Ivf/Icis July/Aug Ninewells Hospital Dundee

[Minno]

Well Im home now girls Very glad to be back - I realise I'm such a home bird. Don't get me wrong, I love a holiday with the family but I like coming home too. Just had a cuppa also - missed that like mad!
So I managed to smuggle the meds in ha ha six boxes of crinone gel. Going tom starting tomorrow and see what it's like. Cyclogest is just too messy and I think it's given me trapped wind today which is bloomin painful. H what do you remember about being on the crinone? Any side effects I need to prepare for?
Glad to hear the little ones are getting better. Don't you just hate it when they're poorly. You feel helpless.

V, how are you? Any more thoughts about work? We're u on the crinone too?

Xx

 

[V2R]

Ahhhh Minno I'm so happy for you yeepee..I just read back & when you said about two being transferred I just imagined you being on morning tv with 4,6 babies ha. Great you had a perfect one to put back you could still have twins! You are officially in the ttw now & about time, put your feet up & relax for the two weeks. Good you are feeling relaxed & happy, talk to your little 'blob' that's what I called mine lol.
I used Crinone for the 2weeks, now what I remember about this was it was ok the first week then chunks of cream was coming out when I washed & there was dried blood it was disgusting I had to put a panty liner on when using it.
I'm so happy for you. xx

Its next week I'm in at work.
H-Great idea you should go for it & start childminding, defo look into it. One of my friends does it she says its hard work but she really enjoys it & she's been very lucky having good kids.
xx

 

[Minno]

Aw thanks V. I just used cyclogest there just now and every time I use IT i get a bit of spotting after - very annoying! I hope I make it to the end of this 2ww without a bleed. Could do without that! Interesting you say about dried blood on the crinone. I think that stuff irritates us inside! I'll let you know how I get on with it. Gonna have to juggle the timings as would normally take cyclogest at 6 am and 6 pm so will have to take crinone quite early on tomorrow - hope it doesn't cause problems if I change meds and timings like this.

Yes I defo don't want to be on Trisha with quintuplets. I am very happy with one back - relieved even. Wonder about the other one that failed the thaw and do worry that this one will disintegrate also. Ah well, nowt I can do about it.

I am in bed with my clothes on girls! Just came up for a wee snooze and got cold so here I am - ha ha classy lady! Ill get up shortly and go and watch some trash tv. Feel like some munchies tonight x

 

[V2R]

It was a bit horrible coming out I thought that was it over but they do say it irritates. I also thought with the doctor being down there bleeding would be likely. Your little one is now cosy in you & hopefully it's burying in ready to keep developing. It only takes one special one as we know. So you need to keep yourself well & talk/sing to the little one. What vitamins did you get? I used pregnacare all through my pregnancy. xx

 

[H4M]

Hi Minno, glad your home safe and settled , I can't really remember side effects to be honest, I do remember getting the chunks like V got, it was horrible! I can just imagine you with quads too haahaa!!! Still a possibility for twins . Just munch away and rest up in bed! Get your DH to pamper you haha! How are you? X

Yeh V I'm really considering it, I know a few childminders as well will need to look into it soon if I do! X

 

[Minno]

Had a good day today. Got up after a lovely long sleep and went about my normal routine around the house and out with the dog. Tired now but felt good. No spotting today so pleased about that. H &V did either of you get any spotting in the 2ww? Just wondering about implantation etc. also V was it just the one embryo you put back? Do not say that about twins!! Aw it would be lovely but im far too old!
Took your advice V and talked to wee bean today. I'm not taking any cuts other than folic acid. I'll maybe go and get some pregnacare tomorrow altho I hate them they're like horse pills! Too big! Lol x

 

[H4M]

That's good Minno, glad you had a lovely day . I never had any spotting during the 2ww I don't think, i think the crinone gel can do that too though can it not? Hopefully you don't get any what's your test date? I was on pregnacare too xx

 

[Minno]

I'm not supposed to test for 14-16 days after transfer which seems ages to me. I think I will probably do a test after about 10 days as would expect to see something by then. I don't have any signs so far. Did either of you have any in 2ww?
I'm off up to tesco today to get some more pregnacare. Took it until about a week before transfer and then just switched to folic acid. Will get another pack as it can't hurt! X

 

[V2R]

Great your feeling good. I don't think I had any spotting in 2ww just the chunks of cream & yucky blood in it. I never had any idea in the 2ww if it had failed or worked, I think it was after 2 weeks I started to feel really tired but I never had any sickness. Yea I only had one put back in all the others didn't make it to transfer. I took pregnacare all the way through my pregnancy it might be silly but I do think it made a difference as I was very healthy all the way through. Remember & drink plenty water I also think this helped.

H - Did you have any frozen? I cant remember. xx

 

[Minno]

Thanks V. I am forcing myself to drink more water and not coke which I love! Lol. Had a caffeine withdrawal headache for a couple Of days so had to have a little coffee today and its certainly helped my head. I drink decaf tea so one tiny frothy coffee shouldn't be so bad eh? Got the pregnacare so will take one with dinner tonight. So glad I'm off this week - was just checking work emails there and could
feel stress level rising already! Be good to just chill this week.
When did you girls do your testing? Did either of you poas before OTD? Xx

 

[H4M]

I never had any symptoms in the tww, it was about a week later i started the sickness !! Yuk! Thought of it makes me Boak !! I wouldn't worry about what you eat and drink tbh, I worried about eating better Ect but I feel if i done major changes to my diet my body would be thinking wtf is going on and probably make me feel worse, I'm sure they say you can drink on average 3 cups of tea a day, not sure what the equivalent would be for coffee but again if you need it, have it.. Just not to much obviously! I waited until my test date to test, I was so convinced it would be a big No though so didn't want to feel depressed at christmas lol! Aww Minno do not check emails!! Just take time away completly from work and relax Xx


No V we didn't have any frosties, did you? Xx

 

[Minno]

Thanks H that's good advice. I had a little,pineapple core today - supposed to be good for implantation lol. Had my coffee but had water with dinner. Trying to be a bit good but I like my morning coffee and tbh if that's all the caffeine I'm taking a day then it surely can't hurt. It's not as if I'm downing 10 cups a day.
It's reassuringg to hear you girls didn't have many 2ww symptoms. I keep thinking well this is a FET of one blast so chances will be rubbish. Not sure I can face testing early either - will see how it goes. Won't be testing this week though so at least I can relax a bit. Some time organised visitng friends for lunches/coffee etc which will be nice as hardly ever get a chance to do that. Tomorrow I am just tidying the house and catching up with some mail etc. just easy things - might do some baking - really looking forward to it.

I do still have two frosties so if it does go pear shaped there's one more go left. That does makes things a little easier.
What are you ladies up to this week?xxxx

 

[H4M]

A coffee in the morning won't hurt , Yeh I worried about having no symptoms, try and stay positive it is very hard but your right it's good to know you have another chance which possibly helps . Sounds like you have a lovely week ahead will be good for you to meet some friends and it will help take your mind off it. Baking... Hmm now that's something I'm not the best at will need to practise!! I've not got too much planned this week, toddlers with the munchkins hopefully , get them weighed to see how they are coming along , I'm going to a fitness class tomorrow night with a friend! That will be interesting as bootcamp has been making my legs sore for days suppose the more I'm back into it the easier it'll get (who am I trying to kid lol) x

 

[Minno]

Well done you on getting back to exercise classes. I must admit I'm reslly missing my combat class but there's no way I'm risking it - it's really strenuous and definately not good for implantation! I'm trying to walk my dog and stay active as much as I can and of course, if it doesn't work I will get back into it. Did you do any exercise during the 2ww or after?
Aw that's nice that you have toddlers. Do you have a routine now with the babies? Such a lovely time. How do you fit all your housework and food shopping in around the bubs? So lovely to have two - a ready made family xx

 

[V2R]

Hi no I wouldn't cut out your usual cup of coffee if you are going to cut out caffeine do it slowly. I changed to decaf tea/coffee but then ended up needing pepsi & I never ever drink fizzy juice but I needed it while pregnant. I think it gave me the caffeine rush. I never tested early. How are you getting on with crinone? Nice you are putting your feet up & as H said don't look at work emails they can wait.

No H I don't have any frosties I'm not bothered I don't have any as I couldn't go through it all again.
You know when I was young I always said it would be nice to help someone that couldn't have kids have one...Not in a million years did I think I would need treatment.

This week I had to take my pram back! First the front wheels seized up now the brake is stuck on!! I am not happy! Hopefully get it back asap. xx

 

[H4M]

No I never done any exercise in the 2ww or after apart from walking the dog and occasionally swimming but not much ! We are in a routine now , houseworks a nightmare, I'm constantly trying to tidy bits as I go, and then I turn my back and it all needs done again lol! I'm bad for letting it get to me! I need to chill out a bit with that! Shopping I will pop at night or hubby will nip after work if we need stuff, I've kind of taken to online shopping and just get it delivered! Don't know why I never done this before !! How are you feeling? Xx

Yeh I don't think I could go through it all again, I feel blessed it worked and I now have two little miracles! I was the same as you V , apart from coke! I never drink fizzy juice either but that's all I wanted when pregnant ! That's not so good about your buggy!!! I hope it's sorted soon and you get it back xx

 

[Minno]

Interesting that neither of you would go through ivf again. Me neither! Whatever happens happens. If it works fantastic, if not, we'll have a final FET in August, and then that's us done. I think I will need the August go tho as I feel nowt going on at the minute. I did just fall asleep while watching tv which I never do, but it's probably just last week catching up with me!
Does this mean I get to have the odd coke? I love coke, especially the glass bottles . haven't had any in ages but I can feel a sly sip coming on.
H I can totally share your pain with the housework. Teenagers, husbands and dogs mean I am always behind with it. I do love online tesco food shop though - I do it every week and it saves me loads of time.
What a pains bout your pram V. I hope you get it back asap or they give you a shiny new one.
Xxx

 

[Minno]

I haven't started the crinone yet - sticking with cyclogest for now as its been fine. I will switch soon if I have to. X

 

[H4M]

That's good Minno . If my cycle had failed I think I would have given it another couple of goes. You never know though! Maybe I will get extremely broody again in a few years and we won't manage! But for now I'm a definite no. Haha I know the feeling! My husband and dog is worse than anyone else husband drives me mad, I didn't realise how untidy he was until I've been off work lol!! Yeh online shopping is fab!! Aww maybe you being tired is a sign!! I think I was a bit tired actually! I remember falling asleep but again could be with all the worry Ect. Yea go and have a coke lol!! That's the only thing I really craved lol! Xx

Hope everyone else is ok? Not heard from a lot of people in a while xx

 

[HopeandGlory]

Hey girlies I'm over the moon for u minno I've bn on the forum checking your feeds n congraduations on being PUPO how exciting
I had too the same symptoms with crinone had horrible chunky white gel coming out wasn't sexy especially when me n the other half had some private time ha
I tested early I didn't want to but I wanted my partner there n I knew he was leaving to head back down south so I believe it was like 3 days early maybe 4 got a clear blue digital was dying to see the words ' pregnant
Scary moment but it seems such a while ago now
I plan on doing ivf all over again with my frozen embryos I'm dying for more kids n dundee were great I couldn't have asked for a better hospital tbh
H how's ur wee ones doing now? God to think that could have bn me with twins I was like you minno reluctant to put 2 in for transfer but I'm glad I did cz I've no idea which one took n which didn't only you know what's best n u follow ur gut
I'm going to look into prams I'm still undecided on the colour wana make it neutral cz I'm hoping I may eventually conceive a boy
V you say you'd never again no? U may very well do so on your own my soon to be brother in law my other half purposed at Xmas he and his wife have welcomed their naturally conceived baby 4 months after their wee one was born all with the aid of ivf , so u never know... U on contraception? Personal question sorry to intrude on you like that hope u don't mind me asking
I'm retiring to the gym this week until I pop in may I badly need the energy and motivation excercise gives me n yoga or Pilates is a need that's ment to be fab too
I hadn't dared do excercise thro my 2ww even if a was brave enough I had terrible pains and extreme bloating would have bn suicide to try ha
Glad us are all tho keeping well and il keep updates gn