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@travellingbee: I haven't done an IUI (just IVF), but I just wanted to wish you so much luck!!

@travellingbee: Best of luck!!!! We would go in to check follicle size and once they looked ready I would get my estrogen levels checked and if that looked good I would trigger and go in for IUI #1 12HRS after and IUI #2 12HRS after that, my RE did back 2 back IUI although I've heard it makes no difference

Process was super easy, DH gave his sample we waited about 30-40 mins for it to be washed
We went in, she puts the speculum in.place just like an annual visit and puts the catheter in and it is so tiny you don't feel it!
Then I would lay down for 10-15 mins
Our first 2 IUI cycles I got PG but they ended in cp due to other reasons we found out later on!

Praying this is it for you!!!!

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.

Good luck!

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!

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.

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) 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.

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.

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.

But, I got pregnant from that first IUI so it was all worth it I'm almost 17 weeks now.

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!

@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.
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!!!!!

@travellingbee: yep, this time around I found out my OBGYN does IUIs and it is cheaper, so we are going to start there.

@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!

@travellingbee: good luck today!

@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.

@travellingbee: Woohoo!! I've heard the pineapple thing as well!! Good luck and I look forward to your results. Well wishes!!!

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!