glasgow centre for reproductive medicine, cardonald glasgow.

[Foxybabyhg3]

It did cross my mind There was someone there on 31st at the same time as us and i was wondering lol!

I was there at 07:30am, most of my appts will be now so minimal work disruption. In fact I was in the office (city centre) by 8am Its good really as DH works 5 mins away from home so he can drop me off on the way, drop off the Gonal-F in the fridge and head off to work and setill be there before 9am.

I think this is one of the advantages of going private. I dread to think of the appt times at GRI on NHS

Gonna run up and down stairs to see if it brings it on-prob won't work bu you never know

 

[Minno]

Ha ha bloody af - never shows when you need her to and is always there when you don't!
Brilliant that you can have our appts and minimal work disruption. We live outside Glasgow so not as easy but can attend the Edinburgh clinic for some things which makes life easier.

 

[Foxybabyhg3]

I'm in Carfin-near Motherwell, but work in Glasgow-its not too far, its 6 and half a dozen really for distance, I suppose, but seeing as I work in Glasgow, this one is eaier

 

[macca197831]

Hey ladies, had our 8 week scan today. It was a pretty nerve racking experience but I am delighted to say we have twins on board!!!!

Both babies are measuring well and we could see their heartbeats! Hoping the next 5 weeks go by smoothly and everything works out ok!!! Xx

 

[Foxybabyhg3]

That is all

Seriously-OMG congratulations. You must me ecstatic!

 

[sandoval_star]

Oh wow Macca, twins!! That's so exciting
I can imagine how scary it must be, I'm excited but already kinda dreading mine x

 

[macca197831]

Thanks girls!!! Foxy baby good luck with your treatment, the GCRM are just fantastic!

Sand it's so surreal, the nurse doing the scan has to keep a complete poker face until she knows exactly what she is seeing! It feels like a lifetime you are just staring at the screen praying for a baby to be there!!! It was the most nerve racking part of the process for both me and my husband! Xxx

 

[subaru555]

Hi Girls, had my internal and bloods done on Monday at GCRM. DH sample also done.

I read loads of this thread.

Can someone give me an idiot step by step of what happened on the day of your iui?

We have a 2 year old and were booked in for ivf but the cycle before it just happened naturally after trying for 6 years!?

Were you there with DH when he produced the sample which was then used for your iui. I feel really funny about not being there and almost feel like it wouldn't be right if I wasn't. This sounds daft probably to most of you but I'm just quite emotional about it all - feeling very invaded and protective of DH which I can't understand as I've never had this feeling before. We took our son and one of us had to wait in the waiting room with our son while the other had the tests carried out, so it felt a bit too separated for me - lesson learned - no son next time!

Consultation is on the 3rd of December.

Congrats on your twins!!

 

[Minno]

Wow Macca that is the most wonderful news!!! I'm so happy for you. Twins on board. Were you hoping for twins? How long did the scan take? Xxxx

 

[Minno]

Macca mention to ask, what happens now? Do you get handed back to your gp or do gcrm offer the 12 w scan too? Have you thought about getting the 3d/4d scan?

Good luck tomoro Wallie, keeping everything crossed your bets comes back nice and strong. How is the bleeding now? X

 

[sandoval_star]

Eek macca, that sounds so nerve wracking!! Amazing news though.

Wallie, best of luck for a nice strong beta!

Foxy, hope af has came so you can get started

Subaru, I'm sorry hon I'm not sure about the process for iui? I had IVF and when dh gave his samples I was never present, he always went downstairs to do it. In fact, lots of the treatment aspects were carried out individually but I'm not sure if this has to be the same for iui x

 

[x0xjacquix0x]

Morning everyone,

Was just checking in to see how everyone is doing and WOW how nice a surprise to see so many BFP's, this really is a lucky thread- I am so happy for you all

Wallie- Massive congrats, I know its been a long road but im praying you get a sticky and a strong result. Bleeding is very normal although I know i would worry also. Everything crossed!

Macca- TWINS!! Amazing, Im just over 25 weeks now with twins and apart from being quite large I cant say ive had 2 many issues. A bit of pelvis pain but i think that is expected - I would get to your GP asap. You will probably be seen by a consultant rather than midwife and also get heaps of extra scans and likely deliver around 37 weeks , its flown in for us.

Sandoval and Minno- Congrats on your BFP's so exciting

Foxy- Hope you arent delayed 2 long, bloody typical that when you want AF to come she never arrives.

How is Mandy getting on?

Take care ladies xxx

 

[sandoval_star]

Cant believe you are so far along already Jacqui! That has really flew in. Hope you enjoy the rest, can't wait to hear about your babbas! x

 

[Wallie]

It's great to read how everyone is doing so well, I'm pleased for you all.

Unfortunately for me it's not good news, I've started to bleed heavily now. I had two really painful cramps late last night and since then I've had what I would call medium to heavy bleeding, just like AF. I think it's all over for me. I'll still get my beta done later today and post down to the clinic though as I'm sure they'll need to confirm it.

I must admit it was the most wonderful feeling ever I had for just one day, that I was at last going to be a mum, and have a family. I just wish it could have stayed.

Of course it's still too early to say what we'll do now, give up or try again. Honestly ladies would you keep trying?

 

[Minno]

Oh no Wallie, that's awful, I'm so sorry. Still post your bloods off though cos you just never know. I am still having on and off bleeding/spotting. Just when I think it's gone bam it turns up again. I'm sick of it!

If it is bad news give yourself some time over Xmas and see how you feel about trying again. Would you consider donor egg?

Thinking of you. I know how awful it is xxx

 

[sandoval_star]

Wallie, I'm so sorry. I can't even begin to imagine how you are feeling. There's definitely still some hope there, despite the bleeding getting heavier. As for trying again, I really don't know what I would do. If it was within my means financially then I believe I would try again. You managed to get pregnant this time, which may have ended early, but you still got pregnant so surely that means there's a chance? It's such a difficult journey though so both you and dh would need to be fully onboard, but personally I think it will happen for you. Stay strong Wallie, and remember we are all here any time xx

 

[macca197831]

Wallie so sorry to hear this, I am still holding out hope for you!!! On trying again im really not sure how I would feel if I was in your shoes, if I had the financial means then I think perhaps I would give it another go. I think my marker would be the impact it was having on me emotionally and also on my marriage. Only you can decide but I hope that come tomorrow its not a decision that you need to make! I will be keeping everything crossed for you.

Minno, the scan only took about 20 minutes but I had lot of questions! I have always said I would love twins as it would mean we wouldnt have to go through IVF again but in the same breath I am very nervous. I will be on tender hooks until I reach 13 weeks thats for sure! The GCRM scared the living daylights out of me with all their warnings about twins when we first went for treatment so now I just feel scared something will go wrong. We are going to pay for a private scan at 10 weeks for some reassurance and then we need to wait until 12 weeks for the NHS scan. I am not going to get one of those 3d scans they look a bit freaky to me!!

Jacqui, thanks for the advice I have already registered with my midwife but will get onto them today and let them know I have twins on board. Its great to hear you are doing well and have had limited problems, that fills me with hope! xx

 

[Minno]

Ha ha Macca that is exactly what my husband said about the 3d scan! I remember we also had a bit of a talk from gcrm re twins! We only wanted one but of course if there are two and things stick we will be delighted. When did you register with your community team? I have made an appt with my gp but can't see her til the 5th ( my practice is awful at giving quick appts) - should I call my the practice and just ask to speak to the team or wait to see the doc? I'm also not sure about flu jab. I'm nhs staff so we get it anyway but not if preggo - has to be by gp!

 

[macca197831]

Hey Minno, I didnt need to make an appointment with my GP I just called and asked for an appointment with the midwife and got mine when I was about 5 weeks pregnant. You could ring them and see if they could just book you straight in. To be honest it wasnt overly informative but I did request the maternity unit I wanted to go to and they sent my details across to them so that they could get my 12 week scan booked in. I havent heard anything yet but im going to ring the Royal today and see if they can give me an apt date over the phone.

I havent decided about the flu jab either, I will need to look into it.

What date is your scan? xx

 

[Minno]

Thanks Macca. Scan date is 19th December, which feels like a lifetime away. Just hoping little bean sticks that long! Good idea about ringing for midwife appt - think ill do that now. X