Ivf/Icis July/Aug Ninewells Hospital Dundee

[Rags]

Minno, I'm sorry things aren't going smoothly. I hope it gives you some hope to know that a friend of mine only managed 2 eggs a couple of years ago when she was going through icsi. Both fertilised and she decided to have one put back. Although she did get a positive with her first go this little one was destined to be an angel. A few months later she had her 2nd put back, her dd is wonderful, almost a year and a half already, and keeping mum, dad and all the family on there toes. You still have hope.

V, amazed for you, can't wait to hear how it all goes.

H, yuk for you, it can't be easy and I can't think of anything else to suggest excet maybe polo mints? Mint can be quite good for settling the stomach and you could probably do with the sugar in your system. I'm guessing that it was ketones that they found in your urine the other day? They are produced when your body is using up stored fats for energy rather than working off what is coming in. In my case that wouldn't be a problem, I could do with living off my fat for a while! Have a fabulous day tomorrow, I hope your adrenaline carries you through.

 

[Funfair1980]

Minno so sorry things are not working out the way they suppose to be. Hope they have increased the dose and like what most of the ladies said here those 2 follicles can give you an angel. Hope to hear good news on Wed.
Hey V sorry you not feeling well now, hope you get better and get that body ready for et. My dh went with me for every appointment he didn't want to miss anything and it was nice on et day having to see the embryos on the screen after the procedure. He told his boss about our treatment so was allowed time off for appointments.
H I haven't done anymore shopping am avoiding town these days.
Waves to everyone.

 

[Minno]

Thank you ladies. Guess I just have to see what Wednesday brings. But I have a plan of action to bring Prague forward if it's a no go. Don't want to pay all that money to Dundee for two eggs max - was hoping for a few more to give us the possibility of frosties. We'll see.

V, hope you feel better hun. Keep your mind on ET coming up- are you in on Friday?

H, hope you're feeling better too hun.,weird thing those sickness tablets - still, if they work! Can't wait to hear the results of your scan and see those twinnies!

Rags, thank you for your lovely words of comfort. I know it can happen with two but I can't help feeling it's a log shot. Will be really confused if they say she has a few more follies on Wednesday!

Funfair, think dh thought doc said they would increase the meds next cycle but I'm not sure we will want to go again and maybe nor will donor.
Bummed I have taken a months worth of meds for nothing!

Xx

 

[H4M]

Thanks everyone,
Yeh Rags it was ketones in it, I've got polos and been having one every now and again . Xx

Minno I can totally see your point and understand why you wouldn't want to go through with it if there is a low chance, and as for meds that is very annoying how you have taken so much meds for possibly nothing, at least you still have Prague to focus on and you never know, tomorrow may be better news xx

Well today I popped the tablet in my mouth then 15 mins later I was sick with basically no warning, then I've been sick again since then .... So frustrating as I felt a bit off yesterday but so much better than I had been and today it's back again !! Arg!! X

 

[V2R]

Goodmorning ladies,
Minno I hope you are feeling better today. I wonder if your donor is a regular donor at ninewells? Worst part is not knowing anything I would have so many questions & I suppose they will not be allowed to give any info out!! So frustrating!! Try & not rule out your donor at the moment, you never know what can happen by Wednesday. Really feel for you, I dont know what to suggest apart from wait until Wed & if its bad news bring Prague forward & go for it.

Oh no H you are having a rough time of it. Hopefully seeing your 1/2 babies tomorrow will make you feel better & the sickness will vanish.

I am a work today waiting on my call..!! I am still numb & scared about all of this. I did think half way to work to turn back as my tummy is a bit sore but better keeping my mind occupied. I will be in on Sat for ET all going well. xxx

 

[V2R]

Hello, after having to chase the hospital up they have phoned me. I have got 6 fertilised eggs & icsi has been more sucessful for me. I dont know how many fertilised in IVF/ICSI main thing is I have 6. So I'm in Saturday for ET. I am very happy at 6 but I did tell Ellen if anything goes wrong before Saturday to let me know but she is says it is looking alot better than my last treatment. I actually cant believe my eggs have made it the changes I made mustve had an effect on my egg quality. I know I'm not out of danger yet I doubt I will ever relax! xxx

 

[H4M]

That is fantastic v2r, 6 is brilliant!! Wooo!! Try enjoy the rest of the week now and relax for Saturday , you will prob get a call on Thursday again as that's when they check them, that's what they done with us then they don't check them again until the Saturday morning xx

How are you Minno xx

 

[V2R]

I am hoping they call to say how they are getting on but she said she will only call if my time for ET changes. How many fertilised did you get? Sorry I've forgotten.

Minno I really hope your ok, I'm praying for better news tomorrow for you. I wonder if her drugs have been increased also ask what size the follicles are...you should list a heap of questions to ask Anne before deciding if you are cancelling. xxx

 

[H4M]

We got 5 that fertilised x

 

[Minno]

Evening ladies.
V I am mega delighted for you. Six is a brilliant number! You could get six blasts from that and have some to freeze. I know you will be on pins until sat but I have a very good feeling that everything will work out well for you. How are you feeling today.

Oh no H. I thought the meds had cracked the sickness. That's such a pain in the bum. I bet we will know why tomoro though so excited to hear the results of your scan. Yiu must be going thru every emotion right now but it will be an amazing and reassuring appt for you I'm sure. Are you going into work after?

I am feeling quite numb and deflated today. Totally dejected. Not hopeful for tomoro but will take your advice girls and ask lots of questions before we cancel. I have drafted an email to Prague clinic too just in case we do cancel so that I can at least be doing something to get thugs back under control and progressing! I will recover from this setback but feel crap at the moment. Dh is furious at how little info we've been given. They even said they wouldn't be in touch until late tomorro - which I thought was strange cos hoe can they know what to do about donor's meds etc if they haven't spoken to us after her scan? I don't think they are handling this well at all! I'd better not have to chase them up for news...grrrrrrrrrr
Xxxx

 

[H4M]

That's really frustrating Minno, I totally understand why you are furious, and don't blame you with how little info you have received!! Maybe the donors app isn't until afternoon? Not sure about meds though unless they send her away with some and freeze her eggs or use them for research or that. At least you have a back up plan, do ask loads of questions though don't let them away with it !! Xx

Yeh I'm in work after scan, so hope all goes well, I'm very nervous about it, scared I've mc or nothing's there, doesn't explain why I've been so Ill but anything could have happened , I'm really gutted the pills haven't worked today, I will take my one tonight and see how I feel but just hate this constant sick feeling xx

 

[H4M]

Don't know if anyone can answer this for me and it may be a stupid question but the scan tomorrow if it just a scan on my stomach or internal one ???? Xx

 

[Funfair1980]

Evening Ladies

V 6 that's a great number and will definitely make it to blasto and frosties got my fingers crossed for you.

Good luck tomorrow Minno hope you will hear some good news.

Gud luck as well H, your scan will be internal so enjoy dildo lol, they do internal till 12 wks.

 

[Funfair1980]

H you will get some scan pictures and it's just so amazing looking at them and seeing the heartbeat on the screen.

 

[H4M]

Oh greatttt hate these lol!! More because I'm not feeling great I'm not looking forward to it thank you Funfair just hoping alls ok!! Xx hope you are keeping ok xx

 

[Minno]

H, hope everything goes well for you tomoro. Will be thinking of you. Try to enjoy it, it's a magical moment when you see the wee pixel flashing away on the screen! Dildo cam - aren't they fun?!! Looking forward to reading all about it tomoro xxx

 

[V2R]

Good Luck H4M & Minno - I hope you both get good news today. Thinking of you both xxx

 

[Funfair1980]

Hie Ladies
H & Minno how did your appointments go, we waiting for the juice news.

 

[Minno]

Well I had some better news today. Follies now at six instead of two, with what looks like five eggs. We had to make a decision today so we're going ahead with it and will take our chances. They seemed to think it was a good result but we're not so sure. Oh god, this is such a roller coaster.
Right now, then donors EC is in Friday and dh to go in and do his bit then too. Nurse at phoned me back said both of us to go in but don't see why I need to be there on EC day? Hoping not as it's early in morning and have to take to take so. To school! ET scheduled for next wed.
What a day. Dunno what I feel like. Just had a tiny bit spotting again too. Never a dull moment eh.

So now the big question, H's scan - one or two?... Can't wait to hear...xxx

 

[H4M]

Hi Minno, that is fantastic news!! Wooo! You feeling a bit better about it all now, it's maybe incase they need to speak to you on Friday about possible icsi and that? When they collect her eggs and asses them, may want to just chat about options xx