Confession #1: IUI is intrauterine insemination, or artificial insemination, in which specially washed sperm is injected through the cervix directly into the uterus. ...
Confession #2: Often IUI is accompanied by fertility drugs, such as Clomid
Confession #3: We are entering our first cycle of IUI!
We have been trying to conceive for about 4 years now and our journey has led us to try IUI. We have researched all our options, prepared ourselves for the blood tests, the ultrasounds, the uncomfortable conversations...But nothing could have prepared me for the emotional side of IUI.
Every day of my "cycle" is laid out, most days an action is required, be it taking a pill, a temperature, a measurement or a shot. Every day is another reminder that this is soooo not natural, that this isn't the normal way to have a baby...essentially that "I" am not normal.
Confession #4: I am scared. I am scared that it won't work, a little terrified that it will work. I am afraid to have hope, and fearful of what will happen if I do.
I had my first ultrasound today on CD(cycle-day) 5, today I will start Clomid 50mg for 5 days. My next ultrasound will be on CD 12....and that is as far as we can plan right now. Each week our tests results tell us if we can move forward to the next step...
So right now, we wait and try to adjust to our "new normal".
Confession #5: I'm secretly EXCITED!!!
Jeremiah 29:11 The Message I'll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.
Philippians 4:8-9
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
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