https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:44:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2111891 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:48:13 +0000 MrsYellowJacket 2111891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: Woohoo!! I've heard the pineapple thing as well!! Good luck and I look forward to your results. Well wishes!!!</p> <p>We're very fortunate and have insurance coverage. They're the only clinic in the Houston area that is approved for our coverage. I don't blame you to go somewhere else. I actually know someone in North Houston who is going to a clinic in AZ. They are significantly cheaper (even factoring travel). Someone close to me used the AZ clinic twice successfully! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2111607 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 11:18:23 +0000 travellingbee 2111607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.shinerbock: no! But I'm going to try! Thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2111467 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:26:06 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2111467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: did they tell you to eat pineapple? One of the nurses there told me to eat pineapple for the next 5 days. No clue if it worked or not, but I did get a BFP that cycle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2111447 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:14:18 +0000 travellingbee 2111447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.shinerbock: thanks! All done and fingers are crossed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2111437 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:09:32 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2111437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: good luck today! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2111418 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:03:10 +0000 travellingbee 2111418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsYellowJacket: good luck with your IVF. They are an expensive place for IVF (although awesome statistics!) and we are trying to avoid it. If we do end up having to do IVF, we may need to go elsewhere. it is all out-of-pocket for me. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110883 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 20:14:23 +0000 MrsYellowJacket 2110883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: I was lurking until I saw McKnight! I'm seeing her as well!! We skipped IUI and are doing IVF. I wish you lots of luck! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110594 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:54:07 +0000 Worrywart 2110594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: It's unbelievable! I just paid an $800 bill for my fertility clinic. I met with the doc one time for 10 minutes 6 months ago. And I'm still not pregnant. So frustrating and sad :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110573 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:38:02 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2110573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: yep, this time around I found out my OBGYN does IUIs and it is cheaper, so we are going to start there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110559 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:27:55 +0000 travellingbee 2110559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.shinerbock: The crazy thing is you pay all this money and you never even see the doctors! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110484 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 13:42:21 +0000 natalie403 2110484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: Honestly the IUI was the easiest part to me! All the appts and meds leading up to it were more of a pain! I did medicated cycles and I never got an u/s or blood work the day of IUI. My husband got there an hour earlier to give a sample, then once they washed it etc we would go in and the process itself is kind of like a pap smear, really nothing invasive! Sometimes I found the pressure was uncomfortable but not every time, also sometimes the catheter would hurt but only for a second. Then they would have me lay there for 15-20 minutes after.<br /> I did 6 cycles of IUI (and my clinic would do 2 back to back days each cycle). Ultimately IVF gave me my BFP but I know many people who got theirs from IUI and are either currently pregnant or have their baby :) Best of luck to you!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110475 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 13:34:12 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2110475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: Yes, I only had a nurse for all 4 of the ones I did. One time I had 2 nurses because 1 was training. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110416 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:54:27 +0000 travellingbee 2110416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.shinerbock: yeah I'm with McKnight. I like her. I thought I remembered you saying you were with them but wasn't sure. So a nurse will do it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110354 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:18:43 +0000 wrkbrk 2110354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: I did 2 unmedicated IUIs so a bit different from yours I think, but no, it really didnt hurt. It was a bit uncomfortable but it was over quite fast. I rested on the table for maybe 5 minutes after then went to work! It was all pretty underwhelming BUT round 2 took! BFP last weekend. :) Good luck and keep us posted!!!</p> <p>ETA just read through the other posts. I also have an inverted uterus and it didnt make anything painful for me. We used donor sperm that was all washed and ready for us when we arrived so the entire thing (in and out) was 45 minutes including waiting in the waiting room. And I fortunately didnt have any cramping after! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110327 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:09:11 +0000 Shutterbug 2110327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just in case you have a similar experience (and not to scare you!) my 4 IUIs were the same as everyone else is describing, but two of them (1st and 3rd) were a little painful because the nurse doing them had trouble lining up my cervix (I have a tilted uterus). She had to sort of dig around with the speculum which *hurt* but once she got it set up the actual IUI part was a breeze. Just wanted to add my experience so if yours isn't totally painless you don't freak out. Good luck tomorrow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110318 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:02:12 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2110318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: Hickman. If we decide to go back to an RE, I will probably ask to switch to McKnight though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110295 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:52:36 +0000 MrsADS 2110295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH dropped off sample early, 8am. IUI scheduled for 9 (we live 5 minutes away). So we both went in at 9. I don't think they did another ultrasound at that point. </p> <p>The doctor told us the sample wasn't very good and he would recommend that we do ANOTHER IUI the next day (so two back to back) :sad: We decided not to because it was like another $300 or something (our insurance doesn't cover anything) and we'd do it next cycle if anything.</p> <p>Anyway, my doctor had some difficulty with the getting the catheter in the right place in my uterus. Apparently I have a retroverted/tilted uterus. Because of that, he had a nurse ultrasound the top of my belly so he could see my uterus while he placed it. So it took two attempts and a lot longer than usual. It didn't hurt, though. Just uncomfortable like a pap.</p> <p>I rested about 15 minutes and then I was cleared to go back to work or whatever. I went back to work but I had a LOT of cramping the rest of the day (more severe than period cramping) - I think this is pretty unusual (maybe from the multiple attempts?). I would have stayed home if I had known it would be bad. </p> <p>But, I got pregnant from that first IUI so it was all worth it :happy: I'm almost 17 weeks now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110241 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:30:22 +0000 sweetooth 2110241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had bloodwork and ultrasounds leading up to the IUI, but on the day of the IUI it was similar to what everyone else has been describing. Husband drops off sample early, then my appointment is scheduled for about an hour and a half later. I think the process is simple, much like your annual pap. I never felt a thing. Just tried my best to have the happiest, most positive thoughts while I was in the exam room. I have 1 baby from my 3rd IUI. And I'm currently pregnant with baby #2 from my 2nd IUI. Both times, I never really had more than one promising follicle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110237 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:27:46 +0000 Worrywart 2110237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as the above experiences. No ultrasound or bloodwork day of, as RE determined the day prior that follicles were at an appropriate size. Triggered the night before 6-9pm. Went in the morning to drop off DH's sample. Waited about 1 hr until it was washed and ready. The IUI was fast, just like a pap and then I laid there for about 10-15 minutes. My RE did it two mornings in a row. Unfortunately, both were unsuccessful but the whole experiences was quick and easy. Expect some spotting and cramping afterwards. Wishing you so much luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110221 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:21:22 +0000 PurplePumps 2110221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: Just the one follicle each time (3x). Not successful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110214 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:18:14 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2110214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had two IUIs. Mine were unmedicated so I didn't get an ultrasound. DH and I went together. He provided his sample, then we waited an hour while it was processed. I was given a gown to change into. Then the nurse came in and asked me to verify the name on the sample. The IUI was quick and painless, like a pap smear, the first time. The second one was incredible painful because the nurse jammed the speculum in the wrong place. I laid there for about 20 mins after. There was a little leaking and spotting for the rest of the day.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110200 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:13:25 +0000 Happygal 2110200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Exciting!</p> <p>DH provided a sample, we dropped it off, then waited about an hour. No u/s that day. It was scheduled after my trigger shot. I was really nervous b/c my HSG was super painful, but it didn't hurt at all. Super fast and easy. I spun around the table to elevate my hips after the RE left (no idea if it's necessary, but it doesn't hurt!) Hung out for 30 minutes, I think? Then on my way!</p> <p>And yes, we had together time that night and probably the next day, too. Cover all the bases! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110187 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:08:51 +0000 travellingbee 2110187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.shinerbock: who was your RE? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110183 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:07:17 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2110183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH went in and gave a sample a few hours before I went in. (We both worked close by, so we went in separately to minimize missed work.) They didn't do an US, just took me to one of the examination rooms and had me put on the gown. They came in, had me verify the name on the sample, explained what they were going to do and inserted the sample. It was a bit uncomfortable, but didn't hurt. They had me lay down for 15-20 minutes, then I was free to go. I never saw the doctor, just one of the nurses. Good luck! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110172 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:03:25 +0000 travellingbee 2110172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: was yours successful? How many follicles did you have? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110157 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:58:51 +0000 PurplePumps 2110157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was just like FaithFertility. No more u/s that day, just went in for a sample, waited about 45 minutes to process. Get propped up, opened up and injected, whole thing was over in 15 seconds. No pain or anything. Lay there for about 10 minutes then went on my way. Mine was 36 hours after trigger. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110145 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:52:56 +0000 travellingbee 2110145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: yeah, by now it's gotta be huge though lol. Hope it's all ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110144 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:52:08 +0000 FaithFertility 2110144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: nope.....18 sounds perfect!!! Hope some others catch up.for ya!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110136 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:46:28 +0000 travellingbee 2110136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: thanks! They never tested my estrogen levels. Just went based on the fact that I had an 18 mm follicle and told me to trigger two days later. The hope was to get at least one more of the smaller follicles to mature. </p> <p>So on the day is the IUI you didn't have another U/S? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-iui-1#post-2110131 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:44:05 +0000 FaithFertility 2110131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ohhh and BD tomorrow night after :) Can't hurt </p>