hello all, new member - Infertility Message Board

bellalilly · 03-30-2007, 08:33 AM

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.

falk25 · 03-30-2007, 08:41 AM

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!

Black Kat · 03-30-2007, 08:56 AM

Welcome Bellalilly!

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

bellalilly · 03-30-2007, 08:58 AM

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.

bellalilly · 03-30-2007, 09:02 AM

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.