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IUI on Wed!!

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So, I just got the call from the dr. that we will be having our first IUI on Wed. I am nervous and excited and have no idea what to expect. Any input would be appreciated especially from the girl that have had the procedure.
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I only did two IUI's, but they were a breeze. I bit of cramping and a little pressure when they went in, but otherwise it was not bad.
I was a little emotional b/c I knew what we were doing. Good Luck!!! Here is some Sticky Baby Dust for you!! *****
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My IUI is Wed TOO!

But this is my 2nd so my advice would be that it's no big deal-i didn't even feel cramping. I layed down for 10 minutes and resumed my day.

Of course, try and not have a stressful day-the more relaxed, i'm sure, the better.

But good luck! Did you do any injections/clomid/anything like that?
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Just try to relax...It isn't hard, a little cramping....some emotional stuff...don't worry, just think positive thoughts.
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Is it anything like the HCG, only without the dye? Im a big chicken!
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Do you meant the HSG? no dye, nothing..honestly, i've cramped and felt more with a pap smear.

it's NOTHING like the HSG. i promise.
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I did one a couple of months ago. It is hardly noticeable. Really no big deal at all, so don't get stressed!! Good luck and lots of baby dust to you.
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Congratulations! I did my first one last Wednesday. I was a total mess, but honesly it is nothing. Basicly your husband goes in to make his deposit and you go back and hour and a half later and it is basicly like a pap. I had to lay there for 15 minutes. I had a little bit of cramping, but I was off on a business trip later that day so it really wasn't anything that kept you from being active.
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Mine were a breeze. Just felt like a pap. I didn't have any cramping at all. It was like 2 seconds. i could not believe how fast it was. They had me lay there for 10 min and then resume normal activity. Twice I went to work afterwards.
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I too did two IUIs and they were really OK. Very little discomfort. DH went to RE in the morning and gave his contribution, I went in two hours later. IUI took about 5 min, and then I waited 20 min until I left. Good luck!
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I've had 3, and they were a piece of cake. The hard part was the emotional mess I was in. Good luck to you! You'll be fine.
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Easier than a PAP - you'll do great! The only "problem" I had was ovulatory pain after the trigger shot due to how many follicles and how much fluid had built up. Good luck! Just take it easy that day and try to relax!
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