2 week wait

jl2011

I had my first IUI on 4/4/11...so I still have one more day to go and I'll be halfway through with one week down! I have blood work scheduled for Monday, 4/11 and then I should start my period a week later if it was unsuccessful. Does anyone have any advice or signs to look for? This 2 week wait is killer!

sibemom

maria2

I agree with Sibemom...don't think about it too much. I got a little obsessed with reading about all the early signs of pregnancy and made myself a little nuts. just try to stay busy and relax...although it's so hard to do. I'm keeping my finger crossed for you!!!! Good luck! Hopefully you will have some good news for us!

K22sMom

I agree with the PP also. I went into it not expecting anything - especially on the first try - as my doctor said that IUI takes an average of 5-6 times before it takes. I didn't drive myself crazy looking for signs, that's for sure, especially when I started my usual spotting that leads up to my period after being a couple of days late. I was disappointed at first, but was surprised when the spotting didn't progress into my normal period. It was only then that I decided to test, still not expecting anything, to find a positive. To tell you the truth, I experienced none of the pregnancy symptoms beforehand, or even for a few weeks after. It's different for everyone, so don't put too much stock in that list of early symptoms. I was lucky and got it on the first try, so there is hope. Good luck, and don't stress yourself out too much!

robin

Anne72

jl2011

Good luck to you! I had my second IUI today. So, I'm in my 2ww. I won't be looking anything up online. I won't be doing any testing. I'm going to be completely normal and hope these next two weeks go by quickly. I hope you get good news!

maria2

I've been watching a lot of movies!!! Good luck!

moewhit

manda210

jl2011

moewhit

manda210

jl2011my doc told me anything more then 10 is good so i wouldnt worry about those numbers....it means you ovulated and thats good...my numbers were so high because i had 7 follicles...only 4 got to size but the more follicles you have the higher your progesterone could be...so try not to worry...i def know its hard to stay positive but im trying

robin

moewhit

manda210

I tested this morning (10dpo) and got a negative ....i know there is still a chance and Im hoping for that but Im going to stop worrying and testing and just wait to see if AF comes....if it doesnt then I will test again....good luck to everyone!!

jl2011

It is so stressful and it is so hard NOT to take a test. I took all three test starting on about the 6th day post IUI because of a post I read on here from a girl that took it on the 6th day and it was positive. Then...I took two more probably around the 8th and 10th day. Both were negative too. Those tests along will stress you out. It's not worth the extra worry just to try to "find out" early. Not all of us are the same...just because we got negatives super early doesn't mean it wasn't successful. I'm still hoping for myself and for you! I should start by Sunday. No more tests!

hopefulchar

I agree completely about testing early. My doctor told me that a lot of her patients have gotten a negative when testing early and were infact pregnant. I promised her this month I would hold out the full two weeks. I am hoping my will power will stay strong around day 10. That's when I seem to cave every month. Haha. I wish you all success and peace in your two weeks. Charlotte

Anne72

sibemom

jl2011

manda210

manda210

Well AF came for me too so I didnt have to test again....everyone keeps saying "you can have your period when your pregnant"....that is just not what i need right now...do not need to get my hopes up AGAIN so I just try to ignore it....try again in a month....i always have to skip a month because I cant do it emotionally....good luck to all tho!!!

Leslie_N

jl2011

moewhit

manda210

I am dealing with the same thing moewhit...its not fair its so easy for people that cant take care of their children or dont even care to have children....it really frustrates me as well....my insurance sucks too and really i only have one more try that they will cover (very little of to begin with) because i have a 3 IUI lifetime max...i dont want to do injectables because i dont want to do it and because of the cost...it will be atleast 3000 out of pocket up front for me to go that route...im looking into new docs because my current one will not put me on estrace to help with my lining while on clomid or put me on femera plus her nurse is very mean and shes the person I normally have to deal with...hopefully I have time to figure all this during this month im skipping

moewhit

manda210

I go to geisinger in WilkesBarre but im going to look into a place in NY a friend of mine goes to....both are over an hour drive for me...im hoping to find a doc that will listen to me...i know its going to take more time then i planned and i might have to skip a few months but i hope it works out for both of us!

tryinalone

robin