IVF/FET May and June

[elliecain]

Bronte, I hope it goes really well tomorrow xxx

 

[tulip girl]

Good luck tomorrow Bronte!

 

[Fern81]

Fx for an easy procedure and great results bronte xx

 

[Merry Mary]

Looking forward hearing an update on your retrieval today, Bronte. Good luck!

AFM: I have another scan today. We will see how things look before deciding about proceeding. Really want one more really good cycle. But leaning more towards not doing a fresh transfer this cycle. Perhaps it makes more sense to wait that a couple of cycles. Plan to ask a million questions today. Hope I get a better, more patient doctor today.

 

[Merry Mary]

Officially cancelled the cycle today after the scan showed that only one follie would be big enough for collection. All the others I had - disappeared since Wednesday's scan. And the cysts grew bigger. So cancelled this cycle. I will be in the US for my next cycle. I booked a scratch once I get back and my next cycle should start not too long after that. Hopefully that's a nice long break for my body. Feel much better now that I've cancelled it.

 

[Fern81]

Good news mary. So everything worked out fine gor now. X

Ellie- when are you testing?

Nimbec- are you better yet hun?

 

[rebecca822]

Merry- I'm happy that you feel good about your decision. Enjoy your break!

Bronte- can't wait to hear about what they retrieved today!!!

 

[BronteForever]

Merry - glad it worked out even though it was cancelled it sounds like it will work out better.

AFM - egg retrieval went well and they got 14 eggs. He noticed dark spots on my ovaries which could indicate mild endometriosis so what they were measuring on my ultrasounds might not have been follicles. Hopefully we get a good fertilization report tomorrow and most of them were mature.

 

[rebecca822]

Congrats Bronte! 14 is a great number!

 

[Mdc]

Merry, sorry about the cancel.

Bronte, 14 is wonderful! Get some well deserved rest and best of luck on the fert report.

AF is in full force so waiting for it to end and then it is full on doing everything I can in this natural cycle to make a comfy lining for the frozen embie.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[nimbec]

Bronte great number 😀 Glad it went well for you!

Merry sorry about the cancel but I'm pleased you are happy with the plan going forward.

Mac pleased she is here in full flow let the preparations commence!

Ellie when are you testing? It must be soon as my otd should have been Sunday.

Hi to everyone else thank you so much for all the well wishes!! I've been exceptionally poorly they have now drained 4 litres of fluid from me and loads more to come! I'm having blood protein via IV and am in here for a while ... Really this ohss is scary stuff! I'm much better today so hoping this is the start of the upwards trend. I'm bit concerned about my beta results now 🙈 I've had 35 67 103 and then they took it by accident today and should have been tomorrow so was only 12hr after last but is only 108 so I'm in for an uneasy night/day till tomorrow's results come back. I dont dare to put a ticker up incase ... Fingers crossed all will be ok I'll be shattered if I'm this poorly and end up loosing my bean too 😳.

 

[rebecca822]

Nimbec- wow it's crazy never realized how bad ohss can get.
Feel good and I hope tomorrow's beta is higher.

 

[BronteForever]

Nimbec - sounds like they are getting the fluids out which is great. Glad it's already helping. Removing more should have you mended up nicely soon.

So sorry the beta numbers are worrying you. I can't even imagine what you are feeling amongst all the stress your body is under. But it's good the numbers are increasing though. And it sounds like they are doing them frequently so it's not going to jump as much. You are definitely in my thoughts though. Really hope it's good news. Hugs.

Mdc - good luck!!

 

[Rq120]

Nimbec - wow! Your journey is crazy. I can't believe they have drained 4 liters with more to go. I hope you get to feeling better soon!!!

 

[Merry Mary]

Fantastic news Bronte! 14 eggs is awesome. Will cross my fingers for lots of fertilised friends. Remind me - are you doing a fresh transfer after this?

Nimbec - Holy smokes sister! Hang in there. You are definitely on the mend and it must feel so much better to get so much of that fluid out. Fingers are also crossed for your betas!

Good luck with happy lining Mdc!

 

[elliecain]

Merry, I'm glad you are at peace with your decision and you will be able to spend some time getting your body ready.

Bronte, 14 is excellent. Don't be too disappointed if some eggs and embies drop off. Attrition rates are tough. You've made a great start though

Nimbec, you poor thing. 4 litres is unbelievable. I'm sure you wouldn't expect much of a beta rise in 12 hours.

Mdc, I'm praying for great lining this cycle.

Everyone else, hello x

Afm, OTD is on Thursday and I'm slowly going out of my mind. I rang my nurse in hysterics the other day and she's organised some counselling for me, starting on Monday. It's with a specialist counsellor, so should be helpful.
I've had cramps and sharp pains, fatigue, spots and now backache. I go between thinking I'm out and feeling hopeful. My bbt looks good and I'm sure it wouldn't have gone up like this just from the progesterone pessaries. I have no idea right now, but I'm not coping too well...

 

[BronteForever]

Oh Ellie, I can imagine the wait is absolutely horrible. Thank goodness you don't have too many days left. And I think it's a great idea to see a counselor. Anything to help get your feelings out should help.

AFM - got the report that 8 fertilized naturally. Was hoping for a few more but I will take it. It is really hard not to get attached to them and see them not make it. I know we are going to lose more along the way

Merry - we are scheduled to do PGS and then a frozen transfer. The transfer won't happen until around September then.

 

[Fern81]

Nimbec- oh wow you poor, poor thing. I really do hope you and your embie both make it through strong and healthy. And with your frozen embies you never have to go through this again. Xxxx

Merry- love your avatar!

Mdc- fx that this is your successful cycle.

Bronte- those numbers are really good. 8/14 is more than half fertilized and a very good number. Hope most of them make it to blasts.

Ellie- I do think they should include counselling as a standard part of the ivf/other assisted conception programs. The process has been much harder emotionally than physically; well for me in any case. And that includes all my endo surgeries. So glad you have the opportunity to get counseling. If you learn some nice coping mechanisms, please share!

 

[elliecain]

At this clinic, it is free if you are going through the NHS. It is not included for private patients and I felt silly asking how to arrange it, like I was over reacting. My nurse must have let my doctor know after I emailed her and he is paying for three sessions for me with the specialist one. I think they are quite concerned because I have a (long ago) history of psychiatric admissions for depression and self harm. I also had to be admitted for anorexia 5 years ago and I tend to fall apart quite dramatically after coping for a while. I've not had a crash since I met my DH, he keeps me on an even keel, but I am really concerned that a bfn this week will crush me, as we can't self fund another cycle and the NHS don't want to help me. It's all really tough and I've pinned so much on this IVF, after so many months of nothing before this and the chemical last year. It's overwhelming how much pressure I feel for Thursday.

 

[nimbec]

Hi all

Thank you for all your well wishes!

Ellie I also have a history I was admitted as an inpatient for anorexia/bulimia (I did both staved and made my self sick but never binged) many years ago (15now probs) and I know how unsettling this whole process can be - I have honestly been 100% fine for about 4.5years now funnily enough since being pregnant with my first...it's amazing how it changes the way you think without even knowing it! I definitely think you have made the right decision talking to someone - I can't remember did you have any to freeze or just put your 2 back in? Fx for you!!!

Bronte they are great numbers! Fingers crossed most of the make it to freeze for you!

Hi to everyone else sorry I'm not messaging everyone I'm still pretty rough - 6 litres drained now 😷 Madness!! Not great news today either my beta wasn't good only went from 103 to 126 so not looking positive so need to be prepared to loose this embie 😓😓😓.

Night all x