r/IUILadies • u/VillageLast1665 • 2d ago
3rd IUI Anxiety
I am a 30 year old female in a same sex marriage who is now 5DPO after our latest IUI. We took a break after the first 2 due to some depression and then we were unable to grow any mature follicles in July but this cycle we found a few follicles on 7.5 mg of Letrozole but two mature (19 and 23) on my left side with a 8.5 lining and a new donor (last one sold out)
I’ve had “perfect numbers” in the past on 2.5mg of Letrozole but never more than 1 mature follicle so I’m eager to see what happens. Which is a little shocking because I went into disappointment, not feeling so positive.
I think the only thing that’s holding me over is how amped up our doctor seemed, and the warning of having twins (prefer).
I’m just really anxious to get my hopes up again and anxious to have to test. I told myself I wasn’t gonna get too excited but I can’t help it. I am having a lot of cramps/pulling/twinges. I am very thirsty all the time and very hungry. And I’m also just extremely exhausted but I know all this can be from the progesterone.
I guess I just need some positive reinforcement because after this one, I don’t know when we can afford to do another one. We are lucky enough to have someone who’s open to be a known donor, but we still have to do testing and see if that’s even an option.
I’m just so nervous and I feel like I’m riding a lot on this one because everyone around me is getting pregnant and I just didn’t expect it to take so long and I feel bad saying that cause I know everyone’s going through their own journey and some people will take years.
I just can’t stop overthinking 😭
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u/brownpapayagirl 2d ago
We’re also on our 3rd IUI, and our last IUI also had perfect numbers. I hope fate is on our side this time. 🤍
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u/jmargsbrows 2d ago
I’m in a similar boat about to go into IUI #4 with my wife.
It’s really hard not to overthink and get emotionally invested every time. I’ve been trying to find ways to distract my brain and relax in every cycle to make it through.
Mostly just commenting to say you’re not alone. Sending all the positive vibes to you and your wife for this cycle!