ICSI/IVF buddy June 2014?

[trying4babies]

Hi, it was disappointing news for us this morning but not unexpected so hasnt hit us as hard as last time. I can only hope that my egg share recipient got good news today so it wasn't all in vain. We will probably go bigbang next time and have a full icsi cycle without eggsharing and see what happens when all the eggs are ours. My friend's coming over tonight so that will be good. How are you all feeling? Xxxx

Jungle, so sorry to.hear ur news. Really hope you and ur OH keeping each other smiling through these hard times. Plenty of cuddles xx really hope you will keep trying and to keep positive. Sending u smiles hun

 

[lanet]

So sorry jungle, it sounds like you have a good attitude. Take care of yourself.

 

[Jungleland]

Thanks girls , I'm feeling positive, it's not the end of the road for us
Wishing you all BFPs very very soon xxx

 

[trying4babies]

Thanks girls , I'm feeling positive, it's not the end of the road for us
Wishing you all BFPs very very soon xxx

It's fantastic your so positive. It's the best way to be. We'll all get BFPs eventually And were all still hoping.
Xx

 

[Jungleland]

Hoping that Pisces is coping ok with the 2ww. Thinking about you hun xxx

 

[trying4babies]

Hoping that Pisces is coping ok with the 2ww. Thinking about you hun xxx

Yea, wondering that myself. It's gone very quiet On this thread, which is really unfortunate. Need to be keeping each other in good spirits especially words of comfort such as ur news. Really glad ur not giving up hun.. Xx little miracle awaits us all

 

[pisces78]

Thanks jungleland! Def finding it tough, feeling nervous, have AF pains this morning, which is officially due tomorrow never made to OTD without AF, and OTD not till friday. Also, found out no frosties, so this is it for round 2. But it is not over till the witch shows, so stay away you old hag! Such a tough wait. Though DH says he is happy to go another fresh if this doesn't work, so I guess takes some pressure off.

 

[lanet]

Oh Pisces will you do a test at home?
I'm only 3 days in and itching to test. It's going to be a long wait.

 

[Jungleland]

I was adamant I wouldnt test early but then I couldnt help myself! It was a day short of a whole fortnight after my trigger tho so was certain I wouldnt get a false positive which would break my heart!
Sorry to hear you didnt get enough to freeze Pisces, we've never had any to freeze so it's an aim of ours for next time, to be blessed with a 5day transfer and some blasts to freeze. We'd be over the moon.
Hoping the witch stays away from you PUPO girls. I'll be hanging around to hear your BFP announcements xxxx

 

[pisces78]

Hi Girls,

Had the best and worst day today, have been having chest pains since yesterday morning, so went into the GP had to have some blood tests and thought I may have a pulmonary embolism which is increased chance with ivf. So, had an early HCG so we could make an informed choice in case I was pregnant about what scans and tests I could do. Well turns out I'm pregnant, BFP, with HCG of 139 at 13 dpo I nearly cried with happiness! but coupled with that my blood test came back that I could possible have an embolism in my lungs, so had to go straight to ER and be monitored and had a chest x-ray and then had to undergo a VQ scan which has a low radiation risk for the baby, so was a real ethical dilemma.

Such a difficult decision, I decided to have the scan as baby needs me to be healthy to carry him or her. So, I had scan, very bittersweet feeling as don't want to hurt the baby. In the end they found no clot but have a chest infection, they have offered antibiotics but said only take if really feeling bad as could affect pregnancy. So, I wont be taking them! So, just got home after hours in the hospital, what a day! Happy and bitter sweet. Just hoping baby will be ok!

 

[lanet]

Wow what a way to find out you're pregnant! Congratulations! And I'm sorry you had to go through that, hope you feel better soon! Are you 13 days past retrieval? His many past transfer?

 

[trying4babies]

Hi Girls,

Had the best and worst day today, have been having chest pains since yesterday morning, so went into the GP had to have some blood tests and thought I may have a pulmonary embolism which is increased chance with ivf. So, had an early HCG so we could make an informed choice in case I was pregnant about what scans and tests I could do. Well turns out I'm pregnant, BFP, with HCG of 139 at 13 dpo I nearly cried with happiness! but coupled with that my blood test came back that I could possible have an embolism in my lungs, so had to go straight to ER and be monitored and had a chest x-ray and then had to undergo a VQ scan which has a low radiation risk for the baby, so was a real ethical dilemma.

Such a difficult decision, I decided to have the scan as baby needs me to be healthy to carry him or her. So, I had scan, very bittersweet feeling as don't want to hurt the baby. In the end they found no clot but have a chest infection, they have offered antibiotics but said only take if really feeling bad as could affect pregnancy. So, I wont be taking them! So, just got home after hours in the hospital, what a day! Happy and bitter sweet. Just hoping baby will be ok!

Omg congrats. Sooo happy for ur BFP. And finding out early too. I'm sure you are both over the moon.with excitement.
Sorry to hear your not well also but wishing u a quick recovery.xxxx

 

[trying4babies]

We'll girls, we've all been through the ups and downs of ivf/icsi, the blood tests, the emotional rollercoaster and the heartache we've met at some point.
Today I got very upset and cried a few times. Happened in the scan room, they done the scan to check if the polyp was gone. They wanted to be 100% sure so two doctors amd a nurse decided On a saline infusion... Using a speculum, a catheter and some saline it hust hit me lying on the little bed, legs in stirrups and the hubby holding my hand. Had some pain, discomfort and felt embarrassed. All my emotions hit me at once And the tears flew down my face. I could see the hubby feeling my pain and knowing how much I'd go through just to have this miracle. The doctors were happy with the scan.picture & my lady doctor said it was beautiful, she's passionate and made me smile. I've had an awful migraine all dat, took to bed, woke up with the same migraine so took two panadol and had a bit of tea and toast.
We had our review and will be having our FET on the August cycle. More blood On day 21 of July cycle and an endometrial scratch as well.
Just found it so tough today...

Have any of you experienced the feelings I had?? babydust to all

 

[Jungleland]

Hi Girls,

Had the best and worst day today, have been having chest pains since yesterday morning, so went into the GP had to have some blood tests and thought I may have a pulmonary embolism which is increased chance with ivf. So, had an early HCG so we could make an informed choice in case I was pregnant about what scans and tests I could do. Well turns out I'm pregnant, BFP, with HCG of 139 at 13 dpo I nearly cried with happiness! but coupled with that my blood test came back that I could possible have an embolism in my lungs, so had to go straight to ER and be monitored and had a chest x-ray and then had to undergo a VQ scan which has a low radiation risk for the baby, so was a real ethical dilemma.

Such a difficult decision, I decided to have the scan as baby needs me to be healthy to carry him or her. So, I had scan, very bittersweet feeling as don't want to hurt the baby. In the end they found no clot but have a chest infection, they have offered antibiotics but said only take if really feeling bad as could affect pregnancy. So, I wont be taking them! So, just got home after hours in the hospital, what a day! Happy and bitter sweet. Just hoping baby will be ok!

Oh my goodness Pisces! What a day you've had! CONGRATULATIONS on your BFP!! and good news that it's 'only' a chest infection you must have been so scared!
Lots of fluids, put your feet up and rest! And SMILE! You're pregnant! xxxx

 

[Jungleland]

We'll girls, we've all been through the ups and downs of ivf/icsi, the blood tests, the emotional rollercoaster and the heartache we've met at some point.
Today I got very upset and cried a few times. Happened in the scan room, they done the scan to check if the polyp was gone. They wanted to be 100% sure so two doctors amd a nurse decided On a saline infusion... Using a speculum, a catheter and some saline it hust hit me lying on the little bed, legs in stirrups and the hubby holding my hand. Had some pain, discomfort and felt embarrassed. All my emotions hit me at once And the tears flew down my face. I could see the hubby feeling my pain and knowing how much I'd go through just to have this miracle. The doctors were happy with the scan.picture & my lady doctor said it was beautiful, she's passionate and made me smile. I've had an awful migraine all dat, took to bed, woke up with the same migraine so took two panadol and had a bit of tea and toast.
We had our review and will be having our FET on the August cycle. More blood On day 21 of July cycle and an endometrial scratch as well.
Just found it so tough today...

Have any of you experienced the feelings I had?? babydust to all

Ah honey so sorry that you've had a tough day but you will feel better for letting it all out. And yes we all feel like that sometimes. I cried in waiting room on this occasion just before embryo transfer and felt embarrassed at the time but I dont now looking back. It's a hugely emotional time whether it's good news or bad. And it's really great that you can go ahead with FET in Aug!

I'm having the AF frm hell, feel like ive lost a pint of blood and horrible cramps, eugh, right at the start of the working week too and ive had 2 presentations to deliver today and yesterday so just grinning and bearing it. Been sat in my pjs since 6pm feeling sorry for myself! Roll on next week

to all xxxxx

 

[pisces78]

Wow what a way to find out you're pregnant! Congratulations! And I'm sorry you had to go through that, hope you feel better soon! Are you 13 days past retrieval? His many past transfer?

Hi Lanet, thankyou I still can't believe it really! I'm 13 days past egg collection and 8 days past transfer of 5 day blastocyst.

 

[trying4babies]

Jungle

Feeling 90% better today thanks for ur really kind words.. Ur right, have august to look forward too.. I suppose there's no point worrying about anything until then . Hope July AF comes on time as have holidays planned and need to be here on day 21 for blood test ....,
Brought the dogs out for a good 40 mins and another brisk walk later onso cleared my head a good bit.
Only 3 wks til we get outa this country.. Booked Puerto Rico today which cheered me up so booking the flights next wk
How are you getting on, you seem really positive

 

[Jungleland]

Excellent news that you've booked a holiday t4b, it will do a lot to relax you before your FET
I'm ok, got upset after having a bit of a fallout with my OH yesterday about something of nothing but we didn't go to bed without making peace first thankfully. Just both had to accept that we've got stuff on our minds and we've been thru a tough few weeks but life goes on regardless doesnt it!
Booked our debrief appointment at the clinic for next wednesday with our favourite doctor so I've started writing a list of questions to ask.
One of them is about the egg collection process cos I've had it twice now with 2 different doctors and they both did it differently! One drained each follicle really quickly into 4ish big test tubes and the other doc drained each follicle into its own individual test tube. Not sure that either technique affected the overall outcome but it seems strange that they havent got a uniform way of doing it at the same clinic. How do your docs do it girls? Xxxx

 

[trying4babies]

Excellent news that you've booked a holiday t4b, it will do a lot to relax you before your FET
I'm ok, got upset after having a bit of a fallout with my OH yesterday about something of nothing but we didn't go to bed without making peace first thankfully. Just both had to accept that we've got stuff on our minds and we've been thru a tough few weeks but life goes on regardless doesnt it!
Booked our debrief appointment at the clinic for next wednesday with our favourite doctor so I've started writing a list of questions to ask.
One of them is about the egg collection process cos I've had it twice now with 2 different doctors and they both did it differently! One drained each follicle really quickly into 4ish big test tubes and the other doc drained each follicle into its own individual test tube. Not sure that either technique affected the overall outcome but it seems strange that they havent got a uniform way of doing it at the same clinic. How do your docs do it girls? Xxxx

It takes a lot out of each of us, it's not easy dealing with bad neews and trying to juggle all other parts of life, Work, Home.... It does get easier Glad u and the OH sorted it before sleeping. It's really tough and can be very frustrating as well.. My DH isn't a talker at all so does be extremely annoying for me as I like to.talk things through. Always here for a chat or a private mail if needed ;-)

Funny you should say about the follicles been drained like that. My DH said I was only in and out this time for ER and the doctor had said to him it normally takes a lot of "flushing"... Whatever they do really kills me for days.. First ER - aftermath was painful.. I think it depends on the amount of probing of the ovaries.. My first time on ER took a long time 16 EGGS 8 MATURED only 2 fertilised, with less struggle this time we had 12 eggs but only 8 suitable for ICSI and we had 4 that fertilised.. Could be a case of different injections I had but I'd defo ask it as a top priority question.
We were given a choice of a natural FET to medicated FET (HRT)
Decided On a natural FET as the body is in a more natural state and after checking a few stories online seems to be more successful rates as the body isn't pumped full of additional injections that it works better ;-)

 

[Jungleland]

Thanks hun, my OH is a talker UNTIL he's upset, and then he just sinks into himself so it's obvious when he's upset or annoyed.

It's so weird how they use different techniques, I found the quicker multiple drain technique more painful but quicker and the other was less painful but longer, but both caused about the same amount of afterpain for about 24hrs. Was your OH allowed in the room with you for ER?

Natural FET sounds right for you. After all the injections and procedures to get to this point, it'd be nice for the FET to be as non-invasive and natural as possible.

how are you doing Lanet? Have you home tested yet?

how about you Pisces? Are you feeling any better? Have the antib's stayed in the packet?

xxxx