Ivf/Icis July/Aug Ninewells Hospital Dundee

[glitter1980]

Hey V

8 weeks!! - are you still going swimming? And have you been watching OBEMinute? - I applaud those hypnobirth ladies- I just couldn't!. You'll been getting your bag packed in the not so distant future.

I have a feeling the next time we see an H post will be when she's a mummy introducing her babies!. What a crazy year for us all.

Yeah, still absolutely kacking it that something will be wrong at the scan. I think it's hard when we've been through such a process' to get here! I'll try stay positive!.
I'm wishing a away the days. I feel like times just flown in and your all due so quickly! But hopefully someone will read this and think that about me. I feel so lucky.

Waves & Love

Xxxx

 

[V2R]

Hi Glitter,

Yep I'm still swimming & going to aqua natal I would defo recommend aqua natal it makes you feel loads better after it I wish it was twice a week. I have my relaxation class tomorrow looking forward to it.
I have been watching OBEM but it kind of freaks me out, seems torture pushing the baby out! I'm hoping mine slides out lol (wishful thinking)

Days are ticking by for you now, 12 weeks is such a scary scan with all the thoughts rushing around but once you see your baby you will be in love with the screen & pictures it's just amazing after he/she being wanted for so long. Roll on your scan day xx

I think H might've had her twins by now or she will be very near to having them.

 

[HopeandGlory]

hi girls
quick question when u get to 1-3 day of ur cycle and call and make a appointment it shows on the letter you may not start your medication when u attend is this correct?
i want things to go quickly and hoping that once my period starts and i call theyl take me in wthin a few days perform a scan and give me my meds or am i jumping the gun and wishful thinking that its gonna happen that quick and easy

 

[Trying2012]

Ohh I'm not sure H&G I got my suprecur in the post (nasal spray) with my pack before my new cycle started. I called up on day 1 and was told to start sniffing on day 21 this cycle so I'm starting straight away.

 

[Funfair1980]

Hie ladies, hope you all doing well with treatments and pregnancies.
No news yet from H, I bet she is a mum now and busy with the babies.
Hope I started sniffing on day 21 after Af. All the best with your treatment.

 

[V2R]

Hi H&G it will depend on what treatment they are putting you on, do you know what the plan is? My 1st treatment was injections only then 2nd treatment I was put on a sniffer day 21 (which arrived in the post) then injections. It's all coming back to me about the treatments seems a distant memory now. Bet you cant wait to start treatment.

Trying when do you start sniffing? The taste is awful & I also had headaches with it but just keeping looking forward to the end result.
Good luck ladies.

Yea Funfair I defo think H has had the twins, I wonder if they have been kept in or she might be busy. xx

 

[Trying2012]

I start sniffing next Thursday I'm a bit nervous, just want it get it started now.

Can any of you ladies who sniffed remember what times you did it at? It just says evenly spaced out over waken hours so I was thinking of 7am, 12pm, 5pm and 10pm does that sound okay?

 

[Funfair1980]

Wow Trying not long to go, I did my sniffing at 8am, 12, 4 then 8pm I had to set an alarm for all those times. All the best.

 

[V2R]

Oh not long now Trying....I did mine breakfast, lunch, tea then I think 9pm. Good luck fingers crossed this works for you, it's a long protocol but I think it has better results. Have you been taking any folic acid yet? I have stuck to Pregnacare, they are a bit more expensive but I think they are better than the basic cheap ones as they have more vitamins in them. xx

 

[H4M]

Hello everyone just a quick message to let you know I now have my two amazing little bundles of joy. They are absolutely perfect and the love I have for them both already is unbelievable!! I will update you all later thank you all for being with me through this journey, worth every moment xx

 

[V2R]

BIG CONGRATULATIONS H4M

WOW amazing thanks for letting us know, when you have time let us know how the birth went, weight of twins, have you decided on names? You will be buzzing, I'm so happy for you xxxx

 

[glitter1980]

Just a quick read and run but!!

Congratulations H!!! You hoped for the miracle and got 2!! I am over the moon for you. Funny how strangers can feel so much for another, it's been a journey now it's the good part. Same as V - looking forward to all the news and the bambinos names!! I hope your all well!! xxx


V - your turn now!!

& Thanks V for the words of reassurance this time in 36 hours it'll be done!


H&G - have you had your treatment schedule sent yet? I remember phoning Anne on CD 1 and she said she'd said an app. I assumed it was to pick up my drugs but they unexpectedly arrived about a week later (burselin). V's given good advice/info. I bet your just itching to get started!. Once you start sniffing it goes by really, really quickly xxx

Waves to everyone xxx

 

[HopeandGlory]

Congratulations h4m so happy for you how exciting for u hope ur dn well
V2r I'm on short protocol so it don't need nasal spray it's cz my ovarian reserve is really high I got my injections start tonight then she says it's around a week n then egg retrieval should be the 27-29 aaaaah I was close to tears it's all so real n fast I'm terrified now
I'm not looking forward to injecting myself is it as bad as I assume?

 

[glitter1980]

Aw H&G xx

The injections aren't bad at all.

For my second round just there I opted for the down reg injections rather than the nasal spray (long protocol) - for me the nasal spray was too tricky to fit in. So my point is! I was on morning injections then evening injections (eventually) of the stimms and I wouldn't class myself as brave!. It can be a wee bit nippy sometimes but nothing that would bring a tear to your eye. No where near it!.

Some say pop and ice cube on the area before injecting etc but the only thing I would say is be quick!. My first injection I sat for ages and I swear my skin became as tough as leather!. So - pinch the skin and jab it in!. Few days and your a pro and to be honest it's quite satisfying knowing your doing something to help. Evening after your first injection within a few hours your wee follies spring to life.

I did mine in mine belly - alternating between left and right each night/day only for comfort more than anything. If your really insure how you think you may react first time around - try using a clean needle and jab yourself first . That's what I did and DH wanted to know how painful it was (woose!) so he got a wee jab too!.

Don't worry honey xxx

 

[V2R]

Hi H&G, injecting is not as bad as the thought of it. Just do it at the same time every night & get it all ready pinch your skin (don't pinch too hard or the needle wont go in) & go for it. I did mine in my tummy both treatments as I thought it would work better. Are you taking time off after egg retrieval? Keep drinking plenty water I think that is important.
My first treatment injecting made me very bloated & after egg collection I was quiet down I could've burst out crying in the hospital & I was very sore I had to get signed off work for a week. The second time I had no bloating & egg collection was great I went bouncing home & had no pain. So two very different experiences. xx

 

[HopeandGlory]

aw thanks you guys for your replys and positive feed back
i did it last night after clock watching to avoid it but once i had i looked and was like huh is that even in wasnt as bad s i thought so that wasnt as bad as i thought defo
i called today cz i was concerned as i feel im not bleeding like i should if im on a period and thought god if am not on my cycle n start injecting itl all go wrong but i called and straight away voiced my concerns and the said no your scan had shown that my lining was thin minu any cysts etc so dont worry about it
im due back on monday again for a follow up scan and retrieval is the 27th surely it cant be 2 days after my second scan ? this soon or does this take a month maybe i got it wrong and its sept 27th unsure but i know that she says short protocol is very quick and injections may onyl be a week myabe a bit more
aswell actually see when you get ur injections do you guys tab the needle? he didnt mention on dn so with the pen? but in the instructions in the box it states to and to release some liquid to make sure theres no air
i know you have to the syringe thing but i get worried on doing it haha incase i waste the liquid
such a worrier as yous will all see

 

[Funfair1980]

Hie ladies, massive congratulations H4M enjoy every minute of nappy change and feeds. Can't wait to hear more about labour and the twins names.
H&G I wouldn't worry too much about wasting I was like that thinking I wasn't injecting all the medicine and the nurse told me that a little bit won't do any harm.
So we got V next to pop then Glitter and Trying and H&G on treatment.

 

[V2R]

Hi H&G yea tap the needle to get rid of any air & a little push on the needle to make sure the liquid is coming up. I'm sitting here remembering the smell off the drugs, you will smell it in a few days. Short protocol is very quick but sometimes they do send you away with more injections. I think someone on here was sent to do more injections.

Yea Funfair not long for me now. How have you been keeping? xx

 

[HopeandGlory]

Funfair that's just like me straight to the ' oh my god am a dn this right ' but it's only natural there's panick
V I done it again last night and ensured no bubbles n liquid was coming from the top
Yeah she mentioned depending on how my results are come Monday a may need more
Bn asked to bring a cool bag for another drug too
Do they keep them in the lab long no idea how long retrieval to putting them back in takes but I assume not long

 

[Rags]

H how amazingly wonderful, I am delighted for you and your wonderful family. I look forward to hearing more detail when you have the time - maybe 3 or 4 years from now!! Enjoy every minute, every cuddle, every nappy and every feed. Xx