I am not only a new member to this board but new to this whole "chat thing". Anyway... I'm getting ready to celebrate my BIG 40 next month. My first IUI was about two weeks ago and Monday I go for the results.
The initial appts/Clomid, etc were not as bad as I had expected. I definitely felt the ovaries working and particularly on one side. (where the largest follicle developed). The IUI went well, I guess. A little bleeding for the first and second day but then the cramping came. It was awful. My stomach was bloated and tight and ouch!!! I hope we have good news on Monday. I dread having to do this all over again. This seems to be the hardest part of it all...waiting!!!

Has anyone else had this bad cramping and bloating. I assume it is from the "souped up" ovulation. I still have some discomfort and bloating. Called the RN and she said a cyst could have formed if the follicle wasn't re-absorbed. Great!!! what the hec does that mean? I'll ask on Monday.
Well, that's it. Sorry to write so much.

Welcome to the board- this is a great place to come w/your IF journey- I've been depending in it for over 6mos! These ladies are great and there is always someone who has gone through what you have gone through to give you advice!

I just wanted to Welcome You and Wish You Good Luck!

Welcome Bellalilly! :wave: You will be very glad you joined us! I have had 4 IUI'S and I haven't experienced any cramping or bleeding afterwards. I had some mild cramping during the last 3 procedures, but that's it. I'm not on any fertility drugs, though. I agree with you completely~ the waiting is the hardest part! I hope you get really great news on Monday! :)

Kat

thanks. It has definitely been an emotional period for me. My DH listens but he dosen't know what to say. It really means alot to have gals to talk to. I wish I had logged on last week. I've had so many questions and feelings. I'll look forward to chatting more and thanks again.

Wow, your lucky! Sadly, I am way too in touch with my body. I am a weight-loss story and have maintained my weight loss for a number of years now. I am so connected mind and body that I think I feel more than most women do. (At least that's what the RN told me she has noticed)
Anyway... yea, the cramping was bad at times. Tylenol did nothing. I could deal with the pain it is just the bloating that kills me. I don't even know if I'm prego yet and I already feel like I am. That frustrates me. Bring it on when I know I'm pregnant but if I'm not.....this is no fun. I'll deal. thanks for your kind words and lots of luck.

Hey bella,
I know how your feeling. When I did my 5 iui cycles I was so bloated I had sweats that I had to go out and buy because I couldnt wear my jeans and the cramps were crazy! Good luck and hope you get your BFP!!

your funny. I just went out and bought a MUCH bigger pair of jeans. I can't believe this day has come. Got the .... things on now. have a good weekend and thanks. this support from everyone is great. I should have done it sooner. thanks again. bellalilly. ( my pooches)

HAHA you got your bloaties on!!!

Welcome Bellalilly!!

Congratulations on your 1st iui! That's great. I feel your pain when it comes to the bloating! OUCH, it feels like you could actually pop yourself with a pin! I just had my egg retrieval for ivf three days ago and the bloating has been crazy! I really wasn't expecting it. Good luck on Monday! I hope you get good news!;)

Carisa

Hi Bella,

Like you im new to the board but have found loads of help and support in the short time ive been chatting.
ive also just had my first iui and bloating and cramp is completeley normal.

Hi:wave:

Welcome to the boards and congratulations on your 1st iui.
Wishing you lots of sticky baby dust . . in the mean time i am sure you ll find all the support you need here.

AMy

Hi Bella and welcome

I am sure you will find this board to be a great source of information and comfort to you. It takes a while to find your way around and get used to the abbreviations but I am sure you will grow to love it! The people on here are more than just friends - we share some of our most intimate thoughts and feelings on here.

I look forward to getting to know you.

Ruby

Hey Ruby

How are you doing? ARe you still on your 2WW ? Sorry i think i must have missed a few posts here.
I can t wait to TTC again i have to go to mydr again on the 4/24 then we ll see if i need to up my thyroid meds or not.

Wishing you all the best.

AMy

Hi Amy

Thanks for asking, you are so sweet! No, I am no longer in my 2ww. AF arrived right on time on Wednesday. I wasn't surprised but of course I was very disappointed. I didn't post about it, didn't want to place a dampner on all the wonderful BFP's. I'm doing fine this month anyway. Isn't it strange how some months we can accept it yet other times it feels like the end of the world.

Good luck with your doctors appointment. I really hope you are able to start TTC again soon. It must be so frustrating having to sit back and wait! Does your thyroid problem affect fertility? If so, how come?

Good to chat with you again Amy, I guess everybody else is asleep. What is the time where you are? It is 9.10 pm here. DH is at work so I thought I would check up on my cyber buddies - the boards always seem to be a little quiet over the weekends though.

Take care sweetie!

Ruby

Hi Ruby

Here its 11.15 am wow didn t guess it would be so late there.

I am sorry about your BFN. . . i really think you shouldn t worry about posting anything you want here. We are here for each other during good times and during bad times. I can imagine you are disappointed .. . what s your next move are you trying on your own.? I know you re not a good candidate for IVF why is that so? If i may ask of course.
I know what you mean about the mixed emotions. . . it happens to me to some days its like i couldn t cope for another day other days i am a bit better.

My endo thinks that my thyroid prolem caused my m/c in August and is the cause of IF since then. I am hoping she s correct coz i don t think i could deal with another setback. The stress of it all also puts a toll on the relationship with DH. He knows i m upset but feels so helpless coz he doesn t know what to do to make me feel better.

Well i am sure that somehow or another we ll all pull through hope it will be sooner rather than later.

Take care

AMy

Hi Amy just me again,

I just read on the TTC board that you're angel baby would have been due any minute. Sorry if you have posted that on here and I missed it, sometimes I have trouble keeping up with all the posts.

I am so very sorry. Are you holding up OK? It must be a difficult time even for a strong lady like yourself. Well, I just wanted to tell you that I'm thinking of you and will keep you in my prayers and once again I am sorry that I'm only just posting this now.

Ruby

Amy - we must have posted at the same time, sorry!!!

The only reason I am not a candidate for IVF is because of the cost!!! If we had a spare ten grand sitting in the bank I would do it in a heartbeat but since we don't I will have to be content with TTC naturally for now. I will be having an HSG within a couple of months, I keep praying that my problem is just a minor blockage and the HSG will flush it out and I'll magically get pregnant after that. My dr and I think I may have endo but once again laproscopic surgery is just too expensive so we can't "officially" diagnose that. Next time I see my RE I will go armed with a list of drugs and procedures I have learnt about from this board and see if I can try any of those.

I know what you mean about your DH. It is so hard for them. Not only do they have to deal with their own disappointment but they have to handle our grief too. Mostly my DH is wonderful but sometimes I don't think he quite understands how DESPERATE I really am. He's not complaining though - he knows he's guaranteed regular BD'ing every month!!!

Thanks for your concern Amy.

Ruby

Thanks for your thoughts .. . i should have been due around the 11th of April. . . at the same time i know that with lack of thyroxine my baby would have not been healthy .. . .so i kind of cosole myself that my angel baby sacrifised his/her life for my hopefully future one.
It s not easy but finding you ladies helped me notice i am not alone. Locally (i live on a tiny island) these things are still kind of taboo subject so its so good to be actually able to discuss here. Its great to share such emotions.

Do i remember correctly . . .does your husband work as a firefighter? Sorry if i am getting this wrong. I suppose its not easy being at home on a SAt night without DH.
Well DH isn t getting much BD right now lol .. . i m finding it a bit difficult to have fun sex this TTC thing had really got into me.

Oh i can understand the cost thing. If i were to get to that stage i don t think i could afford it either. How does it work there ? Do you have insurance? Or is it a NHS kind of system.Locally its NHS we pay taxes and all mediacl costs are covered by the government with the exception of cosmetic stuff and IF of course. . .. . However locally they would say you need the lap coz its painful for you (without mentioning IF) so some things are kind of covered.
Hopefully the HSG will help i had quite a few friends who got prego after that.
So wishing you all the best for that.

Amy

It's great that you have such a positive attitude towards things. Being aware of the problem will guarantee you a healthy pregnancy next time I'm sure.

You have such an incredible memory, how do you remember things like that? Yes DH is a firefighter. He worked last night, tonight and tomorrow night he is covering for someone else! Three nights in a row, grrrrrr! He played rugby today so I feel like I have hardly seen him. Never mind, we are off to lunch with friends tomorrow so that will be nice. He is just lucky I am not ovulating right now or I would be very cranky that he is not here........

I understand how you feel about the BD. How can sex possibly be fun when we are so focused on just one thing? Sometimes I feel terribly guilty about it. Maybe you could use this time off from TTC to refocus and reconnect with one another.

In NZ our health system is pretty good (some people might debate that claim!). Basically most of our healthcare is covered by the government too. We pay when we go to our local doctor or specialists but all major illnesses and operations are paid for by the government. In saying that, we do pay quite high taxes. As far as IF is concerned, if you already have one or more children then IVF is not covered. Childless couples get two free attempts at it. Because we have two children already we have to pay for all IF treatment out of our own pockets. It is own fault for not taking out private health insurance earlier. If only we could forsee these problems ahead of time. If we were to get insurance cover now our IF would be a pre-existing problem and we would still not be covered. I think there is a public waiting list for lap but it is literally years long. I guess I ought to talk to my dr about putting me on it anyway. Better late than never I suppose.

I am just about falling asleep here, I stayed up late last night reading my favourite book "The Thorne Birds". It is a love story, so romantic. Well, I must go to bed or I will not be a pleasant person to be around tomorrow!

Talk to you later Amy

Ruby

hi Bellalilly! :wave: Yeah, the cramping and bloating is all part of it... you'll forget it after you have your little bundle of joy though. I hope this cycle works for you! Good luck!

Good morning(i'm up way too early),
with your cramping and bloating did you have pain where your largest follicle was? My right side hurts when I even sneeze! I've also began to feel some other symptoms that could be prego sym? I don't know what to think anymore. I'm concerned that a cyst developed on my right ovary (if the follicle wasn't reabsorbed). If prego, I wonder what happens if that's the case. lizzie

Hi Bella,

Just checking do you have your beta tomorrow?
How are you feeling now?
My cramp was really painfull :dizzy: the day after insemination and the folowing day but was back to normal after that.
Have been noticing my chest is very sensitive and a bit sore but only had insemination done last monday, i hope its not af on the way!:mad:
Have you done any hpt?
I have to call dr for a beta (should af not come to visit) on the 11apr
Im allmost tempted to do hpt however i know that its far too soon-ive resisted so far!
Well if your appt is 2mo i wish you the best of luck!
Please post soon and let us know how you get on

:wave: x