IUI/SO-IUI: Anyone?
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belpzz
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Sorry to hear that. All the very best for your exciting new journey ahead!
hellokittyy
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Wow, I'm so behind with all the chats.
I'm back ladies!! Even though after a long hiatus
My first IUI was successful but unfortunately became an ectopic pregnancy. It was a long roller coaster ride. So glad that I'm much better now, ready to go for 2nd cycle of IUI after my June's work trip.
Please don't give up ladies.
I'm back ladies!! Even though after a long hiatus
My first IUI was successful but unfortunately became an ectopic pregnancy.
It was a long roller coaster ride. So glad that I'm much better now, ready to go for 2nd cycle of IUI after my June's work trip.Please don't give up ladies.
Hi everyone,
I have been married for 12 years and only mid of last year did I went to the fertility specialist. I wonder how did you gals maintain to be so strong? I nearly feel like quitting yesterday and crying my hearts out. The feeling just undescribable. Like a bottomless pit.....
I have been married for 12 years and only mid of last year did I went to the fertility specialist. I wonder how did you gals maintain to be so strong? I nearly feel like quitting yesterday and crying my hearts out. The feeling just undescribable. Like a bottomless pit.....
veraine
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We're not THAT strong either
just got to keep going and motivate ourselves for the happy ending.. Cry when you need to, don't suffer in silence?
Talk to hubby.. His support very important.. My one told me some time back he didn't want to bd and didn't want IUI and go straight to ivf and "be done with it", wa I cried and made sure he felt guilty with what he said
so now he's much more positive heheThanks Veraine. I just find that it commendable that despite the uphills, you gals did not give up and keep on trying. Whilst me, I nearly want to abort the whole fertility thing yesterday. I just couldn't bear the emotional roller coaster ride. But after reading post from forums here, I somehow what feel I am not on this road alone. Some scenarios are worst than mine.
My hubby is very supportive. He is the only one that I can vent my frustrations at. Somehow I don't like him to see me cry, I find that I "break" him every time I do. That actually pressurise me more.
My hubby is very supportive. He is the only one that I can vent my frustrations at. Somehow I don't like him to see me cry, I find that I "break" him every time I do. That actually pressurise me more.
Hi...you are not alone. Am married for more than 10yrs too... no m/c, no abortion just simply not pregnant.
Also, only went to a specialist last mth.
Indeed this journey is tougher than we thought. I broke down countless times... right after the iui night. More crying after the 1st SOIUI failed.
It caught me and DH by surprise too about my behavior. I'm usually quite optimistic and strong.
It's OK to cry and let loose. Thankfully our hubbies are supportive. Don't give up before attempting.
My marriage grew stronger and hubby is more attentive and anxious about me when I decided to Take this route.
I gave up smoking...after 18yrs. And eat healthier and sleep earlier. Also engaging in exercise to prepare my body.
Do what you deem best. As long as we try our best, God will do the rest. Have faith.
I'm on my 2nd cycle of SOIUI soon... after crying and struggling and contradiction over the options, here we go again! Don't give up and stay happy!
Hi Veraine, how many rounds of iui have u attempted? And where are u going for Ivf?
Hi...you are not alone. Am married for more than 10yrs too... no m/c, no abortion just simply not pregnant.
Also, only went to a specialist last mth.
Indeed this journey is tougher than we thought. I broke down countless times... right after the iui night. More crying after the 1st SOIUI failed.
It caught me and DH by surprise too about my behavior. I'm usually quite optimistic and strong.
It's OK to cry and let loose. Thankfully our hubbies are supportive. Don't give up before attempting.
My marriage grew stronger and hubby is more attentive and anxious about me when I decided to Take this route.
I gave up smoking...after 18yrs. And eat healthier and sleep earlier. Also engaging in exercise to prepare my body.
Do what you deem best. As long as we try our best, God will do the rest. Have faith.
I'm on my 2nd cycle of SOIUI soon... after crying and struggling and contradiction over the options, here we go again! Don't give up and stay happy!
Hi...you are not alone. Am married for more than 10yrs too... no m/c, no abortion just simply not pregnant.
Also, only went to a specialist last mth.
Indeed this journey is tougher than we thought. I broke down countless times... right after the iui night. More crying after the 1st SOIUI failed.
It caught me and DH by surprise too about my behavior. I'm usually quite optimistic and strong.
It's OK to cry and let loose. Thankfully our hubbies are supportive. Don't give up before attempting.
My marriage grew stronger and hubby is more attentive and anxious about me when I decided to Take this route.
I gave up smoking...after 18yrs. And eat healthier and sleep earlier. Also engaging in exercise to prepare my body.
Do what you deem best. As long as we try our best, God will do the rest. Have faith.
I'm on my 2nd cycle of SOIUI soon... after crying and struggling and contradiction over the options, here we go again! Don't give up and stay happy!
Bbcaromel,
It should be my 2nd IUI this round too but my follicles isnt growing the 1st time I am suppose to do IUI. Dr cannot give me a reason cos the clomid did work initially when I was on clomid cycle and trying to conceive naturally.
So dr increase the dose and yesterday I went for the scan again to check my follicles. Only 10mm Day 12. Scaning again this Friday. I am just crossing my finger it will grow. Cos the last time, it only grew 1mm after another scan 2 days later.
I am really down but I keep telling myself, life still have to go on and I cannot succumb in despair.
papercIip
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It didn't work out for me this round #2 too. I take it more easy this time maybe because I know this round won't work from the first day. I was actually quite pissed with the clinic staff. I collected the sperm at 11:20 am. I arrived clinic at 11:50 am. The nurses made me wait for over 1.5hrs. I tried telling the nurses that I was here to do IUI and how long I needed to wait. They allowed 4 pregnant women to go in first for consultation/scanning/checkup I don't know. I think the sperm might have been dead by the time I did my IUI procedure. The nurse still reprimand me and said she already told me how to keep the sperm (oh well, put it in my bra doesn't mean the sperm will survive very long right?) It's kinda embarrassing to say them upfront and let the whole world know I was here for IUI. The nurses don't know how to set the priority right. I am not going back there to do another round of IUI anymore. It's probably fated I need to go for IVF.
If you are feeling down, vent your frustration on something (not your husband). You may feel better.
If you are feeling down, vent your frustration on something (not your husband). You may feel better.
I'm on Femera. 1st round also on Femera. 3 follicles measuring 20,17&17mm on CD11.
Went to check on CD6 for thus round, 3-4 follicles measuring 6-9mm...
I read Femera might work better than Clomid. You might like to check with ur doc.
Yes, life goes on. Be strong!
Ya...it's quite frustrating on the wait, I guess!
My gynae gives us his mobile number and we even have a whatsapp chat group. Of Cos he's in private practice so can afford to do that. But Sometimes, it's this kind of personal touch that keeps you confident, comfortable and going...
veraine
Well-Known Member
Altogether 8 rounds of clomid/injections, with the last 3 IUI.
After my first 5 attempts w pte gynae, I switched to NUH. Continuing ivf over there.
veraine
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Shouldn't the sample be washed before the procedure? The doc takes the sample directly from you and perform insemination directly?
And urh.. Not sure if your last statement was in response to my earlier post.. I'm not suggesting to vent frustration on husband.. I agree we shouldn't.. I was complaining abt how insensitive they can be sometimes and need to let them know we need their support
Hi Ladies,
As a hubby i too feel the frustration too, yesterday went for scanning (final stages before iui) was so happy to know there are 2 good ones thus today when wifey took the stick test, there is no indication so dam pissed, when in room consult and was told cannot see the other BIG one maybe already "ovu" but there is one left. I am like WTF. Good thing is today was a chinese female doc who took her time to explain rather than the female doc from yesterday (sorry not going to mentioned anything as i dun want to be label racist) who just told wifey "ask your hubby standby tomorrow". On the bright side at least her inner walls are growing as well. So i hope and pray for good progress as well. SAME TO ALL COUPLES .. GOOD PROGRESS .....!
As a hubby i too feel the frustration too, yesterday went for scanning (final stages before iui) was so happy to know there are 2 good ones thus today when wifey took the stick test, there is no indication so dam pissed, when in room consult and was told cannot see the other BIG one maybe already "ovu" but there is one left. I am like WTF. Good thing is today was a chinese female doc who took her time to explain rather than the female doc from yesterday (sorry not going to mentioned anything as i dun want to be label racist) who just told wifey "ask your hubby standby tomorrow". On the bright side at least her inner walls are growing as well. So i hope and pray for good progress as well. SAME TO ALL COUPLES .. GOOD PROGRESS .....!
Paperclip,
Why the SOP like that at the clinic? Gosh. Shouldn't you be prioritize since you are doing IUI? I think if its me, I confirm will make a fuss. They really have to rethink their workflow there.
Feeling better and better since 2 days ago. But, tomorrow going for scan again to check the follicle size. If by some miracle it grow to the desirable size, strike lottery already. Hahaha.
But my Dr did say, if it did not tomorrow, high possibility will abort the IUI and wait for the next cycle. He said, I will probably need to get injection + clomid for the follicle to grow.
So now, I am waiting anxiously for tomorrow. Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst. Huhuhu.....
hellokittyy
New Member
I'm married for 6yrs and still on the road to parenthood so don't give up even though it's tough sometimes. Especially when the pressure are external from friends or family. i was on the verge to give up too, maybe just not fated to have a kid or what.
Doc is very helpful so hopefully miracle can happen! Hahaha.
Doc is very helpful so hopefully miracle can happen! Hahaha.
papercIip
Active Member
Definitely not referring to you. I'm sorry if I offended you. I usually don't read the posts earlier. I read from the last post. I was referring to my personal experience.
The sperm was washed at CARE and I brought the sample to the clinic for IUI. The people at CARE and the nurse advised me to put the sample in my bra immediately I collected from CARE. I reached the clinic, the staff in the clinic made me wait for over 1.5hours before I could see the doctor and got the IUI done. Everything was very screwed up. I definitely going to boycott this clinic.
papercIip
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I was quite shy to speak out in public. I didn't want everyone to hear that I was here for IUI. The nurse didn't prioritize me before the others despite reminding her many times. I even told the other staff too and then I told the 3rd staff who came out from the doctor office. All of them ignore my request.
Paperclip,
Didn't know that these kind of service existed. Ifyou don't mind, can share which hospital/ clinic this is.
From your earlier post, you said you want to boycott this clinic, I agree. They should have more empathy. Some more you inform them so many times and they brush it off. Grrrr.....
veraine
Well-Known Member
No offense taken la
I was indeed complaining and saying I made my husband feel guilty ma lolAny reason why put in bra? Keep warm?
Sigh. Send an email to the doc and inform him?
If location of NUH is good for u, I strongly recommend it. My experience over there has been good so far after switching over from private clinic.
papercIip
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I can PM you the clinic's name. Quite a famous private clinic that everyone is mentioning and the doctor helped to deliver twins or help women get pregnant on 3rd time IUI. If you guess correctly, I won't reply too. Hahahaha! Now I think about it, maybe they want to earn my money 3 times before I can get a baby. I'm not going to let them do that.
No offense taken la
Any reason why put in bra? Keep warm?
Sigh. Send an email to the doc and inform him?
If location of NUH is good for u, I strongly recommend it. My experience over there has been good so far after switching over from private clinic.
I complain to my husband too and nag at him - "Who suffers the most huh? Who is in pain? Who's fault is it?" I know it's bad to make him feel guilty, but sometimes we women just can't stop ourselves. I FEEL you.
I don't have the doctor's contact number or email. I guess even if I complain, what can he do? I doubt he gives me free IUI service. He's a nice doctor but he hires the wrong people to work.
Yes, put in bra keep warm. They mention about the temperature in there is similar to xxx. You know what I mean. We all know human body temperature differs. Who will have the same body temperature? 越讲越气! Really very angry with those clinic staff.
I am planning to rest my body and start my first IVF session in August-September. My first briefing session is on 12 August. I have made an appointment with KKIVF. I heard NUH is good. I'm kinda regret not choosing NUH.
Im waiting for af to arrive these few days and embark on 3rd cycle of iui!! Cant wait. Each cycle is a new hope! Was asked to consider abt transferring to hk for work at least for 2years. In a delimma. Gd chance to climb up corporate ladder but came at wrong time cos planning to start family. If tke up it would meant need to put off my ivf as scheduled in aug ... if only can get preggy soon ..go hk even harder to get preggy
papercIip
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This #2 round IUI I behave very well. I didn't eat spicy food and drink cold water. I sleep early most of the nights. I bed rest two days after IUI. I went to 注生娘娘 to pray last weekend, still it didn't work. You see how desperate I am already. Hahahaha! LUCK really plays an important part.
Paperclip,
Lol! I also don't know who. You PM hor...... At least, I can alert my other friends in this same journey better to xxx this clinic. Hehehe
Paperclip: I did wad u did for my first iui ..still nv succeed leh hahaha. Is either needing luck or fate .. no fate also mean not ours ..im also scheduled for ivf in aug with kkivf .. my briefing is in july though.. if my iui dont succeed maybe we will be ivf cycling buddies in aug
papercIip
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You have no PM icon. Hahahahahaha.... Ping me first!
papercIip
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Actually is I saw your post then I followed the steps. I copied you. Hahahaha!
NO! I don't want to be your IVF cycling buddy. You will get pregnant on your next IUI. You will still strike ahead of me. 不要讲不吉利的话
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Hopeful,
I agree with what paperclip said. May you achieve BTP this 3rd IUI cycle. Jiayou! My friend who undergo IVF said, if possible hit jackpot during IUI cycle. IVF journey is more jialat than IUI
Chubby1314
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Self collection can be done somewhere in the central.
Thanks annbby and paperclip .. I take it easy for now. Was so stressed the very 1st cycle. Is not as easy as thought to be able to strike on 1st attempt. As much as I wish to be able to strike on iui .. im heading towards ivf but meanwhile wait waiting dont waste the chance so do iui .. well so is not exactly that one dont eat this avoid that do this dont do that will create higher possibility of striking. Maybe work for some but not for others. But just stay healthy and do what one feels best and good for oneself. I do think that relaxing is 1 good direction to conception
Hopeful,
So you decide to turn down your company offer? I postpone to conceive to further my studies and the Dr said that I stress with study very hard to conceive also. Complete my study in 2011 and up till now childless. Sometimes I wonder, should I had just fine ahead to try to conceive. Haish.....
Well, too late for any regrets. Must look forward and move on. Usually I try to be as positive as possible but sometimes I fortified wall doesn't work, break down loh..... But so lucky, the gals here are very supportive of one another.
veraine
Well-Known Member
oh dear. how long are you given to decide?
if iui is successful, and you have agreed to it, then how?
My hubby encourages me to go le.he said hard to come by chance and can go up 1 level higher.. maybe go hk easier to conceive .. he wont be accompanying me but can fly over every month. He said small depart wins new marriage .. chinese saying ..everythg happens for a reason. Not conceiving dont imply dont habe but not yet ..hes always positive. He said very fast 1year will be over by then also not thatlalate.no harm seeing if the package can fit us or not ..im still deciding ..if iui then preggy all the more ok ..concentrate on wrk dont need to worry abt conceiving liao ..
pixie ng
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actually i duno whether im consider strong, but i dun consider not pregnant a failure...
so i wun feel upset and cry over over it...
to me is more like touching TOTO or 4D lo.. have then good.. dun have then bo bian... all depend on god..
pixie ng
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wa.. the nurse very unprofessional.. if i were u, i definitely lodge a complaint against her!
pixie ng
Well-Known Member
i agree with your husband... life goes on whether you pregnant or not.. shouldn't stop your life because of TTC, if not you will miss out the chance for promotion (if you want to climb the career ladder)
maybe can try gynae at HK for IUI... seekali better than SG...
Hopeful,
If your hubby is supportive for you to take the offer, then carry on if that is what makes you happy. And since he don't feel there is a need to rush to try to conceive, why not right?
As long as both of you have a mutual agreement and is happy with one another, I think that's more important.
papercIip
Active Member
pixie ng
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i dun really think im stressed out..
but due to work, my body is stressed out even mentally i'm used to it..
everytime go to doc, the doc will ask me whether im stressed. i told him/her i dont consider i'm stressed. but everytime after check up, they told me i am stress *shrug*
pixie ng
Well-Known Member
if you get pregnant, definitely is clomid working, not conceive well...haha...
papercIip
Active Member
LOL! Sometimes I wonder if stress really matters or no. I stay home no work I also feel stress. Stress I grow fat, eat too much, got exercise enough or not, today must do housework.
papercIip
Active Member
HAHAHAHAHAHAAH!
pixie ng
Well-Known Member
for what i read, stress dun really matter.. coz the percentage that will impact is quite low...
today going for my scanning to see when can do my 2nd IUI... if got time then route to temple at toa payoh to pray...
papercIip
Active Member
Shuang Lin Temple? I forgot where I saw in forum, someone is donating eggs today. You can go there and take 2 eggs if you see it. I am going tomorrow to pray before my AF arrives. Even though I didn't succeed my #2 IUI, I am still going there to pray and thanks the god.
pixie ng
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ya.. want to go there for sometime, but always cannot meet it.. they close at 5pm right?
do i need to buy fruits ar?
papercIip
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Yes, they close at 5pm. Last week I saw there was offerings of oranges and flowers placed in front of the statue. If you like, you can buy oranges to make your offering. There are red plates placed near the pillar on your left when you are facing the statues. I think you can use the red plates for your fruit offerings.
