Ivf/Icis July/Aug Ninewells Hospital Dundee

[HopeandGlory]

Hey everyone I wrote yesterday but it's obv not posted
Want to thank all of u for wishing me well I had the transfer wed 2 embryos out back scary as it is h4m I'm gna pray for your outcome
Initially I was always wanting 1 but when the embryologist explained that the rest MAY not be frozen I panicked.... 2 were a day away from blastocyst so I went for 1 of them and my only embryo to make it to day 5
Turns out as I got a call the next day.... That the remaining stronger embryo and another got to blastocyst and are able to be frozen so chuffed if only as known ha ad have only ever transferred 1 but it's a decision that I thought at the time was scary as it's a high risk of twins but I've done it n what il be il be
2 for the price of 1
Glitter so sorry to hear what u went through urself u must have bn terrified I could only image hope ur ok now
I would be the same about wanting to know I don't like suprised either u have any clues or feelings as to what ur having
V u must be on the edge of excitement now almost there
Rags thanks for the advice ur prob right my digestive system isn't what it should be but I've read that's fairly the norm, the pain had gone now don't feel as bad though the bloating is still there, everyone keeps asking if am pregnant n my clothes don't fit goodbye size 10s ha
funfair and trying hope you's are all okay sending my hellos out there

 

[H4M]

Glitter I know how you feel, I had a bad bleed early on in my pregnancy and thought it was all over for me, thankfully it wasn't and I'm currently sitting watching my two wee miracles sleep stay positive and try not to worry or stress yourself out, I know people who have bled the whole way through pregnancy, if you do get worried though just phone the hospital, best to put your mind at ease . I hope you all understand I don't want to put the babies names up just yet... Only because we haven't told many what we went through and it's a small world so if anyone read this and got back to some people it would cause problems. They were both good weights though and my little girl was 4lb 15oz and my little man was 6lb5oz! Of perfection being a mummy is the best feeling in the world, especially when you have had to go on such a journey to get here, but it is all worth while !! Xx

V2r how are you getting on? You bought everything you need and all organised? When's your due date again? Xx
H&g good luck!!! Could have two wee bundles soon !! Stay calm and relax! When do you test? Xx

 

[Minno]

Ladies I've just popped on after a good break from bnb. First of all massive congrats to H4M - amazing!! You must have your hands full at the minute but so pleased you are all ok and look forward to hearing how the twinnies are growing.
V, wishing you all the best for birth and delivery. So exciting for you. I feel like I've known you and H forever and now it's all coming good
Glitter, glad to here things have settled down - hope the rest of your pregnancy is stress free!
Afm, my latest update is that I'm going back to Prague next year for a FET. This time adding in prednisone to dampen my immune system a little in case that is the problem. Turns out I can't walk away with four grade 1 blasts in the freezer. So we'll go in summertime after our hol to Florida and see what happens. Been enjoying this time with my boys and setting up a new business but id
Like to try again just to give it one or two last tries.
Love to all xxx

 

[Rags]

Minno, it's lovely to hear from you. I'm so not surprised that you can't walk away from 4 lovely blasts. You have a good break, get yourself built up physically and emotionally and go for it.

H4M, your twins sound wonderful, what fabulous weights. I'm so pleased they are sleeping and that you are having a chance to rest. As for their names, I have not and will not post Ds name on any thread. It is an unusual family name and would be spotted a mile off by anyone who has ever met me/us. The story of how I got him stopped being just mine as soon as he was born and now, as far as I'm concerned it is his to tell when, or if, he chooses, keeping his name private is one of the ways of achieving this.

H&G,3 days into your wait already, I have everything crossed for you.

V, gosh, no time at all now, how very exciting. So looking forward to hearing about you cuddling your bundles and finding out how it all went. Hope the nursery is coming along nicely. Ds and I are good thanks. He started nursery a couple of weeks ago (how did that happen already). He's not keen and is only going every second day at the moment. I'm not bothered about rushing it although I'd like him to be in 5 mornings for the last term before next summer as he will begin school next year. We've both just got over a batch of the cold which hasn't helped his general demeaner when it comes to parting from me in the mornings but I know it's really common once they start nursery to pick up every bug going - quick visit to Holland & Barrett and a couple of tubs of vitamins for both of us in the hope of staving that off.

hi to everyone else, hope you are all well?

 

[Minno]

Thank you Rags, that's just what I'm doing. Heavily into exercising and hoping clinic will sort out my immune system, if it is attacking the embies. Don't cycle again until July though - ages away ! !

 

[Rags]

Minno, might feel like ages away but just having a chance to relax and not spend every month cycle spotting and symptom checking, it will fly by. I remember how quickly it went from you first telling us that you were going to Prague, even you were amazed when it seemed to suddenly arrive.

 

[Minno]

That's true Rags,it did come
round much quicker than I expected. We want to spend time with our son and take him on holiday before we kick this of again. Slight concern is my age. I'm 45 next month and will be nearer 46 by time of transfer. It's not an issue for the clinic and I'm a young 44 year old ha ha I mean I don't think I look in my forties but my ovaries disagree!! Xx

 

[H4M]

Hello Minno !! How lovely to hear from you !! I'm so glad you've had a break and are feeling better about things. That's fantastic news you have decided to try again next year, it will fly by and before you know it you will be in Prague again, like Rags says, just relax and prepare yourself for your wonderful journey, and enjoy your holiday with your family. Age is a number don't let that worry you, and I'm sure your body and ovaries will be ready come next year xx

Rags thank you for understanding about the name thing, I totally understand where you are coming from too, and especially with me having twins if anyone heard there names about it would be very obvious as what's chances of having a few sets of twins with same names lol xx

 

[V2R]

H&G I was bloated from start of treatment as well. Brilliant you transferred two, good luck now the wait of testing starts it will feel like forever so keep yourself occupied.

Minno So happy to hear from you, I think of you often. A holiday with your boy sounds great get some family time together, you will be refreshed & ready to focus on the next treatment. July will not be long in coming round. Hey 45 is not old, age is just a number. So glad you checked in with us. Must be hard reading all of our news when we went through treatment at roughly the same time.

H4M we don't need to know the twins names, as long as they are healthly that's all that matters. Very good weight they were. You will be kept so busy with them you probably wont halt all day.

I'm due in 4 weeks, he's so active it hurts at times when he moves. I actually couldn't bare the midwife touching my side on check up but that seems to be better. Sore back & coxic bone. I cant moan I've had such an easy pregnancy.
I cant remember what else I was going to say to everyone!!

 

[Minno]

Hello V . My you are coming along - not long to go now. This is an uncomfy bit the last few weeks but soon you will have little man to cuddle and it will all be a memory. Wishing you lots of good wishes and best of luck for the birth.
It is a wee bit hard for me to read all the news. All the threads are full of people I cycled with and most have gone on to have their babies and I'm still here. But I also love to share the good news everyone has to bring. I can't complain, I have had a baby and have a wonderful 12 year old terror lol that keeps me on my toes. It would be perfect to have another tho so I'm just going to play this next bit out, use the four embies for one try or two, and see what happens.
I'm very grateful to be a mummy already and I will be no matter what happens xxx

 

[Minno]

V, also meant to say, your due date is the day before my birthday!! Xx

 

[glitter1980]

H&G - I hope the next wee while flys last for you, we wait so ling to get to this point. One more hurdle - everything crossed for you xxx

H - thanks RE - the bleed. Yeah it was terrifying and still is but I'm so thankful more than 2 weeks down the line all is ok. With regards the babies names, I completely understand. I hope everything is coming together and glad to hear your all ok xxx

Hey, Minno - lovely to see your name pop up when I logged in. I wish you every success for July. Sounds like you've made some solid plans xxx

Waves & Love

Xxx

 

[Funfair1980]

Hie ladies, good to hear from you Minno and that you had a lovely time with your boys, time flies July will be here before we know it.
Trying hope the injections are doing you good and you nearer to ec.
H glad you and the twins are doing well.
Not long to go now V, I feel for you last days are tiring I couldn't wait to give birth thou I missed my bump a bit lol.
All the best H&G with the 2ww, so happy for you having frosties.
Oh Rags time flies how amazing that your wee man is now going to nursery.
Waves to everyone.

 

[Minno]

Hey Glitter - fantastic that you got your bfp!! And 2 frosties as well.mthats a great outcome. How are you doing?
Howdy funfair - so lovely to hear from you. How are things with you? I must say it's lovely to catch up again with all you lovely ladies xx

 

[V2R]

Hi Minno. You are reading alot more positive & alot more confident. You will be alot more calmer in Prague this time since you know the clinic & met the staff. Will you discuss with Dundee about an early scan all going well? Yes you do have one boy which must make it more frustrating that it's not happening natural. I don't think we ever asked was your first born planned?

How does everyone feel on this thread about IVF? Do you think you will ever tell your children how they came into the world? I think I will tell mine when he is alot older as I would hate for him to ever be in my position & feel he couldn't discuss it with me (I kept it from my mum & dad for a long time). xx

 

[Rags]

Hi V, I will be interested to hear others response to your question.
For me things were a bit different as you know - IUI donor insemination. Ds already knows this as I decided when he first started asking the 'how do babies get in your tummy' question to be as honest as I could be (and in case you think you've years before this comes up Ds started asking before he turned 3!). I spent a long time before and through my pregnancy considering when I should give him this information and I came to the conclusion that it should be something that he always knows. I really didn't want there to be some big revaluation at some point in his future, maybe in his teens or older, and I didn't want him to pull me up for telling him lies or evading the truth. I figure it's his story and he should know it.

 

[Minno]

Hey V, yes my son was planned but happened quickly at age 32 after about 2-3 cycles of trying. We tried again when I was 39 for no 2 but clearly my body had other ideas . Did I mention I'm off to go on Friday for full work up just to check that there's not something obvious causing me these problems. I've spoken to clinic and we are good to go next year. I will have to get an endo scan here - will,likely ask Dundee to do that or possibly gcrm. This willbe my third proper cycle - 2 fresh, bfp both times but couldn't get past week 6/7 with big. One other cycle with Dundee where we didn't get to transfer point. Let's hope three's a charm!

 

[V2R]

Rags that's interesting I've never thought so young they might ask where babies come from, kids are alot more mature nowadays. It's nice you have explained to him. It will give him such a more open mind about how babies are made that not only through intercourse they need to be made.
I think it's more common nowadays for people to seek help & there's nothing to be embarrassed about.

Minno - No you never said are you getting your tubes, bloods, bmi etc all checked? That will be good it will feel a step forward, even if something does crop up it can be dealt with now & you never know you might not need the appointment in July. I really wish for Dundee more egg donors would go forward or get alot more funding to help. I think there would be alot more egg donors if they were paid. Do you still have hope to fall pregnant natural, you cant ever give up hoping as there is a chance. Xxx

 

[HopeandGlory]

Just a curious question
Me being into my 2ww did any you's girls get any symptoms?
Shooting pains cramping etc?
It's not sore just niggles really but it gets me worried no spotting thank god but was wondering if it was normal as most of you's have got successfully pregnant now

 

[HopeandGlory]

Just a curious question
Me being into my 2ww did any you's girls get any symptoms?
Shooting pains cramping etc?
It's not sore just niggles really but it gets me worried no spotting thank god but was wondering if it was normal as most of you's have got successfully pregnant now