glasgow centre for reproductive medicine, cardonald glasgow.

[sparklespink]

Hi

Im new to this. Had 2 failed IUI's with GCRM. Now about to start IVF, just going to make consents app. My amh is 18. Has anyone had any experience with egg sharing as we are looking in to this to help reduce our costs as well as try and help someone else.

 

[threebirds]

Hi three birds. I'm at the pre contemplative stage. Attended a fertility assessment at gcrm in may. Staff were great and we have an appt to discuss treatment in October. Best of luck. I'm sure your prob sick of hearing these type of stories but my dh's mum was having babies well into her forties (naturally) and she always says she coped better in her forties than twenties (mentally and physically).*

Hi wallie sending a huge hug to you. I really hope the next cycle works for you. Thats good your focusing on getting yourself healthy. What are you doing health wise as in need of some inspiration xx

Thank you dreaminhopin & believe me i never tire of hearing older women success stories - that's what gives me hope!
Good luck

 

[threebirds]

Well ive just read through all 30 something pages, god this is a roller coaster
Really sorry for you ladies that didnt have success. I know how gutting that is.
Yet we go on & find hope from somewhere.
Im in quite a good place this month. And i think making the decision to go to GCRM is helping as we were unsure whether to try again in Belfast or not. The travel will be a bit of a pain but basically its a wks trip to glasgow and we have good friends there
Does anyone know or go to a fertility accupuncturist in Glasgow?
Really interested to hear about the donor egg set up as its something i might be ready to tentatively explore if this doesnt work.
If anyone wants to post a description of the GCRM that would be really helpful!

Lets hope for more GCRM BFPs really soon!!

 

[macca197831]

Well ive just read through all 30 something pages, god this is a roller coaster
Really sorry for you ladies that didnt have success. I know how gutting that is.
Yet we go on & find hope from somewhere.
Im in quite a good place this month. And i think making the decision to go to GCRM is helping as we were unsure whether to try again in Belfast or not. The travel will be a bit of a pain but basically its a wks trip to glasgow and we have good friends there
Does anyone know or go to a fertility accupuncturist in Glasgow?
Really interested to hear about the donor egg set up as its something i might be ready to tentatively explore if this doesnt work.
If anyone wants to post a description of the GCRM that would be really helpful!

Lets hope for more GCRM BFPs really soon!!

Hi Threebirds, I go to a fertility acupuncturist at Jan De Vries her name is Payal Montague and I cant reccommend her highly enough. My partner and I have been seeing her since April and after a few sessions my husbands counts went from 19 million to 58 million and motility up by 15%. My cycles are now regular as clockwork and she has given me lots of advice on nutrition, supplements, lifestyle choices. I also feel really relaxed when I have been to a session. More importantly my AMH went from 8 to 10.1 after 2 months of seeing her. Going into this ivf I feel confident that I have given it my best shot and im thankful to her for that alone! She has been a great source of encouragement over the last few months and I am seeing her a bit more now that I have started stims and will see her a bit more during EC and ET.

Sparklespink welcome to the thread!

I had my first shot of Menopur today and feeling slightly sick but glad to be getting started! I now need to wait on my next scan which is next Friday and estimated date for EC is around 9th-11th October.

 

[Bluebell bun]

Hi Sparkle and welcome!
Macca, I feel very under prepared for this in comparison to you!! My appointment is tomorrow for my scan, bloods and first injection. Feeling seriously nervy about it all now that it's happening. My OH keeps looking at me with a worried look on his face as well which is not helping!! I just hope we are doing the right thing, if only we could predict the future! I'm going to ask about exercise as well tomorrow, although I have promised to give up my running this cycle. I'll just need to make do with the gym. Fortunately, I can get to the appointment before I start work at 9am so that's one less thing to stress about. I'm guessing there are only so many times I can be at the dentist over the next few weeks!!

 

[sandoval_star]

Good luck Bluebell! Hope all goes well today x

 

[macca197831]

Bluebell, at the end of the day sometimes I think it just comes down to a wee bit of luck. My acupuncturist told me that she has seen perfect IVF cycles fail and not so perfect be successful. Everyone is different, I hope we both get a good result!!

Good luck with your appointment today, let me know how you get on!! x

 

[Bluebell bun]

Hey guys! All went well today and have just given myself the first injection so no going back now!
Macca, I think you're right and it's just luck! Fingers crossed we will be lucky

 

[macca197831]

Hey bluebell, how you getting on with the injections? I've been feeling really nauseaus and today I have had twinges on and off in my abdomen hopefully that's a sign things are happening!

 

[Bluebell bun]

Macca, doing ok so far. Have had a bit of a headache this afternoon but think it's probably just because I had a busy afternoon at work!

 

[threebirds]

Good luck bluebell

 

[dreaminghopin]

Bluebel and macca.. Have everything crossed for you. Xxxx

 

[Bluebell bun]

Hey girls! How are we all doing?
Macca, how are you? Are you due back tomorrow for a scan? I go on Friday. Feeling ok'ish so far, have been quite headachey all week and I am starting to feel a slight uncomfortable feeling in my pelvis, although maybe I'm just over analysing things. Yet another pregnancy announcement today at work! Feel a wee bit tearful but I'm just scared at the thought of being disappointed if this doesn't work.

 

[dreaminghopin]

Sounds like a lots going on down there bluebel which can only be a good thing.

Just had another consultation today at gcrm. Although they said they were happy to start ivf proceedings, because we conceived last dec if I was his sis etc he would be advising me to keep trying for another few months. Feeling in total limbo as really thought we would leave having made a decision xxx

 

[dreaminghopin]

He was lovely though and very honest x

 

[sandoval_star]

Sounding good Bluebell - definitely something going on in there! How's things with you Macca?

Dreaminghopin - It's definitely hard when you feel stuck in limbo when all you want is to get pregnant. Take a few days to discuss it fully with dh and at the end of the day if you feel you are wasting time and want to start ivf, the decision is yours and you can feel happy with it. Hope you're ok.

Dh and I have our consents apt tomorrow. Day 21 of my cycle is Monday which is when Prof Nelson said he would like to start treatment! So excited but getting very nervous x

 

[Minno]

Hi ladies. How are we all doing? Bluebell, macca, you're both well on your way now. I'm looking forward to following your journey and sending you both lots of baby dust!!
Sand, I am starting this cycle too. Just waiting to hear whether its day 21 or day 1 that I start on. Either way it will be about middle of this month. I am really nervous which is weird cos I've waiting a long time to get to this point. Maybe the reality is sinking in. What if it doesn't work? What if it does? What if it does and then something goes wrong. Aarrgghhhhhh

 

[sandoval_star]

I hear ya Minno; I'm having every anxiety/worry that you mentioned!

 

[macca197831]

Hi Girls,

I am such an IDIOT!!! I was supposed to be at the GCRM this morning for my scan and completely got my days mixed up and thought it was tomorrow!!! I have called them and they said it was ok and I could come in tomorrow morning instead! I cant beleive I did that, im so annoyed at myself!!

I have been feeling a bit sick on the drugs and feeling a bit uncomfortable in my pelvis - im hoping thats a sign that things are working!!

Bluebell, looks like we are now on track to have our appointments at the same time! lol xx

 

[Bluebell bun]

Macca, what time is your appointment? I am going at 08.45. Shall I wear a pink carnation or something!!