The IUI yesterday went well. After a 35 minute delay in the waiting room, I was finally taken back. I did a much better job of staying calm this time though, trying to make my body as calm and welcoming to those little spermies as possible. The count was 89.3 million and motility was 87%, so I’m feeling good about that. For some reason the progression stat was missing from the computer and I started to get concerned about that, but then I realized that the numbers are really irrelevant. Last month we had a count of 132 million with a progression of four (which is the best) and still didn’t end up pregnant, so it seems that the numbers are not an indicator of success and therefore not worth stressing about. The nurse did mention that lab technician told her that it was a really good sample when he/she passed it off to the nurse, and that’s good enough for me.
Anyway, now that waiting game begins. I can’t tell if this two week wait will go quickly or slowly. Mark is going to be very busy with work responsibilities through Monday, so that leaves me on my own for large chunks of time. Ideally I would use this time to get things accomplished around the house, take the dogs to the park and generally keep my mind off of anything fertility related. Of course I know myself pretty well, and though I have good intentions, I can’t say that I think I’ll actually follow through with them. I guess we’ll see.
Anyway, my laptop power cord literally blew up (sparks flying and everything) last night, so I’m without power to my home computer until the replacement cord arrives. As such, updates will likely be lacking until the new cord arrives. Hopefully less computer access will make this two week wait go by even faster!
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June 12, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Michelle Johnson
Something similar happened to me last week when I had my first IUI. I had an appointment for a sonogram/IUI at 8:15 am. My husband also came in with me to make his contribution, so to speak. (Note: we live about 45 minutes away from the clinic and sometimes it takes an hour in traffic to get there. So he provides his sample there rather than at home.)
Anyway, after he did his thing, the nurse proceeded to tell me the doctor would be in surgery until 10:30 and I could either wait there or go around the corner for coffee. She said my husband’s sample would be fine after she prepped/washed it. I was furious because I was missing even more work! And since I work far away from the clinic, it didn’t make sense for me to go in to work only to have to turn right around and head back. So, I just sat there but at least my husband was able to head to work. Just like you, once the doctor arrived, he didn’t even apologize and he had a bit of an attitude when I asked him a question!
I am not 100% satisfied with him and am thinking of finding someone closer to home (and someone who won’t be so cavalier with my time).
I am in the 2 week wait right now with you. Much luck to you! I hope this one does the trick for you guys!
Sending lots of baby dust to you!!!!!