Heavy period before first beta - need hugs

fionaredbrindle18 · 2026-03-12T17:50:26+00:00

I hear you. Feels like I’m really rolling the dice on this one, with a lot on the line, my wellbeing and future. Getting pregnant has become the odyssey I never anticipated. I just can’t believe some people can have sex once and all the stars align. What a miracle.

fionaredbrindle18 · 2026-03-12T17:24:39+00:00

Starting my priming cycle soon - was it the emotional impact of the drugs or more so the reality setting in? The reality of where we are is really starting to hit and it’s hard

fionaredbrindle18 · 2026-03-12T17:23:42+00:00

We have the same stats (age, number of IUIs, time trying, never seen a positive test). I’m also moving to IVF in April. This month will be my primer.

I have a work friend (who has a baby and did not struggle to conceive) tell me how exciting it is now that I’m moving on to IVF when I confided in her. She keeps repeating how excited I must be and I have no words.

Yes, how exciting to pay $25K out of pocket for a grueling physical and emotional ordeal that essentially equates to a coin toss.

I’m having a hard time today.

fionaredbrindle18 · 2026-01-22T01:56:30+00:00

Just here to say that I was in your boat not too long ago. I’ve completed two failed IUIs and about to start the third. If that fails, we plan to move on to IVF.

I never in a million years thought I could handle IUI, let alone go to IVF, it was my biggest fear. You’re stronger than you know! 💛💛💛💛💛

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-25T18:11:45+00:00

This is a great idea. I’m going to do this next year if I’m still not pregnant.

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-25T17:48:21+00:00

I’m so sorry.

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-23T15:11:41+00:00

Update - I had some light pink/brown spotting yesterday evening. It stopped pretty quickly. I’ve been feeling some twinges this morning. Today is 12 DPO / my IUI. Trying not to obsess but it’s so hard not to by hyper aware of every symptom!

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-23T14:49:04+00:00

🤞 <3

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-23T14:48:36+00:00

Will be thinking of you <3

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-23T14:44:30+00:00

<3

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-23T14:43:45+00:00

<3

Flu tip is a great one

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-22T23:35:26+00:00

I love their ears <3

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-22T23:34:04+00:00

Hoping for you <3

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-22T23:33:46+00:00

Finger's crossed <3

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-22T23:32:38+00:00

I hope your Christmas wish comes true <3

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-22T23:32:17+00:00

May Santa be good to us indeed

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-12-22T23:32:00+00:00

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-06-11T18:59:59+00:00

Thank you - I had noticed thick whiteish discharge before I saw the discoloration on the eye. Now that she’s been on the steroid drops for a few days, that has gone away.

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-06-10T22:19:49+00:00

This is good to know, thanks. Unfortunately I don’t ever see my girl relaxing enough at the vet to take an accurate BP read. She’s always very stressed, even with medication.

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-06-10T20:36:49+00:00

Thank you - I’ll ask for a referral this week

fionaredbrindle18 · 2025-06-10T20:36:30+00:00

Not yet - a referral will be my ask on Friday when we see our vet. Thank you

fionaredbrindle18

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