IVF at Nuffield Brentwood (Essex)

At work too so will be short with this but thanks for the update.

Just going back to the decaf should we not be drinking that at all then?
I wasn't aware of that ! :(

I know I keep thinking about Fiona today .......

The more I think about it the more time I might book off now after especially now the hot water bottle is on the way !

Enjoy the lentil soup :) x
 
I think i just read tooo much information, they say caffeine isnt good for fertility, some people advise to give it up, some people say 1-2 cups a day is fine. I know decaf still has caffeine in it, so i gave it up and just have a few a week now, its so hard, and to be honest Ive given up so much for so long and it never made an ounce of difference to ttc. So i think a little now and then aint gonna harm.

:winkwink:
 
Hi Both! I had the eggs taken out yesterday (loved Nuffield, they spoil you rotten - or maybe I'm just think that as it's the first time I've gone private!). Steve had to go into the side room while I was upstairs in operating theatre.. to do his 'bit'. They took me up at 7am and I woke up again at 9.30 in the recovery room. Didn't remember a thing although they tell me I was snoring! Which is a good thing they said beacuse it means I am completely relaxed. I was so worried about this procedure, but it was all absoutely fine and I was out for the count. I was home by 11.30am and did nothing but lay on settee last night. So much for low carbs though - I had a pizza last night! (will eat very healthily from today though! Want to give my eggs the best chance if they are put back inside me). The embyologist is calling me at around 10am to let me know if they have fertilised..

I'm back at work today - I shouldn't be here and may leave early, but it is so hard because I have taken three mornings off last weel (for the scans) and then various other days, so I don't have alot of leave left.

I am determined to take a whole week off if the eggs are fortunate enough to have fertilised, so I want to make sure I have enough leave for that. The difficulty is that you can't plan the leave days ahead too much (for example, I have told my boss that am taking a week's leave, and that it may or may not start on Thursday or Friday...it's very hard because I don't get alot of holiday leave). Next time I do this, I am going to book 2 weeks off on leave from the time of the last scan. Again, it's so difficult to confirm the days off to my boss beacuse you can't control nature! I am going to stay home and chill out for a whole week! (fingers crossed that it's good news today!!) xxxx
 
Fiona !
So good to hear from you and you actually sound on top form today !
Sounds like the whole thing was quite relaxing and in general you felt happy with how things have gone. Fingers are crossed for you.
Have you had that call yet ? I am hoping its all good news.

You ladies are the only thing that relaxes me !

I have an update. My AF arrived late afternoon yestreday / full swing this morning so got my first scan tomorrow morning at 9.40am with Grace.
Monkey you might know this - the tablets we need to take 3 times a day (yours are twice) can I take them before my first scan tomorrow or it doesn't matter ? Are yours starting on the second day of AF too as well as the injections?

Fiona good luck with that call and hope its the right result :)

xx
 
Hi both - I got that call..four fertilised, they will put 2 back in tomorrow (tomorrow??!!!) - so quickly.. feel very odd today - sitting in work a bag of nerves! I have been drinking lots of water and milk and will send hubby out to get food for me for the next few days! Lots of milk, fresh veg, fruit....anything healthy. Feel bad about the Pizza now though!! I didn't know it was so quick..! xxx wish me luck ladies..
 
AMAZING !!! Oh my god I dont know how you are not pacing up and down the office !
So happy / pleased for you !
I think sooner the better so you haven't got it playing on your mind for a few days.

Forget the pizza ! Just have a nice healthy meal tonight and you will be fine. So you will be off work now for a week?

Wishing you luck tomorrow. Tell Steve to get the food shopping - he is needed :)
x
 
WOW Fiona that is fantastic news. Monday sounds like it went a dream. I wish you luck for today and the coming weeks. Everything is crossed for you. As Clarins said dont worry about the pizza, you need a treat every now and then !! sending you lots of online :hugs:

Clarins - CONGRATULATIONS To you for starting your little journey. Im not sure about the tablets, i would give grace a ring to confirm, but i think you start taking the tablets on day 2. Are you doing your first injection tonight? Im so anxious about AF arriving, everytime I go to the loo i get so scared incase she is there.... not long to go for me.

Ha im sipping my dandelion coffee at the moment, its actually not that bad. A lot of people in work think im mad, as they dont know why im eating/drinking so healthy !!! havnt told many people.

Fiona - can Dr Haloob not sign you off sick ? he said that to me, if you can i wouldnt take it as holiday unless you really have to. Look after yourself that is the main priority.

Good luck ladies
xxx
 
Afternoon ladies - just a quick email to say hope your feeling well.

Fiona - hope your resting up and feeling okay.

Monkey - any news on AF ?

My update - started first lot of injection/tablets - feeling okay apart from some major hot flushes and sweating like anything last night in bed.
My partner says we can deal with that. He is more concerned with the Hulk coming out of me :) hee hee

Anyway hope everyone is okay - next scan for me is Monday with Grace xx
 
Hi Ladies,
So how was your first injection Clarins? I am getting myself in a bit of state and panicking about it all. Im really scared about the injections... Still waiting for AF, due any day now. Is it as easy as Fiona said? Its all becoming so real isnt it.

Fiona - how are you doing? I hope you are resting up and everything is ok.

xx
 
Hello lovely

Seriously you are like me before I started. I had some major panic attacks at home and kept checking all the medication I had.
We have done the injections 3 times now. I will be honest we followed the leaflet too that you get in that box/bag - it's really helpfull. We go through each stage.

The injection itself I can't do my partner is doing for me and I can't watch but it's nothing too bad I promise you.
And Fiona was totally right after the first one you feel a bit more happier.

I have been having hot sweats still (mainly at night) and also had a sore tummy for half an hour afterwards but expected isn't it really like any injections or blood test we have done.

Just take your time with it and you will be fine. I didn't think I could do this but Fiona was right :)

Good luck when you do start especially if it's this weekend - will be thinking of you

Hopefully Fiona is getting all the rest which is why we haven't heard from her.

Thinking of you ladies and wishing us luck !

xxx
 
Hi Ladies! So glad everything is going well for you both! So good to read through your posts and see what stage you are both at. I've been off work and (literally) lying flat on the settee for most of the time since I had the egg transfer. The egg transfer was quite weird - they showed me the three eggs that had got to that stage and one of them was 'fragmented' so not viable to continue to pregnancy, so they put the other 2 back into me. I had been told it was like a smear tests and I hate them so much, but honestly the only thing that was similar is that they put something in you to open you up a bit and then you don't feel a thing after that, and it's all over in about 3 minutes! I can honestly say that I would much rather have that than a smear test any day! It was so quick and easy, no problems at all.

I had read somewhere that you had to have a full bladder, so I drank loads of water and I was bursting - it turns out you only need not to have gone to the loo for about an hour beforehand, so you don't need to have a full bladder at all. Well, I ran to the loo as I couldn't hold it about 10 mins before the op and everything was still fine, I was comfortable and it didn't affect the transfer at all. Anyway, I have been tentatively walking about for the past couple of days, it probably makes no difference whatsoever but I just want to be extra careful so I know I have done everything I could and if it doesn't work, well that's just nature.

i have never drunk so much milk and water - I've stopped drinking all tea and coffee since the transfer (but that's mainly as I don't have any room for it!). Oh..and I made the mistake of weighing myself, I have put on a stone in weight since this began! (in just a few weeks!). Still, what's a fat bum matter if you have a child at the end of it!. By the way, Grace told me that I wasn't to get my stomach area too warm and to stay away from hot water bottles and baths after the transfer (I think the hot water bottles are good beforehand but not after egg transfer as they have to be body temperature). Anyway, I am supposed to test on the 28th or thereabouts so wish me luck...xxx
 
Hey Fiona, good to hear from you. Im glad you are resting up, that is the best thing you can do. You have made it all sound so easy. Im having such a bad day today, AF arrived ystday, so day 1 today. I rang Grace this morning and Im going in for my scan at 3.50pm today. But she said there is a bit of a problem, Dr Haloob is on holiday, the week of my egg collection (6th March), which is fine as the other dr can to the treatment, but she said if i respond to medication quickly and need egg collection before day 16 then it could be a problem as there is nobody there to do it! I burst into tears, ive had to postpone my treatment so many times with so many difficult traumas over the last year, that I really feel i cant wait another month. Apparently the follicles need to be 18mm and when they reach that stage the egg collection date is confirmed. I think it means that if my follicles are at 18mm on 5th march, they would have to wait another day until dr is back, and it may mean they would have to use smaller follicles? She assured me i can still start my treatment this cycle but as long as I know the situation (so confused!!) anyway I decided to go along today and see if she can explain a bit more. She did say she could reduce my dosage as im on the highest, so with any luck it can still go ahead.

Its such an emotional rollercoaster, i cant stop crying ! Oh well i'll see what she says later.

Clarins - hope the injections are going ok for you.

Thanks ladies for listening to me !!
xxx
 
Afternoon ladies

I went for my scan this morning with Grace. (day 7) I have 12 follicles in my right side and some in my left BUT as we know these might not mean anything. They might all be poor.
But hopefully something good might come out of it. She seemed okay with the results and didn't say anything that we need to be concerned about. I had another blood test today and they are calling me later to let me know about my medication if it needs to be decreased or increased. I had one follicle that's gone a bit mad and too big which wouldn't be used so have a feeling I might be reduced as I was on the highest medication.
I have another scan on Wednesday & Friday and a pretiction of my collection on Monday 27th but I suppose that will get more confirmed this week.

Injections have been going okay. I still can't do them - my partner does them every night for me.

I have been up and down this weekend. Major tears on Saturday day over nothing. Hey hoo

Fiona - sounds like you have been resting your body as much as possible and good for you girl. How much time did you have off in total or you still off work now ?

Not sure how much time to take off myself but I will be doing something so simular and just walking about like a old lady and not doing a thing.
Sorry you have put on a stone but like you said your not too bothered if you get that positive result at the end but I need to say thank god you told me that !
I am so bloated at the moment and look bigger in my thighs/tummy. Not going to jump on the scale yet though as I know weight is pilling on.

If you dont mind me asking how comes on of the eggs was 'fragmented' ? Is it just one of them things or did it happen when you had the transfer ?

Also this Blastocyst Transfer - was you offered this ? And if you dont mind me asking what was your option going for this if you did ?
I need to sign a Consent form if I am offered it because I am under 30 (29 years old) and it's against there health regulations.
Just a tad confused on that one.

Thanks for the update on the hot water bottle, I did purchase one but I am sweating like anything at night so dont think I could handle one at the moment.
And the Egg transfer isn't as bad as a smear ! You are music to my ears Fiona.

I can't belive you will find out next week if it's worked ! Can you imagine ! I am so keeping everything crossed for you xxx

Monkey - I promise you things will get better emotionally. I was like you with the emotions and tears but I have a feeling it will be fine and it wont be delayed another month.
Hope your okay - remember the positives - we are in great hands and Grace and the doctor's will have to work round you. Even if your medication will have to slow down or speed up.
When you go today you will feel better I just know it.
So bascailly if Mr Haloob isnt about the other doctor can do the Egg Collections / Transfer for you?
With regards to your follicles you are right in what you are saying and about the sizes but dont forget you might have more than a couple.
I had 12 in my right side today and when I went before the treatment I only had 5 so it's amazing what the drugs can do. They will monitor and put you on the right dosage to ensure it goes smoothly.
Like I said 1 of my follicles is at size 12 already so we can't use that one. So I am using smaller ones for next week too.
But it's not about how many you have it's about how good the quality of that 1 is. So you really only need 1 decent one - not loads

Grace is lovely and I think she has to give you the negatives as well as the positives. But if she said you can go ahead with it still on this cycle you will be fine :)

Hope your okay chick
Chin up - after seeing Grace I do hope you feel better

Lots of love

xxx
 
:dust:Hey Clarins, 12 Follicles that is great news ! We seem to be around a week behind each other. Cant believe you are going in next week. It all happens so quickly once the medication begins doesnt it.

Well after a very tearful mtg with grace ystday they advised us to wait a month, and said to go home and think about it. I was in a terrible state and just felt I couldnt wait another month, we had put it off so many times... anyway at 7.30pm grace rang to say they had found cover and that there would be a nice lady doctor to do my egg collection. So its all systems go. First injection tonight, am actually feeling ok about it. My baseline scan ystday only showed 2 follicles, which i was upset about, but as we know this could all change. I have my 2nd scan on Friday morning. Clarins we may even bump into each other !! ha ha. Im booked for egg collection on Mon 5 March.

Re blastocyst, i think this is used when maybe the embryos arent such a good grade, and to do the replacement 5days instead of 2/3 gives them a better chance. I signed the consent form, and they will advise you if they think its a necessity. So its up to you. For myself I thought as i dont have a high percentage of success rate (due to my age 43) if i need to do it then I just will.

I wish you both all the luck, and everything is crossed for both of you lovely ladies. Keep in touch wont you. I will let you know how my scan goes on friday.


:dust:

xx
 
Your right we are a week apart from each other now. Scary / exciting stuff.
I am so happy for your that you got the call from Grace saying they have someone to cover.
I am like you and another month would have drove me potty but we are all systems go as you say.

I woudn't worry one bit about only having 2 follicles because they both might be great or you might get more like I did.
12 is a good number but as we know that doesn't mean a thing until they are doing there job.
Also I got the call from Jeanettte (reception) late last night to say my medication (menapour) is being upped to 375 ! So started that last night, today and tomorrow.
Not really sure why but going to check tomorrow with Grace as seeing her tomorrow morning.

I must say so pleased you sound happier and great news your feeling okay about the injections tonight.
Good luck though

Thanks for the update on blastocyst. I am going to sign that Consent form too. Going to speak to them on that tomorrow
I totally agree it's a option and it's there for a reason but hopefully they might not have to get to that stage.

Wishing you luck tonight !!

Lots of love ladies

xxx
 
Good afternoon ladies, how are you both doing? I hope all is going well for you. Fiona not long now, keeping everything crossed for you.

Clarins - when are you going in for egg collection? is it on monday?

Im booked in for Mon 5 March still. Have taken 2 injections, and so far so good, although today my legs feel very weak. Im on the highest dosage of menopur 450 and 2 dexamethalone per day, so sure its all gonna start kicking in soon. Have my 2nd scan tomorrow morning with Grace, so will be excited to hear if I have any more follicles.

I was stressing a bit last night, as my partner was late home, only by half hour, so hopefully that wouldnt have made too much difference. He was all stressed when he got in, and then we managed to crack another bottle of water, (broke 3 the first attempt!) it was funny afterwards...

Oh well speak to you both soon.
Take care
xx
 
Hello ladies

I agree with you - good luck Fiona - hope you do get the result you deserve

Yes I have my egg collection on Monday ! Scared/nervous/excited/worried.
This IVF lark is definatley the most emotional roller coaster I have been on.

ha - we have broken 2 bottle of liquid too and Grace made it look so easy but we have got the hang of it a bit more now.
I got a call the other day from the people who provide us our medication when we order it . My last injection we have to take 36 hours before the clinic had my needles missing. Would be mine wouldn't it - so waiting for the delivery on that one.

Wouldnt worry about being half an hour late. One Wednesday we were a hour late because I was waiting for Mr Halboob to call me regarding my medicatoin if it was to go up or down. So I think keeping it roughly the same time we are fine.

I went for a scan yesterday with Grace and another tomorrow. My lining has got thicker too which is good news. Follicles are getting bigger too so was a tad uncomfortable but still fine.
Funny isn't it the other day I said I had 12 showing but she mentioned how quickly it changes and they have already dropped in number because some haven't grown.
So that's why I need to keep a clear head and remember 1 decent follicles is better than loads of small ones.

Excited for you after tomorrow ! :)
Look forward to the update.

Keep going ladies xxx
 
Hi Monkey - I know what you mean about getting worried about being late for the injections! I remember once when my hubby came in an hour late from work and I was just like 'quick, don't even go to the loo - make up my medicine'. I was pretty freaked about at the timing although Grace has since told me that a couple of hours won't make that much different (didn't want to take the chance though - it's such a huge thing we're all doing!)

Clarins - egg collection Monday! So excited for you, I bet you can't wait. Just really look after yourself afterwards - don't be afriad of being antisocial and all that - you just put yourelf first and stay rooted to that sofa after the transfer! Having said that, if this round doesn't work then with the next one I'm going to take 2 days off chilling out on the sofa and then get myself up and about, try soemthing different! So.. they will probably do the transfer on Wednesday unless they do that blasto thingy which I can never rememebr the name of! That just seems to have come around so quickly - I am keeping everything crossed for you!

Today was my first day back at work - I had leave for 5 days but I also had to take yesterday off as sick day because I was feeling so ill. Perhaps I was havign a delayed reaction to the ivf! I did an early pregnancy test which came back negiaitve, but I am staying upbeat about it as we're not at the end of the road yet! I also have an appointment with Barts for my NHS ivf in a couple of weeks so hopefully I can focus on that if its bad news.

By the way Clarins, the egg that wasn't put back in during my transfer- the one with fragments in it - got like that just naturally. They said that it's just that the egg quality wasn't very good on that one and there was nothing they could do.

Good luck ladies….so glad I found you both on here!! xx
 
Hello ladies

Just a quick update - had my last scan today ! Scary stuff. Poor Grace was on her own but made her laugh when I told my partner to be quiet and listen when she was talking! ha

Everything seems to be doing on now. Last injections today/tomorrow and then my early start on Monday.
Feeling very excited / anxious about it more and more. It's come round so quick.

Fiona - you have done the test quite soon then haven't you ? Totally agree you need to stay upbeat because you are a few days early doing that aren't you ? I am sending all my love that you get that positive response

Hope your feeling better too as you mentioned you were poorly.


Monkey - hope things are going well for you too and the injections aren't as stressfull.

Wishing you luck and love

xx
 
Hey Clarins,
just wanted to wish you luck for monday. I'll be keeping everything crossed for you. How many follicles do you have or will youf ind that out before EC?

mine hadnt changed when I saw grace yesterday, but i start my cetritide injection tonight so with any luck both medication will start to move things. She said my lining was quite thin still so Im drinking tons of milk, and eating brazil nuts !!! anything i can do.

Fiona thinking of you, and I hope you're feeling a bit better now. Were you ok going back to work after just 6 days? As you say, its hard to know what to do for the best, ive read so many contradicting things it gets so confusing. guess you just have to go with how you are feeling and what your body is telling you. At the moment im relaxing on the sofa !!! ha. Any please do let us know how you get on.

Keep smiling ladies
xxxx
 

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