1st shot
Had our first IUI three days ago. It went really well and was much less awful than I thought it was going to be. Our nurse was kind and practically bored by the procedure. She was totally unfazed that I was there for the insemination. But even at the fertility clinic, everyone appeared to be a straight couple working through infertility. Can’t imagine how this must have felt 10 or 20 years ago. At least no one gave us a second glance.
Anyone else grappling with how unfair it is to have to be at the mercy of other people during this process? I caught myself feeling happy at how nice everyone at the clinic was, but then had a horrible kickback feeling of how vulnerable it feels to be relying on the kindness of strangers for something so hugely personal.