IVF/ICSI/FET Cycle Starting November... Anyone else? - 4 BFN, 6 BFP, 1 angel!

[Mamamirfy]

I jsut did my first injection of Puregon and Menopur. I had worked myself up for soooooo long and it was painless and soooo easy. I feel to relieved now and very excited that I know what to expect. 9 more days of this and we'll be waiting for Egg Collection... LOL I sound like I work for the Easter Bunny.

 

[Megg33k]

Glad it was so easy! I figured it would be!

 

[Helen76]

Hi Fluffy,

The lady that does my acupuncture doesn't particularly specialise in IVF. A friend recommended her and she told me that before me she'd seen one lady who was going through IVF who went on to get pregnant.

So we didn't really discuss how often I'll need to go in relation to the IVF but I have a session the week after next and then I've booked one in the day before EC. (presuming my scan goes okay on Thurs)

I would like to have one the week after that, it might help the embie implant and then hopefully one the night before I'm due to test just to help with the stress levels!!

She said it was more about when I felt I needed a session. Hope that helps.


H xx

 

[Blue12]

I feel so relaxed this time doing ivf lol. I feel like I know it like the back of my hand blah blah blah lol.

Going shopping today to stock up on gatorade, salty things, and high protein foods.

to everyone!

 

[Megg33k]

Do I need to stock up on gatorade, salty things, and high protein foods? What's this about? LOL

 

[Helen76]

I wondered that too. Since starting this cycle all I seem to do is crave sugary food, not sure what that's all about?!

H xx

 

[Blue12]

Oh - Last time the clinic told me to do it to help ward off OHSS.

And when I got OHSS, mine got so severe last time - it was all that I was allowed to have.

 

[maaybe2010]

Hope everyone is well, big day for us tomorrow

 

[Megg33k]

Oh wow! Good info! I'll be taking that into account! Thanks!

Ooh! Yay, maaybe!

 

[fluffystar]

Hope everyone is well, big day for us tomorrow

Any updates maaybe?

 

[teapot]

Hi Girls,

Hope you are all well.

I have officially started DR. That was all fine, think I can remember how to do it for tomorrow?

Had kinda a bad day then, argued a bit with DH (petty, but stuff that's bugged me forever & he chose today to do it again),
was looking after my nephew this afternoon & felt like a total fish out of water. Driving home, he was squealing 'cos he couldn't see me & I felt so scared/worried.

Makes me wonder if we are up to this at all Should we accept the hand fate dealt. ...Is it normal to feel like this? or do I have some serious thinking to do?

Still feeling sorry for myself now. Don't feel like I can talk to DH in case I get all irrational. Sorry to be so pathetic, I know my troubles are nothing in the grand scheme of things. It's quite cathartic just typing my muddlings onto here.

Take care all.....

 

[Helen76]

Hey Teapot, I know exactly what you mean. I love my sister's kids to bits but I do sometimes feel like I don't relate to them enough.

I remember a few years ago I was away camping with them for the weekend and I took my niece for a toilet break and she screamed at me 'I don't want you to take me'. Honestly I bawled my eyes out, I was gutted.

I mentioned it to a friend who had a daughter around the same age and she was like you have to get used to that, it happens all the time!!

I'm sure when the time comes we'll cope just fine, with the odd bit of drama along the way

H xx

 

[Megg33k]

Its 100% different with a child you're raising. I raised my ex-husband's son with him, and it was trying sometimes, but I could easily cope (even though I was quite young with no experience). But, other people's kids? Like my cousin's kids? I'm so uneasy with how to handle them sometimes. I think its just the nerves of them belonging to someone else. And, you certainly don't have the same bond with them that you'll have with your own. No worries!

 

[Blue12]

Teapot - you are feeling how all of us feel. We see and deal with certain things and then we thing - gosh - do I really want to become a parent and have a life filled with these things. Maybe it is a sign ............. but like everyone here has said it will be different with your own. Chin up and keep going with your dream hun. xo

 

[natp18]

Hello Lovely ladys

Hope you don't mind me joining you?
I am starting my second ivf/icsi cycle on 11th November . Unfortunatly my 1st cycle ended in a chemical pregnancy in September .
I think due to finances this will be my last attempt, I have been very lucky to have had these cycles funded by the NHS.
Me and my partner have had 3 early losses and 1 still birth (our beautiful angel lillie who passed away October 2009)
Since then I have been diagnosed with PCOS and OH has sperm issues with morphology.. With the added risk that our next baby could also have the same genetic condition that took lillie away from us
Anyway that's just a brief overview

My first cycle was bareable but my OH wouldn't agree lol
My moods were awful and poor him had to live with me.
If I am honest I am not totally sure how I am gonna cope on this cycle as the last year has knocked my confidence and strength
Argh well I know I will get thru it mentally , because I have before lol.

Anyway back to this cycle, I start down regg on 11th Nov and I am having 3 amples this time instead of 2 amples... With the intension of having a more successful cycle. I had about 30 huge follicles but only 6 eggs inside. Only egg eggs made it back into me at a day 3 transfer. I def want more eggs so I can have some frosties as a back up....I guess that's just a added bonus and I should be grateful to have even 1 transferred

Anyway I am gonna catch up on the rest of your posts now.

Chucking buckets of baby dust your way
Hugs
Nat x

 

[Megg33k]

Nat! I'm so sorry for your losses, sweetheart! I hope this cycle leads to your forever baby!

 

[fluffystar]

Hi Nat,
Lots of for you too. Here's hoping that we are all lucky this cycle
fluffy xx

 

[Sammy2009]

Hello.... i'm just popping my head around the door

I have come over from the October thread but would like to join in here too if thats ok?

I am on day 6 of stimming on a short protocol of 10 days. My follie scan is on Saturday morning and if all is ok then I will have EC around Tuesday of next week and transfer (if all goes ok) on Friday of next week.

Good luck to everyone!!!

 

[fluffystar]

Hi Sammy - Hope this cycle is a positive one for you!! I have been dropping in and out of the october thread on and off but can never keep up with the posts!!!!!! he he

 

[Sammy2009]

Hi Sammy - Hope this cycle is a positive one for you!! I have been dropping in and out of the october thread on and off but can never keep up with the posts!!!!!! he he

Me neither so i'm running away.... (just joking)

Thanks very much for your well wishes and I wish you all the luck in the world as well