Starting my IUI journey 35 and single!

itsdanny

Hey ladies! So excited to be here starting my journey with everyone. I am still finishing up the last of my test and hoping that my Dr will be ready to inseminate the beginning of next month! I believe I have narrowed down my choice to donor 4048. I will be starting with IUI I have no known issues so I am hoping for the first insemination to take, but I am definitely aware that its common for it not to take the first time. If anyone has any helpful tips for IUI success I am all ears! Best of luck to everyone!

lizzieloo3

I am at the same stage as you, no known issues, 33 and single. I just picked my donor (from another company) and will be inseminating at the end of the month. So exciting to be finally there! Best of luck

itsdanny

Hi Lizzie! Congratulations on your journey! Keep me posted on your success! Will your insemination be natural or is it medicated?

lizzieloo3

Marcie35

I am single and 34. I have a 9yr old daughter and I’m waiting for my consultation later this month. I don’t believe I have any fertility issues, so I’m hoping to start off without any Meds.💖

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Marcie35

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Marcie35

I think feeling like you have to pee before those procedures must be normal, because I feel exactly the same way! I wonder if your bleeding had anything to do with the large speculum the nurse used? I am going to a small local clinic and the doctor did my first internal ultrasound, pelvic exam, etc. himself, so I wonder if he does the IUI's himself too? None of that was painful, so I'm hoping for the best. My swimmers made it to the clinic safe and sound today, so I am pretty excited. I have never wanted my period to hurry up and get here so badly! LOL.

Marcie35

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lizzieloo3

I too was wondering about the speculum causing bleeding. I had some more blood this morning but I would describe it as spotting rather than bleeding. I am still hopeful!

Marcie35

I am super confused about my last cycle. I had what looked like positive OPK for a day and a half before it disappeared. 1st positive was 6pm cd13 (testing 2x/day). I got lazy about checking my cm, so I will do better with that this month. BBT on cd13 was 96.9, cd14 was 97.0, cd15 was 97.4, cd16 97.43, cd17 98.01. Based just on that, I think I probably ovulated on cd16. Based on past cycles ovulating on day 15-16 is pretty normal for me, but the positive OPK isn’t usually so early. I stopped taking the pill a few months ago, but I’m worried my cycle might still be adjusting itself. I’m afraid if I was doing the IUI last month, we might have done them too soon. I have a meeting with the doc to discuss lab work and figure out the plan for this month on the 9th. I think I’m leaning toward using the HCG shot and 2 IUIs, but I do need to find out their hours for procedures. I live like 5 minutes from the clinic, but work 30 mins away. Wishing you lots of luck!

lizzieloo3

Marcie35

Hi Lizzie! I am crossing my fingers that you are pregnant! I remember the first sign I had with my daughter was waking up with acne one morning! I have never been so excited to have a bunch of zits! LOL! I also remember having sore breasts. Fingers crossed!

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itsdanny

Hey ladies!! I have not started treatment yet. My fertility doctor thought he saw a 6 centimeter fibroid and referred me back to my ob gyn who did a MRI and found that it was only 1 fibroid and less than a centimeter. They will be faxing the result to my fertility doctor so that I can get back on track. This process is so unpredictable and I just cannot wait to get inseminated!!

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itsdanny

How exciting Marcie!! Stay positive and keep us posted, best of luck I will definitely keep you guys posted! I finished all my testing and everything looks good. I am pre-diabetic so they are concerned about that. But I have completely switched my diet up so I am on top of that! Just waiting to get my next appt so we can talk about my insemination date.

itsdanny

lizzieloo3

I hope so Danny! I just did my IUI today, on to the TWW!!!!

Marcie35

itsdanny

Hey Ladies! Make sure you keep us posted! Good luck to you both!! My consultation is not until April 11th so hopefully I can get inseminated in May or June. I will you keep you updated! The donor that I want to use has 10 or less vials so I hope they do it sooner than later. Ughhh

lizzieloo3