Just got referred for IVF - Page 10

honeycheeks · Apr 6th, 2012, 10:43 AM

Aleja - how did the first day of do-it-yourself shots go?

Happy weekend ladies.

honeycheeks · Apr 6th, 2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosmuira

When are you going for ivf

Did you have a scan, it is great to see the due date in your siggy and the precious ONE. I hope we all get there soon.

honeycheeks · Apr 6th, 2012, 11:03 AM

Stinas- I read your other thread about your worries about IVF. Let me try to simplify things for you. IVF is not a super long process if you can get an appointment with a clinic soon. Once you start, there would be a lot of testing, I am sure you might have done most of them already, as you have been getting testing and TTC for quite a while. Once the IVF cycle starts, it is just as long as a normal cycle.
These are the different steps in IVF.

1. Downregulation or suppression (most clinics skip this step nowadays)
2. Baseline scan on cd 2 or 3
3. FSH shots to stimulate growth of follicles.
4. HcG shot some hours before egg retrieval
5. Egg retrieval procedure and sperm needed.
6.Fertilization happens after you go home. You wil be informed of the fertilization report later.
7. on day 3 or day5 after egg retrieval you have embryo transfer.
8. You would have progesterone shots or suppositories in the tww.
9. Then yay!! BFP.

Stinas · Apr 6th, 2012, 16:23 PM

Thanks honey!!!
I guess we just need to get DH sperm issue sorted out first....thats probably whats going to take longer. He has an apt with a urologist on tuesday. I hope its just a blockage and can be fixed...praying for this actually.

I have had most bloodwork done, hsg done...everything seems to be ok on my end...I just tend to O later than normal, but im sure all those shots and hormones should take care of that.

Its all just scary.

aleja · Apr 6th, 2012, 18:00 PM

Hi ladies yay it's the weekend!
Honeycheeks my first injection (yesterday) was done by the nurse at the clinic . I start the self injections on Tuesday and first monitoring is on Thursday.
So far I don't feel anything but I have noticed a have a slight headache . I am drinking lots of water to stay hydrated. The nurse thinks I may not feel bloated until about day 9 or so

Stinas I agree with Honeycheeks that the actual IvF (antagonist) cycle is about 4 weeks. I didn't have to go through the down regulation phase. But you are right that it is the investigations with your DH may take a while to get through especially if the urologist wants to do some exploratory surgery . I have long annoying cycles too but it won't matter as the meds take care of that issue.

It is very scary but believe me just having chats with you ladies makes all the difference . None of my "real life" friends know what is going on let alone that I am currently on A cycle. It is nice to have a place to be free to share the scary and sad feelings and not feel judged xx

Stinas · Apr 6th, 2012, 22:14 PM

Thank you aleja!!!
It is wonderful to come here. No one knows or even has a clue to what we are going through.
I hope everything works out for you this cycle!!!

honeycheeks · Apr 7th, 2012, 03:28 AM

Stinas - You are totally being reasonable to worry about the spermies. I hope they find out that in the ultrasound that it is just a blockage. And there are a lot of treatment options available that I have read of. So I guess it shouldnt take too long. My prayers are with you. I hope everything is sorted out as soon as possible and you can begin your IVF cycle soon.

Long cycles and all that stuff doesnt matter at all, the drugs control everything.
Aleja- good luck.
Ladyf - how are you?

Stinas · Apr 7th, 2012, 12:06 PM

Thank you!!! I really am hoping for a blockage. The whole sperm thing is just what's really freaking me out. I am at the point where being poked and prodded does not bother me anymore. I just want this no sperm nightmare to be over with. Tuesday is going to be a big day.

honeycheeks · Apr 7th, 2012, 14:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinas

Thank you!!! I really am hoping for a blockage. The whole sperm thing is just what's really freaking me out. I am at the point where being poked and prodded does not bother me anymore. I just want this no sperm nightmare to be over with. Tuesday is going to be a big day.

Stinas- Tuesday might seem ages away, but it will come. Fingers crossed till then. Keep us updated. I know that no matter what I say, it can do nothing to make you feel better at the moment. There is nothing to do than wait with bated breath.
Good luck for tuesday.

Stinas · Apr 7th, 2012, 16:54 PM

Thank you very much!! Kind words, thoughts and prayers always help! I can say it a thousand times, but its such a relief to come on bnb and rant with ladies that know EXACTLY what you are going through. I have an amazing family, but until you go through it yourself, you really have no clue, no matter how much you love that person, they just dont know and cant really help. I told my mom and my cousin yesterday. They wont tell anyone, but it did feel better to tell my cousin. We are like sisters, so she knows when something is wrong. Felt better.
I found money in a parking lot today....totally random, but hoping its a sign of some good luck coming my way. Stuff like that NEVER happens to me...im hoping for a miracle ladies! lol
Your IVF apt is on my 2yr wedding anniversary! It was an amazing day for me and I hope you get wonderful news/results that day!

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honeycheeks Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Doha Posts: 1,431	Aleja - how did the first day of do-it-yourself shots go? Happy weekend ladies.

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Apr 6th, 2012, 11:03 AM	#93
honeycheeks Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Doha Posts: 1,431	Stinas- I read your other thread about your worries about IVF. Let me try to simplify things for you. IVF is not a super long process if you can get an appointment with a clinic soon. Once you start, there would be a lot of testing, I am sure you might have done most of them already, as you have been getting testing and TTC for quite a while. Once the IVF cycle starts, it is just as long as a normal cycle. These are the different steps in IVF. 1. Downregulation or suppression (most clinics skip this step nowadays) 2. Baseline scan on cd 2 or 3 3. FSH shots to stimulate growth of follicles. 4. HcG shot some hours before egg retrieval 5. Egg retrieval procedure and sperm needed. 6.Fertilization happens after you go home. You wil be informed of the fertilization report later. 7. on day 3 or day5 after egg retrieval you have embryo transfer. 8. You would have progesterone shots or suppositories in the tww. 9. Then yay!! BFP.

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Apr 6th, 2012, 16:23 PM	#94
Stinas Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,854	Thanks honey!!! I guess we just need to get DH sperm issue sorted out first....thats probably whats going to take longer. He has an apt with a urologist on tuesday. I hope its just a blockage and can be fixed...praying for this actually. I have had most bloodwork done, hsg done...everything seems to be ok on my end...I just tend to O later than normal, but im sure all those shots and hormones should take care of that. Its all just scary.

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Apr 6th, 2012, 18:00 PM	#95
aleja Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,094	Hi ladies yay it's the weekend! Honeycheeks my first injection (yesterday) was done by the nurse at the clinic . I start the self injections on Tuesday and first monitoring is on Thursday. So far I don't feel anything but I have noticed a have a slight headache . I am drinking lots of water to stay hydrated. The nurse thinks I may not feel bloated until about day 9 or so Stinas I agree with Honeycheeks that the actual IvF (antagonist) cycle is about 4 weeks. I didn't have to go through the down regulation phase. But you are right that it is the investigations with your DH may take a while to get through especially if the urologist wants to do some exploratory surgery . I have long annoying cycles too but it won't matter as the meds take care of that issue. It is very scary but believe me just having chats with you ladies makes all the difference . None of my "real life" friends know what is going on let alone that I am currently on A cycle. It is nice to have a place to be free to share the scary and sad feelings and not feel judged xx

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Apr 6th, 2012, 22:14 PM	#96
Stinas Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,854	Thank you aleja!!! It is wonderful to come here. No one knows or even has a clue to what we are going through. I hope everything works out for you this cycle!!!

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Apr 7th, 2012, 03:28 AM	#97
honeycheeks Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Doha Posts: 1,431	Stinas - You are totally being reasonable to worry about the spermies. I hope they find out that in the ultrasound that it is just a blockage. And there are a lot of treatment options available that I have read of. So I guess it shouldnt take too long. My prayers are with you. I hope everything is sorted out as soon as possible and you can begin your IVF cycle soon. Long cycles and all that stuff doesnt matter at all, the drugs control everything. Aleja- good luck. Ladyf - how are you?

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Apr 7th, 2012, 12:06 PM	#98
Stinas Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,854	Thank you!!! I really am hoping for a blockage. The whole sperm thing is just what's really freaking me out. I am at the point where being poked and prodded does not bother me anymore. I just want this no sperm nightmare to be over with. Tuesday is going to be a big day.

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Apr 7th, 2012, 16:54 PM	#100
Stinas Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,854	Thank you very much!! Kind words, thoughts and prayers always help! I can say it a thousand times, but its such a relief to come on bnb and rant with ladies that know EXACTLY what you are going through. I have an amazing family, but until you go through it yourself, you really have no clue, no matter how much you love that person, they just dont know and cant really help. I told my mom and my cousin yesterday. They wont tell anyone, but it did feel better to tell my cousin. We are like sisters, so she knows when something is wrong. Felt better. I found money in a parking lot today....totally random, but hoping its a sign of some good luck coming my way. Stuff like that NEVER happens to me...im hoping for a miracle ladies! lol Your IVF apt is on my 2yr wedding anniversary! It was an amazing day for me and I hope you get wonderful news/results that day!

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