Anyone starting IVF cycle in April/May?

[star25]

Thats a good idea to tell them, I told them last time but they took ages to give me any anti nausea meds as would make me more drowsy! I really couldn't have felt much worse lol, also dh wasnt allowed on the day surgery ward so made me feel even worse being on my own

 

[YearningHeart]

Hi ladies!!! How are you all??
Iv missed coming here and I am so eager to catch up with new updates, iv not read any old posts yet, I'm going to read some but I have missed sooo much! So I want an update from all of you... I can't wait to read them.

Sorry iv been away for a while. I was unwell running in and out of hospittial, had work, busy and sometimes no internet connection.. But I missed coming on here.

I hope you are all doing well and I hope there are some lovely positive posts here, ok I'm going to go back and start reading some.. Lol

Xx

 

[YearningHeart]

Lizzie - wow I can't believe how far you have reached in your treatment, egg collection then by the time you know it it will embryo transfer yaaaay that's great! I'm hoping all goes well for you! Xx

(I'm still reading old posts) haha

 

[YearningHeart]

Mowat - yay your transfer is around the corner.. Next Friday right? So that's a week away.. Hope all goes well of you! X

Star - sorry to hear the scratch was not as you expected, sometimes these things do hurt, I found when I had the smear test it hurt pretty bad when they put the plastic thing in.. They do say if you are tensed it hurts more, I think that was my problem. So what's your next step? Your IVF is from September right? Hope all goes well. X

Jackdoll - how are you getting on? How's your health? Good luck on your scan! Have you had any scans so far?

Emz - I think a holiday sounds like a great idea before IVF trust me. Me and my husband couldn't afford a holiday abroad so instead we just planned trips within the city which was good enough, it's good to relax and freshen the mind before IVF as it is a tough journey.. I hope this time it works for you and all this wait is worth it. X

Iv read few of the posts, hope you are all well. X

 

[mowat]

Yup, Friday. Getting really anxious to get on with it! Bought more FRER last night. I'm sure I'll be testing 4dpt!

I don't know about you other ladies, but I didn't find ER painful at all. I just had a mild pain reliever and an ativan I think. Wasn't bad at all.

Nice to see you back Yearning!

 

[star25]

Hi yearningheart, good to have you back

How have you been? You said youve been in and out of hospital, hope youre ok?

Yes I'm hoping to start the ivf in Sept, ive read the scratch is meant to help in natural conception so maybe I'll get a miracle next cycle, lol I highly doubt it though but excited to be starting in the next 6-8 week's

 

[YearningHeart]

Mowat - heyy just out of interest were you put to sleep during the ER? I was put to sleep both times so felt nothing, but after I did have cramps and felt weak the whole day. Good luck for next Friday

Star - yay that's good! September is not far off, you can prepare for IVF with healthy eating exercise etc just getting the body ready for it, trust me you miss the exercise after. I really do miss doing my exercise routine, I do a little but not like jumping around. Lol
So right now will you be doing anything or waiting for September? As in is there any process for you before the IVF? Hope all goes well.
Iv been fine, much better than before. I had bad acid reflux so had to go hospitial then I bled at 8 weeks and again at the, they booked me in for an emergency scan the next day which turned out that everything was fine and I'm expecting twins! so now that it's twins, iv had so many appointments, tests and scans but all is good.
I can't wait to hear of BFP from everyone. X

 

[lizzie78]

Yearning - great to have you back. Been thinking about you. I just knew it was going to be twins. Sounds like you have had some worrying times but hopefully things are looking good now?

Mowat, we'll be having transfer on the same day and my mind has also just turned to needing to buy a stash of frers. Are you having to Travel again and if so when do you leave?

Star, do you have anything planned for August as a last 'huzzah' type thing before starting to cycle?

Afm, everything ok here, feeling bloated and uncomfortable now but not long to go until Tuesday xxxx

 

[star25]

Thats fantastic news yearningheart!! Did you have 2 transferred? Sorry cant remember, so pleased for you
I dont have anything to do now until starting stims, I cant wait!

 

[YearningHeart]

Lizzie - oh that's great both of you on the same day! There will be so much going on in this thread. You must be excited. Few more days left.

 

[mowat]

Twins! How exciting. If I remember correctly you transferred two?

No, I wasn't put to sleep during ER. I had an Ativan and then something that made me kind of loopy---can't remember the name at the moment. Still felt everything I think, just felt wacky! Didn't really hurt much at all. I'm glad I was awake as it was really interesting watching what was going on on the ultrasound screen. Afterwards I got to see images as the embryologist worked on the eggs in a petri dish. Very cool. I think I missed my calling!

So exciting we're both during transfer on the same day! Yes, I have to travel again. I'm planning on flying down on Thursday and maybe staying until Sunday to give myself a bit of time to rest. I don't imagine anything will change after my u/s on Monday, but I guess it's possible.

 

[JACKDOLL]

Good to hear from you yearning, glad everything going well for you, I'm sure the bleeding was very worrying...
Good luck girls on EC/ET this week. Can't wait to hear how's yous get on.. Exciting times and yous will be PUPO very soon..
Mowat I tested first response from 5dp5dt and got a very clear positive. Is your frozen embies 5d blasts?
Yearning I had an 8 week scan and it was amazing. Looking forward to my scan on Tuesday then ill be in holiday mode getting all organised for my happy Hols..

 

[star25]

Lizzie I havent really got anything planned for August but should be moving house at the start of august so will be very busy with that as weve been so much new furniture and stuff already it will take me a week to move!
Hopefully be having friends to stay one weekend, theyve just had a baby girl 3 weeks ago and shes gorgeous so hope they come to stay for more cuddles!

How exciting 2 transfers on one day, it will be a busy busy thread, eek!

 

[mowat]

Yup, five day. Okay, I'll definitely be testing at 4 then! You are an enabler Jackdoll!

 

[JACKDOLL]

Lol mowat, but don't be disappointed if you don't get BFP early because only the small few implant early, good luck, everything crossed.. Am I right in saying you already have a son/daughter? Was that ivf too?

 

[YearningHeart]

Wow Mowat your brave.. I'm a right chicken. I remember when I went for the Egg collection the doctor said you won't feel anything but might be little aware of what's going on, after I did feel little dizzy but still little aware so I said to her, put me to sleep just put me to sleep, I don't want to know anything! Haha so she gave me the oxygen thing and I was gone within few seconds. Yep I did have 2 embryos put in.

Jackdoll - good luck on your Tuesdays scan and yep enjoy the holiday. I would love to go on a holiday. Make the most of it.

Star - oh that's good at least you will be busy buys before the IVF so time will pass pretty quick for you. It must be exciting to be moving house, good luck with it.

 

[mowat]

Yes, I do have a son Jackdoll. He's 4 1/2. He was conceived easily and I had a normal pregnancy. We've now been trying for 3 years for number two. Three miscarriages and now just trouble conceiving. Really hope this works!

 

[JACKDOLL]

Everything crossed for you mowat.. Think & stay positive.. I love boys my nephews are so loveable xxx

 

[twinklemama]

Hi ladies!
Yearning, so delighted for you expecting twins! How exciting! I think when I get my BFP eventually I'll be a little disappointed if it's only one! Greedy but sure we've been through enough to warrant it lol!

Star, vitamin drinks sound gross but it'll be worth it. I'm kinda reassured that all the potions I've been taking are pretty much what your clinic are giving you. I'm going for my biospy later this week so it'll be just like your scratch, fingers crossed its quick! Don't worry about the egg collection, especially if you're gonna be sedated, you won't feel a thing. I've had 2 with sedation and 1 with pain relief. Sedation is awesome, the only rubbish but is having to wait until you come round a bit to hear how many eggs you've got, whereas without sedation they counted it out loud for us as they were checking them under the microscope.

Mowat, good luck for transfer! Hope it all goes wel.

Lizzie, good luck for your EC, can't wait to hear how many eggs and embies you get! Xo

 

[mowat]

Had my u/s yesterday and everything is looking good. Booked my flight last night. Fly out Thursday night and transfer Friday morning. PUPO!