icsi in 2011?

[Please]

Liz - That is awesome they will check ur estrogen again, my clinic do it the day of trigger and use that result and the amount of eggs collected, mind you they probably thought mine would never get low enough at 26000, I pray urs does go down.
Ur such a sweetie, I've really come to terms with it now, its the best thing for me cos my body is screwed at the moment. The DR told me they wait for 1 or 2 periods before doing it, dependent on how my ovaries look and my estrogen levels. We are weirdly similar as my ovaries were too kissing...lol
I'm sad cos pretty sure it means I've used one of my fresh and also one frozen from the funding. Wouldnt like to be down wind from you with all the cabbage.haha
Praying for you so hard, do keep me updated. X

 

[Please]

PSP - thank you sweetie, FX'd the schedule works out for you. X

 

[fisher14]

Hello Ladies

Well the clinic phoned and I have 7 embies!!!!

Et booked for for sat unless they think they will make it to blasto if so it will be on monday. They will phone me sat morning to tell me. I want them back in now!!

Lizz hope you manage to get ur levels down

 

[Tinks85]

Please, sorry to hear you are going through a simular thing to Lizz. Its got to be so hard to just get to EC but then to be told you have wait another 2-3 weeks

Lizz, sounds like you are doing all you can to get your levels down Poor OH having to share your bed after that cabbage

PSP, Sounds like is on her way. FX

Fisher 7 embies is great Do you have better odds after ET if they reach blasto???

 

[Bert]

Hi ladies

Well I took your advice and what a good job I did too!!!!!! My GP had sent the letter on 21 February but surprise surprise the hospital had never received it!!! After a lot of phonecalls and me getting stressed out on the phone with secretaries and receptionists I eventually managed to speak to the consultants secretary (who I have to say was lovely). She has now received a copy of our referral letter which my GP's secretary faxed to her this morning and she is going to make sure that things are pushed through a little quicker. However the first available date (as of today) was 1 July. She could not guarantee that date as it had to go to admissions. If I havent heard anything either by phone or letter within the next week or so I will chase her again.

I love reading this post. Good luck to everyone and thanks for the advice. Will be sure to keep you posted and will definitely need advice and help in the future. It is difficult when you are not telling people in your social life but also when no-one is going through the same experience.

Love to all

xxxxx

 

[LizzB]

Hi Ladies,

Abby - Hope you're ok too, i'm just trying to concentrate on getting ready for tomorrow. Off to do a bit of pruning in a minute!! I spoke to the clinic and they said that it would be 2-3 months if we can't do transfer next week. I think they're going to go on how many we get tomorrow and how the ovaries look on a scan next week. I think they said I had about 14 good follies on one side and 12 or so on the other. That's less than last time, so fingers crossed we get a decent number tomorrow. Trying to hold my nerve....

Fisher - that's great news, wooo hooo, i'm thrilled for you. You can relax for a few days now. Make sure you do something nice.

Tinks - I'm so bored of eggs, cabbage, sunflower seeds, beans, lentils, houmous - I so don't want to eat anything! Luckily the cabbage hasn't had the effect you're suggesting, so lets hope it's having the right effect on my bloods!

Bert - Great that you chased them, it's so frustrating isn't it? They treat it as another bit of paperwork to do whereas for us it's such a life changing thing! Make sure you keep on at them, especially if the sec was nice, maybe ask her if it's ok to call every so often to check for cancellations. That's what I did and she was fine for me to call.


Strangely, my ovaries don't feel as heavy today as they did yesterday. This could have something to do with the fact that i'm doing nothing other than sitting on my @rse today! I thought the trigger might make them feel worse, maybe it's a good sign that they don't.

Right off for some more hypotonic drinks......I'm thinking with all these ridiculous concoctions perhaps I was a witch in a previous life.....!!

Hope everyone is ok.

Liz x

 

[fisher14]

Gd morning everyone

Lizz hope it all goes well for you today

 

[Please]

Fisher - Wonderful news, you'll be PUPO before you know it.

Tinks - Thank you sweetie.

Lizz - Thinking of you today, hope it all goes swimmingly for you. I've got a good feeling you'll be just fine for a fresh transfer.

AFM - Unfortunately things went from bad to worse, it started off with my estrogen being sky high and collecting too many eggs (29) so not able to have a fresh transfer but wait 2/3 months for a frozen. We had always been put down for ICSI on our forms as DH's samples in the past had not been brilliant however on the day of collection after they looked at his sample and my eggs as they were both great they decided on conventional IVF, I did express my concerns as I just had a feeling there was something wrong with the shell on my eggs (i suppose 3 yrs with not one BFP but everything being ok with us both made me wonder) So i ring up Yesteday for an update and not ONE of the 29 were showing signs of fertilising...I spoke to the embyologist who confirmed eggs where of a high maturity (better than they expected) and the sample was great (lots of motile sperm) however when put together in the incubator nothing. He said this happens in 2/3% of people, I am mad becasue I asked him is it the shell on the egg and he confirmed it could well be (which of course ICSI would have resolved) I had to ring today to see if anything happened after a further night and of course NOTHING. I was devstated yesterday all over again. I aon't know how much more I can take, all the waiting all the treatment to get nothing at the end of it.

 

[fisher14]

Oh Please Im so so so sorry that really is devastating.....you can be strong and you will get through this I know you can xx
The journey is so emotional but it will be worth it all in the end

 

[LizzB]

Hey Ladies,

Just back from the clinic, all fine, they got 21 of the chuffers! I'm a little tired, but no pain and feel fine. They seem hopeful that I might be ok to transfer next week (if things go well) but there is always the chance....need to keep on with the protein and fluids which might help it reduce.

Abby - I am so sorry for your news, you've been on such a rollercoaste. I hope you're ok. I'm still a bit woozy, so will write properly later.

Just off to bed for a little snooze.

Thanks for all your support and encouragement ladies, I really appreciate it.

Liz x

 

[littlemouse]

Please - that is bloody awful luck I'm so so sorry. What are the clinic saying? Can anything be retrieved from this cycle or is that it? That is incredibly hard news to deal with

Liz - glad you are feeling ok and they got a goodly number! Hope you have a nice weekend recovering (joyous weather in Brighton today..) and all your cabbage etc. will pay off by next week!

Bert - well done, keep on at them!

One question from me: do other people get a bruise on your tummy where you injected? I hope it was just the first couple, otherwise will be black and blue by the time of EC!!


X

 

[Lolly1985]

Hello everyone!

Oh Please hunny I am just so sorry you are having to go through this, and after everything that has happened I was praying for you. I cannot believe they resorted to IVF. I mean I can kind of see the logic but at the same time I thought if there had ever been any trouble with SA in the past they do ICSI to play it safe. That's what is happening with me even though DPs spermies have been fine for nearly a year. Nothing I can say will make this better, but please know that you are in my thoughts and we will all be hear if you want to vent, cry etc. Wish I could reach out the screen and give you a big hug. Try and stay strong hun and I just hope that your docs have learnt A LOT from this cycle and your next will be top notch with the BFP we all want so bad

Lizz, wow 21, congrats sweetie. I hope you are not too groggy and sore. If they are hopeful about transer then I am!! Looking good after all your worries. Rest up and keep us posted

Fisher, 9 embies is AMAZING!!! Any more news? How are you feeling? Babydust girl!!

Bert so glad that you rang your clinic. Semms a kind of similar story to mine, that, in essence we were waiting around for nothing. I hope that they prioritise you now and you get some dates very soon.

I'm sorry Tinks, I didn't mean to worry you. But I guess it never harms to ring up. I know you got a grumpy one last time I think I know who you mean, I think I got her recently to. She was totally mis understanding me and saying she had no authority to tell me things over the phone. Worked out that it was one of the secretaries who are on in the morning. You should get a nurse if you ring in the afternoon, but then again they are busy writing up notes and chasing blood results after lunch so can struggle to get through. They better hurry up with your letter, less than a week now

Hi Littlemouse. Sorry to hear about your bruises. I did have a few when I started. I think my problem at first was getting the pressure when inserting the needle right. First couple were fine, then I did once to softly and it pusjed through the skin slowly and hurt!! That didn't result in too bad a brusie, but the next time I tried to counter the previous days and pushed it in way too fast and hard. When I pulled it out loads of blood spilled and the next day the bruise was huge!! Although I did show the people who knew about our treatment to get extra TLC Also one time I injected the needed having forgotten to take the air out!! Felt so wierd and I totally freaked thinking I had given myself an airbubble in my blood which is super serious! Silly me forgot that I had injected into the fat in the stomach so a small amount of air wasn't a problem! I was googling, crying, ringing my mum!!! Hormones... Anyway, I hope you are getting on ok and good luck with your cycle!

Slb... well... are you DR yet or is AF playing tricks? I hope not!

Hi Nayla, hope you are feeling ok? Has the spotting stopped now?

Annie, how are you feeling? Can't remember when your scan is again but must be so soon now. Please keep us updated

Dwrgi and Gill, not sure if you are out there but if so I hope you are both doing ok and big hugs from me to you!

AFM... well I like to complicate things... My work have been talking about this job opportunity since I arrived and it has now gone to post. I have to go for it as my 2 bosses have pushed me to and supported me so well since I started. They have guarenteed me interview. I want to, the role is great plus more money/status but what timing! My mum thinks i'm mad, finishing a degree, working flat out, ICSI and a possible new job and if not, at least the stress of an interview! I'm now stressing that what if ER/ET are same day as interview etc. I know i'm crazy but we all know how these things work ladies!! I am also on SIL to bes hen night tomorrow. I don't know how this will work as I shouldn't and don't want to be drinking alcohol so soon to treatment yet how the hell am I going to get away with not. DP has told me to go for lemonade and say there is vodka in it. Yuk, bad timing!! And I will be DR (fingers crossed) by the wedding next month. We had booked a room in the hotel but now deffo not drinking I could have driven and saved £100!! But then again I will need my injection at 6.30 so prob best we did. Needds to be in the fridge so think I will need to measure it out in the syringe and keep in in a cool bag! The things we do eh?!!

Right, off to dye my hair. Last time mahogany ended up pillar box red (note to self, 20 minutes is sufficiant time as apposed to the 45 I decided on last shot...!!!)

Loads of love to you all xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[psp2011]

Lizz, nice, 21 is a good number. Doesn't seem too high to be a problem either!
littlemouse, I think I got a bruise one time, but then again I have a decent amount of fat to put it into! Are you pinching up?
Lolly, things will all work out! Can you push your dates any to not make it too crazy?
AFM, baseline scan was good today, waiting to hear if bloods are okay this afternoon so I can start stims tonight! Will that phone ever ring?

 

[fisher14]

Liz well done 21 is great...FX for ET next week.

Lolly no more news, Im still feeling bit sore and uncomfortable but Im sure it will be ok soon

XX

 

[Lolly1985]

Well Fisher, no news is good news They could have called you if your embies were struggling to do a 2dt today and they didn't so everything must be looking great also I meant 7 embies didn't I? I was thinking 7 but looking back and seem to have typed 9! Oops, but 7 is soooo great. I only got 7 eggs so would be dead chuffed if I could match you this time! Good luck for tomorrow, whatever happens

OMG I am going mental!! I put Slb but again in my head was thinking Psp Honestly I have lost it this week. Left phone at home 3 days out of 4 which is not like me, Never happens! Can I blame the hormones even though AF is finished....???!!!! But yay for AF! Now ring telephone damn it!! Waiting is THE WORST! Goodluck for DR starting asap

xxxxxxxxxx

 

[LizzB]

Hi everyone,

Well I've had my little sleep now, and feeling absolutely fine, if a bit tired.
Everything went really well today, I was pretty calm, the clinic was much more organised than last time, we were the last of 4 today, so it was great that the other half could come into the bit where you wait and then into recovery as there was no one else behind me.
Everything went well and I was amazed when I woke up that it was all over. The most bizarre thing then happened. I was sitting up having something to eat and the fire alarm went of......! I had to put my robe on and walk down 4 flights of stairs and wait outside on the road!! Thank god they had robe's....imagine doing that just in a backless gown!! We waited about 10 minutes (along with all the other people in the offices in the building) and then went back inside. It was nuts! Thank goodness it wasn't 30 minutes earlier when I was sedated!
Anyway, all good now. The husband has just gone out to get pizza....mmmmmm...

Abby - I so hope you're doing ok. You must be shattered. I really wish there was something I could say that would help, but it is one of those horrible situations that you will come to make sense of. Although I'm sure it doesn't feel like that now. I'm thinking of you. Big hugs.

Izzy - I had a couple of little bruises that were a kind of yellowish brown, but nothing major. As some of the others have said, make sure you're pinching an inch when you stick it in and pull it out straight. I always pinch quite hard too, don't know if that might help.

Lolly, Fisher and PSP2011 - Thanks for your thoughts and wishes. I'm hopeful for next week, but you just never know in this game. Apparently eating the protein has some effect in soaking up any excess fluid that might be around, so i'm off to the shops again over the weekend to stock up. I'm also feeling so much better after now they've taken out the follies. Hope you're all doing ok.

Love Liz x

 

[psp2011]

YAY! Finally got the phone call to go ahead with my meds!
Just did #1 poke for stims! So they've got me on 300 IU (or 4 vials) of Bravelle in AM and 300 IU of Menopur in PM. Nurse said to do the am now and do the pm tonight and then normal tomorrow.
So happy to get the ball rolling! Next scan is wednesday. Wish it was sooner!!

 

[gilkar]

Hi there. just waiting .... next af (end of May) it's on - next ICSI !~ Getting ovaries checked, then, have been on DHEA for over a month now ....
Karen

 

[littlemouse]

Hi everyone,

The most bizarre thing then happened. I was sitting up having something to eat and the fire alarm went of......! I had to put my robe on and walk down 4 flights of stairs and wait outside on the road!! Thank god they had robe's....imagine doing that just in a backless gown!! We waited about 10 minutes (along with all the other people in the offices in the building) and then went back inside. It was nuts! Thank goodness it wasn't 30 minutes earlier when I was sedated!

OMG Liz! Thank god it didn't happen halfway through your EC! It must have been bad enough to happen after..

How brilliant it went well and you are feeling so much better already that's so great. I was wondering if they allowed partners in during the recovery bit, think I'll get a bit bored in there by myself...

Do you know how many they collected or do you find that out tomorrow?

 

[psp2011]

Hi there. just waiting .... next af (end of May) it's on - next ICSI !~ Getting ovaries checked, then, have been on DHEA for over a month now ....
Karen

Thanks for checking in! Hoping that the DHEA is helping! End of May will be here quick! I should be almost done with my 2WW! eek!
Let us know when AF comes, she can be a bit cranky and made me wait extra long this time! Hope she comes sooner for you!!