CD18 = iui

So we did it! We had our first IUI! It went well. The nurse that did it was awesome, she explained everything in detail and even laughed when we made our jokes. She gave us a bit of a 'pep' talk while I laid down for the 15 minutes afterwards... talking about failed attempts and successful ones. She said we need to allow ourselves a 'bad day'if it shows negative results... she also said that if the results were positive that they worry doesn't stop there for most women who have been ttc like us, the worry changes to it being a 'sticky' pregnancy... she was so nice, and so very realistic. I even hugged her lol. I cried of course as she said dave had 27.5 mil. sperm, with good mobility (specially after the spa treatment they rec'd), my folly was at 25mm, and lining at 11. She said I produced a nice egg (maybe the blood work showed her that). So all that good news, coupled with finally being there for the IUI was rather emotional. She said it was okay and it was a very emotional thing, IUI.
I had cramping most of that day, the day after that I had more cramping, not so heavy, and a tiny bit yesterday and today... getting less and less freaquent. My breasts are sore, And it looks like they've gotten bigger, only one bra fits right now... its crazy! My boobs are popping out all over the place... baggy sweaters, that's all I've got to say LOL... oh and a control top hehe. And I've had a headache off and on sinse the proceedure.
I've been moody, but it seems to be getting worse as time progresses, of course it could subconciously be the 2ww. I've had heart burn off and on... I looked up over the internet that it can take 10 days for the effects of the ovidrel to wear off, so I'm quit sure that's what all this is! But the moodiness is getting to me, and probably David too.
I thought a little bit about the results, will it or won't it work... but I've been to busy with the puppy to really think about it in depth. I'm not excited at all to test, actually on the contrary I dread it. I think I've actually already resigned to the fact that it didn't work... its sad really, I thought I would have a bit of excitement but I don't really. And that's what ticks me off the most about going through all this. Infertility sucks at time like these; Not even looking forward to the possiblity of it working. I've started thinking about how to tell everyone that the first try was a failure... *shaking head* oi-vay! I know, I know, its too early to tell. Abd ya never know until the test comes back! Although really there were a lot of twinges and little jerks in my abdomin, cramping, ect, nothing really felt extra special. And there was no spotting at all. My temp is ranging between 97.1-97.6, so no real changes there. I did miss a few mornings, but over all I don't see a real difference. My appetite is rediculous! All I want to do is eat, which isn't good. Damn hormones lol.
The experience was a good one, at least I know what to expect for next time! Maybe I'm pregnant, maybe I'm not. I guess we'll wait the two weeks and find out *smiles*. It would be really nice to be a positive test, because IUI's involve a lot of running back and forth to the office, and stress of numbers (LOL), but the science of it really does increase the chances of becoming pregnant! Its worked for many many women, and others it hasn't. Hopefully I'm one of the 'lucky'ones. :)
I'll drop a line in the next few days. Maybe I'll feel a bi more positive about things, hopefully I get a little exicted by the end of my 2ww. Take care all!

TTYL
XOXO