u/Safe_Plant_4811

Tomorrow is my first ultrasound, and I’m feeling every emotion possible. I’m 6 weeks today been trying for 2 years, and this was our 3rd IUI.

Before this pregnancy, we had two losses with our first two IUIs, an ectopic pregnancy before that, and before that a spontaneous pregnancy that made it to a heartbeat but was measuring behind. We miscarried about a week later. With the other IUI we haven’t made it this far.

I’ve been counting down to this appointment for the last two weeks, and somehow it has felt like two months. I’m so nervous, but also weirdly excited — like Christmas morning when you want to go to bed at 6:30 just so morning comes faster.

Trying to stay hopeful, while also realizing that after all these losses, there really is no protecting my heart. There’s just going through the grief if it comes, and trying to let myself feel joy and hope in the moments where I can.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow. 🤍

Update: they found identical twins!!!!

5w3d today and after days of serial testing, comparing lines, spiraling over progression, and making way too many Reddit posts 😅 today is officially the day I’m stopping the tests and just waiting for my ultrasound on Thursday.

Symptoms right now:
- boobs that are consistently sore/tender, mostly on the sides and underneath
- mild cramping on and off (but honestly I’ve had cramping since my IUI)
- tonight I started noticing a mild pulling/tugging feeling on my left side kind of near my groin area
- and feeling colder than normal lately. Not freezing constantly, but I normally run really hot, so it’s noticeable to me.

I did have sex and an orgasm this morning, so I’m wondering if that could also explain some of the cramping tonight.

Mostly just curious if anyone else noticed feeling colder than usual early on? I don’t think I’ve experienced that before.