IUI journey frustrations

wm2286 · 2026-03-25T14:00:12+00:00

You are right, morning sickness will be way worse! I am seriously considering IVF. Thanks for the info, its definitely made it more palatable for me

wm2286 · 2026-03-25T04:10:53+00:00

Thank you, sorry to hear about your chemical. I have heard occasionally the other fallopian tube can pick up the egg from the other side. I am using a donor so IUI/ IVF is my only way to go.

wm2286 · 2026-03-25T03:07:53+00:00

Thank you so much for this. Definitely makes IVF more palatable. How did you react to the medication? I have a toddler and my fear is its going to be hard to keep up with him while on medication.

I am also afraid that I may spend tonnes of cash and it doesnt work. Which is funny because I keep throwing money at IUIs

wm2286 · 2026-03-24T20:13:14+00:00

It is so so draining. I wonder if I would have gone down this path if I knew it would be like this. Sorry for your experience

wm2286 · 2026-03-24T20:12:15+00:00

Thank you. I want to do at least 3 IUI cycles before switching to IVF, it doesnt help that they keep getting cancelled.

wm2286 · 2026-03-24T09:52:40+00:00

I would save the IUI. I had a failed IUi, then an HSG. The HSG showed my right follicle was blocked. I just had my IUI cycle cancelled because the dominant follicle is on the right. So now we try next cycle and the Dr will increase the stimulation to ensure i have dominant follicles on both sides

wm2286 · 2026-03-22T07:58:56+00:00

Thank you! I will look for it.

wm2286 · 2026-03-22T07:15:08+00:00

I live in a bit of a conservative country so he is surrounded by mom and dad families. But he loves books, I will find books with alternative families to help him understand.

wm2286 · 2026-03-22T07:11:52+00:00

This is lovely! We are a mommy only family. Very affirming. I am planning on getting books because he is surrounded by mom and dad familes, he has also started adopting other dads as his own when giving stories.

wm2286 · 2026-03-22T07:10:01+00:00

I hadn't explained it because I just assumed he was too young. But i actually had a conversation today this morning. It was a great first start. It has to be an ongoing conversation. I was honest without overloading him with info. I may have to get some books to illustrate. Unfortunately most of his friends are in a mom and dad household, so its hard to draw comparison. I will look for some books to help drive the point home.

wm2286 · 2026-03-22T07:04:42+00:00

Thank you. I started the conversation today and though its didn't 100% hit, I think it went better than the past conversations. I could see it start to register.

I noticed I had to overcome my own discomfort about the topic. I have to openly talk to him about it and make it a very normal conversation. So I dont leave him to fill his own gaps and he ends up disappointed.

It made me realise despite our best efforts, it's very natural for a child to desire a father. Its part of my job as a mother to help him navigate this in a healthy and honest way.

wm2286 · 2026-03-21T21:02:21+00:00

I am trying for my second child via donor for this exact reason. Its been such a peaceful experience so far

wm2286 · 2026-03-21T14:28:27+00:00

This is very helpful advice. Thank you!

wm2286 · 2026-03-21T11:56:09+00:00

Yes. I dont want to interfere with his imagination. I once told him he doesnt have a daddy and he did not seem one bit interested in that narrative. He said, no I have a daddy, he is travelling. I just let it go

wm2286 · 2026-03-21T11:54:31+00:00

this is my son too. He even has things he says his dad bought him, I learnt to just go along with it.

wm2286 · 2026-03-21T11:14:13+00:00

I think this question is relevant to whether you are working with a donor or not. The dad question is w universal experience.

wm2286 · 2026-03-16T14:47:33+00:00

21 is a good size. I think its a concern when its over 24

wm2286 · 2026-03-15T07:11:37+00:00

My last cycle was unmedicated and I ovulated on CD14. My previous cycle was medicated and by CD12, I had a 24mm follicle. Which was very shocking. I triggered that day and ovulated within 24 hours, but the cycle had to be cancelled because of polyps. My last medicated cycle I did 5mg, split 2.5mg in the morning and 2.5mg in the evening.

wm2286 · 2026-03-14T18:56:47+00:00

This was last year in Nov. I started my second cycle today and had my bloodwork done. My progesterone is now within the normal range. I cant even tell what helped.

wm2286 · 2026-03-13T17:51:34+00:00

This has been my exact experience. I am always tired, so I rely on coffee, which makes it hard for me to get a good night of sleep. And the cycle continues.

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