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It Seemed So Obvious - Syringe Question
tyababyhopes
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This is going to seem really dumb but I had problems with my syringe test last night. Here's what I want/plan to do: Open the syringe, suck up some preseed, suck up the sperm, suck up more preseed, remove the needle, slowly insert sperm up against cervix. It seems like a no-brainer.
Then, I tried to practice with just the preseed last night. It took me seconds to realize my needle is too small to suck up the preseed. So, I unscrewed the needle and inserted the tip of the syringe into the opening of the preseed tube. I squeezed the preseed a little while slowly pulling back on the syringe. That worked. So, do I screw the needle back on to suck up the sperm or do I try to suck up sperm with the needle off. I don't have a catheter and I can't practice with real sperm. I just don't want to damage the sperm. That's the main thing. I'm using 3ml syringes.
Any advice?
Then, I tried to practice with just the preseed last night. It took me seconds to realize my needle is too small to suck up the preseed. So, I unscrewed the needle and inserted the tip of the syringe into the opening of the preseed tube. I squeezed the preseed a little while slowly pulling back on the syringe. That worked. So, do I screw the needle back on to suck up the sperm or do I try to suck up sperm with the needle off. I don't have a catheter and I can't practice with real sperm. I just don't want to damage the sperm. That's the main thing. I'm using 3ml syringes.
Any advice?
#1 - August - BFN, Clomid and Pregnyl
#2 - September - BFN, Clomid and Pregnyl
#3 - October - BFN, Clomid and Pregnyl
#4 - November - TWW, Progesterone CD 16+
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IUI~BFP (BORN STILL) AT 16w5d 4/3/14
Chemicals~IUI 7/24/14;8/21;BFNs~9/25;10/19;IVF#1-2/21/15~No embies made to blast.
IVF#2-BFP~4/16 trans. 2 embies
April '13 - extra af - bfn ( i still think the smiley lied) reg. af - bfn
June '13 - bfn July '13 - bfn Aug '13 - BFN Sept '13 - another bfn Oct '13 - bfn
Nov '13 - well af showed a week early-BFN
Dec '13 - BFN Jan '14 - BFN
ah Feb '14 BFPPP!!!!! Expecting him to arrive around November tenth.
Hopefulltwo, it sounds like we're doing the same thing. I was worried about air in the syringe but it sounds like old mama has a plan. I was worried about sterilization issues with the preseed if put it on a napkin but if that's worked for you old mama I may try that.
#1 - August - BFN, Clomid and Pregnyl
#2 - September - BFN, Clomid and Pregnyl
#3 - October - BFN, Clomid and Pregnyl
#4 - November - TWW, Progesterone CD 16+
On the way out the tech gave me a catheter in case I get up the courage to do an ICI instead of an IVI. Since I'm doing this alone I didn't want to risk hurting myself but if I can see the cervix opening clearly then I'll do an ICI.
The good news. I had 3 good eggs but one in particular was big and excellent according to the doctor. I can't wait to give myself the shot and do the insemination. Wish me luck!
#1 - August - BFN, Clomid and Pregnyl
#2 - September - BFN, Clomid and Pregnyl
#3 - October - BFN, Clomid and Pregnyl
#4 - November - TWW, Progesterone CD 16+
Since you have ICI, just place sperm outside of cervix right on the os to be safe.
IUI~BFP (BORN STILL) AT 16w5d 4/3/14
Chemicals~IUI 7/24/14;8/21;BFNs~9/25;10/19;IVF#1-2/21/15~No embies made to blast.
IVF#2-BFP~4/16 trans. 2 embies