ICSI/IVF buddy June 2014?

[trying4babies]

When I went for ER both times I was put under anaesthetic amd at that point DH had to do the business to give a fresh sample. Was ur OH allowed in.. In my clinic I've never heard of any OH/DH going in but they wait in the cubicle for us lovely ladies to come out.
My DH gets up to mischief, he was playing with the blood pressure thing and had the heart monitor hanging from his ear, when the nurse came in he couldn't get them off.. Was in stitches lol

My DH was talking to the doctor who retrieved the eggs and my DH asked If there was something wrong cause I was only in and out. The doctor explained that I only needed two/three flushes as the eggs came out really quickly.
Last time I was ages in but was groggy and sore afterwards with pain too. This time round I woke up, felt great & hungry until that evening and was in excruciating pain. Maybe it could depend on the amount of flushing out you need, could be to little of the hcg or too much. I'm sure it depends on the strenght of the hcg, it also depends if the follicles been ruptered if not I'm sure they'd prod alot at the ovaries to get them out. Ita a good question to ask tho let me know when u find out
What I'd like to know is if there's follicles left there and implantation happens is it possible for the follicles to create AF and if so cpuld it prevent the embyro from staying stuck to the lining??
Natural is way better for me, praying everything goes to plan.
When have you got ur review :-D

How's everyone getting on?

 

[Jungleland]

Well I must be really lucky because my OH has been there through both of my ERs. The first time, he had his surgical sperm recovery whilst I held his hand, and 20mins later we laid next to each other and he held my hand while the eggs were retrieved. The 2nd time his sperm was already frozen so his only job was to sit and hold my hand and support me
So I've watched the procedure in detail on the ultrasound screen, and you can see the needle entering each follicle and draining it. It literally turns from a bunch of black grapes into nothing one at a time. The needle takes out fluid from each follicle and then it gets put under microscope straight away and the embyologist shouts if she finds an egg in the fluid. The eggs are only visible under the microscope. I've not heard anything about follicles rupturing.

If there are follicles remaining and you've already got an embryo implanting, the hcg that the implanted embie makes the body produce stops you from having your period so I dont think you have to worry about follicles being left over. At both or mine they had a good check they hadnt missed any follicles hiding round the back!

It sounds like your DH found the perfect way to stay occupied! love it!

Weve got our review on weds next week Xxx

 

[pisces78]

Hi girls,

glad to hear you have your reviews appts going. I would always go with a list of question and dh was so mortified! But I wanted answers! Our ER I was completely under and Dh was not allowed in the room. Not sure of the method they used.

Def feeling better have not taken any antibiotics! I already feel like I have subjected the embryo to enough, with the radiation from the scan! Though the FE nurse was really nice and told me she had a friend who was 20wks pregnant suddenly collaspsed and died from a blood clot in her lungs. So, I will stop beating myself up about it and move on and hope for healthy and happy 9 months. Got my official hcg today, 411, so no more blood tests, just moving into the 2ww for the viability ultrasound scan.

 

[Jungleland]

Good to hear you're feeling a bit better Pisces, your hcg sounds really nice and high too
Try not to worry about been poorly and having had the tests, it was definitely important for you to rule out serious illness. Just make up for it with lots of rest, fluids and healthy eating/lifestyle

Let us know how your scan goes will be thinking about you xxxx

 

[trying4babies]

Well I must be really lucky because my OH has been there through both of my ERs. The first time, he had his surgical sperm recovery whilst I held his hand, and 20mins later we laid next to each other and he held my hand while the eggs were retrieved. The 2nd time his sperm was already frozen so his only job was to sit and hold my hand and support me
So I've watched the procedure in detail on the ultrasound screen, and you can see the needle entering each follicle and draining it. It literally turns from a bunch of black grapes into nothing one at a time. The needle takes out fluid from each follicle and then it gets put under microscope straight away and the embyologist shouts if she finds an egg in the fluid. The eggs are only visible under the microscope. I've not heard anything about follicles rupturing.

If there are follicles remaining and you've already got an embryo implanting, the hcg that the implanted embie makes the body produce stops you from having your period so I dont think you have to worry about follicles being left over. At both or mine they had a good check they hadnt missed any follicles hiding round the back!

It sounds like your DH found the perfect way to stay occupied! love it!

Weve got our review on weds next week Xxx

That sounds really nice that he was beside you holding your hand. Different places must use different methods.. Much rather prefer been under for egg collection, although would have been nice to see them been taken out.. " the rupturing is that the follicles have loosened so they can travel, making it easier for collection" ;-)
Nice to know that bit of info now as well jungle. ;-) so glad to hear the body stops producing cause it was a really big worry for me.
My DH is so funny sometimes lol
Oh Wednesday will fly in, let us know how you get on ;-)

Pisces glad to hear ur getting well.. As jungle said plenty of fluids/rest/eating great that you finally got it BFP, happy times ahead for u and the OH/DH

Lanet; hows ur 2ww one week down now and only one to go, have u attempted a HPT yet? Any symptoms?

 

[lanet]

Hi girls, I've been keeping quiet but I've been getting bfp since 5dp5dt!

 

[trying4babies]

Hi girls, I've been keeping quiet but I've been getting bfp since 5dp5dt!

congrats lanet. Delighted with your wonderful news.. Could be twins, 5dpt is an amazing result. I'd say ur over the moon and cant wait to inform ur clinic/hospital are u due to have a blood test or HPT on official testing day?

 

[lanet]

Yes I have bloodwork on the 9th. I already told my clinic as I needed to order more meds.
I feel bad posting bfp when people are getting bfns because I'm all too familiar with that feeling. But yes we are over the moon and can't quite believe it!
I took a frer on 5dp5dt, then 2 digitals on 6dp5dt, then 2 more frers on 7dp5dt, all positive!!!

 

[trying4babies]

Yes I have bloodwork on the 9th. I already told my clinic as I needed to order more meds.
I feel bad posting bfp when people are getting bfns because I'm all too familiar with that feeling. But yes we are over the moon and can't quite believe it!
I took a frer on 5dp5dt, then 2 digitals on 6dp5dt, then 2 more frers on 7dp5dt, all positive!!!

Lanet that's really fantastic news, it reminds us of what we will all.finally achieve as we've all experienced BFN's for many yrs. It gives us all hope that it can.happen and very happy for u both.. roll on the 9th for ur official bloods BFP

 

[Jungleland]

Congratulations lanet never feel guilty about posting bfp, i know everyone is different but i take a lot from sharing other peoples positive news bet youre over the moon!
sorry ive been quiet, had a wedding yesterday and tour de france in yorkshire on our doorstep today so been very busy!
Hugs to all xxxx

 

[lanet]

Thank you ladies, I also enjoyed seeing ivf bfps. It let me know it really works! I still cannot believe this is my turn though! I've tested everyday, my clinic doesn't do beta until 12dp5dt. My dh knows not to say anything when I keep testing now, I've just told him I need to see it, I need to see it's real. My line is darker than the control line now at 9dp5dt. It's a beautiful second line. My bfp on the 42nd month of ttc. I'm not sure what it will take for me to believe it!

 

[Jungleland]

Keep going with the hpts if it makes you smile lanet in 42 months you're likely to have looked longingly at a BFN torturing yourself looking for a faint line! Outweigh all those with positive ones! Xxxx

 

[trying4babies]

Lanet u can take a pregnancy test every day for nine months just to smile. If you take a picture and frame it, you'll smile every night goin.to bed
I'd say ur so excited now.

 

[Jungleland]

Hi girls! Hope everyone is well, had my followup appointment today and booked to go for icsi again in October
The difference being that this time all the eggs will be ours because we're not going to egg share for this next cycle so hopefully doubling our chances of success
feeling really positive about our next cycle, lucky number 3
We have also been offered an endometrial scratch this time (during my September cycle the month before), have any of you had this before? We're erring on the side of having it but I've not done any research yet.
to all
Xxxx

 

[trying4babies]

Hi girls! Hope everyone is well, had my followup appointment today and booked to go for icsi again in October
The difference being that this time all the eggs will be ours because we're not going to egg share for this next cycle so hopefully doubling our chances of success
feeling really positive about our next cycle, lucky number 3
We have also been offered an endometrial scratch this time (during my September cycle the month before), have any of you had this before? We're erring on the side of having it but I've not done any research yet.
to all
Xxxx

Jungle that's great news, all ur eggs for urself and set for October cycle.
I would advise having it done.. My clinic has seen a swore in viable pregnancies already And that's enough advise I need to have the procedure done. I researched it And there's a jump in % rates of pregnancies.
On these forums as well I've seen comments that they've had success with the scratch. I'll be having my scratch as well, it's not very pleasant but they said they'll prescribe diazepam to help, so if u have a less pain threshold for that area get something, pain killers didn't work for me.
It's very similar to a smear with an extra contraption to open the cervix, which I hate. Some ppl don't feel anything at all. Basically, it's very good for implantation, your AF will look extremely fresh afterwards. But were all hoping this time that AF won't arrive.

 

[Jungleland]

Yes I've started researching and many clinics appear to show 20% increase in chance of pregnancy so it sounds worth a try! I'm also researching acupuncture for relaxation because I was definitely more stressed in my 2nd cycle than my first and dont want that to continue so that might help
how are you feeling generally? xxxx

 

[trying4babies]

Yes I've started researching and many clinics appear to show 20% increase in chance of pregnancy so it sounds worth a try! I'm also researching acupuncture for relaxation because I was definitely more stressed in my 2nd cycle than my first and dont want that to continue so that might help
how are you feeling generally? xxxx

Yep, big increase. So worth doing. I've looked into acupuncture and the maya fertility massage so I'm booking this in August before transfer. I certainly agree with stressing more on the 2nd cycle. I'm hoping FET will give me a BFP.
Have to say jungle, I feel amazing now, back to myself thankfully and myself & the hubby finally getting back to normal as the intimacy was an issue for me, so after a long period of not doing anything was hard to get into the swing of things. For the first time in yrs I seen my ovulation happening and praying a miracle happens this month as his Sperm increased to 7mill From 1mill, his motility increased and his morphology increased. They say after ivf/icsi that chances are high for natural conception here's to hoping and if not have fet for August ;-how are u doin, looking forward to ur break away? ;-)

 

[pisces78]

Hi Girls,

Happy for you jungleland booked in for ICSI not too far away, 3rd time is the charm, fingers crossed. Yes, I think having all your eggs gives you a great chance of finding that lucky embryo! I had 28 eggs collected (over 2 fresh cycles) to finally get my bfp! As a matter of interest, do you find out if your shared eggs become pregnancies or do the clinic keep it confidential? Would you rather know or not?

I had the endo scratch procedure in May this year and next thing you know my June fresh ICSI results in a bfp! So, I def say go ahead and do it!

Def just like a pap smear, slightly uncomfortable but not too bad, geez it couldn't def compare to anything like childbirth and if increases our chances, I was willing to try anything! My FE just did in the consulting room, took like 5 minutes, took a little time to try and get the catheter into my uterus, but then away he went. I tried to distract myself by saying "scrape, scrape, scrape" I also did the pineapple core at implantation and had a reiki massage to unblock my energy channels for healthy eggs and conception (bit of a sceptic but thought why not)!!

 

[trying4babies]

Hi Pisces

HI'll try anything too ....y for you jungleland booked in for ICSI not too far away, 3rd time is the charm, fingers crossed. Yes, I think having all your eggs gives you a great chance of finding that lucky embryo! I had 28 eggs collected (over 2 fresh cycles) to finally get my bfp! As a matter of interest, do you find out if your shared eggs become pregnancies or do the clinic keep it confidential? Would you rather know or not?

I had the endo scratch procedure in May this year and next thing you know my June fresh ICSI results in a bfp! So, I def say go ahead and do it!

Def just like a pap smear, slightly uncomfortable but not too bad, geez it couldn't def compare to anything like childbirth and if increases our chances, I was willing to try anything! My FE just did in the consulting room, took like 5 minutes, took a little time to try and get the catheter into my uterus, but then away he went. I tried to distract myself by saying "scrape, scrape, scrape" I also did the pineapple core at implantation and had a reiki massage to unblock my energy channels for healthy eggs and conception (bit of a sceptic but thought why not)!!

Pineapple core, what's that pisces?? ill try anything too

 

[pisces78]

Hi T4B!

Pineapple core helps with Implantation of the embryo. Pineapple Core has what is called bromelain that will help with implantation within in.

Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks up proteins that inhibit embryo implantation. Consuming a whole pineapple (focusing on the core as it has the highest concentration of Bromelain) during a fertility cycle can be beneficial.

For IVF cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your embryo transfer.