I woke up the next day, feeling sprightly. It was Friday and it had been a particularly challenging week. I was ready to conquer the day with a positive attitude. I went to the doctor's office at 7:45 AM ready for the ultrasound. I didn't have to wait long - it was the first appointment… Continue reading The Results of IUI #3
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IUI #3
For those of you reading this, please know that I'm writing a history of how I remember it, so it might not be exactly right. Once I'm on to present day feelings, I'm sure I will be able to recall more specifics, etc. I called the doctor's office, as planned on day 1 of my… Continue reading IUI #3
The Day After (IUI #2)
So, the day after IUI #2, I went back to the doctor's office for the ultrasound to confirm ovulation. I'm feeling pumped, slightly nervous, and ready to get good news. I get there, go back to the room, undress from the waist down, and wait for a few minutes. The friend who told me about… Continue reading The Day After (IUI #2)
IUI #2
On March 6, I went back to my RE on cycle day 3 (again one of those things where they like you to be on your period for the ultrasound...). They took a look, said I appeared to be healing fairly well and we could proceed with IUI for that month! I was ecstatic. In… Continue reading IUI #2
IUI #1
So, what happens with IUI? The process itself is remarkably easy and quick. J comes in to give his sample a couple hours before I'm scheduled and the semen is "washed" and put through a centrifuge. I'm sure that there are more steps, but that's what I took away from it. Apparently, if you… Continue reading IUI #1
Adventures with the Quad Squad 