Anyone starting IVF cycle in April/May?

[JACKDOLL]

Morning girls. It's my official test day. Even though I've been testing for 7 days now. BIG FAT POSITIVE. Yeehaa I'm so excited but still very very nervous. Constantly having twinges in my belly and some cramps. Also have a tighting feeling in my belly..
Good luck to everyone going through treatment and my heart goes out to those who have had failed cycles, I have been their and you will get through it. Stay strong xxx

 

[YearningHeart]

Jackdoll - ohhh yaaaay it is your test day!!!! We will be waiting for news! How exciting, wishing u all the best.

Star - yep don't worry you will have plenty of rest during the IVF and it's so nice. Yeah it does sound you had a super busy day and lack of sleep does not help. Do try to catch up on sleep though. I was so busy before the IVF because I planned on taking time off work during the 2ww so there was so much to do before, it was madness. Now I'm just chilling

 

[YearningHeart]

Jackdoll - I just remembered, you test at home isn't it and not a blood test at the hospital?

Either way congratulations on the BFP. I am really happy for you, I hope u have a happy and healthy 9 months. X

 

[JACKDOLL]

Hey yearning, yes I do a hpt myself, I have been talking to the hospital, I am 4 weeks 2 days pregnant and will have my scan in 3 weeks time to hear the baby's heart beat xx
I'm sure my doctor would do my bloods but what's meant to be will be & I'm just going to enjoy it....xxx

How are you feeling?

 

[lizzie78]

Official congrats jackdoll sending you lots of baby dust

 

[star25]

Yayayayay jackdoll! Definitely your right, just enjoy it and have a happy and healthy 9 months xx

 

[lizzie78]

Sorry I'd missed a page!

Star - Stimms will be after my next AF so I start my down reg injections a week tomorrow for 2-3 weeks (depending on how long AF takes!) then I start Stimms so probably around 21st June. Have just realised that they have me on Clexane as a blood thinner (I had deep vein thrombosis when I was younger) so as soon as I have triggered I'll start on that so won't get a break from injections in the TWW but I guess I'll be so used to it by that point that it won't make a huge difference.

Yearning Heart - Asda sell IVF and Cancer drugs on a not for profit basis. I got a quote but it would only save us about £150. By the time I've paid for a prescription and some needles from elsewhere it wouldn't save us much. The pharmacist did say that the quote I have from the clinic is quite a good one already and that they aren't making much profit on it. Based on timescales I'm going to order from the clinic. I'm just impatiently waiting fro DH to transfer the money from our savings so that I can call them. I'm working away 3 days next week so I'm fretting about getting them delivered in time.

xxx

 

[YearningHeart]

Yep Jackdoll you enjoy it! You must be excited for the scan.. How exciting.
I'm feeling normal lol, just cramps and that's it really.

 

[JACKDOLL]

Thanks girls. Still can't believe it & don't think it will ever sink in, Xxx

 

[YearningHeart]

Jackdoll - I just realised you have been TTC for many years, 11 years? Wow that's so long. I'm so happy this one worked for you. You truly deserve it. X

 

[JACKDOLL]

Hey yearning, no I've been with my hubby since we were 17. So 11 years. Got married 2011 and been trying straight away. Only 3 years but it feels longer with everyone getting pregnant around me and then having their 2nd 3rd child etc. how are you finding it not testing? Have you any tests? Do you feel like you want to test? I woke up 5dp5dt and just had to test.

 

[YearningHeart]

Jackdoll - oh silly me, yeah I read it wrong. I know what you mean, TTC always does feel like forever doesn't matter weather it be few months or years. Iv been TTC for 6 years and never seen a BFP.

As for wanting to test, well yesterday I had to go to my house for something, DH picked me and naughty me went upstairs to my room in my draw to take pregnancy test strips only to find out that there was none left!!!
I had so many ovulation strips and must of confused them with pregnancy strips. Hahahah so I thought ok maybe it's not meant to be.

I did ask DH if we can pop to a superstore to get a pregnancy kit but he is against the idea of testing in case I get all emotion etc. as for me, to be honest I really do want to test but at the same time I don't want to test and that's because I am scared so I will just wait.

X

 

[JACKDOLL]

Good on you for not testing. My 1st cycle I waited right up until day before test day and it was obviously bfn and I was so annoyed. But with my 1st cycle I had no symptoms, cramps, pains, nothing so just got on with it. This cycle I remember telling you guys I was t going to test then I just had the urge from 4dp5dt and knew something was going on. But everyone is different and I was very early to be getting BFP's from 5dp5dt with only 1 embie. I'm praying its a wee strong one...xx
6 years is a long time, I have never seen a BFP until now.

 

[mowat]

I started injections last Wednesday and I think they're anticipating my retrieval next Wednesday. Just noticed some information online advising bed rest after transfer. Did anyone have to do this? I was anticipating flying home the day after transfer.

Just curious if anyone that is doing a frozen cycle can give me a vague calendar of when I would need to be here again (in case this one doesn't work). I'm assuming you can move right on to a frozen cycle if your first cycle fails. When do you start blood tests and u/s? I'm trying to plan a trip to visit family and I'm trying to anticipate when I'd need to be here if this cycle doesn't work.

Not sure if I've just watched too many Ewan McGregor movies or are the drugs doing something major to my libido! Holy cow. Is it just me, or is this common?

Yeah for appointment countdown Star! So excited for you too Lizzie! It is scary when it starts to feel real, isn't it.

 

[twinklemama]

Hey girls, sorry I've been MIA this week, have been busy and also just needed to clear my head a bit.

Jackdoll, official congratulations pet, you've done it!!!! Hopefully ur dream will be here by valentines day!!

Yearningheart, good for you for not testing. I tried to buy a test on 7dp5dt and couldn't get a first response kit that I wanted so took it as a sign that I shouldn't be testing! Only managed to wait 1 more day tho. As much as I think waiting until otd is the best thing to do, I'm glad I've tested early on my last 2 cycles as I wouldn't know that I'd had chemical pregnancies without it. It's completely crap when the BFP turns to BFN but it does give the Dr's something to work with-they now know I've been pregnant twice, they just need to figure out why I'm not staying pregnant.

Lizzie, so exciting you're starting soon, the countdown really is on! Don't stress about your diet, you're about to put your body through a really punishing treatment so I reckon you deserve a few treats. And look how many scallies get pregnant while living off a diet of chips and cider!! A few glasses of wine won't ruin your chances.

Mowat, glad to hear your follies are growing nicely! I don't know how long you would have to wait if you were doing FET, but my clinic suggests you wait 3 months between cycles so that's probably a good guide.

Star, you sound like a busy lady! Hopefully it's putting the time in for u xo

AFM, it's back to basics for me, plenty of bd for us this week, ewcm today so ov is on the way. I'm figuring that if I'm ever gonna get pregnant naturally, it'll be this month. The scratch apparently "works" for a couple of months after it's done, plus I remember reading that they recommend women who have miscarried to try again straight away as your body "remembers" being pregnant and is more likely to accept it again quickly. And DH's SA at EC was much better than ever before with him taking wellman supplements. Also did some research online and have started taking ubiquinol supplements today-powerful antioxidant which gives energy to all the cells in the body including eggs and sperm, and supposedly embryos too so it helps them to keep growing until a good nutritional supply is established. Also reduces DNA fragmentation whilst the eggs are growing. Don't I sound smart lol!?? Here's hoping for a miracle!

Emz, how are u doing pet?

Hope everyone is well, that's enough rambling from me xoxo

 

[JACKDOLL]

Morning twinkle, yes you sound very smart and I'm sure you are very smart.. I'm sure hubby is delighted with all the beding this week, can't remember the last time we bed.. Lol poor man haha...
Fingers & toes crossed for you xxxxx

AFM we have a wedding today. Can't be bothered but I'm sure it will be a good day xxx

How are you yearning? Still staying away from tests??

 

[mowat]

Go Twinkle go!

Also curious about testing Yearning---how are you doing?

Had a different doctor at my u/s this morning. He was very happy and wants me to do the trigger tonight. Then he started talking about hyper stimulation and how we might have to wait to do a transfer until next cycle. What? Where did this come from? Just feeling a little down. This whole process is so up and down.

 

[twinklemama]

Awh Mowat, don't stress, just wait and see what happens. The important thing to remember is that if you have to freeze all and wait until next cycle, they're doing it for your own safety. Hopefully it won't come to that tho. Fingers crossed xoxo

Afm, the ONLY thing good about our cycle failing is that I'm able to have a few glasses of prosceco this evening out in the sunshine while the BBQ is cooking!! Bliss xo

 

[mowat]

Thanks Twinkle. Yup, trying to look on the bright side! Just heard from the nurse and apparently my levels are in the "red zone". You think I can mentally bring them down? I am going to ignore the beautiful sunny day here and sit on the couch watching movies---feel like I'm about to go into labour.

 

[mowat]

How is everyone? Been quiet here lately.