4 Leaf Clover IVF / ICSI Buddies

[Mendy]

maz! Posted in your journal as well!

 

[lioness168]

Huge hugs hun . You are in my thoughts and I can only imagine how you must be feeling. I know that I would be so angry and heartbroken. I wish there was something I could do to make the pain go away, but all I can do is let you know that you are in my thoughts and will keep praying for you

 

[krissi]

Maz so sorry hun, I know how you feel, only one fail for me but 10 years of BFNs has taken its toll xx pm me if you ever want to chat xx

 

[noddysgirl84]

Maz - I am so so so sorry I don't know what to say, we are all here for you whenever you need us again!

xx

 

[caline]

Can I ask all you girls that have had IVF a quick question?
How many days did you need off after you egg collection? I do a job when I am on my feet all day and its quite physical work.
Also, once you had the transfer, did you take time off of work following this, and if so for how long?
I am going to call my manager today to explain about what time I could potentially need off and some first hand advice on what I will need would be really helpful. My manager knows I am having IVF so I am just going to be honest and upfront with her.
Thank you!

C x

 

[wish2bmama]

caline, I have heard some women say they are good the next day to work and others a few days of rest was taken. I'm not sure. I am interested in that answer as well.

I'm starting to get excited!! My consult is next week! It's starting to feel real. I know I still have to wait until April... but it's like a light at the end of a tunnel and I am getting closer.

 

[caline]

Think the clinic said have a day off after egg collection and that you can go straight back to work after transfer, althought psychologically I think I will need some time off afterwards. I'm going to try and take at least 2-3 days off after.

Any experiences/advice appreciated.

Thank you!

 

[MissMonty]

Hi Caline, hows it all going? CARE told me they would sign me off work for one week after egg collection, didn't question this I think its maybe just something they do. See how you feel afterwards and don't push yourself to go back to work too quickly.

I recieved all my meds on Wednesday, I'm totally freaked out now, can't believe all the needles and drugs that arrived in a huge box. Recieved my protocol aswell and rather confused but got my injection training on Tuesday next week so hopefully it will become clearer then.

 

[brooklyn1]

hi ladies,
I won't be officially joining you until January when I start down regging. Missmonty, what are your doses like for the meds? I just called my doctor and they want me on three vials of bravelle and one of menapur. I guess it's a three and one protocol? All this lingo is really confusing me. I went to the workshop on injections a few weeks ago and it really did clear things up, although of course I'm still nervous about all of the mixing, etc.

Lilly, should I PM you my dates, or just post them?

 

[Lilly123]

hi ladies,
I won't be officially joining you until January when I start down regging. Missmonty, what are your doses like for the meds? I just called my doctor and they want me on three vials of bravelle and one of menapur. I guess it's a three and one protocol? All this lingo is really confusing me. I went to the workshop on injections a few weeks ago and it really did clear things up, although of course I'm still nervous about all of the mixing, etc.

Lilly, should I PM you my dates, or just post them?

hi hun - welcome

please pm me your dates

Good luck xxx

 

[NeyNey]

Caline - Truth be told I could have went back to work the next day, as I felt ok, just a little tender. But I took the day after off and went back the following day. I was lucky enough to have the ET fall on the weekend, so didn't need any time off. But really there is nothing to the transfer, you walk out feeling completely normal (just super duper excited)

Wishing you lots of luck.

 

[caline]

Hi Caline, hows it all going? CARE told me they would sign me off work for one week after egg collection, didn't question this I think its maybe just something they do. See how you feel afterwards and don't push yourself to go back to work too quickly.

I recieved all my meds on Wednesday, I'm totally freaked out now, can't believe all the needles and drugs that arrived in a huge box. Recieved my protocol aswell and rather confused but got my injection training on Tuesday next week so hopefully it will become clearer then.

Thats interestng. CARE does sound really good. I think I was told maybe 1-2 days after collection and straight back to work after transfer. I had a trial transfer and it was just like a smear I guess. Thing is, I am on my feet the whole time at work and it is quite physical, so for piece of mind I want to take some time off after the transfer too. Maybe a day of two.

Don't be freaking out with all the drugs. They will explain everything when you go in and all will become clear.

I am due at the FC on tues morning. We have heavy snow here and they are forcasting heavier snow to come so I am really anxious about not being able to get in. I wonder if thats the case if I can arrange to have the blood test at my local hospital and call them with the results.

Welcome to the thread brooklyn, and good luck with your forthcoming treatment. Which clinic are you at?

 

[brooklyn1]

caline- I'm in new york, going to Columbia university clinic. I'm feeling a bit nervous about it since there are one or two that have a better reputation in new york, but they are really expensive and don't take my insurance, so I'm sticking with columbia- it's a good clinic all things considered.

At columbia, they said that you need a day off for the E/C and a morning off for the E/T. They mentioned that in studies bed rest after E/T hasn't been shown to improve pregnancy rates. But, it does seem that for the sake of mental well being, might be nice to have a day or two off around each if possible.

Caline and missmonty, I'll be checking in with you to see how you're doing- you're a few weeks ahead of me. Noddysgirl, I think we're starting around the same time, right?

 

[vineyard]

Can I ask all you girls that have had IVF a quick question?
How many days did you need off after you egg collection? I do a job when I am on my feet all day and its quite physical work.
Also, once you had the transfer, did you take time off of work following this, and if so for how long?
I am going to call my manager today to explain about what time I could potentially need off and some first hand advice on what I will need would be really helpful. My manager knows I am having IVF so I am just going to be honest and upfront with her.
Thank you!

C x

My egg collection was on a saturday so I had sunday off and went back to work on Monday. I could have worked the day after but would have been a bit uncomfortable.

As far as transfer goes, my clinic recommends taking the remainder of the day off and 2 additional days-they want as much of that laying down as possible. I ended up with the flu so I was actually down and out for 5 days following transfer. I know (as mentioned) that many clinics don't think that bedrest is beneficial or makes any difference. But, my clinic has success rates near 70% so I figure they are doing something right.

Best of luck to you and everyone else.

 

[caline]

Can I ask all you girls that have had IVF a quick question?
How many days did you need off after you egg collection? I do a job when I am on my feet all day and its quite physical work.
Also, once you had the transfer, did you take time off of work following this, and if so for how long?
I am going to call my manager today to explain about what time I could potentially need off and some first hand advice on what I will need would be really helpful. My manager knows I am having IVF so I am just going to be honest and upfront with her.
Thank you!

C x

My egg collection was on a saturday so I had sunday off and went back to work on Monday. I could have worked the day after but would have been a bit uncomfortable.

As far as transfer goes, my clinic recommends taking the remainder of the day off and 2 additional days-they want as much of that laying down as possible. I ended up with the flu so I was actually down and out for 5 days following transfer. I know (as mentioned) that many clinics don't think that bedrest is beneficial or makes any difference. But, my clinic has success rates near 70% so I figure they are doing something right.

Best of luck to you and everyone else.

Thanks vineyard. Thats really helpful. I am not too fussed about being in some pain after collection to be honest, but think I am going to give myself at least 2 days off afterwards where I can just put my feet up. Don't necessarily think its a gravity issue, just resting your body to give the best chances of implantation.

Big congratulations on the birth of your twins!!!

 

[Mrs G]

Caline, I had EC on a Wed and tbh felt fine, just a bit battered and bruised! I stayed off work til ET on the Fri. I was due to go back to work on the following Tues but ended up staying off til the Monday after. I did spend most of the time with my feet up and physically felt fine, but emotionally needed some extra time. Everyone is different and you just need to do what you feel is best for you.

Good luck xx

 

[Doodar]

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[Kelly9]

Hey doodar! Sorry you made it over here but this group is really fab! You can ask them anything! I don't know about care clinics but most clinics will transfer one or 2 embryos and freeze any additional for future use. I believe a few of the girls are using care clinics so you should get some response. I truly hope your stay here is short!

 

[caline]

Hi doodar, welcome to the thread. I am undergoing an NHS funded cycle at the JR so haven't had to investigate all the clinics yet. If we have to have more then we will certanily be looking at stats etc. My accupuncturist is very knowledgable (he specialises in fertility) and has really good things to say about CARE, however I don't know about stats n stuff. Just that the care is great!

Mrs G, thanks for that and congratulations!!! Did you have sedation for the collection? Did you feel ok straight after? I am worried about feeling sick from the sedation as I have a phobia of being sick.

 

[NeyNey]

Hi Lovely ladies, hope you don't mind me stopping by. Where is everyone up to? Do we have ladies in the TWW yet? What about EPU and ET dates? We need some updates, I would love nothing more than to have you all over in first tri with me I truely have everything crossed for your upcoming cycles.