Anyone else doing IVF/ISCI in June?

[MummyIwanabe]

Hello Everyone!

How are you all? Can't believe it's nearly a month since our last posts! Time just flies!

Tickled - how are you? I hope the results were encouraging and your lungs are OK too.
Wish2b - hows the bump? I'm starting to get uncomfortable now but I've made it past the gestation I had the twins at so I'm really happy about that! I'm hoping I get to full term but if I get to 34 weeks I'll be so chuffed! I'll be 30 weeks on sunday so that's good!
Summer - how did you get on? I'm really hoping you got your bfp and that no news is good news?!
clussy - how you doing? are you going to find out the sex of your lil bubba?
Isi - hows you and your twinnies?
Blue - hope all is well with you too

hi to anyone I've missed and look forward to hearing from you all xxx

 

[MummyIwanabe]

helloooooooooo to you all xx

 

[Summer Breeze]

Hello Mummy and everyone else,

So sorry for my quietness, unfortunately our IVF resulted in a BFFN, I have added an extra F for your interpretation Was such a shock as the cycle couldn't have gone more perfectly, we were sure it had worked! Anyway, it wasn't to be and the consultant has put it down purely to bad luck. So we have now starte a frozen cycle, we've got one day 6 blasto in the freezer so just crossing everything it's a little fighter like Summer was!

How is your pregnancy going Mummy?? Can't believe it's gettig close now! And how are Max & Isla??

And Wish2BMama and clussy how are your pregnancies and little ones?

Tickled how is your treatment going? Think about you lots, Zachary is just gorgeous!

Isi, how is that gorgeous family of yours?
xx

 

[wish2bmama]

summer! FX for this frozen cycle!!

Things are okay on this end. Darn GD is kicking my butt tho. We just moved closer to family, so that's nice.

How are all of you other lovely ladies?

Thinking of you tickled!

 

[MummyIwanabe]

Ahhh summer I'm so sorry to hear the cycle wasn't successful so disappointing I really hope the embie on ice is successful!!

We're good, twins are well and I'm now 32 weeks! Not long to go! Looking forward to getting more energy back can't wait to meet my little man now!!

Tickled I hope you are ok I think of you lots

Love to everyone xx

 

[Clussy]

Hi Ladies! Goodness, I realized today that I hadn't been on here in forever! I only ever log into B&B to see how you all are doing.

I'm now almost 22 weeks along and feeling good for the most part. 1st tri was a big B for me this time around but eventually things cleared up. With this pregnancy, we decided to find out the sex. We're having a boy! We're both very excited and hoping things keep coming along healthy and smoothly with the rest of this pregnancy.

Goodness MummyIWanna and Wish2Be, you're moving quite along w/the pregnancies! Congratulations on things going well so far.

Summer, I'm so sorry that this cycle didn't give you a BFP. Many positive vibes for your next one to be good and sticky. When do you start that cycle?

Tickled, I'm praying for you and wishing the best for your treatment to fight the good fight. You are extremely brave and resillient to go through this and keep a good head on your shoulders. Letting yourself feel your emotions and move past them as you can. Zachary is just adorable! Those cheeks are the best!

Isi, how are you doing over there w/those twins of yours?

Here's our little Izzy on her 1st birthday. It's safe to say she loves cake.
https://i49.tinypic.com/34qppgo.jpg

 

[tickledpink]

Hi ladies!!!

I finally get a few minutes to myself to sit down and rest and was going to read through the last few pages and see how you're all doing. But I nodded off on the sofa and now Zachary has woken up from a THREE hour nap :O And now it's lunchtime! Hubby has gone to get him so I have a couple of mins for an update.

Not sure if I told you but the CT scan form my lungs (after getting short of breath) came back all clear and my breathing has returned to normal

Yesterday I had my first MRI since my diagnosis back in January. I have a review with my consultant on July 4th so I guess I'll get the good/bad news then. After all this waiting though, I'm not sure I want to know :/

I still get the odd headache but my doc has given me Tramadol to help but they make me sleepy so I don't really like taking them. I'm on stronger anti sickness tablets which seem to do the trick as long as i take them regularly.

Zachary is doing great! He'll be 16 months old next week and has started going to a local toddler group which he loves! They did baking last week so he made a little fairy cake with raisins. Another picture for his memory box. It's scary how quickly time is going, when I think back to all the times I came here, questions, worries, comparing symptoms on our 2WW. And now look at us!

well, better go feed the little man.

I'll try and pop back more often and catch up with you all.

Take care for now

Dee
xx

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Oh Tickled! Its so great to hear from you!!! I'm so happy that the scan for your lungs came out okay....and I pray the MRI gives a great result too. I think of you always!!! And bless!! You have a little baker already

Awww Clussy, Izzy is just too adorable for words. That picture is just perfect. Hope your pregnancy is going picture perfect!

Summer, so sorry that your cycle didn't turn out positive.....but the good thing is that you have your precious lady. Take your time and relax. I'm sure the next cycle will be better

Wow Mummy....37 weeks. You're almost there! Hope you're doing great hun!

Hi Wish2be....hope your pregnancy is also going great. Did you find out what you're having?

As for me, my daughters are doing very well, and are the ABSOLUTE JOYS OF MY LIFE!!! I love them so so so much!!!! On the flip side, my hubby and I seem to be going through a rough patch. As I type this, I'm really not sure where we're going to go from here. Things just haven't been the same since I had the girls. Not sure if its because we were alone for so long. We had a row some days ago, and he threatened to leave....even been sleeping on the couch. We've had similar rows in the recent past, and I always end up being the one to plead and get him to change his mind. Now, I have decided to let him do what he wants to do. If its meant to be, I guess........

Let me not put a dampener on everyone's day. Have a great weekend!!!!! I leave you with pictures of my lovely ladies

 

[Clussy]

Tickled, thank you for sharing your update with us. Zachary is just adorable and how wonderful that you found a great toddler group to put him into! You sound to be doing better and as always, you maintain a beautifully positive spirit that comes through in your words. I look forward to hearing your good news from your consult after the 4th!

Isi, my husband and I went through quite a lot of stress induced rough patches in the first year w/Izzy. I knew it'd be tough but it was a lot tougher than I had originally anticipated. We were on the brink of going to counseling and we started reading a couples workbook at home once a week and talking through our concerns together. It was so difficult to go through and feel that we could actually split up. That rock bottom hit us both hard (ironically at about 7/8 months post birth) and made us want to work our tails off to keep our relationship alive, rebuild what was damaged and fill in the gaps. My libido took a HUGE hit after having Izzy and when it did finally start peeking through, BOOM, we got pregnant again. All in all, it's a blessing and though it's happening sooner than we had even imagined trying, we're in a much better place now. Long story short, try to up the communication when defenses are lowered. When defenses are up, we say things we don't mean. Sending you hugs and positive vibes. Oh and your girls are just nothing short of lovely! What cutie pies!!!

We're switching Izzy out of our SIL's house over to a daycare so that she can start socializing more with other tots and having a bit more structure in her learning. This place gets amazing reviews (we'll just work around the exorbitant price tag) so we feel she'll really thrive there. This pregnancy is now going amazingly. I'm in that 2nd tri glow stage where my libido is cranking, hair is constantly enabling good hair days and I just feel great.

Hugs to all you ladies!

 

[MummyIwanabe]

Hello ladies!! Tickled it's great to hear from you! I really hope tomorrow goes OK and you receive good news. I have everything crossed for you! So pleased the CT of your lungs came back ok, what a relief!
Isi - great to hear from you! Your girls are just adorable! So sorry to hear of your relationship difficulities, I must admit myself and hubby have been stretched to our limits recently, having the twins and this sudden baby (which is such a blessing don't get me wrong!) has tested us. Along with that and I'm trying to run a business and hubby is working his nuts off at work (to the point where it's like he preferred to be at work than be with us) it has caused some issues but we have managed to resolve them mostly through talking things through and working out a better action plan! I hope you guys can work it out, I think having children is so life changing it does affect even the most solid relationships sometimes.
It's a life changing day again for us tomorrow, I am booked in for my c section! Very nervous about it from last time as things went wrong but I'm hoping it will be much better this time. Can't wait to meet our little dude feels very strange having it all booked in lol!
Clussy, so glad to hear you are feeling so well during your pregnancy! I've not been too bad this pregnancy and am so pleased I've made it to 38.5 weeks!
hope everyone is doing OK, lots of love xxx

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Thanks so much dear Clussy and Mummy . I'm glad to say hubby and I had a long talk, and we're both committed to doing what we need to do to make our marriage work. I never imagined we would be tested like this, but I guess I underestimated how life changing it would be to become Parents. I'll keep you guys posted.

WOW, your c-section is today!!! That's awesome, Mummy . Praying for you and sending good wishes your way!!!!

Clussy, you make me want to be pregnant again . You sound like you're doing so well!!! My libido has ramped up now, so maybe I'm on my way to number 2 too

 

[Summer Breeze]

Hey Ladies,

Tickled, that's great about your lung scan, crossing everything that its good news from your consultant.

Isi, your girls are just gorgeous. I'm so pleased to hear you had a constructive talk with your hubby, keep talking and being open, big hugs.

Clussy, sounds like you're having a lovely time of being pregnant at the moment! Do you feel like it's going quicker this time than with Izzy? Or does it still drag second time round?

Mummy, wow!!! Best of luck with your section, cannot wait to hear from you and to see pics of the new man in your life!!

AFM, well i am very very thrilled to say we got a BFP on our recent FET!!! It is still early days and for some reason I feel like there's something wrong this time but trying to not let it bog me down, I'm sure I was probably paranoid like this last time! We have our first scan next Monday so fingers crossed it's good news!!

I can't believe we've kept this chat open for so long that some of you ladies are about to bring another baby into this world, it's really great xx

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Awwww that's fantastic, Summer!!! So happy for you

 

[wish2bmama]

Congrats Summer!! That's wonderful news! H and H to you!

Isi, DH and I are in marriage counsiling. We almost called it quits a few times already. Parenthood is hard on couples and it takes work to balance everything and keep the relationship going. Hugs! I am so glad you and your DH are going to work at it. It's worth it in the end.

Glad everything is going well for you Clussy!

MUMMY!! You are a new mummy again today! Can't wait for an update!

Tickled, I am hoping everything goes perfect at your appt!

xx

 

[Summer Breeze]

Hi All,
Just popped in to say that unfortunately I had my 7 week scan yesterday and was diagnosed with a blighted ovum (no baby just pregnancy sac). Am heartbroken but going in to hospital tomorrow to induce miscarriage so at least after that I can look to move on.
Mummy, I hope everything has gone well.
Thanks Wish2BMama & Isi x x

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Aww, so so sorry to hear that, Summer. sending lots of hugs your way

 

[wish2bmama]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that

 

[MummyIwanabe]

Hi Ladies!

Oh summer I am so sorry to hear that I know you said you felt a bit unsure this time I am so sad to hear that your scan did not go well I hope you can try again very soon.

Tickled - how did your results go? I have been thinking of you.

isi - glad you and hubby had a good chat, I think we've all had our difficulties and children certainly do test relationships! So pleased to hear you are working through it all and I hope things continue to improve!

Clussy - hope you and bump and family are well!

Wish2b - hope the 3rd trimester is being good to you!!

AFM we had our beautiful baby boy on 4th July! The c sect was still a little hairy - I discovered I have an immunity to both spinals and epidurals so they really struggled to get me numb enough to not feel pain like last time and nearly resorted to GA but I grit my teeth and managed to get through it again! I'm a strange one so I'm told!!
We have named him Zac! (apologies tickled!!!) but I just love the name and hope you don't mind! he was born 7lb6oz not bad for 38.5 weeks, he's doing great, still a bit jaundice but midwife said the weather is so bad he just needs a bit of sun! he has now figured out night and day thank goodness and we are all settled at home nicely I now have my complete family and am so blessed, on cloud 9! I still have to pinch myself that in the space of 2 years I have 3 children! I am so lucky I can't believe our luck! I still see some of my baby and bump friends still trying for a baby and I am so very grateful that not only were we bless with ICSI help but also a natural miracle, I keep staring at Zac and I can't believe he's mine!

lots of love to everyone xxx

 

[tickledpink]

I'm so sorry to hear your bad news Summer. Sending hugs your way xx

And that's great news, Mummy and congratulations. Love the name

Isi, Wish2bmama, Clussy and anyone I've missed, I hope you're all doing well xx

AFM. I'm doing ok. I had the MRI on 28th June and then my review July 4th. They aid they were 'changes' on the scan which had me worried straight away as that's the word they used when I had my first scan and told me I had brain cancer... they said the tumour hasn't gotten bigger or smaller but just 'changes'. They sent it to the John Radcliffe hospital for a specialist to see - where I had my biopsy - and had to wait another 4 days for the result. Apparently it's dead scar tissue from the radiotherapy. So the tumour is under control for now.

I've just finished my third cycle of chemo out of six. I'm not sure what happens afterwards. I assume it's another MRI and they decide then. The chemo isn't too bad as long as I keep dosing myself up with anti-sickness tablets. And then I keep getting headaches as my consultant is trying to reduce my steroids (which reduce the swelling of my brain) as he doesn't want to me be on them for too long. I can handle the headaches with the painkillers he's given me, and i'm finally getting the strength back in my legs and my muscles are getting stronger and i can get up the stairs a lot easier.

Things have been busy around here as we've been having a bit of a spring clean, thanks to my parents helping out. It all started with hubby's parents breaking the bed in our spare room. No it's not what you think LOL. Hubby is one of these people who likes watching shopping channels and saw this fancy electric air bed on TV that looks like a normal bed. Both my parents and his parents stay over a lot to help out but it went bang one morning... so we needed a new bed and quickly! lol

Found a great website where we could get one for a great price and ended up buying one for ourselves as we need a new one. And then a dining set and some new lights and a small wardrobe, and chest of drawers for the spare room. We don't usually have brand new things but a life policy paid out as I have a terminal illness, so we treated ourselves
to a few new things, paid off the credit card and the mortgage! So apart from £250 on a store card, we're debt free... and it feels good!!! One less thing to worry about

I have the inlaws coming tomorrow... atleast they can't break this bed! lol. So I'd better think about doing a little tidying up. It looks like Toys'R'Us in our front room lol.

Take care and I'll try and stop by more often! Take carexx

 

[Britt11]

Hi girls from time to time I have secretly read your thread for a long time as we were suppose to go through IVF a couple of years ago and you guys gave me inspiration and I thought you were a great group. Isi buttercup and I are friends and have been for awhile as well on other threads. Im not sure why I never said anything...
I just cant not keep silent anymore, Tickledpink, my heart is breaking for you. Im so sorry you have to go through this, this world is not fair and so cruel as I have found out too. I think your spirit and tremendous attitude is contagious. I wish so much that they are wrong with the prognosis and you get through it. A friend of mine's gf got diagnosed with a metastatic brain tumor a year ago but she is on some experimental drugs from the US and doing very well. Could you maybe look into that?

I am not telling you this for a pity party for me, but last year I went into labour with my beautiful daughter (I ended up conceiving her naturally just before we were to start IVF), I was 41 weeks and everything was perfect but do to hospital negligence they nearly cost us both our lives. My daughter suffered a devastating brain injury as they deprived her of oxygen for hours and lost her heart beat shortly after she was born for 22 minutes. She is 1 year old and remains in the hospital, they believe she is unable to see, hear, she cant even swallow (all due to her birth injury she was perfect). My heart is broken for her. I just about died, intubated and in ICU and lost my uterus for them to save my life, so I cant have anymore children. I just want you to know, that i dont know why these terrible awful things have to happen in this world. Just when we think we have everything that is important something awful can happen in the blink of any eye.
I hope you ladies dont mind me posting here, but I really wanted to reach out to tickled and share my view to all of you.
I am full of tears right now.
I think you are an amazing woman Tickled, keep strong and please keep fighting. They didnt give my daughter a day to live and she is still fighting.
hugs xo