Fertility treatment- IUI

[csds]

Hi, has anyone had IUI fertility treatment? We've been TTC for 3 years now. Had all the tests. We have a consultation tomorrow at the hospital about moving forward with treatment and we've been given an indication that IUI may be the best option to try first before IVF.

I'm just wondering if there's anyone out there who has been through this or is going through this.

Thanks

That was meant to say do it! Not so it! 😳

Thanks csds I needed that. Chocolate.... Yummmm I need chocolate. And maybe some coffee too. Took a nice hot shower and feeling better now. Thanks for being there xxx

Cobblestones

So sorry to hear that. You're being so positive, don't know how you've managed it. All you can do is look forward to the next cycle. Do you know when you can try again?

I can't really give you any advice. And to be honest looks like Csds has given you some amazing advice already.

Just be kind to yourself and take care. Hope you're feeling better.

X

See cobblestones we are all her to help support and get one another through.

How you feeling this morning? X

cobblestones - so sorry. Let's hope next tine is a charm. 🤞🌹

Thank you all I'm feeling much better today. I will start the dose of letrozole from tonight and hopefully next IUI in 12-15 days time. Because I had nearly 3 developed follicles last time they have halved my dose this time. Hope that isn't too less though... We will see..

I have given up coffee for the last two years. But this morning I took my nespresso machine out of the cupboard and treating myself to a proper cuppa. :D

Btw someone shared this ted talk with me and it couldn't have come at a better time. Do check it out. Warning: It made me cry but some good lessons to take away..

See positive mental attitude and taking one step at a time! It makes perfect sense.

How you doing cobblestones?

These last few days of waiting are getting harder as they pass, so close to knowing yet fells like ages away. 3 days left to wait.

Cobblestones

I have to say you should be so proud of yourself for staying so positive, well done you! Every day is 1 step closer. But it's also good to have a good cry and scream when you need to?

That's really good that you can try again immediately. Fingers crossed for you. We had to hAve a month between cycles.

Csds

You've done so well staying away from the pee sticks! Will you have your blood test on Thursday then?

Thanks Toomany. I did have a good cry on Saturday but thankfully was able to bounce back quickly. And yes it's great to be able to start the next cycle again.. Must have been difficult for you after the cancelled first cycle.

Csds it's admirable really you've been able to keep away from poas! That requires a great deal of will power! Well done!! All fingers and toes crossed for you.

Snowy are you still around?

Toomany, yes I have my blood test on Thursday. It’s starting to daunt on me now. I’m a little anxious, although I’m preparing myself to hear the no, the fact the time has come to know.... I just can’t believe it.

I’ve felt ‘normal’ the last few days, other than feeling tired which could be down to my thyroid.

Not wanting to sound the pessimist but I’m starting to feel a bit down. The reality of the situation has hit me.

Cobblestones I was just doing a bit of shopping and I did look at a test and thought should I? But then I dont want to see a negative reading. So I walked away lol

Oh csds pls do try and stay positive. I know it's important to stay realistic too. A fine balance and easier said than done!

Wow how do you manage to stay away from the sticks. You can have my positive attitude in exchange for your will power. :D

Cobblestones you’ve got yourself a deal ha ha.

I will try to stay positive for the next two days. Then I’ll either be excited about a baby or ill start focusing on the next cycle. :o) x

Thinking of you today, csds!

Both my DC were conceived via IUI and injections. A well informed friend who had to go the IVF route told me to go 5 rounds on IUI before IVF to give myself the best chance at a less intrusive method. My doc didn't agree and thought it was pointless, probably because this was private and he would get 000's off me for IVF. I am pretty stubborn and insisted we went 5 rounds. Both times my doc was surprised at the result.

DC1 was conceived on IUI no. 1 and DC2 on IUI no.5.

Good luck. It can work.

Csds - all the best! We're here for you if you need us but really hoping you don't xxx

Banyan tree - that is interesting. Was there any underlying reason for infertility? Or was it unexplained?

Thanks all, your support is appreciated. I’ve been and had my bloods taken, waiting for my phone call.

It never gets old hearing about people’s success stories x

Just had the call. Round 2 here we come 👍

Banyan - so good to hear another success story my DD1 was conceived on the 3rd go. Lots of people told me it was a waste of time too! That’s an interesting thought, maybe it is to do with finances? My treatment was on the NHS. DD1 is 4 in a few weeks and my DD2 who is 2 soon, was conceived naturally after 12 months! Fertility is a strange animal!! I feel so blessed.

Csds
Oh I was absolutely convinced you would have good news! How are you feeling? When can you do another cycle? Have a good cry, and snuggle on the sofa, and get a takeaway, and be kind to yourself. Will your DH be home soon? Stay positive! Sending you big hugs and a teddy bear! It will happen!

Cobblestones
How are you? Have you started your 2nd cycle yet?

Apparently I do have PCOS and my eggs were not maturing to a decent size but they largely thought it was unexplained. I had low levels of hormones via injections (can't remember the name, this was a decade ago) and from this I got 1-2 decent size follicles. I did start off with Clomid but I don't rate it as it didn't increase the follicle size for me.

When I conceived with no. 1 I was told it wouldn't work as my egg had already been released. We did it anyway and it did work. It is all about good timing and lots of luck. With no.2 I went at lunch time and was back at my desk within an hour with no one the wiser. My doctor kept telling me this was a waste of time and I was adamant that I was going to get to 5 IUI's before moving to IVF. He even told me it was my money I was wasting so whatever. I feel that women are pushed into IVF too soon and especially if they are paying for it private. For me it wasn't about the money, I just felt that doing IVF straight off gave me only a certain no. of chances.

Infertility is a really stressful and soul destroying time but you know what, I am glad it happened to me. This, along with other things I have had thrown at me have made me a stronger and a kinder person. Sorry if that sounds a bit woooo. I hope that when you look back on this time in your lives, when you have your children, you feel the same way.

When things get really tough, keep your eye on the prize and tell yourself that you can beat this. X

Sorry, just want to add one more thing.

I thought my first IUI didn't work as I got some brown spotting. I called my surgery to say it hadn't worked and book me in for the next treatment. The nurse said NO, go do the home test. It was positive. I then had to go in and have progesterone supplements as it was really low and causing the brown spotting.

Not trying to get anyones hopes up. I could have lost the baby, so whatever happens, whatever you see or feel, you need to do the pregnancy test anyway.

Banyan - your post sums up perfectly how we have all felt/are feeling. ‘Keep your eyes on the prize’ is quite simply, the best advice ever, I love it! Thanks for sharing x

Banyan that’s great to hear, I’m lucky that our hospital will let us have 6 attempts before IVF.

Toomany, I thought I was ok (well prepared), I took the call at work and remained positive. In fact it was other people’s kindness (my boss) that triggered watery eyes. He said ‘and....’, I just shook my head. He gave me a speech on how the world is wrong. I said it is what it is and we move into the next cycle. He said how can you be so positive, my response was if I don’t it will break me, tears are not going to change anything.

He kept talking, my eyes were getting watery and he told me to get myself home.

Then as I try to leave work I see my husband, I wanted him to get through the rest of the day, I wanted for us to have a sob later at home together rather than him being upset and distracted at work, but he saw me sneaking off so then we had to pop into a room so I could tell him.... then because I’m actually saying he words ‘I’m not pregnant, it didn’t work’ ... I break and the tears get the better of me.

I know I just need to cry and let it out, and I plan to properly later with hubby and cuddle with pooch.

We get to try straight away, (I think) I was told to call the hospital on CD1 which should be tomorrow or Saturday then we go from there.

Such an emotional rollercoaster, feeling deflated but still telling myself to stay positive xx