Scared to try again.

[M_V_B]

I'm going to the hospital tomorrow morning to start my second round of IUI and I'm terrified. I've put it off for 2 months and I can't delay any longer. I really shouldn't be delaying it at all as my time is limited but I'm not sure I can take another let down. Last cycle I managed to convince myself I was pregnant. I'm not sure why, but things felt different and suffice to say that when I got a BFN I didn't deal with it well. I know I should be positive but I can't help but feel that it won't work and that will be another one of my 'chances' gone. My doctor wants me to have counciling but unless they can get me pregnant I don't see how counselling can help. I don't want someone to tell me how to cope with not being able to have kids, I just want kids. Has anyone had counselling and was it worth it? The whole process has left me feeling broken.

[Lucyxox]

Sorry you're having a difficult time. Perhaps the counseller will be able to put your mind at ease a little and help you to feel more relaxed about it.

[Tlove]

Hi M_V_B, I can understand you're anxious about this next round but don't be put off by counselling. They're not going to tell you how to live your life without kids. I had counselling after miscarriage and again when I started IVF and it was just an opportunity to vent and get all my feelings out there. She had some suggestions on getting through it but she never judged and she was encouraging if anything. A lot of it will be led by you and what you want to talk about, the counsellor will listen and give some advice but for the most part they are impartial. I really wouldn't dismiss it, I don't think I would have got this far without it. Many clinics offer it as part of their programme.

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You will probs find 2nd time easier once it gets started as you know what to expect X

[NDE1987]

Hi there!

Please don't feel scared about your iui. I am going to start my third iui this month as well. I was sure I was pregnant last month with my second iui and was very upset when it was a bfn. I guess all we can do is take the injections we are meant to and eat as healthy as we can and try and not stress! But it's very hard not to!! We are in the process of getting our ivf application together so this iui s just to do in the interim. Hope all goes well for you xxx