So… an update.
We had our IUI on Monday, the 14th. I was doing Follistim 75 and ended up with one follicle. Really? For 1,000s worth in meds and I get one follicle, I’d rather just use my own natural ovulation. I can ovulate ONE on my own. Anyway…
I had my massage on Friday, Acupuncture Sunday and Monday and I did my vaginal steam on Sunday. It’s quite the routine now. We went in for the IUI and it went well- small amounts of cramping, but only 900,000 swimmers. I’m not sure how that happened- maybe it was a bad day, but the nurse said people get pregnant with that, so I’ll take it. I went home and napped thanks to the double-dose of dramamine I took : )
One week in and we’re hoping for some luck!
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Tell me about this vaginal steam you speak of….it sounds like something I’d be interested in. Best of luck with IUI#2!!!
Jen- I hope things are going well for you, too! The vaginal steam is this crazy thing that helps to open your cervix and soften your muscles for an IUI. See here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/vagina-steam.html
My other advice is to do it in the bathroom, on the edge of the toilet- it diffuses the steam and doesn’t require a “special” chair. Also, I was advised not to do it after ovulation. Hope that helps!
I’m definitely going to look into this! I’ve never heard of such a thing. Does it feel good?