Anyone doing FET/IVF in Jan 2013 till everyone's BFP (Everyone Welcome)

[everhopeful]

Cali - so sorry that you are having such a tough time!!

Em - yay for the ho ahead in February!!

Phantom - cant wait to see
beta results!!

Boofle - are you in the uk? Hope witch arrives soon!!

Ann - 23 fantastic!!

Sandy - great news for starting! Not long to go!!

AFM - saw my consultant today. Feel pretty good about the FET!! Going to use February as a dummy run with some new meds to see how I respond then go for it in march!
I'm also booked in for a endometrium scratch which is what I wanted.

Here's hoping 2013 is our year!! Xx

 

[alicatt]

Hey all.. does anyone have any old wives tales for getting your period?
Mine isn't officially due for another week or so, but I really want it to come! The sooner it comes the faster I can get on with my trial FET and then real FET! I need to have it come soon or I may end up having this baby a year from now, and that will just suck Tax and Insurance wise. Don't get me wrong, having a baby will be awesome, but I was really hoping he/she would be born in 2013!!!

So bring on AF!!

 

[scerena]

can I join??? Alicatt recommended this thread

I'm currently waiting to get started with my first IVF and I am going to be an egg sharer...

I've had all my tests done and tomorrow I have my nurses appointment for injection training (again as I've done 3 previous menopur cycles).

I'm hoping to get started in feb or march at the very latest fx'd!

You can read my story if you want to know more about me in my journal on my 1st page (the link is in my siggy)

Looking forward to following everyone's journeys

 

[everhopeful]

welcome scerena - I see you are based in the UK - where are you doing your treatment?
Good luck with the injection training!!

Ali - sorry do not know how to speed up AF arrival - whenever I go for a run near my period time it usually appears!!

xx

 

[scerena]

everhopeful I'm having treatment at complete fertility southampton thanks for the welcome
I've done the inject training before when I was Stimming but I guess it's the rules to do it again

Your little boy is gorgeous by the way
I hope your third time will prove lucky for you

 

[everhopeful]

Scerena- I'm based in petersfield, hants so not far from where you are having treatment!!

So exciting that you are getting started soon!

 

[scerena]

Small world eh?! How weird we are both in hants what clinic are you at???

 

[everhopeful]

I'm actually at the lister in London. A friend of mine recommended it so I didn't really look elsewhere. I started off down the egg donor route. Had every test under the sun, was approved then told I couldn't donate as I was born with a hole in the heart!! I told them that on the very first form!!! We converted to a standard IVF after scrapping pennies together!
Now scrapping some more in preparation for FET!!
Hope they match you quickly, which I'm sure they will! There is a long list of people needing eggs!!

Xx

 

[scerena]

Oh wow that's bad they told you after all the testing when you told them in your first visit!!

I've had all my tests done just waiting on my chromosome test so I can get started and they've said I am Eligable to donate..

I would be matched after this appointment (there's a long list they said Pratically matched straight away) but I found out they're not sure if I've done my chromosome test which sucks as I will have to wait and find out tomorrow so they've had the chance to trace it up- annoying though as this could potentially put me back 6 weeks when I was hoping to start in like a couple of weeks
I guess what will be will be I will find out tomorrow

I have heard good things about the lister clinic
Have they given any reasons as to why the Ivf didn't work??
It is hard finding the money so I really hope this fet will bring you your baby- the emotions etc to go through Ivf seem so hard

A bit of hope- a lady I spoke to and have kept in contact with after my operation (she was having hers the same time) well she's pregnant after her fifth Ivf so it WILL happen, we just need to keep the faith

 

[Mells54]

Welcome Scerena!

Cali, I'm so sorry to hear what happened. Take care of yourself.

Ali, not sure if there is anything you can do to speed things up a couple of weeks. Days maybe, like running or aerobics or BD. but with a couple of weeks, I think you just have to wait.

Boofle, hope AF shows soon.

AFM, nothing new. Waiting to get an appt time for my baseline. Should be 6 feb.

 

[MoBaby]

Cali! Sorry you are having a rough go around get better soon!!!

 

[alicatt]

Welcome Scerena!

Cali, I'm so sorry to hear what happened. Take care of yourself.

Ali, not sure if there is anything you can do to speed things up a couple of weeks. Days maybe, like running or aerobics or BD. but with a couple of weeks, I think you just have to wait.

Boofle, hope AF shows soon.

AFM, nothing new. Waiting to get an appt time for my baseline. Should be 6 feb.

Well 28 days is Friday, and I'm usually between 29 and 33 days. I just want it to come on time and not be delayed. If it comes on time then we should be good for my Feb trial cycle and March FET!

 

[L4hope]

Cali sorry to hear you got so sick!! Hopefully you are past the worst of it and feeling better soon. Yay for four frosties waiting for you for FET!

Ali hope AF shows herself for you soon so you can get started. She's such a fickle pain in the you know what. Comes when you don't want her and doesn't when you do..oi vey!

 

[LotusBlossom]

Cali- Oh my! I'm so sorry you had to go through that! I hope you are feeling better.

Ali- I hope AF shows up soon so you can get this show on the road!

AFM- I saw my Dr today and the FET is a go for Feb 20. He gave us a decent discount and we don't need certain tests as they are already up to date, so instead of $5k+ for this cycle, it will be around $3600. Whew! We were relieved. I already have a bunch of Crinone, and I think everything else is covered by insurance. We had to tell the Dr that I will be leaving the island approx 5 days after the transfer, and he didn't seem happy about it, but said it is ok. Also, the Dr asked us how many embies we want to transfer (we only have two ) and we said 2. Last time he wanted us to do one, but this time he agreed that we should do two. Who knows? Maybe we'll have twins next fall.

I'm so excited and feeling better, but still get sad. I had a friend who I haven't spoken to in a while call last night and right after I told her about what's been happening (IVF, pregnancy, miscarriage), she told me that she went in to get an IUD because she and her husband don't want any more children and found out she is pregnant. She's obviously disappointed as she was with the first two. It just frustrates me that people who don't want them can have tons of children and those of us who do, have to spend a fortune to make it happen. I was also upset that she told me this immediately after my news. I feel like that is the time to save that info for another conversation. It really hurt that she was so insensitive. I know she doesn't get it, but she did send me an apology text later "in case I was upset." Right.

Anyway, today is a new day I am feeling better. I hope you are all doing well. I'm taking advantage of a little time off to have coffee, sushi, and finish a tattoo that I got a while ago and had to put on hold due to IVF. It's the little things.

 

[WannabeeMum]

Cali - I had mild OHSS and was in the hospital for a day. About 3 days later I was feeling better, just tired. I can't imagine what you went through and wish you a speedy recovery.

Ali - hope AF shows herself soon.

Lotus - sending you hugs. Some people just don't get it.

Phantom - good luck with your betas. FX'd for those doubling numbers.

I have my 2nd beta in 2 days and am terrified. And still extremely bloated (as in "I look 4 months pregnant" bloated). Anyone else have bloating like this? Does it ever go away??

 

[Boofle]

Wannabe it ain't gonna go away its just gonna get bigger and bigger as that little bubba grows good luck for a high beta

Phantom looking forward to your high beta too

Afm still no witch grrrrrrrr

 

[scerena]

mells I recognise you from the other IVF thread thanks for the welcome

boofle I hope the witch hurries along! It's always the way when you actually for once want her to show

cali Hoping you feel better soon brilliant news that you have frostiness Hun

lotusblossom brilliant news you have a date and don't need anymore tests and a bonus that its cheaper

I get what you mean it totally sucks when people can have it all and we have to pay to get our dream, I too have a friend like that who tells me stuff I really don't want to hear I guess some people take it for granted and they just don't get it until they have lived through it...

wannabeemum congrats on your bfp what was your first beta numbers??? Hoping the bloating calms down for you soon

ali I hope af hurries up so you can get started!!!

 

[WannabeeMum]

Wannabe it ain't gonna go away its just gonna get bigger and bigger as that little bubba grows good luck for a high beta

Phantom looking forward to your high beta too

Afm still no witch grrrrrrrr

Thanks Boofle! You know, I'll gladly take the upcoming belly -- I've been waiting so long. In the interim, I'm trying to hide my bloat under a plethora of mumu-type dresses and flowy tops. Not doing so well on the pant front - not many fit with the bloat. I want to buy maternity clothes so I can have some level of comfort, but can't bring myself to do it -- too superstitious. But I have noticed co-workers taking a closer look and I'm sure they're all wondering...

 

[WannabeeMum]

mells I recognise you from the other IVF thread thanks for the welcome

boofle I hope the witch hurries along! It's always the way when you actually for once want her to show

cali Hoping you feel better soon brilliant news that you have frostiness Hun

lotusblossom brilliant news you have a date and don't need anymore tests and a bonus that its cheaper

I get what you mean it totally sucks when people can have it all and we have to pay to get our dream, I too have a friend like that who tells me stuff I really don't want to hear I guess some people take it for granted and they just don't get it until they have lived through it...

wannabeemum congrats on your bfp what was your first beta numbers??? Hoping the bloating calms down for you soon

ali I hope af hurries up so you can get started!!!

I am also hoping everyone gets their AF soon. I'm excited to follow the FET journey with all of you lovely ladies.

My 1st beta was 11dp5dt and was 178. FS said that was good. Assuming my 2nd beta should be around 1450 if it's 6 days later?? I've read so many heartbreaking posts about chemical pregnancies and miscarriages and am terrified. I'm sure a lot of you ladies can relate...

 

[everhopeful]

Wannabes- this is the start of many years of worrying ahead!! We can all relate to worried. The first 12 weeks are tough! But try to trust your body!

Wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months!

Xx