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[macca197831]

Thanks Minno! How are you doing, still feeling nervous? X

 

[Bluebell bun]

Minno, I found the certrotide fine. Hopefully you won't have any problems with it.
So Macca, did you treat yourself to anything? I bought a really nice, extremely fitted dress! That's how optimistic I am!!!! Going away with friends for a weekend break to Turnberry in Nov so thought it would be nice to wear for dinner

 

[macca197831]

Bluebell, I bought an oversized denim shirt as I was trying to be optimistic! Walked 200 yards and lost the optimism and bought a fitted black dress for a night out I have in November!

I feel better today but still have no idea which way it's going to go on Thursday! I think in a way I don't allow myself to be too positive just in case!!!

I've just booked a table for OH and I to go for dinner on Saturday! If its good news we will be celebrating and if its bad news I will be getting drunk!

 

[Minno]

Thanks Minno! How are you doing, still feeling nervous? X

Yup, still nervous but also just want to get started now. I can't believe the time is finally here after all this waiting around. I'm in first thing and then off to work after so ill let you know what happens tomoro night.

Thx bluebell that's good to know re the cetrotide. I hope I find it ok too.

I am soooo excited for you and macca. I am living vicariously at the moment and that's a bit easier than going thru it I expect lol xx

 

[macca197831]

Good luck Minno!!

 

[Bluebell bun]

Good luck Minno xxx

 

[Minno]

righto girls. Had my cetrotide jab this morning which was fine - never felt it at all until she pulled the needle out and the site got a bit red and itchy and was a bit swollen throughout the day - but has now died down. Almost died when she got out the mixing needle - it was huge! Luckily the actual jab needle was much smaller. Had a very slight headache this aft but nothing more than I usually get at the end of af. Have to self inject Fri thru Sun and then, scan on Monday and if lining at 6mm they will start to plan egg thaw!!! OMG!!! I hadn't really think it could be that quick - I though lining had to be way in excess of 6mm but maybe by the time the ggs thaw and they fertilise them etc the lining will be thicker. I'm on 6mg progynova as from today. They never did a baseline scan - so guess will just have to see what its at next week.
So my questions are: did anyone else get the redness at the injection site AND Bluebell, how did you manage the syringe mixing etc for cetrotide???

Now, also something else ladies. I asked would it be likely to have af before test day if treatment hadn't worked and she said that it shouldn't occur as the pessaries should stop it? Any thoughts on that one?

How are we all doing today. Oh my goodness Macca and Bluebell only a few days til testing...how are you feeling?

Sand, Mandy - how are you doing - any more treatment news?
xxx

 

[sandoval_star]

Started the self-injections yesterday and so far so good. I was quite headache-y last night but kept drinking water which helped a bit. I've not actually managed to self-inject yet, dh has had to do it. I keep getting geared up to go for it then can't actually bring myself to stab it in! I'll keep trying though.

Minno, that's really quick for you! You must be so excited. Macca and Bluebell, I can't even imagine how you both are feeling.. I'm so excited for you both! I really admire your willpower too, I think I would have tested by now.

 

[macca197831]

Minno glad to hear you got on well this morning! Your lining will definitely have thickened up by Monday so don't worry! Mine went up 4mm in 4 days! My accupuncture lady had me eating lots of grapes and pumpkin seeds as they are supposed to help with the thickness! Who knows if its true but I did it anyway and by the time I got to retrieval mine was 14mm!


Sand, once you get the first injection out the way it gets easier and just becomes part of your daily routine. Good going on the water, I found drinking a lot really helped make me feel better when stimmimg.

It was my first day back to work today as I have taken holidays until now. I lasted 3 hours then had to come home because I was really teary. I definitely feel like AF is on its way, I have had cramps all day and my tummy is really bloated. I'm not hopeful at all anymore and struggling to stay positive.

Bluebell how are you feeling? I take my hat off to you for carrying on with work as normal, I don't know how you've done it!!

 

[Bluebell bun]

Mmm, not sure how I'm doing. Cramps and bloating are surely encouraging signs ?
I feel really irritated inside today with the pessaries and went to loo tonight and big chunks came out which were slightly discoloured with old blood( sorry completely TMI I know). I've given up, I know this hasn't worked

 

[Minno]

Thanks macca, on my dummy run with Dundee my lining was only 8.6 so 14 mm is brilliant! I eat a lot of grapes anyway but will buy some pumpkin seeds now too. Someone told me today that pineapple juice I supposed to help with implantation?

Sand I know, it's so quick. If I had to coordinate cycles with a donor it would be much longer but at this rate it will all be over in a couple of weeks! How are things goin with u? I think I'm gonna get dh to inject me - I don't think I'll be able to jab it in and he's dying to do it lol

Macca, could it be just the pessaries making you feel crampy? The nurse today old me that sometimes happens and sometimes also brown discharge?
I am keeping everything crossed that this works for you hun. But even if not, you have a frostie and that will give u another chance if it comes to it (but I don't think it will).
Stay strong !!

Xx

 

[Minno]

Bluebell hun the old blood could be anything, from implantation or the embryo burrowing down. Easy for me to say but don't give up hope. It can still be bfp on Friday xxx

 

[sandoval_star]

Stay positive girls xx

 

[Bluebell bun]

So, having been up the whole night crying I have just googled crinone gel discharge and it seems as though it is v common to have big chunks of grey/black stuff coming out whilst using it!! Still don't believe for a minute this has worked but feel a tad better. I feel totally on fire inside with it though

 

[Minno]

I was going to say I thought I had read something about that somewhere! There's still hope. Hurrah!
What's the irritation bluebell? Is it sore or uncomfy? Would it be worth ringing the clinic to check?

 

[Bluebell bun]

I was thinking of giving them a phone this morning just to ask. You should see the state of me his morning. Talk about rough, I look as if I've been hitting the drink or something.
You doing ok Minno? Sounds as if things will be moving really swiftly for you! V exciting!!!
Sand, glad your injections are going ok so far. I'm sure if you keep trying you will manage to do it yourself It seems a bit odd at first though.
Macca, how are you today! I think it has helped being at work, distracts me. Nobody knows so no chance of being upset by well meaning enquiries
Mandy, how are you feeling?
Wallie, hope you are well and have settled into your new home xx

 

[Minno]

Morning bluebell. Hope you're not off to work in that state?!
I am doing ok thanks and just trying to psych myself up for next week. I still think it will be a couple of weeks before transfer - of we make it to that stage - but things are defo moving. I'm like u with the work thing, it's a distraction. I'd go crazy left alone with my thoughts if I was at home. Having said that I'm planning a few dad off around transfer time.
Have a good day and let us know how u get on with the clinic. Are u using cyclogest? X

 

[mandy1971]

Morning girls, I'm a total plonker, did first injection on Sunday after arriving home from my trip, I accidentally gave myself half the dose of Gonal f I realised my error last night,phoned marco who was on call and I've just to let the nurses know when I have my first scan on Thursday.... Here was me saying I wouldn't get stressed out this time too.....he didn't appear to be too concerned by it though.
Blue and macca, well done not testing, as minno says, bloating is normal early pregnancy sign, and the blood can be implantation bleeding and irritation from using the pessaries.

 

[macca197831]

Minno, they say pineapple core is good for implantation. I read that eating a slice of pineapple including the core for 5 days after implantation is supposed to help. Also Brazil nuts are supposed to help because they are full of selenium.

Bluebell don't panic I have had the chunks with the pessaries too albeit they were just white. I think the blood is really positive it could be implantation spotting. I read on one of the success posts this was a symptom for one of the girls.

I am working from home today. If I enjoyed my job then I think going back to work would have helped me. I have hated it for about a year and the office environment is awful. I have only stayed cos we we knew we were going to go through the IVF. It puts pressure on this to work because if it doesn't and I need to stick it out until we get pregnant I will be miserable. If I was pregnant I wouldn't care but if I'm not I will be back in the dilemma of deciding whether to move on.

I still have the dull ache you get when your period is due, I'm just not feeling hopeful at all. I am dreading Thursday and terrified about taking the call!

Mandy, I'm sure you will be fine with only taking half the dose you have enough time to make up for it and get your ovaries responding!

 

[Bluebell bun]

Thanks girls. Phoned clinic and they said not to worry about it and it is just residue from the gel and can often be discoloured.
Mandy, that's good that he didn't seem concerned about your half dose. Probably one dose won't make much difference.
Macca, lots of ladies seem to feel as if AF is about to come before getting their BFP so stay positive. Not long to go now. Hopefully, you'll be pregnant and then off on mat leave so you won't have to worry about the work situation.