https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:09:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2048097 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:08:50 +0000 wrkbrk 2048097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: thank you so much!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2048096 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:07:17 +0000 Torchwood 2048096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2048086 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:50:31 +0000 wrkbrk 2048086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Update: I got my smiley today and am going in tomorrow morning (Saturday) for my first IUI!<br /> I know it can take months and months from this point and there is just no telling, but it took 5 months to get here so I am so excited we are starting! WISH ME LUCK! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2045330 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:00:40 +0000 wrkbrk 2045330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsADS: yay another one timer! congrats!! my re didnt mention cramping, hmm. they do them at 8 am every day but sunday so i would be coming right to work after ... off to google that. ;) thanks for your comment! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2045321 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:59:08 +0000 wrkbrk 2045321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. i am still hoping i get to go in the next day or two so i cut out alcohol and caffeine for now. we'll see if im singing that tune on round 5 or 6 if we get that far! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2045312 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:55:16 +0000 wrkbrk 2045312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyTsMom: @marionberry: THIS IS FAB. one time only? thank you for sharing!! yay. i also have a tilted uterus so idk if that will matter or not ... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2045303 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:50:06 +0000 wrkbrk 2045303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Worrywart: thank you :)<br /> @FliegepilzHut: thank you :)<br /> @winter_wonder: i'm glad there is nothing to worry about re the procedure itself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2044747 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 22:52:40 +0000 marionberry 2044747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No tips but also another story of a positive outcome on my first iui - he's now 16 months old. I had no pain and the procedure was easy - despite a tilted uterus. Best wishes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2044633 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:18:32 +0000 BabyTsMom 2044633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: No tips, but I did have a successful pregnancy after our first IUI. The actual procedure itself was very uneventful (in a good way); I didn't feel a thing and it took one second. I went during my lunch break and was back to work on time! No cramping for me either.<br /> Good luck to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2044610 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:12:12 +0000 LindsayInNY 2044610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm almost 19 weeks pregnant after my 3rd IUI. They were easy peasy! Honestly I thought they were easier than a pap smear. It'll be over before you know it! You may experience some leaky feeling after, it's the solution they mix the sperm with. And cramping is normal. Mine only lasted the same day and then I would be fine. I made the personal choice to limit alcohol and exercise during the TWW after IUIs though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2044585 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:59:53 +0000 MrsADS 2044585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The IUI itself was a little uncomfortable but not painful (maybe like a pap?). I have a very retroverted/tilted uterus so it was pretty hard for them to get mine in, I imagine if you had a normal uterus it would take like 2 seconds. Even with mine it wasn't bad. I was nervous but it was fine.</p> <p>I only had one (and it worked!! I'm 10 wks preg now) and I went right to work after. And I wish I hadn't. About an hour - 2 hours after I had some pretty severe cramping for a while and I think I would have been more comfortable just resting at home. But I think that's a little unusual. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2044515 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:06:40 +0000 winter_wonder 2044515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You'll be great! Just relax and think positive. I was petrified for my first IUI but it was quick and easy. :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2044505 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:01:48 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2044505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No success stories here (currently pregnant after IVF)...but just relaxing and breathing deeply will help! It felt to me very similar to the first part of an HSG-- before they inject the dye. Have you considered doing acupuncture (it can't hurt your chances)? Good luck! Hoping you get your BFP soon! :goodluck: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2044319 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:22:03 +0000 Worrywart 2044319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping this thread! I am currently in the TWW of my second IUI. Would also love to hear some stories! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-advice-for-first-iui-from-those-who-have-done-them#post-2044206 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:56:20 +0000 wrkbrk 2044206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi! </p> <p>I hope I am not jinxing this by posting it - BUT some of you may remember I had to have a uterine fibroid removed via surgery in December before I could go for my first IUI. Several uncomfortable tests and the surgery (and two cycles) later, I have been cleared for an IUI this cycle! I am expecting my LH surge tomorrow, so it would likely be Friday morning.</p> <p>TL;DR: Any tips for me?? Stories? Thanks in advance!!! We are excited! </p>