Ivf/Icis July/Aug Ninewells Hospital Dundee

[H4M]

So glad for you Minno 😊 bet you are so excited xx

We got our letter back from blood tests yesterday and all is ok so should hopefully hear from them soon about getting started 😊👍, how long after results has it taken for you all to get started? X

 

[H4M]

I'm not really understanding what the letter means, I may be stupid I don't know hahaa can someone help? It says " the blood tests for amh has come back predictive of an excessive response to ovarian stimulation" does anyone know what this means as I've heard people speaking about amh in numbers Ect 😕 xx

 

[Minno]

It means that you are in danger over stimulating when they put you on drugs to stimulate your ovaries before collecting your eggs. They will have to monitor yiu closely and watch what dose of drugs your on. You probably have a good amh level! The other thing is that if you do overstimulate you may need to have your eggs frozen after collection until you are ready for transfer - but it will depend on if you develop ohss which hopefully you won't.
Xx

 

[Minno]

Ladies, have any of you down regulated with buserelin nasal spray? I've only done it once before, during my dummy cycle, and I can't remember the best way to do it? Do yiu have to really inhale or just spray and lightly sniff??? Xx

 

[H4M]

Thank you so much Minno, I feel stupid 😳. X
I'm a bit worried now though 😞, all feeling a little scary.. Xx

 

[Minno]

I know it all can be a bit overwhelming but it's good they can anticipate your response to the meds, it will affect which protocol you are put on as well. They will want to take it nice and gentle with you
From bloods taken to having treatment for me it has been over two years! Dh is having to have his bloods done again they are so our if date . But for yiu it's probably only going to be a couple of months or so I would expect. Early new year bfp for you lovely lady xx

 

[Minno]

V2r, a Rags, how are you both doing? Xx

 

[pcct]

Hey sorry for late reply!
Am doing good thanks minno ill have a proper catch up on pre page soon as am in bed feeling really sleepy! Just wanted to answer your question about the nasal spray - I had my head tilted over the bottle and just sprayed it up don't sniff in too much or it all goes to back of your throat and its not a nice taste

 

[H4M]

Thanks so much Minno for your replies, you have been very helpful. The nurse did say probably January time so hopefully !, I really hope I do get a Bfp as I don't feel I can cope with anymore bfn 😔 xx

 

[Rags]

V2r, a Rags, how are you both doing? Xx

Hi Minno, I'm good thanks, Halloween with a 3 year old is great fun. I really think you appreciate all of the fun times (and the hard times) so much more when it's been an effort to get there.
I'm so excited for everyone getting started on your protocols, and to be really honest following up on all of you is one of the main reasons I log in these days. Xx

 

[Funfair1980]

Hie Ladies

Sorry have been quiet busy with collerge. 5 more sleeps to go Minno, I used the nasal spray as well 4 sprays a day and I used to alternative the nostrils like right in the morning then left in the afternoon etc.

H4M after my bloods the next thing was my meds arrival after 2-3 wks and was told to ring them 1st day of my period to start sniffing on day 21.

Hie Pcct I see you about to download lucky you, do you know what you having.

Can't wait for the 15th to find out what we having, we have decided to make it a surprise to everyone but obviously I will tell you girls. Have bought a few body suits, starter kit and bath changing station gonna do the rest after we finding out what we having.

V2R you next to down reg then H4M, wish you all the best ladies.
Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[H4M]

Thank you Funfair, hopefully not too long then for me 😀, just hope it all works for me.

Must be so exciting Funfair, bet you can't wait to see what you are having 👍 not long now xx

Minno and V2R how you both getting on? Xx

 

[Minno]

Funfair, I am very excited for you. It's such a lovely time to go out and buy some bits and bobs and then to know what you're having ...wonderful. Can't wait to find out. Like the five more sleeps - made me laugh. That's what I say to my son!

Well I'm getting ready to start the sniffer on Sunday. Now funfair, how did you do the sniff? Did you inhale while spraying or just tilt your head over? I can't remember how I did it before but I also alternated nostrils. Four times a day - I'm thinking, with meals and then before bed?

Hope you hear from clinic soon h4m. Then it goes very quickly after that.

V2r how are things with you - getting ready for af and then day 21 sniffer? Xxx

 

[Funfair1980]

Hey Minno I tilted my head and after a couple of minutes I could test it going down my throat. The nurse said that's how it's suppose to be coz medication taken through nostrils works faster.

 

[V2R]

Hi Ladies,

Good tips on the nasal spray, hope it doesnt make me gag!! I'm just waiting at the moment, I should be due around 20th then I have to wait 21days ARGH it's driving me mad! This process has been far too long!!

Funfair is it the 15th you find out what you are having? Count down is on. How has your pregancy been? Does the hospital see you alot more?

H4M we might end up on injections at the same time (depending on what your protocol is) Worse bit is the waiting for a letter from the hospital.

Not long now Minno do you do spray for 21 days? Then scan? Do you have to do injections or do you get to skip that bit?

xxx

 

[Minno]

Hey V2R
Just paid my invoice today - that hurt lol start sniffing on Sunday and have baseline scan two weeks later. When I checked back to my dummy run timings it was 17 days in between so I wonder if it will have worked by time I have scan. Guess I'll find out. No injections. Had them with my last go with Glasgow clinic but not Dundee for some reason. Start progynova once lining is thin. So here we go....still dunno if will get it all done for Xmas. Hope I don't have to keep on taking progynova over Xmas period, lining will be super thick!
Had flu jab today so I'm ready to rock.
Once af comes things will move quickly hun. It's frustrating but it will be worth it xxxx

 

[glitter1980]

Hi Girls

I hope you don't mind me jumping on board?

I am a LTTC - I have unexplained infertility - all tests so far are 'normal'.... anyhow me and DH are now at the top of the list (NHS funded) for IVF at Ninewells. I spoke to them today and will be receiving a letter with an app to go get bloods taken.

I am terrified! I think for such a long time I have been running away from IVF (we reached the top of the list 6 months ago) I am just terrified it wont work! then what!. However, it hit me today - this is a positive step! and now reading through your posts I feel excited! although still blo%dy nervous!!! So based on what I have read I could be starting January?!!

I was dumbstruck today and really didn't know what to ask!


I have shared some info with a few close friends but nobody really knows what this all feels like so hopefully I can jump on board and share the madness with you girls!.

x

 

[Minno]

Ladies, some disappointing news for me
They're having difficulty coordinating my cycle with donors and now it looks like we won't get going this month after all. Just as I was getting all fired up too. Bitterly disappointed.

Welcome glitter always lovely to have more ladies from ninewells join us xxx

 

[H4M]

Welcome Glitter, I'm a bit scared about the whole thing too but has helped me on here xx

Minno I am so sorry to hear that, hopefully it won't be too long 😔 xx

 

[Minno]

Thanks girls. This whole process drives me bonkers! Always waiting for something. V2R it looks like we will cycle together after all . I am due af in the next week or so and then will start spray on day 21 next cycle, so sometime in December along with you. We might see one another in the waiting room after all!!
Keep your fingers crossed that donor doesn't pull out xxxx