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AmEm

Can anyone suggest ideas or ways to start preparing. My partner and I are looking to get pregnant in the near future and are researching options to start our family. Is this better for a doctor to inser the sperm or at home?

MNMama

Good luck!

It's so exciting when you decide to start trying.

I've always done IUIs at our clinic (got pregnant with our son on 5th try in 2004, and will be going in for our 7th try for #2 sometime soon), so I can't say whether one or the other is better.

I'd recommend getting a checkup at your clinic a few months before trying just to make sure there are no major issues, monitoring your cycle so that you can see whether it's consistent or if there are changes that you need to watch out for once you officially start ttc, taking vitamins, and just doing as much as you can to relax and take care of yourself or your partner.

If you haven't already checked it out, this book was really helpful to me in those beginning stages: http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Pr ... 976&sr=1-4

Good luck!

heidi_6

First off - congrats to you and your partner on trying to conceive! It's a rollercoaster of emotions from here on out :-)

As far as where to begin... I would find an OBGYN or RE (depending on what your insurance covers - RE's specialize in fertility, but are much more expensive and often are not covered by insurance). If you choose to do an ICI at home, you will need a doctors authorization for the sperm anyway, so visiting a doctor is going to have to be your first step! Once you find a doctor, they can explain their protocol. Personally, I recommend IUI at the clinic for better odds, but it's all about what you can afford to pay. ICI's at home have worked for many!

Good luck on what ever you choose!

HappyMumma

Hi there and Congratulations to the biggest roller coaster of your life!!!

I am the proud Muma of one and one on the way. We were referred to One Fertility by my family Dr.
Dr. Hughes is a awesome man and doctor!! As soon as you know you want to start a family start your vitamins and folic acid and eat like you are pregnant, whole grains, fruits and veggies and lots of calcium,all the important foods of life!!
Chosing a donor is not a simple feat, if only people chose there spouse wiht this much indepth!! Make it something you do together!
I had IUI for both pregnancys< my first took 2 trys and this one, luckily happend on try #1!! Depending on your situation< the hormones and so on take a toll on you so let your partner now you need the most support they can give and extended family as well!!
Good Luck!!