Ivf/Icis July/Aug Ninewells Hospital Dundee

[H4M]

Thank you for advice rags I will try that, Didn't think about lentil soup actually and I've been eating loads of that! Will need to watch on the lentils.. I've been finding that when I'm eating I'm full but when I go to bed I'm lying there and I'm starving and my stomach feels like I've not eaten all day 😁!! It's so frustrating lol!! I will definitely cut down on the caffeine I don't take overly loads to be honest, although I do go through mad chocolate phases!! Xx

That's good to know Minno will pop to Tesco today, I hope you hear from hospital today, let us know if you do and I would email them if you don't so you can get a rough idea of what's going on xx

 

[Minno]

Hi girls. Heard from the clinic and been given the green light to start the meds...yippee!! They didn't seem overly concerned about the spotting although it's more like a proper bleed today. Just wondering if I'm having another af as body so messed up with the hormones? Anyway, they seemed to think it should settle now I'm in the drugs. So back in for a scan next week to see if lining is increasing. Think donor was in for a scan today so it's all looking good at the moment

How is everyone today? H, did you get along to tesco? Did you avoid the chocolate aisle he he??
V, how was the injection? How are your headaches?
Xxx

 

[H4M]

Minno that is fantastic!!! Woooo!! All go now, you all excited? I'm sure the spotting will sort out with drugs, if there not concerned that's a good thing xx
Going to Tesco tonight been working all day today very stressful day at work, tried to stay calm though!! I will manage to avoid chocolate aisle but only because my cupboards are full of chocolate!! Going to have to get my DH to munch on chocolate all night to get rid of it lol!! X

 

[H4M]

Pregnacare bought 👍 x

 

[Minno]

Yesssssss! Well done H. Chocovores unite

Can totally related about the stressful work thing. My work can be very stressful and I'm not looking forward to going back on Monday. Had a lovely long fortnight off and just enjoying feeling calmer and more relaxed. Defo taking time off after ET even if only a few days. Looks like it could be in a couple of weeks or so! Eeeekkk!
V, I think we will be on target for the same et dates - let's keep updating and maybe we could meet for a coffee at the hospital xxx

 

[V2R]

Whoohoo Minno be a great relief to get started so is your meds injections? My first injection is tonight I'll do it at 9pm. I think we will be in same time for et I'm going to take few days sick at egg collection. Oh it's getting exciting I soooo want this to work so I'm trying to push any negative thoughts to the side I think I'll be worried after ec. When I said about bleeding & headaches hospital didn't seem bothered so it must be 'normal'
H I'm a chocoholic & like 2 cups of tea a day but I've been having 4or 5 cuppy thru hols!! I need to cut back. Oh you might be in for scan on week of me & morenon et??
Xx

 

[V2R]

What the hell I ment me & minno et lol...bloody phone!!

 

[Minno]

My phone and ipad are always doing that!

V, I'm on tablet progynova. No injections as no stimming for me. Hoping it sorts out all the side effects pronto. Trying not to be negative but just keep waiting for something to go wrong. Wouldn't it be wonderful if all of us could get a bfp on this thread! Good luck on your injection. I did it for my last cycle to down regulate and the thought was worse than the reality.

Girls I also drink way too much coffee. Only usually one in the morning and a cup of tea at night with some coke in between lol but through the hols I've been having about four cups of filter a day, oops!
Promise I'll be good next week
Xxx

 

[V2R]

I know it's hard to not have negative thoughts I dread seeing Phil again for the fear of bad news. It would be amazing for us all to be pregnant On this thread all due our bundles this year

I'll be back to being good next week as well it's easier to eat better while working xx

 

[Minno]

Phil?

 

[glitter1980]

Evening Ladies! - everyone ok?

Just catching up on the last couple of days postings - Minno!! great news things are moving along. Exciting times - here's hoping we can rename this the BFP thread (having one of my overly positive days!) - So Sunday I start sniffing - any tips girls? how should I take it? head forward or back? and should I alternate nostrils?

Any other person would like I was asking absolute nonsense! maybe I am!!! but I just want to do everything 'right'. Is it normal to bleed when taking the spray/ what side affects did you girls have? - I live in the sticks and my WIFI is awful - this is my third attempt at typing this post! Anyhoo - I'll try going back over the old posts and see whats been said - if it'll let me.

I'm glad that's Christmas/NY out the way - I'm the biggest Christmas adult you'll find but this year I just wanted it out the way! Also need to get eating healthier again - think I've gained about 7lbs! should lose most of it in the next few weeks - my BMI is 27 so really can't afford to be gaining. I bought some Protein powder from Holland and Barrett today - I'll have one of those for breakfast or lunnch and it's chocolate! bonus. I've read mixed reviews about taking extra protein - its a fad etc etc but if it does no harm then surely it can only be a good thing. If anything it may help with my PMA.

I've waffled enough - sorry! think it's time to watch some Breaking Bad and have a bowl of beef hula hoops - or maybe grapes ;-) xxxx

 

[V2R]

Phil the embryologist don't know if that's how it's spelt maybe I've gotten his name wrong!!
Glitter I just stand straight & sniff I find it easier doing my right nostril but I do my left sometimes. I dint know if it matters? I've had sore throat when starting spray then headaches, bleeding & now hot flushes, sounds rough but it's not that bad lol. Is it 4 times a day your spraying? Do you have a scan date yet? Should be in the post in the next week if not. I got weighed at hospital 66.8 so I thought not too bad after stuffing my face should loose a couple pounds once back at work!! I hope! Xx

 

[V2R]

That's the first injection done could get the needle in first time so had to change side I have over sensitive nose the solution smells horrid!xx

 

[H4M]

His name is Phil /ip , just try and stay positive v2r I know it's hard though as I struggled , I was only off work the day after egg collection and I was lucky to have the transfer on the Saturday so was off Sunday anyway but I felt going back to work helped take my mind of it as if I was sat at home I would be thinking about it 24/7 and I would be reading endless stuff, which is never good. Glad your injection went well, the smell is horrid but I didn't smell it too bad luckily!! Xx

Minno it's horrible when works stressful eh 😔 today wasn't a good day, I actually thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown lol!! Xx
Who watches Eastenders???? Kat and Alfie - twins!!! Ahhhhhh !!! Xx

I have my scan on Wednesday 15th x

Glitter good luck, I don't know nothing about the sprays so can't help with them sorry but good luck and I'm sure once you've done it a couple of times you will get on just fine xx

My stomachs been feeling weird today, bit numb like 😕 my back was sore this morning so don't know if it's maybe that! Ahh !!
Well so far I've had two cups of tea today 👍 doing well... Lol xx

 

[V2R]

EC I will defo be having a sickness day or two if it's anything like the last time my stomache felt battered & I actually thought I wouldn't be better for ET anyway by that time I did feel better. I need to forget about last time. Tell you I'll be glad to get rid of thewe hot flushes I'm saving loads on heating so that's a good thing ha.
15th? Be alot going on that week with your scan, hopefully me & minno will be et & glitter may even be in that week for a scan. It's all go...Yes Eastenders I luv Kat & Alfie I think storyline will be a rough pregnancy for her. Does anyone watch Hollyoaks? Carmel infertile & tried to buy a baby but girl done a runner with her money!!xx

 

[H4M]

Yeh just see how you feel v2r and take aslong as you need, don't compare it to last time as it may be totally different , just stay positive! That would be good if we are all in at the same time/ish . Me too with Kat and Alfie !! Yeh addicted to hollyoaks just now too!! Poor Carmel eh !! I've watched Mondays one too won't give any secrets away!! Hope you get rid of them hot flushes!! Good about heating bills though, ours are high just now x

 

[Minno]

Exciting times eh ladies. Glitter, I just take the spray sitting or standing up wih head slightly tilted over the bottle. Usually taste it at the back of my throat after but only lady's a couple of seconds. Side effects for me have been headaches and bleeding. I'm actually glad to be starting the oestrogen as I don't think my body copes well without it lol As V2R says, you should get scan appt 2-3 weeks after starting sniffing.
V when is your next appt? Well done on getting the injection sorted! Is it one a day? For how long? Is it a combined oestrogen and ovary stimulating drug?

Breaking Bad is the best but I've watched them all now so on to Suits which I'm totally addicted too. Love my American shows lol
Xxx

 

[V2R]

My next scan is Wednesday then Friday she said I might also be in Sunday for a scan. I'm on 300iu of menopur one injection a day at night. Do you know it's a mixture of hormones obtained from the urine of woman who has passed the menopause lol so I'm injecting pee?? I don't know how long I'm on it I'm hoping to go in for ec week commencing 13th but the nurse couldn't give me any idea of what would be happening I only have enough of drug to last me till Wednesday night. Xx

 

[H4M]

Well ladies I had to take another test this morning !! Says pregnant 3+ this time seems to be going up anyway so surely that's a good sign? I am feeling extremely sick today away to try and eat! Definitely going to keep something at my bed side from now on .
Wow v2r I did not know that just as well I'm finished injecting lol! I think I was on 150 and they only gave me enough until the scan too and then gave me more after first scan, then second scan they were happy so have me the other one (trigger?) they didn't tell me when I'd be in either xx
I've never seen breaking bad will maybe need to give it a go xx

 

[pcct]

H yay for a digital
V2r how exciting you r doing your injections now
The smell of injections wow I can actually smell it now lol brings back memory's!
Am watching easties I had tears at that part they were at the hospital your scan on the 15th is the same day kaden has his jabs and this day we will all find out of ur having twins
How's things minno?

Hope everyone is doing ok