Any Aussie ladies starting IVF?

[eveclo]

Have you decided if your going to test hun? Any fun plans for the wknd to keep you distracted?

I've had a bit of light to medium AF since yesterday so it might be over soon, it's such a strange feeling hoping that it ends soon because of course I know it would never be anything but at the same time it feels so weird to think that... That probably doesn't make any sense, I think I'm overtired. Bedtime me thinks

Let me know if any updates Eve and have a great wknd everyone xxx

I got my period today!! I am going to text my doctor tomorrow. But I just woke up this morning and the bleeding was a lot more (just the same as last cycles), and then tonight even more so. So we are out... Although we kind of both knew, we are still disappointed but you just can't do any more.

Well, I'm glad that you're getting a little more something... Maybe this time we will be in sync with cycles... Hehe.

Sorry I haven't updated sooner, had a crazy day at work & then I came home and ate pizza. Well deserved I think.

Next steps for us, I'll hopefully talk to our current doctor about getting a possible test done on my NK cells, although she has never brought this up so I'm nervous for her reaction, as I've heard some people say a lot of doctors aren't a fan or believe in immune issues. It's all about waiting now, especially since we are going down to one wage for a while, I don't think it's a good time to be dipping into even more of our savings. Plus we bought a car probably should pay that off first now.

Ahh, it's so amazing to think if i were to tell myself back in September when our ivf journey began that we would still be here and have had 4 embryo transfers and not one had stuck of even semi stuck, I would never have believed it! Hopefully our luck changes, we aren't bad people and good things happen to good people eventually, just got to keep our heads up.

Have a good weekend Sparkle, I hope AF treats you kindly. We are going to spend some time with friends and family. My good friend has asked me to look after her 15 month old on Sunday (as I often do when she needs someone), and when she asked today I did feel like my heart sunk a little, just because it kind of hurts me and my husband when we spend time with him and realize we may never 'have' this. But I realized my life can't just stop for this anymore. My life is wonderful. Although some days I don't feel this way, I have to remember that this is not everything, just a small part: it's not over until its over. Thanks for listening to me. Or reading me... Haha xxx

Ohhh Eveclo... you made me cry now... I wish I was so positive as you are!!!! You really must have a very good soul! Enjoy your marriage and your friends and when you have the financial resources to try again... Just do it!!!
I understand your feelings and could never imagine it would be so difficult to have a baby... Here I am, after a tube removed, 2 failed IUIs, I failed IVF and current on the last day of my 2nd IVF cycle... I just came back from my blood test... Results this afternoon.
This morning when I woke up, I tested again and the HPT showed a lighter second line... for me, that was a sign of a chemical pregnancy... It was a message saying: You got close to have your baby, but still not this time.
Talked to my husband and this is our last shot. If it doesn't work, we don't have the financial resources to do it again... Deep inside, I think this is over, but I will update the status of my Beta this afternoon.

This journey is just so full of ups and downs. Those ups, of knowing you have a possible baby inside of you & the 2 weeks of waiting anxiously, trying to be careful & not doing anything to harm them. I used to even try not to sneeze, in fear of hurting the embies!

I am hoping your beta brings beautiful news. Please let me know. I hope that everything works out for you also. I'm sure in the next few years, they will come up with something... And the success rate will be even higher. For now, I will wait, and see what happens.

My husband and I spent 2 hours last night playing UNO. I need to get this back. He's been so on the back burner for too long, it's time for me to find us again. We have such a solid relationship but man I have been a cow lately! I hate being this person. Snappy and sad. Today I feel better though. Beginning of a new chapter, we'll see where it takes us. Good luck miracle

 

[Sparkle_13]

Oh Eve I'm so so sorry my heart just sunk for you this is just so hard but as always you are so amazing and strong. I know it will happen for you, I wish so bad it was now though. You are so right that a break to rejuvenate yourselves and your relationship is a good idea and is much deserved and then hopefully when you get back into it you will be refreshed and ready to go again.

If your dr doesn't believe in nk testing I think she should at least refer you to someone who can do it cos she doesn't seem to have come up with anything else to try. Maybe ask her about the DNA frag test for DH as well, as that's something you could do now. Then when your ready to see your new dr you could ask about a change in protocol and an endo scratch. Also there is limited clinics that do it but there is assisted hatching, pgd and even further immune testing (there is 1 specialist in Sydney Dr Matthias who follows Dr Beers protocols if you want to google it).

You are such a lovely person and you really don't deserve this but I am absolutely positive you will be successful soon. Look after yourself this wknd and spoil yourself you deserve it

Xxxxxxxx

 

[Sparkle_13]

One other thing honey have they tested your amh?

 

[eveclo]

One other thing honey have they tested your amh?

I did have that done when we had our first appointment, and I can't remember the exact number but she said it was fantastic. I think it was 30ish.
Is that like your ovarian reserve?

Oh Eve I'm so so sorry my heart just sunk for you this is just so hard but as always you are so amazing and strong. I know it will happen for you, I wish so bad it was now though. You are so right that a break to rejuvenate yourselves and your relationship is a good idea and is much deserved and then hopefully when you get back into it you will be refreshed and ready to go again.

If your dr doesn't believe in nk testing I think she should at least refer you to someone who can do it cos she doesn't seem to have come up with anything else to try. Maybe ask her about the DNA frag test for DH as well, as that's something you could do now. Then when your ready to see your new dr you could ask about a change in protocol and an endo scratch. Also there is limited clinics that do it but there is assisted hatching, pgd and even further immune testing (there is 1 specialist in Sydney Dr Matthias who follows Dr Beers protocols if you want to google it).

You are such a lovely person and you really don't deserve this but I am absolutely positive you will be successful soon. Look after yourself this wknd and spoil yourself you deserve it

Xxxxxxxx

Thanks for that lovely! Lots of great ideas for further testing. We ended up seeing a family friend of my husbands today, who is into astrology and charting. She doesn't know about our situation at all, as my mother in law is very into keeping things secret. She had done our charts and saw frustration around wanting children/ not being able to have them, and that they weren't in our chart for the now. However, they were in my husbands chart either for him or someone close, so I'm thinking it might be his sister/my sister in law who is getting married in September. Fingers crossed because I want to be an auntie! I'm not sure if you believe in that kind of stuff, but a lot of the chart had a lot of other positive things about life direction & our happy marriage. Apparently we have one of the most compatible charts that she has ever done. That's gotta make you feel good.

Thanks for your positivity sparkle. It will happen. Just need some more testing and feel 100% confident with a new doctor before investing again. It just hurts the heart too much. I'm surprisingly fine. My husband said he's proud of me, so that's nice.

How is everything with you?! Has AF continued? Mine is ridiculous and painful! Hope all is well xx

 

[Sparkle_13]

Yes your AMH is an indication of how many eggs you have left. That's good that you had a good number, means you've got plenty of time, I know this is only a small relief though, gen y's, we want what we want now! Haha

Wow that's cool that she picked up on what you've been going through and it's nice what she about your marriage and how compatible you are. I hope she's wrong though about the baby, I really want that to happen for you soon.

I still have a light AF and it's very different to normal, I've also still been having pains in my left side, I really hope it's just my ovary or something that's sore like they said it could be, I'm still pretty worried but I know that unfortunately there is nothing that can be done unless things get worse maybe I'm wrong but things just don't feel right...

Xxx

 

[MiracleAngel]

Have you decided if your going to test hun? Any fun plans for the wknd to keep you distracted?

I've had a bit of light to medium AF since yesterday so it might be over soon, it's such a strange feeling hoping that it ends soon because of course I know it would never be anything but at the same time it feels so weird to think that... That probably doesn't make any sense, I think I'm overtired. Bedtime me thinks

Let me know if any updates Eve and have a great wknd everyone xxx

I got my period today!! I am going to text my doctor tomorrow. But I just woke up this morning and the bleeding was a lot more (just the same as last cycles), and then tonight even more so. So we are out... Although we kind of both knew, we are still disappointed but you just can't do any more.

Well, I'm glad that you're getting a little more something... Maybe this time we will be in sync with cycles... Hehe.

Sorry I haven't updated sooner, had a crazy day at work & then I came home and ate pizza. Well deserved I think.

Next steps for us, I'll hopefully talk to our current doctor about getting a possible test done on my NK cells, although she has never brought this up so I'm nervous for her reaction, as I've heard some people say a lot of doctors aren't a fan or believe in immune issues. It's all about waiting now, especially since we are going down to one wage for a while, I don't think it's a good time to be dipping into even more of our savings. Plus we bought a car probably should pay that off first now.

Ahh, it's so amazing to think if i were to tell myself back in September when our ivf journey began that we would still be here and have had 4 embryo transfers and not one had stuck of even semi stuck, I would never have believed it! Hopefully our luck changes, we aren't bad people and good things happen to good people eventually, just got to keep our heads up.

Have a good weekend Sparkle, I hope AF treats you kindly. We are going to spend some time with friends and family. My good friend has asked me to look after her 15 month old on Sunday (as I often do when she needs someone), and when she asked today I did feel like my heart sunk a little, just because it kind of hurts me and my husband when we spend time with him and realize we may never 'have' this. But I realized my life can't just stop for this anymore. My life is wonderful. Although some days I don't feel this way, I have to remember that this is not everything, just a small part: it's not over until its over. Thanks for listening to me. Or reading me... Haha xxx

Ohhh Eveclo... you made me cry now... I wish I was so positive as you are!!!! You really must have a very good soul! Enjoy your marriage and your friends and when you have the financial resources to try again... Just do it!!!
I understand your feelings and could never imagine it would be so difficult to have a baby... Here I am, after a tube removed, 2 failed IUIs, I failed IVF and current on the last day of my 2nd IVF cycle... I just came back from my blood test... Results this afternoon.
This morning when I woke up, I tested again and the HPT showed a lighter second line... for me, that was a sign of a chemical pregnancy... It was a message saying: You got close to have your baby, but still not this time.
Talked to my husband and this is our last shot. If it doesn't work, we don't have the financial resources to do it again... Deep inside, I think this is over, but I will update the status of my Beta this afternoon.

This journey is just so full of ups and downs. Those ups, of knowing you have a possible baby inside of you & the 2 weeks of waiting anxiously, trying to be careful & not doing anything to harm them. I used to even try not to sneeze, in fear of hurting the embies!

I am hoping your beta brings beautiful news. Please let me know. I hope that everything works out for you also. I'm sure in the next few years, they will come up with something... And the success rate will be even higher. For now, I will wait, and see what happens.

My husband and I spent 2 hours last night playing UNO. I need to get this back. He's been so on the back burner for too long, it's time for me to find us again. We have such a solid relationship but man I have been a cow lately! I hate being this person. Snappy and sad. Today I feel better though. Beginning of a new chapter, we'll see where it takes us. Good luck miracle

After my results, in the very next day, my bet friend announced she is pregnant. I am happy for her, but devastated that I am not going to be able to celebrate with her. I really lost my mind after she called me with the big news and since then, I am the most miserable human being in the earth. Poor husband doesn't know what to do to help!
I need medical intervention immediately or I will go crazy. Tuesday I will find a psychiatrist doctor to help me to go through that. It's the most difficult time of my life. I also will have a WTF appointment with my RE this week and see what he says. And will also ask another opinion from a different doctor… I will keep in touch! Good luck to you too!

 

[eveclo]

Yes your AMH is an indication of how many eggs you have left. That's good that you had a good number, means you've got plenty of time, I know this is only a small relief though, gen y's, we want what we want now! Haha

Wow that's cool that she picked up on what you've been going through and it's nice what she about your marriage and how compatible you are. I hope she's wrong though about the baby, I really want that to happen for you soon.

I still have a light AF and it's very different to normal, I've also still been having pains in my left side, I really hope it's just my ovary or something that's sore like they said it could be, I'm still pretty worried but I know that unfortunately there is nothing that can be done unless things get worse maybe I'm wrong but things just don't feel right...

Xxx

Haha yep! this has definitely taught me patience that's one thing for sure!!

Hmm. I really hope that pain doesn't get worse... This is weird but, i stumbled across this lady on instagram and she has a blog and it seems like she is going through the exact same thing as you.. so i thought i might link you just so you can have someone else that is going through it

https://www.unnaturallyknockedup.com/

might be worth a read

hope all is well lovely.

Have you decided if your going to test hun? Any fun plans for the wknd to keep you distracted?

I've had a bit of light to medium AF since yesterday so it might be over soon, it's such a strange feeling hoping that it ends soon because of course I know it would never be anything but at the same time it feels so weird to think that... That probably doesn't make any sense, I think I'm overtired. Bedtime me thinks

Let me know if any updates Eve and have a great wknd everyone xxx

I got my period today!! I am going to text my doctor tomorrow. But I just woke up this morning and the bleeding was a lot more (just the same as last cycles), and then tonight even more so. So we are out... Although we kind of both knew, we are still disappointed but you just can't do any more.

Well, I'm glad that you're getting a little more something... Maybe this time we will be in sync with cycles... Hehe.

Sorry I haven't updated sooner, had a crazy day at work & then I came home and ate pizza. Well deserved I think.

Next steps for us, I'll hopefully talk to our current doctor about getting a possible test done on my NK cells, although she has never brought this up so I'm nervous for her reaction, as I've heard some people say a lot of doctors aren't a fan or believe in immune issues. It's all about waiting now, especially since we are going down to one wage for a while, I don't think it's a good time to be dipping into even more of our savings. Plus we bought a car probably should pay that off first now.

Ahh, it's so amazing to think if i were to tell myself back in September when our ivf journey began that we would still be here and have had 4 embryo transfers and not one had stuck of even semi stuck, I would never have believed it! Hopefully our luck changes, we aren't bad people and good things happen to good people eventually, just got to keep our heads up.

Have a good weekend Sparkle, I hope AF treats you kindly. We are going to spend some time with friends and family. My good friend has asked me to look after her 15 month old on Sunday (as I often do when she needs someone), and when she asked today I did feel like my heart sunk a little, just because it kind of hurts me and my husband when we spend time with him and realize we may never 'have' this. But I realized my life can't just stop for this anymore. My life is wonderful. Although some days I don't feel this way, I have to remember that this is not everything, just a small part: it's not over until its over. Thanks for listening to me. Or reading me... Haha xxx

Ohhh Eveclo... you made me cry now... I wish I was so positive as you are!!!! You really must have a very good soul! Enjoy your marriage and your friends and when you have the financial resources to try again... Just do it!!!
I understand your feelings and could never imagine it would be so difficult to have a baby... Here I am, after a tube removed, 2 failed IUIs, I failed IVF and current on the last day of my 2nd IVF cycle... I just came back from my blood test... Results this afternoon.
This morning when I woke up, I tested again and the HPT showed a lighter second line... for me, that was a sign of a chemical pregnancy... It was a message saying: You got close to have your baby, but still not this time.
Talked to my husband and this is our last shot. If it doesn't work, we don't have the financial resources to do it again... Deep inside, I think this is over, but I will update the status of my Beta this afternoon.

This journey is just so full of ups and downs. Those ups, of knowing you have a possible baby inside of you & the 2 weeks of waiting anxiously, trying to be careful & not doing anything to harm them. I used to even try not to sneeze, in fear of hurting the embies!

I am hoping your beta brings beautiful news. Please let me know. I hope that everything works out for you also. I'm sure in the next few years, they will come up with something... And the success rate will be even higher. For now, I will wait, and see what happens.

My husband and I spent 2 hours last night playing UNO. I need to get this back. He's been so on the back burner for too long, it's time for me to find us again. We have such a solid relationship but man I have been a cow lately! I hate being this person. Snappy and sad. Today I feel better though. Beginning of a new chapter, we'll see where it takes us. Good luck miracle

After my results, in the very next day, my bet friend announced she is pregnant. I am happy for her, but devastated that I am not going to be able to celebrate with her. I really lost my mind after she called me with the big news and since then, I am the most miserable human being in the earth. Poor husband doesn't know what to do to help!
I need medical intervention immediately or I will go crazy. Tuesday I will find a psychiatrist doctor to help me to go through that. It's the most difficult time of my life. I also will have a WTF appointment with my RE this week and see what he says. And will also ask another opinion from a different doctor… I will keep in touch! Good luck to you too!

so sorry to hear about this Miracle. Does your best friend know about your IVF troubles? It's so hard to be happy for people when things like this just aren't happening for us. I try to remind myself that i would never want anyone else to feel the pain that i feel with repeat failures. That's why i'm usually really joyous when it happens for you girls. It's just hard when people that have never experienced it don't understand.



definitely get another check by another doctor! i'm going to do that and just get a second opinion. x

 

[Sparkle_13]

So not great news over here. I called my dr today as I was still having pains in my left side and it just doesn't feel right, the pain is not stronger just more consistent. She said I should be feeling better by now not worse so asked me to go to the hospital. She called ahead so when I got here they sent me for an ultrasound, the first 2 people who looked at it thought it was fine but then their boss looked at it and said there is a lot of free fluid in my abdomen on the left side, they checked with another dr and spoke to my dr on the phone and they all agree that they think it might be an ectopic that's bleeding Now I'm just waiting (already been waiting hours) and theyre going to do a laparoscopy. If they can see something in my tube then they will take it...eek! If not they will do a d&c. I don't think it's hit me yet, I'm trying to look on the bright side that at least it'll be over soon and no more limbo land. Really though it's pretty sh*t!

 

[eveclo]

So not great news over here. I called my dr today as I was still having pains in my left side and it just doesn't feel right, the pain is not stronger just more consistent. She said I should be feeling better by now not worse so asked me to go to the hospital. She called ahead so when I got here they sent me for an ultrasound, the first 2 people who looked at it thought it was fine but then their boss looked at it and said there is a lot of free fluid in my abdomen on the left side, they checked with another dr and spoke to my dr on the phone and they all agree that they think it might be an ectopic that's bleeding Now I'm just waiting (already been waiting hours) and theyre going to do a laparoscopy. If they can see something in my tube then they will take it...eek! If not they will do a d&c. I don't think it's hit me yet, I'm trying to look on the bright side that at least it'll be over soon and no more limbo land. Really though it's pretty sh*t!

Oh no!!! When are they doing the lap/ d&c?
I hope you're ok! What a terrible situation.
Hope you're feeling better and good luck with the surgery/surgeries!

 

[Take2]

I'm so sorry to hear this Sparkle..you've had such a shitty time of everything and now this..just not fair I hope everything turns out ok and it isn't too bad, really hope they don't take your tube

 

[Sparkle_13]

Thanks Eve and Take for your kind words and thoughts. So it was an ectopic in my left tube after all, it was over 3 cm and they showed me a picture of it compared to my right and it looked so stretched that I wonder if it would've been much longer before it ruptured... So they took that tube I guess the positive is that at least they got it before things got worse. I spoke to my specialist before the surgery and she said that it doesn't halve your fertility or anything as the tubes move around and can actually pick up eggs from the opposite sides ovary which is cool. Also you don't needs tubes for IVF and we're already doing that as things weren't working on there own anyway. I'm pretty devastated at the moment but I know I will be able to look at those things a small positives eventually.

My surgery was last night but unfortunately I'm still in hospital and I'm in this super busy ward so can get much peace to rest (at least it's not maternity though I couldn't handle that right now). Hopefully I'll get out of hospital tomorrow.

Hope everyone else is well Eve I hope you're feeling ok this week, hubby's away is that right? Hope you got some friends and family keeping you company xxx

 

[eveclo]

Thanks Eve and Take for your kind words and thoughts. So it was an ectopic in my left tube after all, it was over 3 cm and they showed me a picture of it compared to my right and it looked so stretched that I wonder if it would've been much longer before it ruptured... So they took that tube I guess the positive is that at least they got it before things got worse. I spoke to my specialist before the surgery and she said that it doesn't halve your fertility or anything as the tubes move around and can actually pick up eggs from the opposite sides ovary which is cool. Also you don't needs tubes for IVF and we're already doing that as things weren't working on there own anyway. I'm pretty devastated at the moment but I know I will be able to look at those things a small positives eventually.

My surgery was last night but unfortunately I'm still in hospital and I'm in this super busy ward so can get much peace to rest (at least it's not maternity though I couldn't handle that right now). Hopefully I'll get out of hospital tomorrow.

Hope everyone else is well Eve I hope you're feeling ok this week, hubby's away is that right? Hope you got some friends and family keeping you company xxx

Oh my goodness Hun! So sorry to hear this. but your right, you don't need those tubes if you're already doing ivf... Plus, doesn't that mean that it wouldn't have been a genetic problem with your embryo, more just an really sad outcome ?

I'm glad that hopefully this frustrating cycle is almost at an end for you. Are you in pain? When do you head home? Is hubby dealing ok? I know my husband would be freaking out!

I will be hoping you have a speedy recovery and the next embryo is your take home bubba. I have a VERY strong feeling that it will be. You don't deserve this! And it's your turn next

I am ok, yes my husband is away but luckily still contactable my phone. I have my two puppy dogs looking after me! None of my friends or family know about our most recent attempt and to be honest I like it that way. I can put on a brave face quite well so they are none the wiser

Ill be thinking of you Sparkle, stay safe & take it easy xx

 

[Kirs_t]

Sparkle- what an absolutely shit thing to happen. I'm so sorry that you've been through all this. I really hope you recover quickly and are able to move forward to your next try eventually.

Eve- hope you're ok too. Keep us posted on your next step x

 

[eveclo]

So I have spoken to my doctor about our failed cycle... She has suggested a laparoscopy to have a look inside & make sure there are no abnormalities, or any endometriosis that could be stopping the implantation of our embryos. I'm not sure whether I will have it done here or down south. I'd rather here but I just can't justify taking the 3 days off work just as I'm about to leave. Looks a bit dodgy to me.

She said she will test my NK cells but didn't really think there is enough scientific evidence to suggest that they inhibit implantation. Just all up in the air until the lap. Nervous!

Sparkle, hope you are feeling ok. Xxx

 

[eveclo]

Can anyone tell me what a lap is like / what was your recover like and also do you have scars? I am so petrified at them cutting my stomach! I have had 2 ivf surgeries without even worrying about it at all but now i know i will be able to see an entrance point it freaks me out!!

 

[Sparkle_13]

Thanks ladies! Got to go home today thank god! In a bit of pain but I'll be ok. Won't go back to work till next week. Will update more tomorrow when I'm not so tired.

Eve can I suggest you get a 2nd opinion on the lap. Obviously I'm not a dr and would never dream to know more than a dr but these are my 2 thoughts; I've heard a lot of drs no longer recommend a lap unless there is pain to indicate endo might be there or there is anything that shows up abnormal on an ultrasound. Also you don't get endometriosis in your uterus as that's where the endometrium is supposed to be (endometriosis is when the endometrium is found outside the uterus) and the uterus is where they would want to check is there is a problem causing lack of implantation, if they want to check the uterus this is a hysteroscopy which is a much simpler procedure with no cutting (they can just look into the uterus with a camera through the cervix) and no overnight stay in hospital. Anyway just my 2 cents you need to do what's right for you I will also say though that this has been my 2nd laparoscopy and it's not as simple and easy as they can sometimes make it sound... I don't want to sound like I'm trying to talk you out of something that might help, I wonder though if your dr is saying it to be able to suggest something else to try. I could be completely wrong though and I understand you would be wanting to try anything that might help if it was me I would do a hysteroscopy first (I did one in dec, easy peasy recovery, really your only recovering from the general anaesthetic)

Xxx

 

[Sparkle_13]

Can anyone tell me what a lap is like / what was your recover like and also do you have scars? I am so petrified at them cutting my stomach! I have had 2 ivf surgeries without even worrying about it at all but now i know i will be able to see an entrance point it freaks me out!!

Haha hadn't seen this when I replied!

The cuts are teeny tiny I wouldn't be worried about that part. Honestly though if it was me I would try many more things before I tried this, I'd ask for a hysteroscopy, if she wants to check for implantation issues I don't know why she wouldn't have recommended this...

I'll tell you more tomorrow about the recovery from my 1st lap and this one xxx

 

[eveclo]

Can anyone tell me what a lap is like / what was your recover like and also do you have scars? I am so petrified at them cutting my stomach! I have had 2 ivf surgeries without even worrying about it at all but now i know i will be able to see an entrance point it freaks me out!!

Haha hadn't seen this when I replied!

The cuts are teeny tiny I wouldn't be worried about that part. Honestly though if it was me I would try many more things before I tried this, I'd ask for a hysteroscopy, if she wants to check for implantation issues I don't know why she wouldn't have recommended this...

I'll tell you more tomorrow about the recovery from my 1st lap and this one xxx

Oh god, now i can't remember if she suggested doing both? I only really listened when she said lap... but she did say something about testing the NK cells while she was there so i assumed that's when she would do a Hysteroscopy? I might have to ring and double check tomorrow. But you definitely make a very valid point. She said something about possibly having endometriosis in my pelvis but then i thought my pelvis was a bone hahahaha- i didn't want to sound stupid on the phone to her so i was just like 'yep ok, ohh right' but now i am like wait a second....

I am just so exhausted today too (NOTHING COMPARED TO YOU THOUGH!!!) i couldn't even be bothered. But thank you so much for those valid points! I will most definitely ring to double check tomorrow. Otherwise, i might just wait it out until i get down south and just see that new doc.

Rest up lovely! xx

 

[Sparkle_13]

Hey hun did you speak to your dr again today about the hysteroscopy?

So you wanted to know about the recovery from a lap, both of mine have so far been fairly similar. I'll tell you though about this one as I remember it better than the last but I do remember being in a similar amount of pain, this time they removed my tube, last time they burnt off mild endo, but I think even a simple exploratory lap when they don't do anything would still be almost as painful as a lot of my pain is from my four incision sites, from them moving stuff around inside and from the gas that's left behind (causing bad shoulder pain).

My surgery was Monday night at 11pm, I think it went about 2 hrs and I woke up about 2am, I remember telling the nurse I was hurting and she gave me some more pain meds. I slept on and off until around 6am when I wanted to try getting out of bed to pee, I was stressed that I wouldn't be able to pee as it that's what happened last time, and I had the same problem this time too this is why I had to stay in hospital longer than most. They did say it's a common problem with Gyno surgery but don't worry it definitely doesn't happen to everyone. So after a few hours of trying they had to put a catheter back in until wed morning (and by then I had no more trouble peeing). This is the worst as it's uncomfortable to move in bed even the tiniest bit and walking is a nightmare.

They were giving me endone in hospital for the pain, I had my last dose on Tuesday night and didn't want anymore after that as it makes you like a zombie. I was still quite sore yesterday and today but I've just been getting by on nurofen and panadol, they could have given me pandeine forte but I vomit from codeine I have to walk quite slow and I look really funny walking hunched over, I also can't stand very long. But last night I slept quite well which was good. I definitely would not be able to go back to work until Monday and honestly I don't understand how anyone could go back after just a few days but maybe others have significantly better recoveries than me. Also I wouldn't be able to drive cos the seatbelt hurts my belly and I don't think my reaction time would be great yet.

I know I'm not making this sound great and maybe others don't have as hard a time, also I'm sure a c section would be worse and many of us will have or have had this. So basically if you need it then it is certainly an easy recovery compared to other surgeries but if you might not need it or there is other things you can still try first I wouldn't rush into it as it's not fun at all and isn't without risks.

Sorry for the super long post I hope I haven't freaked you out it definitely wasn't my intention, just to tell you my experience, good or bad I know I like to go in with as much info as possible.

The hysteroscopy is easy, you might just have a bit of cramping from the biopsy they do and then feel drowsy from the general, have you had a general before? Some people do get a bit of nausea and vomiting from a general but I've never had this problem before.

Xxx

 

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Hey hun did you speak to your dr again today about the hysteroscopy?

So you wanted to know about the recovery from a lap, both of mine have so far been fairly similar. I'll tell you though about this one as I remember it better than the last but I do remember being in a similar amount of pain, this time they removed my tube, last time they burnt off mild endo, but I think even a simple exploratory lap when they don't do anything would still be almost as painful as a lot of my pain is from my four incision sites, from them moving stuff around inside and from the gas that's left behind (causing bad shoulder pain).

My surgery was Monday night at 11pm, I think it went about 2 hrs and I woke up about 2am, I remember telling the nurse I was hurting and she gave me some more pain meds. I slept on and off until around 6am when I wanted to try getting out of bed to pee, I was stressed that I wouldn't be able to pee as it that's what happened last time, and I had the same problem this time too this is why I had to stay in hospital longer than most. They did say it's a common problem with Gyno surgery but don't worry it definitely doesn't happen to everyone. So after a few hours of trying they had to put a catheter back in until wed morning (and by then I had no more trouble peeing). This is the worst as it's uncomfortable to move in bed even the tiniest bit and walking is a nightmare.

They were giving me endone in hospital for the pain, I had my last dose on Tuesday night and didn't want anymore after that as it makes you like a zombie. I was still quite sore yesterday and today but I've just been getting by on nurofen and panadol, they could have given me pandeine forte but I vomit from codeine I have to walk quite slow and I look really funny walking hunched over, I also can't stand very long. But last night I slept quite well which was good. I definitely would not be able to go back to work until Monday and honestly I don't understand how anyone could go back after just a few days but maybe others have significantly better recoveries than me. Also I wouldn't be able to drive cos the seatbelt hurts my belly and I don't think my reaction time would be great yet.

I know I'm not making this sound great and maybe others don't have as hard a time, also I'm sure a c section would be worse and many of us will have or have had this. So basically if you need it then it is certainly an easy recovery compared to other surgeries but if you might not need it or there is other things you can still try first I wouldn't rush into it as it's not fun at all and isn't without risks.

Sorry for the super long post I hope I haven't freaked you out it definitely wasn't my intention, just to tell you my experience, good or bad I know I like to go in with as much info as possible.

The hysteroscopy is easy, you might just have a bit of cramping from the biopsy they do and then feel drowsy from the general, have you had a general before? Some people do get a bit of nausea and vomiting from a general but I've never had this problem before.

Xxx

Oh my goodness, thankyou for your honesty but this has actually terrified me hahaha! I had the worst trouble trying to wee after our egg pick up both times... So I will probably be terrible the next time too! I might have to wait until I get to albury then, at least I have all the time in the world to recover? Eep. Scary! Thank you again for being honest though, I'm going to do it regardless just to see as I have no other option. I'd rather expect the worst and then be pleasantly surprised rather than shocked!

I didn't call, as I am waiting for my husband to get home tomorrow from working away. And then we will discuss options. Although, I'm thinking ill probably wait now. Then I have no pressure to go anywhere or get anything etc.

How are you feeling today? When will they do another blood test ? And did they think you would get AF soon? You poor thing, I hope you are recovering well and being looked after!!! My heart hurts for you having to go through this xxx