1st attempt at IUI. Pregnant or all in my head?

Question

Hi, I am new here and I just wanted to ask if anyone else has ever experienced what I am currently going through. My partner and I had IUI last Monday July 6th. All of my tests came back fine, no reason to believe I have any issues becoming pregnant and the donor sperm count was 13 million and excellent motility. Within a few days of the treatment I felt a little bloated and constipated. 5 days later I started getting some discharge, of which I believe some to have been implantation discharge as it has a small amount of dark blood within clear discharge (I never even knew this happens so I was a little shocked!) at least that's what I'm telling myself it was. I've never had anything like it before. Since then I have felt quite normal with only a little off-white discharge and occasional cramping. I am not sure though if this is just my normal warning that my period is on its way as it is due in 7 days. I have read many articles online about early signs of pregnancy and now I'm not sure if I am fooling myself into thinking that the IUI worked. The suspense is killing me and I can't do a pregnancy test for a week yet! Has anyone else experienced any of the early symptoms or is there anything I should look out for which is a clear indicator? Thanks all x

Answer

Hi Glenda, thank you so much for taking the time to reply, I was feeling quite alone but it's nice to know that others go through exactly the same during the anxious waiting game. 
At this point it's now been 10 days since my treatment and as you said, it may not have even implanted yet.

The more I worry about it, the more I think negatively and am assuming that it didn't work. 
I just want a positive sign and I am using every little reaction my body has as a little glimmer of hope.

Thank you for your good luck wishes. I guess I should just relax and be patient. All good things come to those who wait! (so my Mom always tells me anyway!)

Thanks again x

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You're welcome. One month I think I had every single symptom you can get and. Oth me and my hubby just knew I was preggo. That month was the hardest on both of us.  I now just test but I admit I buy cheap dollar store tests and start testing every two days from day 10 lol. I know. Day 12 is normally the eRliest you can pick up HCG but I've seen women on here get BFP at dpo9. I also do not let a bfn get me down until my period comes. Let me know what happens with you.

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You are not actually pregnant until implantation which happens between day 6-12 pregnancy symptoms do not normally happen until week 5 which is one week after a missed period. We all go through thinking every little thing is a sign we are pregnant but at day 7 there is no way you can have symptoms. I know how much it sucks to wait. But trust me it is easier on your heart if you ignore all those things you are feeling. I hope you do get your BFP this month. I just don't want you to convince yourself you are and then be let down. Just wait for that test. Good luck and baby dust

1st attempt at IUI. Pregnant or all in my head?

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