Ivf/Icis July/Aug Ninewells Hospital Dundee

[H4M]

H&G try not to worry, dates can be all over place and some scans we were behind and Infront but the lady who scanned us said not to go by that. Just relax and enjoy it 😊 xx

Minno that is so exciting!! Not long! Could you and hubby not stay a week after transfer and make a holiday of it? May help you relax afterwords . It will fly in with Xmas ect!! Xx

Glitter I'm loving motherhood ! They are amazing and I can't grumble at anything they are fab!! How are you? Xx

Hope everything's ok V! I know it'll be a busy time for you. Looking forward to hearing all about it xx

 

[Minno]

Would,love to H as we love Prague, but we have little man to consider and also we are off to Florida in July 😄 xx

 

[glitter1980]

I think when you break it down like that Minno it's seems like no time but day to day man 'o' man it feels like forever!!. My hours at work were drastically (lucky to still be in work though) so I'm now part time one and a half days a week! I like it and it's good in terms of no pressure for the future but!!! There's only so much crap Telly I can watch!. But! The worst part is I have more time to think. So my days dragggggg. I have a countdown on my phone SAD eh!! Xx

Aw that's fab sounding. The process seems pretty straight forward. With the scan here Minno where do you get that done? Daft question maybe but do you have to pay for it here? (Scan). Shocking if you do. So everything's that's came back so far and the feedback from Prague seems to point towards immune issues?. It's something that you've not tried before Minno so it's definitely positive!..

Right so as of today Saturday - we have 99 days until we are officially in Feb!!

AFM - I'm a worrier!! Everything worriers me. My BP is brill but I have been diagnosed with Group B Strep - just one of the unlucky 25% but! I feel fortunate in a way that I've been diagnosed not every knows they are prior to labour. Nothing I can do about it but hope.

I am 22 wks and 2 days! I ache all over but I'm not complaining I would endure anything to know my wee one is ok.

Can I ask girls - what was your movement like about now? Every doc says it's not an issue till 24+ but some days she's pretty active others not. I spoke to the doc about it and of course 'it's all normal' but I'm just freaking myself out a bit!. For example yesterday it was sporadic movement all day but around 40 thumps/taps/kicks. Is this normal!!! See told you I'm a worrier!! Xxx

H - you've got a new found worry with the wee ones, mummyhood! To think this time last year you hadn't even started treatment yet! Xxx

 

[Minno]

I like the countdown ticker Glitter ha ha - 99 days eh, that sounds better than three months away. I will have to get it on my phone, is it an app?
Sadly I do have to pay for any scans I get here. Dundee did them for me last time at £30 a time. That's not so bad. Some
private clinics want £100. For an endo scan? I don't think so!! Trouble is dundee is a bit of a track for me so I've organised to have a private one done in Edin at abc4d clinic for £50. Much closer so it's worth the extra £20. Just been looking at flights out to prague in feb too. Easy jet is cheapest but doesn't fly out on a tues/wed or sat - grrrrr that's a pain! Last time I had to come home via Germany stop over. Ridiculous!
The immune issues are debatable. No one is really saying that but I think I've had two donor egg ivf's with two bfps and two early losses. I've had a natural bfp and all was well. So to me it's something about the egg not being mine. The prednisone may take the edge off but it may make no difference. Gotta try it tho as these are our last attempts.

Can understand your worry about movement. It's hard not to focus on it but distraction is the key. Everything looks good for you and there's nothing you can do to ensure all is well, so you just have to trust it is and go to your appts and in between rest plenty and do something that takes up your attention. I couldn't stand daytime tv so I think it would be baking for me I enjoy it but never have the time. Also clearing out your wardrobe and selling unwanted stuff on eBay is good fun and takes up
Loads of time!!!
Don't know about the strep b thing but again, nowt you can do, just gotta trust the docs and I'm certain all will be well. They will have dealt with it a zillion times.
Easy for me to say huh!
98 days and counting... Xxx

 

[H4M]

Glitter I'm a worrier too so I understand, I went through my whole pregnancy worrying and not feeling excited Ect as I was just waiting on bad news, now I have my precious bundles I regret that I didn't enjoy pregnancy more and get excited Ect. As for movement if I'm honest I didn't feel loads of regular moments until further on, I started feeling movement from about 20+ weeks and would say was prob 25-28 before I felt proper movements then even further on got loads . Xx

Minno it's not long at all, definitely better going to Edinburgh if closer for you . It's ashame they charge for scans though! But will be worth it xx

 

[Funfair1980]

Hie ladies, can't wait to hear from V either I bet she's busy with the wee man.
Glitter my friend had the same problem as yours her foetus was measuring smaller and she had to have further checks but the little one caught up with her dates before she was born and she's a healthy baby, as for movement I was the same and I took it down to ds being just lazy.
Not long to go for you both, that's exciting news Minno Ferb will be here before you know it. I remember this time last year when some of you here were going through treatment and counting down.
Ds is 7 months now and just did his 1st steps of crawling today am supper excited.
Waves to everyone. xxx

 

[Minno]

Aw that's lovely Funfair. You realise now that you will be in a permanent state of exhaustion as you follow him around the place! Lol

V we need an update young lady, hope you are both doing well.

I've figured out that I will need to start the meds in Jan for a few cycle. So I want them sorted Asaph as I need to have the clinic order them for me via the internet pharmacy. Jan is even closer!

Love to all xxx

 

[V2R]

Hi Ladies,

Very Happy to say my little boy was born Thurs 16th October, 8lb 3oz at 7.01am.

I started getting contractions on Sunday evening, in & out of ninewells on Monday my body was in starvation mode so was being forced sugar juice YUCK. I ended up in hospital Tuesday night, Wednesday afternoon it was decided I needed to go to labour suite as my contractions were all over the place & only 4cm so got my waters broken & epidural also drugs to try & get my contractions sorted out, on Thursday at 4.30am I was only 7cm it was decided I needed a C section, our wee boy was getting distressed & he was lying back to back so I would've struggled to give birth to him anyway. Got out of hospital on the Sunday.
I have defo used up all the NHS money! I used there tens machine, morphine, gas & air, birthing pool, epidural.

I'm just glad he's here safe & sound, he's just perfect. Feel a bit emotional about the birth the four days went into one. Unfortunately I never made it to fertility unit as I wasn't very well when I left hospital.

I will read all your updates soon. Hope you are all well. Minno is that your treatment been brought forward? xxxx

 

[H4M]

V CONGRATULATIONS best feeling in the world ! What an experience for you though! I think our babies gave us it all since we waited so long for them hope you are feeling better now, rest as much as you can it takes time been checking this like 3 times a day waiting on your news hahahaa!! How's he been? Xx

 

[V2R]

Thanks H4M - He's been great luvs being held close & cuddling in. He's , a bit grumpy between 7-10pm but so good during the day. I just cant believe he's here such a wee miracle I feel very lucky.
I would never go through IVF again BUT I loved being pregnant already miss my bump felt a bit sad packing all my maternity wear away.
I've been suffering from headaches but I think it's with not getting much fresh air.

Howz your twins? They will be growing up so quick. Do you notice you more in them or your hubby? xxx

 

[Minno]

Oh woweeeee V massive congratulations to you!! And welcome to the world your beautiful baby boy. Do we have a name?
Sounds like you went through quite an ordeal. I took all the drugs when I had Ethan lol - that's what they're there for!! Dia morphine - wonderful stuff!
So thrilled you are home and both here safe and sound. Are you getting much sleep?

Yes, bless you for asking when you a newborn to take care off and I'm sure are very very busy, my treatment is moved up. I am now starting the meds in Jan. Will be transferring late jan or sometime in feb. Eeekkkkk!

Love to all xxx

 

[H4M]

Aww v it's crazy how quick the whole times gone eh! And weird but I don't miss my bump much, I think it's just because I was struggling so much near the end with the size of me, it was getting sore and very tiring. I miss the smaller bump though haha. Aww typical wee man, I find that boys are much more sooky than girls !! Haha my wee man refuses to sleep during the day now so by night time he's very grumpy but as soon as he's in his cot he sleeps like a log. I feel a lucky at how well they have slept... So far haha. Maybe try get out for a wee walk to get fresh air if you feel upto it, just drink plenty fluid and if you don't feel right maybe mention to health visitor or that see what they say. Xx

Minno not long for you now! Eeeek!! You feeling excited? Xx

How's everyone else? Xx

 

[Minno]

Excited yea but realistic too. I feel lucky to have another go and possibly two - I've just confirmed my meds with the clinic so it all kicks off in January. Feb trip to Prague... nice

Listening to you ladies talk about your wee bubbas reminds me of when Ethan was little and just wouldn't sleep at all. We used to put him in the electronic swing to send him off - top speed lol

Enjoy this time ladies - it goes too fast!! Xxx

 

[H4M]

Aww that's fantastic Minno not long to go now 😊. I really have everything crossed for you and pray this works . I have positive feelings this time for you . Hahahaha that made me laugh we have a swing, babies love it. Xx

My wee bundles are getting so big now, 10lb 10oz and 11lb 14oz just perfect xx

 

[Minno]

That's amazing H, they are getting big! How are you coping with two? Do you have help? I am putting two blasts back so I have to be prepared for the possibility of twins . This time around I feel so much calmer about everything. It's a bit like a free bonus round for us so I'm just going to try and relax and enjoy it xxx

 

[H4M]

I love having twins, they are amazing, and I find them quite easy, but they are both very good babies which helps. I think being in a routine as well . I have lots of family and friends around me if I need them but day to day I just get on with it myself, but go to parent and toddlers and me and my sister do a lot together with her children. Wow that's great if you put two back !! Be exciting to have another set of twins on here!! ! Xx

 

[Rags]

V. So pleased for you. Don't worry about useing up all the NHS resorces - you are welcome to my share! I hope the headaches start to clear up soon. It's such a lot of strain to but on the body and it can take a wee while for everything to get back to normal (or 'new normal') your hormones will be all over the place and you've had a fair few drugs pumped into you just to get you through the birth, stands to reason your body is fighting back a bit.

 

[V2R]

Minno that is so exciting sit back & enjoy xmas & get yourself ready for treatment. It will make such a difference being relaxed & mentally ready for 2015. Brilliant so happy your treatment has been brought forward. When are you away on holiday? Aw we will be making you emotional taking about our babies & thinking back when your boy was a baby.
We named our boy Connor. I've been getting out & about, headaches seem to be fading away. I feel bad saying this but I'm sick of visitors that's really bad eh & I'm sick of people 'trying' to give me advice, drives me mad lol especially from our mums ARGH. I now just scowl at them and moan about them later ha.

Thank you Rags hope you are well. I didn't realise there was so much drugs while giving birth! I just agreed with whatever they gave me. I imagined OBEM screaming my head off getting wrecked on gas & air but the experience was totally different I thought I was quiet controlled & found gas & air rubbish not how it looks on tv! xx

 

[Minno]

Ha ha V gas and air is rubbish ! I took all the drugs and would do again - I'm not a martyr to pain lol
Hope the do-gooder visitors slows down soon. Just smile sweetly and go on doing your own thing!
Yes I'm feeling more ready this time round. Not long til I start the meds. We're away to Florida in July - will see how things go. Didn't want to put treatment off any longer. So January it is.
H - aw. You sound like a very happy mummy - good for you
Rags, love to you and to all the other ladies on this thread xxx

 

[Minno]

Ps V ,loving the name! Xx