

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very nervous about posting on here and hope I've done things correctly, but really need advice. I'm in my late 30's, and despite having tried online dating three times and meeting a few rogues, I've decided to have a baby through IUI. My Mum's extremely supportive, and I've confided in a close friend, but I'm anxious about how everyone else will react. I know I wouldn't have any trouble bringing up a child, as I know lots of women with the same disability as me who have had children. I'm scared people might try to tell me it's not worth trying to have a child.
I need to confide in people close to where I live, as it would be good to have someone in person who could maybe attend clinic appointments with me, although of course it will be fantastic having support from Mumsnet. Has anyone had any experience of having IUI if they have a disability, and how do you think I should answer any awkward questions? I am planning to ring the clinic tomorrow.

I have experience of the IUI bit as a single woman but not of the disability bit. I have had positive reactions but don't know your circs so bumping for you really.

It's a good decision btw

Thank you Preminstreltension. I spoke to a lady at the clinic who was really supportive. Please could you tell me a bit about what to expect in the first appointment? They mentioned an ultrasound, but I'm not sure what this is for. Is it the one where you have to try and keep a ridiculous amount of water in you. I've had two of those in the past and they both ended quite messily. My Mum is hopefully going to accompany me to the clinic. My appointment is in a couple of weeks, so I have time to get my ead round such a huge decision. I can't believe I'm actually going through with it! I'd love to hear any experiences of IUI you can share, please be as bruatally honest as you want.

It will be an internal scan to check ovaries, etc. The IUI will be done at the time of ovulation so there will be multiple appointments.

The holding the pee scan is horrendous and is done when the semen is put in you. A full bladder is to push up the womb and give the doctors the best view.

If you Google IUI you will find out more details of the actual timelines of the IUI

Good luck.