We did our first iui cycle and the waiting is honestly killing me. Im noticing small things in my body and overthinking everything na. When and how did u all confirm it worked?
Honestly, trying to spot symptoms after IUI will drive you crazy because progesterone medicines mimic everything! Just wait for the 14-day mark and let the blood test do the talking while you binge-watch some shows.
It is a very anxious time, but try to keep your mind busy and rest well. Your doctor will ask you to come in for a urine or blood test after two weeks, which will give you the most accurate result.
The only reliable way is to wait for the full 14 days and then do a blood beta HCG test. Testing too early at home can give a false positive due to the trigger injection shots they give during the process.
The two-week wait is very tough mentally, so I just focused on gentle evening walks that my doctor allowed to stay calm. Try not to stress over small symptoms and just wait for the clinic's scheduled blood test date.
I remember counting down every single day after my IUI and analyzing every little cramp. Honestly, pregnancy symptoms and pre-period symptoms feel exactly the same, so try to stay patient until the official test day.
