The IUI journey begins

[MiniH]

I guess that says it all - I've got my scan (to check blood flow to womb) on Friday and dh gets his repeat SA (just to check nothing's changed) and then next step is to start the treatment. Not sure how I feel really - in some ways excited to be moving forward but also worried in case it doesn't work. I know odds are not great so need to be prepared for that but somehow having for my head around not being able to conceive naturally was one thing but now I feel like we are starting the roller coaster again, as if this doesn't work then we will start to run out of options (and I know we've still got ivf as an option). I know I need to think positively, just feel a bit sad right now.

Hello MiniH
I just posted a thread on IUI in conception!
We are starting on IUI next cycle (hopefully about 3 weeks time).
I am sorry you are feeling sad about it all. This ttc when you have difficulties is so bloody draining and downright depressing at times isn't it.
I am actually feeling quite positive for the first time in months -as we are now actively getting some help (felt as though we were out of the loop on the NHS system for a while).
Have read really mixed reports on success rates on IUI and trying not to think too much about it. As you say it's the next step before more invasive IVF. I really do wish you lots of luck with it.
I lurk around here quite a bit, and post occasionally so will look out for you!

Hi Jemima

We are almost IUI cycle buddies - mine will be slightly later as had to wait for consultant appointment. Are you private or nhs? We can't get any funding in our area so we are private. I will be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for both of us. It just feels slightly surreal to be honest as although I've known this is where we are heading for a while it is weird to be here. Think I will feel better once it officially 'starts' tomorrow! Will keep you posted

Hello, we have been very, very fortunate to get 3 cycles nhs funded. We started off going private in November and the consultant suggested we got on his nhs list and by January we got an app. Seems to be moving v quickly, I have tubes test booked on for tomorrow, then another app next week to better understand the procedure then I think injectsbles start on day 1 of my next period in 2 to 3 weeks time. The postcode lottery is very unfair.
Keep me posted with how you get on. Have everything crossed for you (as my dad kindly pointed out, everything but my legs!).

MiniH how did your blood flow app go? Hope it was all good news.
My tubes are clear! Got to go back next week to get the drugs and better understand the process then we start!

Hooray for clear tubes. Blood flow was all good including flow to corpus luteum, and he was happy with follicle count so all in order so far. Hope the tube test wasn't too painful. I found it like the worst period pains but didn't last long. Blood flow scan today was absolutely fine - it's a bit wrong though to feel too comfortable whilst having an internal!
That's good news that you get drugs soon - feels like its really happening. We are med free IUI - we are with create that does primarily no or low drug treatment. I know our odds are not as good but as our issues are purely male I'd like to give it a go this way first.
It is really good you have funding as well as that takes some pressure off - I am google maniac so I knew very early on we'd get no funding for our area so am fine about it.
Will be interested to hear how things go next week for you.

Hello, ah I am so glad it went well for you today too.
I didn't find it too painful at all, the worst bit was when they were doing the speculum insertion than when the dye went it.
Feel relieved and kind of excited about the next stage!
Keep me posted about how you get on.

Ps Mini, i posted a thread on conception too and someone posted who got pg during first cycle of drug free IUI! Such a lovely story and gave me some hope!

Ooh that is good news - will have a little look now.

So we got our repeat SA results and the one thing we handnt planned for has happened - the mobility has gone right up to almost normal but now morphology has plummeted to 1%. That mean IUI is not an option anymore. Going to have to wait for consultant appointment next week but am really gutted. Feels like everytime you get your head around one scenario something changes and you are looking at another one. Guess I should change the thread name to ivf journey!

Oh no mini what disappointing news for you both. Can they do anything to help the morphology issue, can they re test? I know my dh's sa results have varied widely. Also if the sample is left too long before analysis it can impact. Is ivf an option? Can you do that at the same clinic? Chin up (easy to say that I know). On a plus point success rates on ivf are much higher. Good luck. I am waiting for af to arrive then I start injecting with IUI a week or so after that.

Yes, we can do ivf at same clinic so that's at least a good thing. Feels like ages now before consultant appointment. Fingers crossed af hurries up so you can get started - or better still doesn't arrive at all