TWW symptoms after IUI - positive stories and reassurance needed!

[Claredav]

Hey everyone, I had my first IUI last Saturday so on day 8 and trying so hard not to symptom spot but it’s so hard! I only had one follicle in my right ovary, it was meant to be ivf so had stimmed for 2 wks but only one follicle raced ahead so last minute did IUI to try and not lose this egg. It went well and since then I’ve just had some minor aching in my right side every so often, my boobs feel heavy and achy but otherwise feeling fine. From ovulation to my AF arriving I normally have lots of various symptoms so not as usual. Today it feels stronger in my right side and also my left is now aching and I’m just thinking it’s not worked. I know it’s low chances anyway but really wanted to keep the faith! If it doesn’t work I’ll try ivf again but with long protocol but just really hoped!

[LuxFleur]

I did IUIs for a while a few years back, and I remember how intense it was that first time! It sucks, but the very best advice I can give you is to NOT test earlier than OTD, and to realize that there are no symptoms or absence of symptoms that can tell you whether you are pregnant or not. It's not what anyone wants to hear or believe, but it's true. Every TWW for me has been different, and when I got a BFP, there was nothing that stood out which I had not experienced before with a BFN. So, as much as you can, treat yourself with kindness and wait until OTD to test. xo

[Lou1616]

Hi

I understand your worry. The symptoms are very confusing. Hang in there 👍 Try to occupy your time as much as possible. Have you been working?

I had my transfer today so my TWW starts now 🙏 Best of luck xx

[Claredav in reply to Lou1616]

Yes I’ve been working, probably too hard though 🤦🏼‍♀️ had a lovely weekend for my husbands birthday too but keep questioning everything I’m eating! But you’re right I just need to relax and let nature do it’s thing 🙏🏻 it’s actually eased a lot now so don’t really have any symptoms! Good luck to you too xx