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2 ww is over and have some things to share from my past 2 experiences

glinz54glinz54 Junior Member Junior Member
I've just completed my second cycle undergoing IUI and I was very pleasantly surprised to get the phone call today that I'm pregnant! I was 99% positive that I was not pregnant because all of my symptoms were EXACTLY the same as they always are before I start my period and everything felt the same as during my first failed IUI cycle but fortunately that wasn't the case! I wanted to share this with those of you who are still in the 2ww or who will be there soon. Prior to the IUI I had one follicle measuring 19 and the sperm count was 29 million - which is pretty great from what I've read. Over the past few days I had all of my traditional PMS symptoms (bloated, swollen breasts, cramps, constipation, slight moodiness). This is literally exactly what I experience every month before my period so I was really bummed out by the presence of these symptoms. It turns out my HCG level is 279, apparently anything above 50 is a good sign.

Anyhow, for those you still in the 2ww - keep the faith and positive thoughts! :)

Comments

  • Beecee007Beecee007 Junior Member Junior Member
    Congratulations :)

    It's great to hear someone account of how things are going/went. I'm so happy to hear one follicle of 19 was plenty for you to get pregnant. I'm doing a natural cycle and only had one at 18 when I triggered. I had my first IUI yesterday morning and I have a feeling the next 2 weeks will feel like forever.

    Congrats again and I wish you best for the rest of your pregnancy :)
  • glinz54glinz54 Junior Member Junior Member
    Good luck with your IUI cycle! I'll send positive thoughts your way. I found this blog to be informative http://withgreatexpectation.com/infertility/iui-success-tips/ and I actually tried the pineapple trick this time but who knows what actually made it work.
  • txgrl74txgrl74 Senior Member Senior Member
    Hey Glinz54, thanks for sharing the blog. I am going to try the pineapple trick this time, do you know if I start on my first IUI or the second? I do back to back since I'm on medication.
  • JennaJenna Junior Member Junior Member
    hmmm the pineapple trick. If I do my 4th IUI I am going to try this!
  • RebekahRebekah Junior Member Junior Member
    Thanks for sharing this, and congratulations! :) I'm halfway through my two weeks now, and anxiously searching through forums for advice, trying desperately to avoid google... shouldn't have booked these weeks off work!

    The pineapple trick looks interesting... Can't hurt, can it!
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