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@Amie thank you for replying! Was your third round successful? Yeah it is so difficult! I’m just really hoping it works out eventually!
@Abi yes currently 24 weeks pregnant we did our 1st cycle last November (hoping to have a pregnant Christmas 🙃). We did one in January and this sent me over. We weren't successful. January and February are such bleak months anyway. I ended up having to take a week or two off work. We then lived life normally socialising, travelling, last minute plans as much as possible a complete break from it all to get our heads in a better place then had what would be our third and final try no matter the outcome in June/July and we were successful.
@Amie oh congratulations I’m so pleased for you! That sounds like me but this November haha! Just feel really lonely through it! Don’t know anyone who’s been through IUI and not sure where to seek support from so really appreciate you replying!
@Abi You're more than welcome to message me. People say about pregnancy being isolating but even with the most supportive partner I still felt so alone.
I’m on my two week wait now for my second iui…I had a miscarriage at the end of May and had to have polyps out after that. I just had my iui this past Wednesday. Fingers crossed for the both of us
@Dannielle I’ve got everything crossed for you! X
Hi Abi! I completely understand, we just had our first cycle fail as well. We discussed whether to wait or not for the 2nd, but decided to jump right back into it. They prescribed me Clomid, and they’ve upped my dose for this cycle. I’m also new to all this, but I’ve been doing my best to take care of myself. I was really disheartened and sad when I got my period last weekend. I let myself be sad, and feel it. This time I feel like I’m at least more prepared because I know more what to expect. Trying to continue to live life, things like seeing friends and family, do things that bring me joy (went to a concert the other day), take a walk, etc., have all been helpful. I understand how hard it can be. Seems like you’re doing a good job at taking care of yourself ❤️ I hope this next cycle after the holidays will be it for you!
Hey @Abi I'm sorry to hear about your unsuccessful IUI round. I had 3 rounds last year and was successful on the 3rd. I think the thing to remember is although it's less intrusive, it has a very low success rate. I'm not sure of your circumstances, but would you consider moving to IVF now? Here for any questions regarding IUI though. I got pregnant with a medicated round after 2 unmedicated. Also BMI of around 30 but they never mentioned that would be an issue. Anyway sending lots of love!
@Sel thank you so much for replying and sorry for my delayed response!! It’s so difficult but love your positive attitude! Hope it all works out for you soon!
@Nia hey! Thank you for replying and sorry for my late response! I know the success rates are low but felt we wanted to give this a crack! I think after 4 rounds we will look to move to IVF! I’ve got round 2 tomorrow so will see how we get on! Did you do anything different on your successful round? And any tips or things you’d advise I do? I’m trying to do the standard relax, look after myself, eat well etc!
@Abi no problem at all! Definitely worth giving it a go and I'm glad that I did. I would say the first round I really got my hopes up and it was so hard when it didn't work. The 2nd one for some reason I just knew it didn't work. The 3rd we decided to do very last minute and I didn't have time to overthink it which I think really helped. The 3rd one was medicated with a couple of days of clomid and I also had a trigger shot as I was going to ovulate on a weekend when the clinic would be closed. I'd say go medicated and anything they offer to increase your chances and I know it's so hard but try and relax and don't test too early to get false positive. We did a spa day the day before treatment and that was lovely ❤️
@Nia yeah I feel like round 2 I’m not convinced it will work! Hopefully round 3 or 4 are successful! Yeah we’re medicated but taken letrozole and have had a trigger today too! Oh that sounds lovely! X
Good luck @Abi here if you want a chat ❤️
It's the hardest thing! We went through 3 cycles and the only difference with this one is that I just fully surrendered, relaxed and accepted I have nothing to do with it (As in I can't change anything or make my body more likely to become pregnant). This is the worst advice I can give you as it's the hardest thing to follow. (Telling a woman to relax whilst going through treatment is horrific) Trying to get pregnant is the hardest thing I've done. Fingers crossed for you 💞