30 something and TTC #1 for a year

[aleja]

Oh brassy the Greek islands sounds amazing !!!! I can't think of anything better than lying around and relaxing. And maybe you will come home with a little prize too

Snowflakes Awww I don't know how you cope with being in the same room as two pregnant ladies it sounds quite hellish !
I too am surrounded by pregnancy and now especially babies .. We keep getting invited to our friend's children's 1st baby and I find it soo hard to deal with all these grovelling parents .. This infertility business has really made me become a tough cookie

Well yes ladies I am having the FET on Friday ! I ended up taking the clomid and a HCG trigger to ovulate . Now I wait to see if the emby thaws . FX

 

[MrsPTTC]

Hi everyone :wave: hope you're all well.

Aleja that's brilliant news, I've got everything crossed for you!

Only 2 more sleeps then my 2nd scan

x

 

[mk8]

Fingers crossed Aleja!

 

[brassy]

The best of luck Aleja! I am hoping and wishing for a strong embryo for you!!!

 

[brassy]

So, Aleja? How did it go?

 

[mk8]

Hi Aleja - hope fri went well. Chillax in the next two weeks!

 

[mk8]

Hi guys,

How are you all? Man it's been hot here in London. Fantastic! It's my 2nd yr wedding anniversary guys. It would have been nice to see a BFP today but alas AF arrived instead. I expected it though- all the signs were there. No tears mind you. Hopeful that I will see my BFP soon.

AF has been different the past two cycles. No dark brown spotting for the first day or two that I have been getting since TTC. Not sure if the acupuncture has helped or it's just my body changing.

Did I mention that my IUI is cancelled this cycle? My doc found that my hubby has thalassaemia trait. Doesn't affect his health but if I have it too, then our future baby could be severly ill. So we are going for tests to check that out first. It won't change our TTC plans but it would be good to be aware. In some ways I think it's a good thing. I don't feel ready for IUI just yet. I want to get healthier and feel like I have my body in the best possible shape before I embark on treatment.

MrsG and Cupcake- how are you doing? What are your next steps. Hope you are both feeling relaxed.

How is everybody else? Been a while since anybody has posted. Perhaps like me you are trying to cut down on the BnB action as a way to chill out a bit more. Thinking of you all.

 

[aleja]

Hi gals!!

brassy and MK, thank you for your kind thoughts. Well I am PUPO! I had the transfer on Friday. My emby thawed well and reached a full blastocyst stage which is good enough. i did the before/after acupuncture sessions and taking some herb supplements to help with luteal phase. I really don't think I could have done much more (maybe I should have had a full day of rest rather than a few hours, but the FS said this doesn't matter anyway)..so anyways if it's meant to be it will be. If not I try again. I still have 3 embys left so hopefully one will stick!
So far I feel nothing but it's way to early to test anyway.

How is everyone going? where are you all up to in this sometimes thankless journey?

MrsP..i hope your second scan goes very well today. lots of baby dust for you.

MrsG....where are you?????? hope you are ok

MK, yes it has been quiet around here. i have had a few busy social days so I haven't logged on till this morning. Happy 2nd anniversary!
That is bad news about your DH. what is thalassaemia? You must be so relieved that they found it before you guys get your BFP.
That is a good plan about getting into tiptop shape before the IUI. I really wish I had done this before the ICSI cycle. I guess I had my age as a factor so I wanted to get the stims out of the way ASAP.

 

[mk8]

Hi Aleja- our posts crossed. Hurrah to the emby defrosting well. Emby- CLING ON! I know its so much easier said than done but try your hardest to chill out and stay happy. My friend has a beautiful girls thanks to frozen embryo transfer. Did you need to take any meds Aleja or was it a "simple" put the embryo in and wait n see?

On the acupuncture, I was wondering when exactly you had it done? My acupuncturist recommends twice a week and (acupuncture with fertility massage ie tummy massage and cupping). The thing is, she still did it during my LP and during AF, which I have read is a no no. She says it is OK but to be sure, I want to avoid it and wondered what your acupuncturist recommends?

Bets of luck Aleja. Positive thoughts!

 

[snowflakes120]

Aleja - Sounds like everything went perfectly!! FX for you!!

MrsP - Hope the scan went well.

Mk8 - Glad that you are getting some more tests done and that they caught it. Also good that you have a cycle off to relax yourself a bit. I think this all natural cycle was a blessing in disguise for me - I feel much better about the upcoming IUI - I think it was just too much too soon for me but now I feel good and ready for it.

Brassy - So glad you posted about your situation - it makes me feel better knowing that others have the same feelings.

AFM, AF potentially due tomorrow. Before the Progesterone my LP was only 11dpo. So I guess we'll just wait and see if she comes tomorrow. Just not feeling all that confident to tell ya the truth. Also, I wanted ask you girls a question - I am loving the Acu so far - she gave me some herbs to use once AF starts - Do any of you use any of the TCM? She gave me Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Modified Free Wanderer)... If so, do find that they have helped you?

ETA - Mk8 - My acu only has does the needles - no massage or cupping so far on me. She didn't put any needles or use the heat lamp on my tummy during my 2ww.

 

[GettingBroody]

Hey girls!!
Well I got back yesterday from a super relaxing holiday. Other than taking my bcp and vitamins in the mornings I was totally switched off from all things ttc and it was so great to get a break!

Aleja - congrats on being PUPO!!!! Fx'd this one is getting cosy and settled in for a nine month stay!!

Mk8 - wow, that must have been a bit of a shock for ye but I agree that it's better to be aware of possible complications in advance so u can figure out how best to deal with them. I'm keeping my fx'd that your blood tests come back clear... My acu doesn't use massage either, just needles and herbs.

MrsP - how was your scan?!

Sarah - good luck with your apt on Thurs!

Brassy - sounds like you had (are still having) a lovely relaxing time! It's definitely good to have a ttc break!

Snowflake - I took herbs but not those ones. Can't remember the name of them now, will check and let you know. Stopped them a few days ago because I am moving on with ivf and I didn't want to be mixing the herbs with my meds just incase...

Afm, I gave myself my first injection today! Can't believe it's finally started! I'm on Buserelin and found it fine going in but the site was very red and a bit lumpy for about an hour afterwards. Wasn't sore, just a bit itchy. Totally disappeared now though Alrwady looking forward to doung tomors one, how crazy is that?!! Ok, must leave you all now and go get some sleep! Night night all!!!

 

[mk8]

Well done broody! This is it! Stay positive and hopeful. We are rooting for ya!

Are you doing anything new alongside ivf?

 

[GettingBroody]

Just the acu once a week...

 

[MrsPTTC]

Hi girls

Thanks Sarah, hope you get your BFP very soon!

Glad you are enjoying the accu sessions snowflake!

Enjoy Greece Brassy! Hope you get your holiday BFP!

MK what a bummer! What is thalassaemia?

Aleja!!!! PUPO!!! Stick beany stick! When do you test? It wasn’t my scan today it was last Wednesday, but thanks anyway. Bambino measured 9 weeks 2 days, everything fine. Will post a photo.

Glad you had a lovely holiday broody and you’ve started your injections!

So here is baby P. Got my 12 week scan date now – 5th Sept! Can’t wait!

X

 

[GettingBroody]

Thanks MrsP!!! Baby P is looking great!!! Can't believe your 12 week scan is so soon!!

Aleja - hope everything is ok hon and that you're just staying off here to keep your mind off things during the 2ww...

MrsG - hope all is well with you too We've definitely been a bit of a quiet bunch lately.

 

[aleja]

hi ladies,
Welcome back Broody!!! oh wow you are on your way now how long are you on the bruselin for? is this an FSH injection?

MrsP sorry I got your dates wrong your little P is definitely growing in there. you are almost at the 2nd trimester. it must be an amazing feeling.

MK, my cycle consisted of Clomid for 5 days and a trigger injection to ovulate. Now I am on those pesty progesterone pessaries in the LH. i was supposed to have NO meds but it didn't work out that way due to my inconsistent cycle length.
The Acu was directly before/after the FET. The lady suggested me going 1 x week + before/after but I couldn't afford it. in the end I just followed the research study which showed Before/after is the most important ones during IVF embryo transfer.
I am going on Saturday for another session though. She tells me acu during 2ww is fine but not on the belly.

Snowflakes, I have taken all sorts of herbs during my cycles. Some have been ones for TCM. I find they are great for producing regular cycles and lots of CM. It didn't get my preggers though but that's because we had other male issues.

Me: I had the WORST DAY EVER at work today. I am absolutely hating the place at the moment! my management are giving me grief and I really can't deal with their shite right now.
on top of that, one of my close work friends announced her pregnancy today. I already knew she was preggers but i was very embarrassed as she came up to me before she announced it to see if I was okay with that This work friend has had a lot of TTC issues herself but managed to get there in the end. I am really happy for her but I wish it was my turn to make that kind of announcement.

 

[GettingBroody]

Congrats on being PUPO Aleja!!! Sorry you're having a rough time at work though It will be your turn to be making an announcement very very soon though! When do you test?

I'm on the buserelin for at least another week and a bit. It's a suppressant so basically just giving the ovaries a chance to rest before starting stimms. Have a scan next Thursday 30th to see how everything is going so hopefully they'll give me the go ahead to start stimming injections then. Estimated egg retrieval is 11th Sept. Been trying to figure out how much time to arrange to take off work for ER - if I know in advance what I'm likely to need it'll be much easier for my principal to arrange a substitute teacher for me but obviously the dates could change at the last minute if they want me to stimm for longer/shorter and also I've no idea how I'll react to the ER - some girls on other threads say they had no pain at all and others say they suffered for days after. My clinic only recommends that you take the actual day of ER off work so not sure if they'd be prepared to give me a certificate for sick leave anyway or would I need to go to my gp...? As I'm sure you can tell, it's got my head in a total spin!!!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Aww Aleja I hate work too! Bless your work friend checking you are ok, but what did she expect you to say - NO?! Your turn will come, hopefully in the next couple of weeks! Where are you from again hun? Loving the word "shite" we use that all the time up here, I've never seen it on BnB before And yes I know 2nd tri isn't far!

Thanks Broody, I'm thinking it looks too small, but I think it's cos the FS don't have the same quality machines as the maternity dept, and it was abdominal instead of TV which also makes a difference. It's just hard to believe that in 2-3 weeks it will look like a proper baby with proper sized limbs and head!

x

 

[brassy]

Hello ladies!

Aleja, congrats on the FET!!! Hoping to hear some good news from you in a couple of weeks! I am really sorry about your work situation...Hope you feel better soon...As I mentioned in an earlier post I had the same issue last year...

MK8, I am really sorry about the cancelled iui...Thalassaemia used to be a real problem here in Greece in the past when medicine hadn't adnvanced so much. I was tested when I was 18 and know that I don't carry the trait, but my brother does. Here when both partners carry the trait they do some more intensive screening on the embryo before birth.

Broody well done on the holidays! I think it was the perfect timing eventually!

MrsP, what a great scan picture!

Snowflakes, how are you feeling honey? I have used several herbs during the past month, but I am not familiar formula you mentioned. I never got them in capsule form, always had the raw herbs which I had to boil and drink...

AFM, we were back a few days ago. We had a lovely time in our holidays. It was relaxing above all. We spend most of this summer renovating our old cottage house which is near the sea, and both felt really tired, so getting away was great. Now we are back in the cottage, and we are going to stay here for another 10 days or so, until I go back to school. There are plenty of things to do here and I am trying to keep myself busy so that I don't think, but I always find time to think....
I am currectly on the 2nd week of my tww and I only feel the usual pms symptoms...
One more week to wait...

 

[aleja]

Hi girls
Brassy Make sure you tell that nasty witch to stay away
..and your cottage holiday sounds just perfect x

Broody I would plan to have a few days off after ET just on case. At this point it's unknown how you will react to the stims but just in case you need Some rest time . I totally agree about not knowing when to plan for the leave...it's just another annoying thing about this whole ordeal!

My official Test is Monday but today im feeling AF -ish ..blah